Sermons on Acts Of Service:

Take Up Your Cross, Daily Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 2, 2004

A sermon for a re-dedication service about focussing on ’taking up your cross’.

“Take up your cross, daily” Lk 9:23-27 Covenant service WBC 4/1/4pm A Martyr’s Measure of Commitment "I am part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit’s power. The die has been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Baptism At Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 30, 2008

This is a significant reworking for a baptism service of my sermon "Advent I: Hope is Coming"

November 30, 2008 – Advent 1 – "A Baptism at Advent" Baptism Service - Luke 1:26-38; Isaiah 9:6-7 There’s a story of a minister who like most ministers, conducted a lot of baptisms using the phrase, as we do, “In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Ghost”. One weekend his family went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church-Equipping People Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 28, 2015

Our vision also includes helping one another mature, unite and serve through the presence and power of God's Spirit.

1. Who is better equipped? [PPT of Soldier with weapons and without; Football player with pads and without; Christian with armor of God and without 2. Vision and Mission -- Destination and Steps to get there a. God Led b. Outreach Centered 1) World Bible School opportunities 2) Other ways to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth The Caregiver - Sermon Iii: A Caregiver Who Made Sacrifices Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Nov 4, 2019

if caregiving is sincere, the caregiver must be willing to do what needs to be done when it needs to be done for as long as it needs to be done. When offering to help, don't just say it - do it.

RUTH: WOMAN OF DEVOTION – SERMON III: A CAREGIVER WHO MADE SACRIFICES Ruth 2:8-12 Ruth was the daughter-in-law of a Jewish woman by the name of Naomi. You will recall that Naomi and her ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-12

God's Faithful Reward Hebrews 6:10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 18, 2024

Hebrews 6:10 assures us that our labour in love does not go unnoticed by God.

God's Faithful Reward Hebrews 6:10 Introduction Today, we delve into the depths of God's faithfulness and His recognition of our efforts through the powerful verse, Hebrews 6:10. This scripture assures us that our labour in love does not go unnoticed by God. Hebrews 6:10 (NLT): "For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10, Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 John 3:18, James 2:17, Matthew 5:16, Ephesians 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unto Us A Child Is Born

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 7, 2014

An ideal Sunday School or PM service Bible study of Isaiah 9:6

Unto Us a Child Is Born Chuck Sligh December 7, 2014 TEXT: Isaiah 9:6 - “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of Our Fathers

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

God's chosen people must recount His mighty acts among themselves.

“Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you” (Dt. 4:1,2). Keeping the law was to be Israel’s fame among the nations. Israel was not to be known for its wealth (although Solomon’s riches were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 8, 2004

Acts Series: 18th Sermon--Expect Persecution, Proclamation, Protection, and Power!

Witnessing: What You Can Expect Acts 4:1-12 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html I believe that all true Christians have a desire to share their faith w/ others. And that is only natural. If you were to cure cancer, you’d want ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Deeper And Deeper Into Commitment To God's Kingdom

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

Based on Ezekiel's vision we are asked to prayerfully consider how 'deep' we are into the ways and service of God and His kingdom.

OT reading: Ezekiel 47: 1-6 (especially v.6) SERMON – Deeper and deeper; (the level of our commitment). Chapters 40 to 48 of the Book of Ezekiel contain accounts of visions God showed the Prophet in the 25th year of Israel's exile in Babylon. Some of the visions were to remind the Jews of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 19, 2009

A sermon on how we can use our pain for other’s good (Based on John Baker’s Book, "Life’s Healing Choices", chapter 8). For Celebrate Recovery

(Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Evening Service for 5/24/200 Introduction: Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reinventing Motherhood Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 12, 2014

In Colossians 3, the Apostle Paul explains: 1) How should a Mother Act? (Colossians 3:18a) 2) To Whom should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18b) 3) Why should a Mother Act this Way? (Colossians 3:18c)

Emily Letts wrote this week: "I am grateful that I can share my story and inspire other women to stop the guilt,". Her decision was to abort her child and post a video of it for the world. http://thepoint.breakpoint.org/tp-home/blog-archives/blog-archives/entry/4/25179 What stuck so many people ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Other

A Eunuch Experience

Contributed by Paul Duke on Jan 29, 2007

This is about Phillip the Deacon and an experience he had in Act 8 with an Ethiopian.

A Eunuch Experience Acts 8: 26 – 39 I called this sermon, “A Eunuch Experience.” And Teresa – No, I did not misspell the word “unique.” This is what we call a play on words. I am going to be talking about Phillip the Deacon and an encounter that happened to him. Some quick info from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mistaken Identities Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Aug 12, 2008

I preach expository messages, and this is from my series on the book of Acts.

“Mistaken Identities” Acts 14:8-18 December 16, 2007 (NOTE: I began my message with a slide show of "celebrity lookalikes", which can be easily found via a Google search.) Mistaken identity can be fun…(SLIDE SHOW) This man was never really President; he is not Bill Clinton. Nor is this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Back To The Basics

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 9, 2018

This sermon deals with the teaching of Jesus and how the church should be as it was in the beginning of Acts.

Back to the Basics Introduction: Years ago, in my ministry I discovered through prayer and the reading of the Word of God that becoming a true disciple of Jesus Christ was the most important thing in my life. I have not always accomplished that goal. There have been times when I slacked and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Nazarene