Sermons on Affirmative Action:

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus urges us to live now, for eternity

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Matt 6:19-34 Oct 8, 2006 Intro: This doesn’t really have anything to do with my sermon, but it fits the day and made me smile: Review: This fall we have been on a journey, discovering what Jesus meant when He said, “I have come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Today: Fighting A Delaying Action In Severe Testing

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

It feels like the battle of Hoth out here. We as the body of Christ are fighting a delaying action against the enemy, who appear to be advancing on all fronts. I feel the desperation. I sense the walls closing in.

It feels like the battle of Hoth out here. We as the body of Christ are fighting a delaying action against the enemy, who appear to be advancing on all fronts. I feel the desperation. I sense the walls closing in. The last year has burned like a cold fire in my heart. The battles have been many. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-5, Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Sisera's Mother-Her Son Was Missing In Action Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on May 8, 2023

She had to be proud of him--he was a high-ranking officer in the army. But when the battle was over and he didn't come home, she began to have some concerns. "Missing" is the worst status ever for a soldier.

Introduction: Nearly everyone who has ever served in the military is aware of the risk in any armed conflict. Some warriors are killed in action, others are taken prisoner, but the worst fate of all is to be listed as missing. Sisera’s mother was one of the many mothers whose son never came home ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens On The Mountain... Shouldn't Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2012

God uses mountain top experiences in our lives and the lives of others to prepare us for living in the real world down in the valley.

Title: What Happens On the Mountain… Shouldn't Stay On the Mountain Text: Matthew 17:1-9 Thesis: God uses mountain top experiences to prepare us for living in the valley. Transfiguration Sunday is a day we reflect on perhaps the ultimate of mountain top experiences in which we are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Something!!!

Contributed by Marc Phillips on Nov 18, 2014

We must be doers of the word, not just hearers. Sermon uses the song "Do Something" By Matthew West as an illustration to show that we are God's hands and feet, who are we to complain about things, and not do anything about them?

Psalms 31:23 “O love the Lord, all you His godly ones! The Lord preserves the faithful and fully recompenses the proud doer.”What does that mean? What does it mean to love the Lord biblically? My understanding of biblical love includes an attitudinal response and demonstrated obedience, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Church Of God

A Walk Down The Street With Jesus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 2, 2016

We must "walk in the light" each and every day with all the people we meet in all the situations we find ourselves in. If we do not, we make God a liar because we claim to be His (light) and yet walk in darkness.

A WALK DOWN THE STREET WITH JESUS 1 John 1:1-10 #WalkDowntheStreet Let’s walk down the street together. You, me, and Jesus. As we leave the front doors of the church, we find ourselves on a semi-busy street. Manhattan Avenue is a semi-busy street in my book. The sun is shining. There is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Speaks Through The Supernatural Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the third in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today

How Jesus Speaks Through the Supernatural Series: Hearing Jesus Speak Today September 5, 2010 Today’s message is a 2 parter. This morning, I just want to give you the introduction and maybe a little more (depending on time), and then next week we’ll finish up…so I hope you plan ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's In Your Hands To Make It Better

Contributed by William Wyne on May 15, 2012

As believers we are expected and empowered to make this world better.

During Word War I the city of Strasbourg (a city in France on the German borders) was bombed; it destroyed that old city and one of the great Cathedrals of that city. Very little remained and the people gathered to save and salvage what they could. As the people began to retrieve what was usable ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Difference

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 23, 2025

Girl Scout Sunday and making a difference

Making a difference Girl Scout Sunday 2025 Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 7:7-12 Good Morning everyone, we are glad that you are here. I am excited to have with us this morning the Girl Scouts and their respective troops this morning. They meet in our building several times a week with different age ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-16, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Whatever Is ....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 1, 2011

The road to transformation involves the choice of what we put into our minds and what we choose to think about.

Whatever is… Phil 4:8-9, Feb 27, 2011 Intro: For most of us, the word “meditation” conjures up a mental picture of someone in baggy pants, sitting on the floor with their legs wrapped up like a pretzel, arms comfortably outstretched, middle finger and thumb together, saying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remade Again

Contributed by William Wyne on Sep 11, 2012

A sermon that affirms God's ministry of a new life.

God is revealed or described to us in the Bible in many different figures and images. I think that is done by the working of the Holy Spirit through various individuals because the Spirit knew that mortals alone could not do it. But also, God because of His nature and His Divine being leaves us ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Every Time The Church Doors Open

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2010

Preached 1985. What merits our coming to church frequently? We need to come with the expectation that God will meet us in the presence of His people. And then we will respond with prayer for the church, not mere criticism or complaint.

They tell the story about the fellow who on one Sunday morning woke up, struggled out of bed, shuffled downstairs for his breakfast, and then announced to his mother, "Mother, I’m not going. I’m just not going to church today. I don’t feel like it, they don’t care for me down there, I don’t need ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a sermon preached on Martin Luther King Jr. Sunday. It deals with the desire to be first and the problems it can cause

Beware Of The Drum Major Instinct GNLCC 1/18/04 Micah 6:6-8 Mark 10:35-45 Our daughter Anita had been part of the Mighty Shaw High Band for four years. But something leaped inside of me, when she came home that fifth year and announced that she was going to be the head drum major her ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is He Lord?

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2001

5 affirmations that we are allowing Jesus to be Lord of our lives.

IS HE LORD?—Luke 6:46-49 Jesus disclosed to His followers the importance of maintaining His lordship. The personal application of Jesus’ lordship is of pivotal importance Jesus must be Lord of our lives. How can we personally experience Jesus as Lord of our life? 5 affirmations of Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist