Sermons on Acts 42:1-2:47:

Freedom Letter- No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2021

This is the 41st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 7th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#41] FREEDOM LETTER- NO LONGER A SLAVE Galatians 4:1-7 Introduction: We live in a time, when having a discussion about slavery can be very tense. Many of those conversations become about slavery in the United States. After 4 years of Civil War, the 13th Amendment was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Don't Go Back Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 20, 2021

This is the 42nd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 8th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#42] FREEDOM LETTER- DON’T GO BACK Galatians 4:8-20 Introduction: Several years ago, Karen and I was up in the Ruidoso area; and I decided to try a short cut that I thought I knew about. The problem was, the road turned into a very rough dirt road; and the further we went, the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Your Spiritual Identity Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2021

This is the 43rd sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 9th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#43] FREEDOM LETTER- YOUR SPIRITUAL IDENTITY Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: We have been studying our freedom in Christ. In our text, we read about Abraham’s 2 sons- Ishmael and Isaac. Although Abraham and Sarah had been promised that they would have a son, Sarah got tired of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Run A Good Race Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 7, 2021

This is the 44th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 10th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#44] FREEDOM LETTER- RUN A GOOD RACE Galatians 5:1-12 Introduction: Many years ago, I coached the High School Swimming team. I had several athletes that went to College on scholarships; but the athlete I was thinking about while I was preparing this sermon, went on to compete ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- You Are Free To... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 14, 2021

This is the 45th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 11th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#45] FREEDOM LETTER- YOU ARE FREE TO... Galatians 5:13-26 Introduction: I was thinking about my niece who just got her 1st car. While my memory may be deteriorating, I remember how awesome it was to have my 1st car. While I loved that old car, it gave me an attitude that got ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

3. Appeasing God's Anger Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Nov 29, 2020

Even God's storms are acts of love. His fierce winds are meant to drive us to Him for shelter. We see this in the case of Jonah (the saved), and the sailors (the lost).

1. God’s righteous anger drives the saved to confession. 1:9 2. The lost to conversion. 1:16 3. Both are the fruits of God’s storms. I. The Storm verse 11; God 1. The sea wrought and the wind was tempestuous. 2. The storm represented the anger of God at sin. a. Jonah’s sin was the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Stop Trying Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 29, 2020

This is the 35th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 1st sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#35] FREEDOM LETTER- STOP TRYING Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction: We have been in our series in Acts since the COVID-19 pandemic. There have been many things happen since this series started. Every week’s sermon has been at the right time. My daily Bible reading has been in Acts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Letter- Resist Yourself Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 29, 2020

This is the 36th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 2nd sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#36] FREEDOM LETTER- RESIST YOURSELF Galatians 1:11-24 Introduction: We are living in uncertain times and I hate it. The media’s version of COVID-19 response and the Presidential Election is nothing but hopeless for most Christians. I have had to do so many things ministry wise ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lydia's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 5, 2019

To establish that Lydia’s obedience to the gospel followed the same “pattern of conversion” outlined in the Book of Acts. She attended to the words spoken by Paul and Silas, believed in the Lord, and was baptized with her entire household.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Lydia’s Hearkening unto Paul 2. Lydia’s Faithfulness to the Lord 3. Lydia’s Baptism into Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Our lesson today will discuss the theme: “Lydia’s Conversion.” What will be abundantly clear is that her “obedience to the gospel;” followed the same ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:13-15, Acts 8:12, Acts 18:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Passion For The Love Of God!

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

Do you have a passion for Jesus? If you haven't acted upon it, it is time to. If you don't have a passion then you need to develop it.

Passion for the Love of God! Revelation 1:1-6; Jeremiah 1:1-10 Michael H. Koplitz I’m sure most of you have heard of the old adage that two things are guaranteed in this life. I’m sure that if I asked around the sanctuary this morning, each of you would tell me what those two things are. The old ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-6, Jeremiah 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Baptism: Buried With Him In Death, Raised To Walk In Newness Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 8, 2018

Baptism points to 1) The Antagonist (v.1), 2) The Answer (v.2), and 3) The Argument explaining and defending that Answer (vv.3–5) of the spiritual reality shown in the public act of baptism.

A bucket list, is a list of things that people write down that they want to do before they die, otherwise known as “kick the bucket”. It can be a desire to visit an exotic country, drive a particular car, see an entertainer or sports team that they always wanted, or any number of other activities. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5

Denomination: Other

Sharing Christ With A Christless Culture

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 24, 2018

Sharing Christ with a Christless Culture - Acts chapter 17 verses 1-10 - Sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). City and Government: • (a). It was a key city. • (b). It was an unusual city. (2). Method and Message: • (a). He ‘reasoned’ with them (vs 2) • (b). He ‘explained’ or opened these passages (vs 2) • (c). He gave evidence (vs 2) • (d). He ‘announced’ or proclaimed. (vs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Miracle At The Gate Called Beautiful

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 25, 2019

Miracle at the Gate Called Beautiful - Acts chapter 3 verses 1-26 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • The Activity - Prayer (vs 1) • The Place – Beautiful Gate (vs 2) • The Request – Money (vs 3) • The Miracle – Salvation (vs 6-8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Little boy had his first day at school, • Said to his teacher will you teach me something that will impress my parents; • So ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Brethren

Chaos Vs. Listening

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 15, 2024

We live in a day when chaos has become a norm. One reason chaos reigns is because we don't seem to listen and hear others. SHEMA: LISTEN AND ACT.

CHAOS VS. LISTENING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Proverbs 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Proverbs 20:12 (MSG) Ears that hear and eyes that see— we get our basic equipment from GOD! Is there a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:12, Deuteronomy 6:4-8, John 8:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gods Purpose Of Grace: Election And Eternal Security Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Dec 14, 2022

Election is God’s purpose and initiative in man’s salvation. God is the one who acts. God’s initiative is there in revelation of His Word and in redemption. We balance election with human freedom.

There is the funny story that a man died and went to heaven only to find out that heaven was divided into two groups. There was the predestination group whose main emphasis was God chose me. Then there was the free will group that emphasized their choice in coming to God. When he realized he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 10:28-30

Denomination: Baptist