Sermons on Actualize:

A Time To Kneel Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 6, 2021

This message looks at some tactics the enemy will use to discredit God's people. We can fight back through prayer. Daniel actually stood for his faith while on his knees in prayer.

In our second message from this series, I mentioned how when we live according to biblical principles, working “as to the Lord and not to men” (Colossians 3:23), that we will receive God’s favor and be promoted to a place of prominence. I also cautioned that those who are favored by God are hated ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Regifting Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 27, 2021

As we approach the Holiday Season, the “Season of Regifting!” Regifting is: “the act of receiving a gift and giving it to another friend or family as if you had actually purchased it for them." Regifting forgiveness is a Biblical concept!

REGIFTING FORGIVENESS Eph 4:32 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE BASS BOAT 1. Boudreaux won a bass boat in a raffle drawing. He brought it home & his wife looked at him & said, “What you gonna do wit dat? There ain’t no water deep enough to float a boat within 75 mile of here”. 2. He says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Outline For An Unknown Sermon

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 2, 2023

This outline, actually simply a list of Scripture passages, was handwritten on a slip of paper I found in a Bible purchased in a secondhand shop. The writer, speaker, theme, and conclusion are all unknown; only the date, 2/16/2013.

These references are from a slip of paper I found in a Bible purchased from a secondhand shop several months ago. The identity of the author or writer and any text of the message is unknown, as this slip had only the date (2/16/2013) and the following references. I have provided the text from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

"god Won’t Give You More Than You Can Handle" Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

I know you have a Scripture in mind that you believe actually states that "God won't give you more than you can handle", but that is not what the Bible says.

Last week we began a series entitled: “THE BIBLE DOESN’T SAY THAT”, looking at some popular sayings that many BELIEVE are found in the Bible, but are not. 1. The first one we studied last week was: “God wants me to be happy.” (If you missed that lesson, you can listen to it in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mr. Irrelevant Series

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Dec 22, 2022

If anyone was considered irrelevant, it would have been Jesus, born to poor parents, in a back-water town, in a land under the thumb of a brutal regime. But Jesus, "Mr. Irrelevant", was actually Mr. Indespensable.

What do you call the last player chosen in the annual draft of the National Football League? I know what some of you are thinking, “Pastor, I just don’t care!” That’s awesome! You obviously have a life! For many of the rest of us, who live and die by the sword of our favorite team’s record, two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Man Who Lived Among The Tombs: The Gospel Hidden In Plain Sight Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 20, 2023

What exactly is possession? It’s when a demon has actually entered someone and is exerting a level of control over the person. All of us today have been influenced by demons from time to time.

In my hometown growing up there was a main drive you’d go down called Grand Avenue. And as kids we’d often be traveling with the family in the car. And along grand avenue there was this huge grave yard, I mean like 5 blocks long, and we’d always say, hold your breath, as we passed by the graveyard. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

Put On Your Best Garment

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 7, 2024

This chapter actually talks about Ruth's marriage proposal. The bride (Ruth) was not aware about who the bridegroom was, but she was dressed in her best clothes to lie down at the feet of the kinsman redeemer.

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security[a] for you, that it may be well with you? Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Therefore wash yourself and anoint ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-3

The Coming Trumpet

Contributed by David Tijerina on Mar 26, 2002

Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for something to do. They

The Coming Trumpet – Being Preparedd April 22, 2001 Ill: Hearing about the Columbine High School ordeal. The teacher that was shot and died could have actually lived. But what happened was that the police were unprepared. The story goes that the police, “Were sitting around waiting for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me?

Contributed by Jonathan Kittrell on Jun 5, 2002

This is the fourth set of words Jesus utters from the cross. It is a pivotal phrase and is purposefully the fourth statement he made. While this utterance could call the relationship between God and Jesus into question, it actually melds it and shows how

My God, My God, Why Have You Forsaken Me? Matthew 27:45-50 ETS: Jesus, God, cries out for His inner strength to endure ESS: We must cry out to God in our struggles. We are never forsaken OSS: Strength in midst of turmoil, sin. WORD: Strength Discuss humility of preaching. READ SCRIPTURE It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-50, Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

And The Word Became Flesh

Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002

The ancient Hebrews believed Words had power--they actually did things! The ancient Greeks believed words were the guiding force in the universe. Finally, in the Gospel of John both of these things come together in Jesus Christ.

Scripture: John 1.1-5,10-18 and Ephesians 1.3-14 (Psalm 147.7-11 as Scripture of Praise/Preparation) I. Words have lost their meaning in our culture A. Love—I love ice cream, I love my wife. B. “How are you doing?” Fine 1. non-descript, vague 2. When we ask, do we really want to hear how the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5, John 1:10-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Presenting Jesus In A Tolerant-Pluralistic Oriented Society

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2003

Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to appear to be inclusivists, pluralists and accepting of people. Actually, when we have the right attitude

Presenting Jesus As Lord, Savior and Shepherd (Luke 19:10) For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save those which are lost. (Luke 19:10) Too often people in the world perceive Christianity as an exclusivist religion whose people are intolerant bigots. In contrast many Americans want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Did Jesus Really Say About Himself? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at eight of the “I Am” passages in the Gospel of John for the purpose of seeing what it was Jesus actually said about Himself. This sermon addresses Dan Brown’s claim that Jesus never really claimed divinity.

Who Did Jesus Really Claim to Be? John 8:48-59 Introduction Here is another quote from Dan Brown’s, The Da Vinci Code: “Jesus was viewed by his followers as a mortal prophet… a great and powerful man, but a man nonetheless. A mortal.” This is pretty much the general opinion concerning Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2007

Opposition actually helps us grow. Hostility is destructive not only of others, but also of one’s self; and it spreads without reason. Jesus named its absurdity and then left it in the hands of God. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

Stress strengthens. That is a physical fact. It is also a spiritual truth. Stress strengthens. When we face opposition, we grow. When we deal with differences, we become stronger. Strange as it may sound, give thanks when you are opposed! For stress strengthens; enmity empowers; and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-50

Denomination: Baptist

Requires Gathering The Resources Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 21, 2002

Sermon 3 of 4 on Building a great church. How did it happen that in the course of building a place of worship that the people were giving so much that it was becoming a distraction to the actual work and Moses had to tell them to stop?

Building A Great Church Requires that You Gather the Resources Exodus 36:1-6 The LORD has given to Bezalel, Oholiab, and others the skills needed for building a place of worship, and they will follow the LORD’s instructions. Then Moses brought together these workers who were eager to work, and he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:21-33, Exodus 36:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ