Sermons on Activism:

The Space Between (A Summary Of 8 Years As An Army Chaplain)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 12, 2014

Originally in www.ocfusa.org/articles/space-between/ written when I was a Chaplain (Captain) on Active Duty

In my eight years as a U.S. Army chaplain, the Lord has helped me shorten the space between my warriors, their families, and God. This has been regardless of gender / sexual orientation, race / ethnicity, temperament / personal attributes or impairments, cultural, age or religion. This reminds me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Seeing God Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 18, 2009

God’s servants need to focus on God’s activity rather than the negativity of God’s people.

1) And Yahweh proceeded to speak to Moses, “Go, ascend from this place, you and the people you caused to ascend from the land of Egypt toward the land which I promised to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, saying, ‘To your seed, I will give it 2) And I shall send a messenger (angel) before your presence ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-23

Denomination: *other

What I Really Need Is...spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 19, 2009

This is part one of a series of what we need from God to live a active and productive life for the kingdom of God.

What I really need is.... Disclaimer: This sermon prepared by prayer and credit given to Dr. Reeder for thoughts from his sermon. Selected Scriptures Mark 12:30 Hebrews 5:11-6:3 Introduction- I am beginning this morning a mini series called what I really need God is... I ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Saved To Serve Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2013

God saved us for more than just going to heaven! God wants us to be active in His kingdom!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I thought Easter was awesome this year! I mean for me it is awesome every year, but it was even better because millions of people watched the Bible series on the History channel. • When we think about the meaning of Easter, when we think about the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get The Hell Out

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 19, 2014

Jesus Christ specializes in bringing order out of chaos when demonic activity seeks to prevail in His house

Against the backdrop of this story is a very familiar scene where Jesus has taken the inner circle of His disciples up to the mountain in what has now been termed by theological scholars ‘The Mount of Transfiguration’; because in a real sense Jesus is transfigured before their very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Mar 7, 2020

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus is an inward principle of action that the Spirit of Christ has activated within us.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom 8:1-2) The word ‘law’ in this verse does not mean an external set of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

The Offer To Choose Life

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

Jesus offers us eternal life with Him/ in a active relationship with Him we find life to its fullest.

The offer to Chose life Deuteronomy 30:11-20 Good morning online church- Glad that you are able to be with us and praying that the Lord would continue to minister to you as we dig into the word of God. Last week in Deuteronomy 29 and you can turn there again this morning we saw that God desires ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Drawing Near The Throne Of Grace (2003)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021

God's Word is living and active because it reveals who we really are to God in our hearts.

DRAWING NEAR THE THRONE OF GRACE Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 "To better understand the human body, in 1994, researchers made available a new computer tool called "The Visible Man." The Visible Man consists of almost two thousand computer images. "To produce images, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Dead Church Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 23, 2022

When a church has a good reputation, much activity and past accomplishment it does not guarantee a spiritually alive church.

George Barna in his book Turnaround Churches, profiles thirty churches that were about to die and made a turnaround. He compares dying churches to the Sears Catalogue. For about 100 years Sears was the symbol of mail order catalogue business. They introduced their mail order catalogue in 1894. For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Success?

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

There is really only one question by which we evaluate all of life, and all human activity: Is it pleasing to God?

Paul Aurandt in his book, Destiny tells of the life of Bartholomew Roberts, one of the great sea captains. He commanded 3 ships-The Fortune, The Good Fortune and the Royal Fortune. Back in his day the ships musicians were on call to provide music anytime of the day or night. But his musicians got ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Sermon On A Huckleberry Friend

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 17, 2025

A "Huckleberry friend" is a term of endearment for someone who is carefree and the ideal companion for any activity or job.

Mark Twain, an American writer and humorist once wrote: “Pooty soon I’ll be a-shout’n’ for joy, en I’ll say, it’s all on accounts o’ Huck; I’s a free man, en I couldn’t ever ben free ef it hadn’ ben for Huck; Huck done it. Jim won’t ever forgit you, Huck; you’s de bes’ fren’ Jim’s ever had; en ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 15:13, Proverbs 27:9, Job 6:14

Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, And Other Cracked Pots

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Feb 15, 2023

Jacob's wrestling match with God. How God uses His activity of brokenness in our lives.

Jacob Deceiver and Dreamer Series “Brokenness: Me, You, Jacob, and Other Cracked Pots” Genesis 32 Introduction: I read the story about an old Texas Cowboy who decided to apply for an insurance policy. As he walked up to the insurance office, the agent noticed that he was walking with a limp ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Product Of Love Series

Contributed by Loyd C. Taylor on Mar 12, 2023

When God's love is active in our life, what can we expect as the product of love?

Humor: Fertilizer Helps! The Sunday school teacher was teaching a class of children about creation. “Now, children,” she said, “Who can tell us what makes the flower spring from the seed?” “God does it,” answered one little girl, “but fertilizer helps.” INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at “What ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, 1 Corinthians 13:13, 1 John 4:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Mark Of True Discipleship

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 8, 2025

Our Lord reveals that love is the proof of discipleship. Without love, our titles, gifts, and spiritual activities are meaningless.

THE MARK OF TRUE DISCIPLESHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 13:31-35 "Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him. If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Actions Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Understand the importance of the Great Commission and how we can actively participate in fulfilling it through our actions and sacrifices.

Have you ever told someone you love them? Maybe your parents, siblings, or even your pet? We say "I love you" a lot, but do we show it? You know, actions speak louder than words. The Bible says the same thing. We show our love for God by obeying His commands. Imagine you're playing a video game, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:4-21

Topics: Evangelism, Discipleship, Baptism, Teachings Of Jesus