Sermons on Active Vs Passive:

The Devil Is Seeking For Souls.

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Nov 8, 2021

Satan is actively seeking for souls. His mission on earth is to steal, kill and destroy souls. Don't be a victim.

TEXT: 1 Peter 5:8-10 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-10, John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battle Is His, But We Have To Show Up Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

We need to invite God into our financial lives and trust Him with the process, while also actively participating in it.

Today is all about money. Yeah, I said it, money. We've all had those moments when we needed God to show up in our money matters. So let's discuss how God deals with money! Imagine you're at a carnival, and you're trying to win that giant stuffed bear at the ring toss game. You keep throwing ring ...read more

Topics: Divine Provision, Faithful Stewardship, God's Abundance, Spiritual Trust

Three Forces Of Radical Impact

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

In this sermon, we learn about three forces of the spiritual realm that will radically cahnge any church that they are a active part of.

Text: Gal 1:6-24 ETS: Paul writes about the Gospel and the effect that it had on his life. ESS: There are three forces that have the ability to radically affect the church. OSS: The youth of MVBC will remember these facts. PQ: What radically affects the church? UW: Forces I. False Doctrine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dear Dad

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 7, 2003

The focus of this sermon is the important of young boys and men having positive male roles such as fathers, and uncles actively participating in their lives.

"Dear Dad" Genesis 21:8-21 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church When I read the story of Ishmael, I wonder what he would say to his father Abraham after being cast out of his home. I imaged him as young man who may have one day, sat down and wrote his father a “Dear Dad” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Practicing His Presence

Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 2, 2007

Worship is a lifestyle, not just a Sunday activity. Practicing God’s presence 24/7 is vital to spiritual life and maturity

Practicing His Presence Psalm 84 Why do we go to church? Why do we worship God? The excuses and attitudes of people are interesting to say the least. Church, for some is pure drudgery, a boring necessity that must be endured. For others, church attendance is an obligation must like paying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Jeremiah's Temple Sermon

Contributed by John Nichols on Mar 5, 2007

Worship is not about appearing, it is an active, lively part of the complete sacrifice God desires from all who claim to be His.

Jeremiah’s Temple Sermon Jeremiah 7 Jeremiah wanted to know why…The temple in the Old Testament was characterized by beauty on the outside and on the inside. The temple had pure bronze columns, golden incense altars and lamp stands, wooden cherubim, each ten feet tall with outstretched wings. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 7:1-20, Jeremiah 7:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Still Being Saved Today?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 19, 2009

A message of how our salvation is not something relegated to the past; something that happened to us "once", but is actively being worked on in the present.

We Christians talk a lot about our being saved, don’t we? But have you ever noticed that it always seems to be in the past tense? ‘Have you been saved?’ ‘When were you saved?’ I think the more appropriate, and perhaps the most accurate way of asking about one’s salvation would be, ‘Are you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12

Denomination: *other

A Question About Servanthood Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

Jessu continues asking questions of his disciples, this one deals with serving, the open illustration is a great tension building activity

This morning we are going to start our message off a little differently then normal. Since we are talking about servanthood, I thought it would be appropriate to wash one another¡¦s feet. In just a few moments men and women will be coming in with towels and basins, we will start from the outside ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fellowship Of The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 20, 2007

The fellowship of the church is critical for our growth. Fellowship is all about relationships, not activity. God is in the fellowship. It is about the meeting of needs.

The moment we come to know Christ, we are connected. • We are members of God’s household. • Verse 21: “…the whole building is joined together and rises to become a holy temple in the Lord.” • Verse 22 “you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” This ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 28, 2007

This message looks at our effectiveness as believers. It is most enriching when we are Christians not by knowledge, or by activity, but by our very nature!

Things To Be In Order To Be A Highly Effective Christian 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10 8 The Lord’s message rang out from you not only in Macedonia and Achaia--your faith in God has become known everywhere. Therefore we do not need to say anything about it, 9 for they themselves report what kind of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2006

This sermon is written to remind us believers and non believers alike of our need not to be carried away by the activities of the Christmas season.

Topic: Preparing for Christmas Text: Math. 2: 1-12. By: Pastor: Dr. ’Sola ONI Houston South Foursquare Church, 8001 South Kirkwood(by Beechnut) Houston, TX 77072 Introduction: Preparations are being made here and there for the Xmas celebration. Our houses are being given a facelift with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 2: Looking For Signs

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 30, 2006

A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God to send a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE

A. WHY THERE WILL BE SIGNS 1. Definition: A sign points primarily to the supernatural activity of God to send a message to people. “Communication between the visible and invisible world.” ISBE 2. There have always been signs. a. The rainbow, a sign that the earth won’t be flooded again. b. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah, Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

There is a real God Who has revealed Himself to men and is active in the affairs of men and nations, and Jesus really is His Son.

Jonah, Prophet of God Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: Today’s message begins a series on the book of the prophet Jonah. There is something in the Bible for everyone from the preschooler to the PhD. I think the Book of Jonah was a story written for children. No doubt many a Jewish child heard this as his ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ascension Day Sermon: Be A Witness Through Forgiving

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Every Christian is called to share their faith, and this explores how we can be active in sharing our faith by forgiving others.

Today we celebrate Ascension Day, the day when Jesus physically left earth and ascended into heaven. Ascension Day officially is celebrated 40 days after Easter Sunday which was Thursday. For many Ascension Day ranks up there with Christmas, Easter and Pentecost. And it is something that is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53, John 7:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Taming A Wild Tongue Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 10, 2009

The first section of chapter 3 dealing with our speech but in the context of "active" Christian living for others not a totally separate secton

Speech is the most creative and most destructive force in all of creation. Two little words, "God said" repeated 13 times in Genesis 1-3 and we have our current situation. Our paradise created with us in mind has been stripped away because of our sin and we bear the punishment for it. It is our ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed