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After The Storm

Contributed by Joseph Barraclough on Jan 5, 2007

A sermon to provoke people to action towards Christ after passing through a trial or storm of life.

Intro: (reported in the Sun Sentinel) Arthur Levon Davis Jr., age 56, died on Sept 27, 2004, two days after Hurricane Jeanne swept through South Florida. The man was repairing the roof of Dixie Shoes when he fell two stories. An experienced roofer, he failed to realize the danger while working ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What The King Desires

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 30, 2009

David’s sigh brought out some noble actions of his three mightiest men.

WHAT THE KING DESIRES TEXT: 2 Samuel 23:13-17 (Secondary Text: 1 Chronicles 11:12-19) 2 Samuel 23:13-17 KJV And three of the thirty chief went down, and came to David in the harvest time unto the cave of Adullam: and the troop of the Philistines pitched in the valley of Rephaim. [14] And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

With All The Angels

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 27, 2008

Angels are our helpers in the mopping up action that is life in the Church between the Resurrection and the Second Coming.

St. Michael and All Angels September 29, 2008 We are born into a battle, but we are born ill-equipped for that battle. It is a battle, as St. Paul teaches, with principalities and powers, with mighty spiritual beings. But, by the infinitely powerful grace of God, we are reborn through baptism, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:7-12

Denomination: Catholic

We Are Accountable Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 29, 2008

Even though we are saved by grace, God will still hold us accountable for our actions.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who died and went to The Judgment. 1. St. Peter met him at the Gates of Heaven and said, “Before you meet with God, I thought I should tell you -- we’ve looked at your life, and your really didn’t do anything particularly good or bad. We’re not at all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say I Am Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 24, 2009

Saying that Jesus is our Lord and Savior demands that we back up our words with actions.

Matthew 16: 13-20 “Who Do You Say I Am” INTRODUCTION During the past four weeks, we have been attempting to pose questions rather than provide answers. It is helpful at times to ask ourselves hard questions. They help us get our bearings and make sure that we are headed along the path that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Loving Your Enemies

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 2, 2009

Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies.

LOVING YOUR ENEMIES Mark 15:1-20 Sermon Objective: A communion sermon; Jesus actions during the passion narrative of Mark are evidence and illustration of loving one’s enemies. Supporting Scripture: Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27-36; Romans 5:10; Romans 12:17; 1 John 4:9-10 MARK 15:1-20 Simply put, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

Promote The Good; Proscribe The Evil Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 23, 2013

The call of Christ not to judge, not to condemn, is directed at our relationships with other humans, not evil actions themselves.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes Today’s Scriptures are most appropriate as follow-ups to the Gospel of Transfiguration we heard on Sunday. Jesus is seen on Mount Tabor conversing with Moses, the great lawgiver, and Elijah, the greatest prophet. Jesus has always been seen by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Bible Study Of John 3:16

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 27, 2014

This bible study will look at what we received from the actions taken in John 3:16

What did we receive from the actions taken in John 3:16 1. We received a savior from death eternal. 2. We received a postion in heaven. 3. We received a role model to encourage us when we get weak. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Conviction Of Sexual Sin

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 2, 2013

This message will describe the guilt of our actions for grieving the Spirit to sexual sin and our response to God.

Conviction of Sexual Sin Psalm 38:5-7; 10, 17-18 Elder Clarence Weaver Introduction David begins this psalm by requesting God to not discipline him in anger or wrath. Throughout this psalm we will see that David has committed sin and describes the guilt in dealing with the pain of sin. Perhaps, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 38:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Midst Of A Darkened World Somebody Prayed For You.

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Oct 23, 2013

Somebody was concerned enough about you, that they took the time and prayed for you. That is God's love in action.

First Church of God in Harvey Sunday Morning – October 28th, 2012 Let us Pray Welcome.. This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. This is the Lord's Day, a good day to be alive, and so we will rejoice and be glad in it. In our Bible Class last Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:23-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Is Buried Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2016

The burial of Jesus in Luke 23:50-59 shows us the actions of some of Jesus' disciples.

Scripture On Friday, Nisan 14, 30 AD, Jesus was sentenced to death by crucifixion. He was brutally scourged, mocked, and spat upon. He walked the Via Dolorosa (which is Latin for “The Sorrowful Road”) from the Antonia Fortress, just inside the city of Jerusalem, to The Skull, just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus And The Mourning Widow Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 9, 2016

We can learn a lot about feeling compassion and acting on it from the actions of Jesus at Nain.

Fifteenth Sunday After Pentecost 2016 Extraordinary Form In the letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul famously tells his Catholic listeners that the task assigned to us by our baptismal consecration is to “watch carefully how [we] live, not as fools but as wise persons, redeeming the times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

When The Law Of Unintended Consequences Harms Our Work Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 26, 2013

The actions of Paul and Barnabas at Lystra help us to discover how to appeal to those around us.

Monday of 5th Week in Easter 2013 St. Catherine of Siena Gaudium et Spes The Fathers of the Council taught that “God, Who has fatherly concern for everyone, has willed that all men should constitute one family and treat one another in a spirit of brotherhood. For having been created in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:5-18

Denomination: Catholic

A Model, A Moron, And Abundant Mercy

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 16, 2013

Looking at three men who had three completely different outcomes as a result of their actions and attitudes.

A Model, A Moron, and Abundant Mercy 1 Co. 15:33 33 Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners. (KJV) 33 No os engañéis; las malas conversaciones corrompen las buenas costumbres. (RVG04) 2 Co. 6:14 14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Culture Of Lies

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 15, 2015

Man's conscious actions in daily life begged the difference in the posture of women living in modern times.

CULTURE OF LIES by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 15, 2015) “Therefore, whatever you want men to do to you, do also to them, for this is the Law and the Prophets” (St. Matthew 7: 12, King James Version ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Friends