Sermons on Actualization:

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

It's All Happening!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Apr 27, 2021

Inspired to share what certain contemporary trends such as Thermal Screening during the Global Pandemic are actually portending!!!

IT’S ALL HAPPENING!!! Yes, “it’s all happening” to quote the patented phrase of my favourite Australian TV Cricket commentator Bill Lawry… in the spiritual realm to be more precise. These words of that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:15

Denomination: *other

The Model Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

We have folks today who actually seem shocked that God’s church has problems.

For example, some are shocked that the members of a church act less than perfect. Listen, I am shocked that they are shocked! Anytime you deal with humans, you have to keep in mind that the only perfect person who walked on this earth was the Lord Jesus, and imperfect people crucified Him! We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Adversity

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

The story of Ruth teaches us about surrender, sovereignty and salvation. Jesus Christ is actually the main theme.

Benjamin Franklin, who I don’t think ever professed a faith in Jesus, did have an appreciation for the Bible from a literary perspective. When he was the newly formed US government’s representative to France he indulged in a group of literary intellectuals. This group held no respect ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Earth And Everything New

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Dec 13, 2017

Will there actually be a New Earth, a New Heaven and a New Jerusalem. Can we really and truly believe that?

There is a poem entitled “A Prayer for the Future” quoted by Sir Frances Drake, it said, and I quote, disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we have sailed too close to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:23-24, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:18-20, Revelation 21:2-3

Denomination: *other

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 28, 2002

Jesus is the promised light to the people who walked in darkness. Examines the metaphor of "light" and what it actually describes.

A Light in the Darkness Text: Matthew 4:12-25 Introduction When I was in 4th Grade my class took a field trip to the Cave of the Winds. At one point in the tour they turned the lights off and we experienced total darkness. Then in the distance someone lit a single match. It was amazing the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Isaiah 9:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Most Excellent Way Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 27, 2003

The expected outcome of this sermon is first get people to see that love is a demonstration not a feeling and then actually demonstrate it.

1 Corinthians The Most Excellent Way 1 Corinthians 13 June 1, 2003 Intro: A. [Love from a Kid’s Point of View, Citation: "What Is Love—From a Kid’s Point of View," LightSinger, (accessed 3-14-02)] What is love, from a kid’s point of view? "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Want You To Know Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 14, 2007

Paul wanted the church to know, then and now, that if we remain in Christ, our trials will actually serve to "Advance the "Gospel".

INTRODUCTION A. Series of Phlippians 1. Book of Joy but misleading and should be “Joy Amidst Trial” 2. Paul (Acts 16.16) after expelling a demon spirit from a slave girl who made her masters money from her ability as a fortune teller, was arrested. a. Owners accused him of inciting a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Life Through The Spirit Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 11, 2005

Are Christians actually indwelled with the Holy Spirit? If we are, then how are we and why? The Apostle Paul explains in Romans.

Life Through the Spirit Text: Romans 8 Introduction. I want to read 2 scriptures of prophecy from the OT to you. The first is from the OT prophet, Isaiah. God is speaking— Isaiah 44:1-3 ---1---“But now listen, O Jacob, my servant…” ---2---“…Thus says the Lord who made you…” ---3---“…For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul And David Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Sep 22, 2008

David will not harm "The Lord’s Anointed." This actually speaks to how we treat one another in Church.

1 Samuel 24 ’I will not lay my hand on my lord, because he is the LORD’s anointed.’ The story up to now… In the beginning of 1 Samuel, Israel cry out to Samuel to give them a king so that they can be like all the other nations – God gives them Saul – who looks great, and is great, for a while. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

Denomination: *other

Nice Church

Contributed by Karl Ingersoll on Jun 19, 2008

There is more to the faith and to the work of the church than trying to raise a "nice" army. There are those things that are actually of greater importance.

Ever have a bad day? That’s a bit of a rhetorical question actually. All of us have. One mother writes: It was one of the worst days of my life: The washing machine broke down, the telephone kept ringing, my head ached, and the mail carrier brought a bill I had no money to pay. Almost to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Little Changes Make Huge A Huge Difference

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Dec 28, 2008

This message actually is about setting goals rather than making resolutions. What do you need to change?

This is the last Sunday in 2008. That’s hard to believe isn’t it? It seems like the years are flying by faster than ever... Around this time every year we start thinking about changes and many of you start thinking through resolutions. Believe it or not, this year, I don’t have a huge list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of Fearing God

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 3, 2007

The Bible is clear that we should Fear the Lord, but where do we find the motivation to actually do that?

The Fullness of Fearing God Purpose: To lay out the reasons for fearing God. Aim: I want the listener to see the benefits of fearing God and strive to grow in their fear of God. INTRODUCTION: What Bible truth will do the following things?: - it will keep us from fear Proverbs 19-23 - it will ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Holy Spirit Power Part 1

Contributed by Francis Chan on Sep 13, 2011

We have a new master in us--the Holy Spirit--that actually desires the things that are right and good.

It’s been another great week for me just studying the Word of God, and one of the things I love about the Bible is I, personally, tend to get distracted. I tend to get off course in life. You’re doing really well, and suddenly, you just start heading another direction. That’s one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational