Sermons on Athletes In Action:

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

If you were to ask most people what they think is the greatest thing about being an American, they’d probably say that the best thing about being an American is having freedom. We love living in the United States because here we are free. Being an American citizen means we are politically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving 2010

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many doors.

A. INTRODUCTION: LUKE 17:11-19 1. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues, and is the acid test of character.” 2. A grateful heart of thanksgiving opens many different doors. a. Service, Dr. Clate Risley. b. Friendship. c. Promotion. 3. Thanksgiving is a relative response. Some are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 1: Understanding The Times

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

If we don’t know how God wants us to live, we will live for selfish reasons for our culture.

A. KNOWING OUR TIMES Life is a succession of moments. Success is living each moment according to the will of God. “The sons of Issachar who had understanding of the times, to know what Israel ought to do” (1 Chronicles 12:32). 1. They understood the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Baptist

Cutting Out The Secret Sins In Our Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 21, 2011

Secret sins can destroy us if we do not take care of them.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want us to examine a delicate subject. This is a subject that if it is ignored or written off can and will come back to bite us at some point in our life. • This issue of dealing with the “secret sins” in our life can be one that will gnaw at us like a slow moving ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Is Wrong! Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

The culture uses logic to disprove God. Christians try to defend God using a worldly vision and experience and lose the discussion.

Something is wrong! 1 Peter 1:3-12 A couple of weeks ago I mentioned that we were going to take a look at a few of the basic troubles with Christianity. We talked about how the culture believes that Christianity and religion in general are exclusive. The religion is the reason for a lack of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

Loosening The Enemy’s Hold On Our Finances Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 18, 2011

WE can get the enemy out of our financial business of we choose to!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • How would you like to have more money left at the end of the month instead of more month left at the end of your money? • Are you tired of feeling like you are just getting by? Are you tired of stressing over finances all the time? • How would you like to feel a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 4: Turning An "Enemy" Into A Friend

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2011

Jesus commandments to us about how to pray for and deal with our enemies.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. The word “enemy” is in quotation marks to show they are not permanent enemies. 2. Beware of “enemies’ lists.” Only list them for prayer. 3. Looking through Jesus’ eyes will change everything. 4. Don’t be naive. The Bible doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Significance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kamalanathan Francis on May 9, 2022

Every action in life requires some amount of faith. From entering a car to eating in a hotel thinking it is safe. What you believe comes out as faith when you practice. Lets us see the significance of faith in this outline.

Many people as much as they practice faith in other areas of life, do not enrich in the spiritual realm. Faith is only as good as the object in which one places his faith. It is something one learns and grows with it. Are you faithful to God? Almost everyone would say, "yes" which is not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Quit- Student Or Sufferer Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2022

This is the 99th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 1st sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#99] DON’T QUIT- STUDENT OR SUFFERER? 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 Introduction: I work with a young man in his 20’s, who is a dependable worker. He gives 100% effort every day. All of a sudden, he is having chest pains and he cannot speak. He is just making sounds. His dad got him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Controversy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2022

This is the 100th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 2nd sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#100] DON’T QUIT- CONTROVERSY 2 Corinthians 1:12-2:4 Introduction: Have you ever been part of a controversy? If you have children, spouse, siblings, a job, a Church, anything with people in it, etc…; you have controversy. Our text this morning tells us about some controversy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Good Riddance Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2022

This is the 101st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#101] DON’T QUIT- GOOD RIDDANCE 2 Corinthians 2:5-11 Introduction: Each of you should have a piece of paper that is labeled “Good Riddance”. On this paper, I would like you to write down any grievances that you would like to get rid of- Such as: Any painful memories, bad ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- How Do You Smell Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 5, 2022

This is the 102nd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#102] DON’T QUIT- HOW DO YOU SMELL? 2 Corinthians 2:12-17 Introduction: We often talk about the importance of what we say and do; but what about how we smell? Certain smells bring back memories. When I smell cookies baking, I’m reminded of my grandmother “Nanny”; who loved to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Trust In God

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Apr 23, 2019

One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him.

Intro: One of the most difficult things to do in our current society is to relinquish our control to someone else and depend totally on that person to lead and guide us. The Word of God let’s us know that we need to learn to wait on the Lord and to trust Him. Like a lot of things connected to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appeal For Christian Unity Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Mar 20, 2017

Paul appeals to the Corinthian church to unify. He pleads for unity of word and unity of action.

Introduction A. Two taxidermists stopped in front of a window where an owl was on display. They immediately began to criticize the way it was mounted. Its eyes were not natural; its wings were not in proportion with its head; its feathers were not neatly arranged; and its feet could be improved. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah -The Healing Power Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 23, 2017

A sermon that looks at healing through the scriptures in Jeremiah -

Chapter 17 Jeremiah's Prayer for Deliverance …13O LORD, the hope of Israel, All who forsake You will be put to shame. Those who turn away on earth will be written down, Because they have forsaken the fountain of living water, even the LORD. 14Heal me, O LORD, and I will be healed; Save me and I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed