Sermons on Activated:

Crucifying Your Idols

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Jun 21, 2007

When Jesus said to "cut off" the eye or hand that caused one to sin ("stumble") what He meant was that we needed to cast off the heart set on the flesh. So, what causes you to stumble in your relationship with God?

Crucifying Your Idols Theme: Ridding the heart that cause us to stumble in giving our lives to God INTRODUCTION A. Problem: “If your right eye causes you to stumble…” Matt. 5:29 1. Answer: “Tear it out and throw it from you…” 2. Reason: “It is better for you to lose one of the parts of your body, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worshiping In Spirit And Truth Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on May 19, 2007

Part 3 of a series on Worship

Worshiping in Spirit and Truth The Power of praise John 4:20-24 I. Worship is an issue of the heart. But the hour is coming, and now is, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth; for the Father is seeking such to worship Him. 24God is Spirit, and those who worship Him ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: *other

Win, Win, Win!

Contributed by Ernest Corty on Mar 22, 2005

Partnering with Christian Schools in the education of our children leads to a "Win, Win, Win" situation.

If you think that this article is about sports and winning then you should stop reading now! We have too much of that in our society already. Perhaps you think that it is about winning at all costs, you know the George Steinbrenner/New York Yankees mentality, but it is not! Although we could all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Strangers In This World

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 6, 2006

This world is not my home, I’m just a-passing through

INTRODUCTION -Science Fiction & Fantasy’s Popularity -This world is full of aliens -I Peter 1:13-21 -Key verse 17 -We, the believers in Christ, are the aliens -We’re only visitors here on this planet I. Strangers Think Strangely. I Peter 1:13 -What you think about shows where your home is A. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

From Branches To Bunches

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Aug 24, 2005

A sermon on the vine and the branches from the perspective of the Vinedresser

From Branches to Bunches John 15:1-6 Introduction: Let’s take a field trip. We are going to stroll through the vineyard with the Master Vinedresser tonight. The aroma of fresh green growth mixed with the damp dew of the morning permeates the air. There is much that we can learn as we watch the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With The Early Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: About the importance of corporate prayer as a church family. Great alliteration [borrowed] and a cameo by Rhoda, the only blonde mentioned in the Bible!

Praying with the Early Church Acts 12:1-17 [comedy of Rhoda, only blonde mentioned in the Bible!] Introduction: In Connecting with God, Herb Miller tells the story of a nightclub opening on Main Street in a small town. Upon hearing the news, the only church in that town organized an all-night ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"Must" In Serving The Lord!

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 18, 2004

There are four requirements a Christian should know before serving the Lord!

We MUST serve Christ! Introduction: A. Paul’s background. l. Education-Studied under Gamaliel.(Acts 22:3, 26:4-5) 2. Position-Pharisee of Pharisees, devoted Jew. (Gal. 1:4, Phil. 3:5) 3. Name "Saul" (Acts 13:9) 4. He was a Roman Citizen (Acts 22:28) 5. Birth place - Tarsus, busy Roman-Greek ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Supernatural

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

the power of God in us

Intro: a man bought a very expensive Porsche that was known to go 200 miles and hour or better. A man on a moped pulled up next to him and said, mind if I take a look inside. The man said sure. To show off a little when the light went green he pushed on the gas and his Porsche in no time was going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Getting Into Spiritual Shape

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 12, 2005

spiritual growth

Intro: tonight we all tried to make shapes out of play dooh, some people could make something recognizable, others couldn’t. In our life we will have a lot of people try to shape us, family, friends, teachers, coaches, employers and other people in our lives. It is very important that we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

280 – Storm, Sinking Ship & Savior

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

Lessons learned from hardships. Two kinds of storms.

Opening Humor: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents’ house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying at the top of his lungs: "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE..." "I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For Your Destiny: Leaving A Legacy Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 2, 2005

#3 of 3 teachings. There is a great need for Christians to awaken to the unique call & destiny awaiting all those who follow Jesus. Yet how many treasures of God’s Kingdom are never claimed because we try to remain civilians in a time of war?

We’ve been discussing the great need to CONTEND for YOUR DESTINY.Pick up the sword & FIGHT! Promises from God...that cannot be fulfilled without YOUR ACTIVE, INTENTIONAL PARTICIPATION. TODAY...I want to bring the point home personally…. WHY CONTEND? WHAT ARE WE CONTENDING FOR? Paul puts it this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence Of True Salvation Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Jan 1, 2008

Don’t be deceived by a false salvation, but look for evidence of true salvation.

#21 8-19-07 Evidence of True Salvation Introduction, 1) How do you know if you are truly saved? 2) How do you know for sure you are a child of God and going to heaven? 3) The warning of scripture; Jesus’ warnings about the day of judgment (Matthew 7:21-23), His parables of the wheat and the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sweet Journey

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

THE ENEMIE’S GIFT IS ALWAYS SUGAR-COATED AND CHEAP. REFUSE IT AND BE SAFE.

SWEET JOURNEY GENESIS 24:32-33 So the man went to the house, and the camels were unloaded, straw and fodder were brought for the camels, and water for him and his men to wash their feet. Then food was set before him, but he said, “ I will not eat until I have told you what I have to say”. There ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Start

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

It is great to know that Enoch walked with God, but it certainly is great to know that God walked with Enoch

A Good Start 1This is the family tree of the human race: When God created the human race, he made it godlike, with a nature akin to God. Genesis 5:1 (MSG) 21 When Enoch had lived 65 years, he became the father of Methuselah. 22 And after he became the father of Methuselah, Enoch walked ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Unbelief

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 16, 2007

Deciding to listen to Jesus and believe in Him is not a one time decision, but one that we must continually make.

THE DANGER OF UNBELIEF Hebrews 3 Introduction Deciding to listen to Jesus and believe in Him is not a one time decision, but one that we must continually make. Often our faith is endangered when the circumstances of life become bitter. It is at times like these that we must keep our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ