Sermons on Acts Of Love:

Sermon # 9- God's Unmatched Generosity Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 24, 2024

All of us are recipients of God’s bountiful generosity. The question is are we giving of ourselves and all that we got for the glory of God and the extension of His Kingdom? Let’s learn to make investments that last for eternity.

We read in 2 Corinthians 9:8, “Besides, God is able to make every blessing of yours overflow for you, so that in every situation you will always have all you need for any good work.” (ISV) Sometimes when we read this verse, and compare it with our situations in life we get perplexed as to why the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Philippians 4:19, Philippians 4:15, Philippians 4:18, John 2:1-2, John 2:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Cana, The Town Where Jesus Turned Water Into Wine And Healed The Royal Official's Son

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 10, 2024

In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son.

In John chapter 2 we read that Jesus went to a wedding in Cana and he miraculously turned water into wine. Later, in John chapter 4, he returned to Cana and he healed a Royal official’s son. Today we will look at 2 things: The meaning of the name Cana and the historical significance and how it is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12, John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION HELP MY UNBELIEF A. Mark 9:14-27 (READ) COMMENT: A DESPERATE father! . . . a father who deeply LOVES his son. . . . a father who has tried EVERYTHING to help his BOY. Undoubtedly, he heard stories about Jesus—how He has helped people who were DEMON ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Talk About Treasure Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Where we have our treasure is important as a follower of Christ

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT LET’S TALK ABOUT TREASURE MATTHEW 6:19–21 “DO NOT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES ON EARTH, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES BREAK IN AND STEAL. 20BUT STORE UP FOR YOURSELVES TREASURES IN HEAVEN, WHERE MOTH AND RUST DO NOT DESTROY, AND WHERE THIEVES DO NOT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024

“As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Four Invitations To Discipleship

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 26, 2024

The Lord's four invitations to discipleship to all those who have been saved.

The Four Invitations to Discipleship Matthew 16:24-26 24 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. 25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. 26 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wow…faith Did That?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 3, 2021

It’s in our human nature to fight, we just need to be more choosy with our limited ability and choose to only fight for the battle of faith and what God has promised!

Wow...Faith Did That? Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"anger (Part 1): Side Effects Of Anger And What The Bible Says About It" Series

Contributed by Benjamin Utomo on Oct 13, 2021

Anger is a part of human emotions. Some anger is necessary for making things better, like what Jesus did. Anger becomes a problem when we have trouble controlling it, causing us to say or do things we regret.

Opening: A young mother and her little boy were driving down the street. The little boy asked, "Mommy, why do the idiots only come out when Daddy drives?" Do you get what the boy meant? His father liked to call other drivers' idiot' when he drove, but his mother never said that. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-13, John 2:17, Genesis 4:4-7, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Is On Hold Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Waiting is tough! What carries us? God cares, God can be trusted, and God is able to fulfill his plans for us. Joseph's 13 years of waiting for God's plan to unfold led to unbelievable blessing. Our time of waiting fits into God's plan.

WHEN LIFE IS ON HOLD—Genesis 40-41 Joseph led a charmed life. It started with his birth: the favorite son Jacob, also known as Israel, the father of the nation of Israel. Jacob showed his favor by giving Joseph a “coat of many colors,” and God revealed his plans for Jacob by giving him dreams, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing The Future With Confidence Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 31, 2018

Keys to confidence: God has a plan for the future, God is not limited by time or place, God is faithful and all-powerful. As Jacob leaves Canaan for Egypt, God assures him that his covenant promises will continue there.

Facing the Future with Confidence—Genesis 45:1-46:34 (I projected an old picture of church people, stiffly sitting in church pews, with suits and ties.) Do any of you remember those old times, or even some of those people? Suppose, by some quirk of time travel, a big screen would appear before ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They That Wait Upon The Lord

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 5, 2018

Waiting on God and moving when He tells us is a sign of obedience. He blesses those that are sensitive to His guidance and accomplishing what He desires for our lives.

They that wait on the Lord Isaiah 40:28-31 Introduction- Turn to Isaiah 40 This has been one of those weeks where I found myself asking God… how do I get done what I need too because it was a week that was so demanding. I said to the Lord during the week, Sunday is coming and I don’t have a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Nazarene

(Section 10) Young Earth And Arguments Against Gap-Theory Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 20, 2018

Henry Morris, a young earth believer debates the PreAdam and Prehistoric Earth

IX. Why The Gap Theory Won't Work by Henry M. Morris A. Those who advocate the gap theory agree that the six days of the creation week were literal days, but they interpret them only as days of recreation, with God creating again many of the kinds of animals and plants ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Curse Of The Law Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 28, 2018

Someone will say, “But when we are saved, then surely we can keep the Law.” Absolutely not! Because it calls for CONTINUED, UNBROKEN, PERFECT obedience in every single point. One slip and you are guilty.

October 19, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.2.b: The Curse of the Law (3.10-12) Galatians 3.10-12 (KJV) 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 1, 2018

Each of us were born with a debilitating condition - spiritual blindness. Regardless of our desire to see, spiritually we were blind to the ways of God. Our only hope was for a miracle. Thankfully, Jesus is the Light of the world.

The Light of the World John 9: 1-11 As a boy Robert Louis Stevenson was intrigued by the work of the old lamplighter who went about with a ladder and a torch, setting the street lights ablaze for the night. One evening in Edinburgh, Scotland, as young Robert stood watching with childish ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choices: Surrender Or Control Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 3, 2018

We can choose to control every aspect of our lives, or we can choose to surrender that control to the Lord. The choice we make will determine our eternal future.

We began last week by saying that we are the sum total of the choices we’ve made in life until today, and that what we will be in the future will depend on the choices we make today and subsequently. Last week, we looked at choosing purpose over popularity. This week, we’re going to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Methodist