Sermons on Acts Of Service:

The Life Of Abraham, Part 1: The Call Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 6, 2014

Why did God choose Abraham? what did accomplish through this great man. How should we respond to God's promises?

The Life of Abraham: Part 1: The Call Genesis 12:1-9 Introduction We begin today with the study of Abraham who is one of the most important persons who ever lived. He is revered by Islam, Judaism, and Christianity alike. The call of Abraham marks a huge development in God’s plan of redemption of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9, Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proofs Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Dec 28, 2018

Peter's Sermon on the Resurrection

The 1st Sermon-Proofs of the Resurrection Acts 2:25-36 Lessons From The Early Church Ill-Four hundred years before the birth of Christ, Socrates, the renowned Greek Philosopher, drank the poison hemlock and lay down to die. “Shall we live again?” his friends asked. The dying philosopher could ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith In The Lord

Contributed by William Baeta on Oct 1, 2016

“If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it will obey you” Luke 17:6.

Theme: Worldwide Communion: Have faith in the Lord Text: Hab. 2:1-4; 2 Tim. 1:5-12; Lk. 17:5-10 Introduction: Today is World Communion Day and this worldwide celebration of the Holy Communion is to remind us of its significance. The Holy Communion is important because it is one of the two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Nov 1, 2016

Humility demonstrated by Jesus is the greatest act of selflessness of any ruler. As Tim Tebow says..."humility is not thinking less of yourself just thinking of yourself less. Jesus shows us how to leave our title, status and position behind.

Humility Philippians 2:1-11 Can we express Christ’s majesty with just one word? This would be a most difficult exercise. For some of us we might choose the word “Love” or “Saviour” but for those who want to capture Christ’s majesty only one word does ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kiss 'em With Kindness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

An examination of three scriptural truths about kindness illustrated with aspects of kindness from the life of Jesus and how we can demonstrate kindness.

INTRODUCTION The Book of Galatians is all about the beauty of God’s grace. And one way that God’s grace is displayed in our lives is through the Fruit of the Spirit. So, I’m calling this series, “Grace-fruit: Jesus Living in Me.” Here are the nine expressions of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

As A Man Thinks In His Heart So Is He

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 2, 2016

To prove that GOD looks in the heart and knows our heart that it's evil before Him, but He chose to reside in it.

I. EXORDIUM: Is your heart right before GOD? Yes. because of JESUS John 16:10 (Amplified Bible) About righteousness (uprightness of heart and right standing with God), because I go to My Father, and you will see Me no longer; II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Place In An Uncertain Future Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

Only God knows tomorrow. Don’t Fear an uncertain future; it is our Opportunity to walk with God. As we do God gives us grace at the moment we need it.

UNLIKELY - Your Place in an Uncertain Future John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Plan—'heaven Vs. Hell--A Choice That You Make'

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 5, 2020

God has a plan for every person by which every person interacts with God Himself.

GOD’S PLAN JOHN 3:1-17 :1-2 :1—“There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews.” :2—“This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him.” “Nicodemus”—A ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pentecost, The Forgotten Celebration

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 22, 2021

It is interesting how we believe in the birth of Christ and we celebrate Christmas. We also believe in the Holy Spirit but we do not celebrate His coming. Let´s turn our attention towards Pentecost and regain the awe of His coming.

What day is Christmas? December 25th. When is Easter? Sometime in the spring, late March, or April. We read in the book of Acts that the Holy Spirit first came to dwell with man at Pentecost. When is Pentecost? . . . Silence. . . It is interesting how we believe in the trinity and we celebrate ...read more

The Church And The Spirit Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 13, 2022

What were the four foundations of the early church?

God Is … The Church and the Spirit May 15, 2022 Acts 2:42-47 NIV “They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. 44 All the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing No Favorites--Like God Does Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 28, 2023

Jesus tells us today not just to forgive our enemies, something we heard earlier in the Gospel, but to wish them well, to do good to them, and, yes, to love them.

Saturday of the First Week of Lent 2023 One of the worst heresies of the past two thousand years, an opinion that keeps coming back with almost predictable regularity, is the error first heard in early times from Marcion. The idea is that the God of the OT was a harsh, vindictive judge, almost ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:16-19, Psalm 119:1-2, Psalm 119:4-5, Psalm 119:7-8, Matthew 5:43-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Kiss Of Judas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 24, 2022

The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people to arrest him

The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas identified Jesus to the multitude with swords and clubs who had come from the chief priests and elders of the people. The kiss of Judas, also known as the Betrayal of Christ, is the act with which Judas ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:50

Denomination: Baptist

Humble Love Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

Jesus displayed His passion for humanity through humility, serving others, and giving up His life as a ransom for many. We are called to follow His example by thinking, acting, and obeying in humility.

Hey everyone! Today, we're gonna talk about humility. Humility is that thing where we put others before ourselves and don't act like we're the center of the universe. Jesus was the ultimate example of humility, and we're gonna learn from Him today. But first, let's start with a cool object lesson. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, John 15:9-13

Topics: Selflessness, Compassionate Acts, Servant Leadership, Unconditional Love

So Long, Farewell (I'll Tell You This...) Series

Contributed by Steven Cordle on Mar 28, 2025

Several years ago I was leaving a church and looked for ideas for winding down or farewell sermons. I found few ideas. I was able to piece a few options from reference to Paul’s final meeting with the Ephesian elders and Paul’s final thoughts to Timothy.

This lesson is one of the “farewell sermons” I put together. I have a bibliography for those who would like it.This sermon became the last one I preached in my previous church. The title was inspired by the tagline of a comedian who was popular when I was a kid and I have a series (unrelated to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ