Sermons on Active Vs Passive:

Paul's Focus - Active Works Not Empty Behavior Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 30, 2014

Paul's focus was not only on him knowing what was right and that winning souls was paramount for the believer, but Paul's knew with our actions and service to Christ we cannot just 'go thru the motions' but it must be focused and disciplined!

ermon Brief Date Written: July 25, 2014 Date Preached: July 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s FOCUS – Active Works not Empty Behavior Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 [NLT] 24Do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

A State Of Being Which Gives Rise To Activity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 18, 2016

A Christian perspective on Torah.

A STATE OF BEING WHICH GIVES RISE TO ACTIVITY. Psalm 119:1-8. We begin our study of the selected passage with the observation that the word for “blessed” is not a verb, but a noun. It is a state of being, not an activity. We are “blessed” not because “we walk in the law of the LORD”; but rather ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Activator - James 2:14-19 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 6, 2021

How can you have assurance of your salvation? And how can a deceived person avoid having false assurance? James makes the answers clear by giving a clear definition of the one aspect of the gospel that is all too often left vague: exactly what you have to do to be saved.

James 2:14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

God's Word Is Living And Active

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2022

God's living and active word provides rest for weary souls. God's living and active word reveals everything.

GOD’S WORD IS LIVING AND ACTIVE (Outline) October 9, 2022 – Pentecost 18 – HEBREWS 4:9-13 INTRO: God’s word is living and active. These familiar words in today’s text serve as out theme. Over the years of our Christian lives, we value God’s Word. It is completely true in every detail. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Stir Up The Gift That Is In You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

It doesn't matter how gifted you are it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to stir up (agitate, disturb, wake up) The gift that was in him This Gift is the HolyGhost It is evident that Paul understood that it wasn’t enough to receive this gift but the gift must stay active, the gift must be stirred, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A God's-Eye View Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2016

Paul helps us understand what a privilege prayer is.

The new church treasurer was struggling to open a combination lock on the offering safe. He had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember What We Are To Do Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 7, 2010

Jesus does not just call us to recognize him or to know him intellectually. Jesus expects us to do something with the knowledge of him. In Mark’s gospel we quickly discover what he expects us to do for Him

A Country Church was having their annual revival meeting. On the first night the preacher preached a message about repentance and the need to return to the Lord. At the altar call, a man came down the aisle saying “Fill me Lord, Fill Me”. The next night the preacher challenged the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esfuerzo Requerido

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jul 20, 2013

Dios puede todo, pero muchas veces El pide una prueba de tu fe antes de contester tu súplica. El desea ver la disponibilidad de tu obediencia.

ESFUERZO REQUERIDO Eccl. 9:10 Todo lo que te viniere a la mano para hacer, hazlo según tus fuerzas; porque en el sepulcro, adonde tú vas, no hay obra, ni industria, ni ciencia, ni sabiduría. (RVG04) Sin Dios no podemos hacer nada. Pero El nos amonesta de tener fe. No cualquier fe. Pero fe ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rushing To The Rescue Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 2, 2016

God calls on us to keep reaching to out to help others - just as he has helped us.

Last week I began my sermon by talking about those people who constantly change lanes to get ahead of the traffic. Drivers like that put themselves and others at risk and we don’t like it. But when an ambulance with sirens blaring does the same thing, we don’t mind. In fact we’re ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Six Kinds Of Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 29, 2025

Faith that pleases God.

INTRODUCTION: FAITH THAT PLEASES GOD 1. The irreducible minimum. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him” (Heb. 11:6). a. The question. “Do I please God?” b. What does ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Finishing Vs Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on May 31, 2019

May is the month of college graduations. All across this country young men and women have completed their college educations and now have the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive their diploma.

May is the month of college graduations. All across this country young men and women have completed their college educations and now have the opportunity to walk across the stage and receive their diploma. On every college campus, there are some young men and women who are walking across the stage ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Urgency: Hear Vs Listen?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 15, 2023

We need to grow a sense of urgency to be ready and prepared for the second coming of Jesus. Do we hear? Do we listen? Open our eyes, O, Lord.

URGENCY… WE HEAR BUT WE DON’T LISTEN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I BEG YOU TO CATCH THE SENSE OF URGENCY. I GIVE EACH PERSON A SMALL LIST TO READ: URGENT with 1) MATTHEW 24, 2) MARK 13, 3) LUKE 21, 4) 2 TIMOTHY 3, 5) 2 PETER 3. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27, Matthew 24:10, Revelation 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Buddhism Vs. Biblical Christianity Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 18, 2010

Looks at Buddhism and compares it to Biblical Christianity

Buddhism vs. Biblical Christianity Intro Slide Good morning, if you are joining us today, we have begun a series called Faithology where we are looking at and comparing different religions of the world to Biblical Christianity. Easter – Biblical Christianity We started on Easter and saw the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pseudo-Science Vs. Sanctification

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Feb 23, 2019

The Bible implores every Christian to “live by the Spirit” (Gal 5:16 NIV). This is no easy task and requires full submission to God of every minute detail of one’s life. Through the centuries church leaders have used numerous ways to motivate and encourage people to live and walk in the Spirit.

Some of the most recent human-made ideas to help bring about “spiritual” living, and help Christians better understand themselves - as well as others - to live in unity and purpose together, is the use of personality tests and gift assessments. Psychological job placement and career tests are used ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:5, Galatians 5:22, Ephesians 5:25-27, Titus 2:14, Hebrews 9:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:23, John 17:17-19, Ephesians 1:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior: Surrendered For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2011

God usually calls us to be active, but sometimes passive. Passivity can be the more difficult of the two, because it means we accept what God brings without grasping for control. And nowhere do we see surrender to the Father's will exemplified as we do wh

The Savior: Surrendered for Us Isaiah 53:7-10a 1. John Anselmi said, "On October 19, 1987 the stock market declined in a sudden, surprising plunge that left many investors much poorer. The day was quickly named Black Friday. It has always seemed to us that Good Friday should be called Black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible