Sermons on Book Of Action:

Before Creation

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Jun 18, 2010

The bible is the only book that tells us where we come from and where we're going. God loved us before we were born

“Before Creation?” Genesis 1:1 Introduction: God is eternal and existed before He began the process of creation. Only God existed before verse one in your bibles. Imagine this, there was a time when God existed apart from the existence of all else. Note; the bible reads “in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

To Know Him

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

Do you really know the person closest to you? Know their hearts desires including their successes and failures? Do you know what they think and what motivates 
them with every action? Do you truly know them?

Turn with me to the book of Philippians, a letter written by the Apostle Paul ?to believers in Philippi. This is the Apostle Paul speaking his heart’s desire. Philippians 3:10-11 that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, ?and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, Philippians 2:5-11, Philippians 4:4

Bible #1 How To Show That We Believe That The Bible Is Important! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Mar 1, 2010

The bible is important and superior to all other books and the way that we can show that we really believe that is to be obedient and faithful to each command that it gives man.

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles please to Hebrews 4:12&13. 2. Give the title of the lesson! 3. Illustration: Recently, I read a story with a good lesson for us about the importance of the bible. There was a Grandfather that lived in the mountains of eastern Kentucky. The Grandfather had a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Certain Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Happy New Year. . .it's Coming Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 13, 2006

This is the final in a series in the book of Nehemiah. This message transitions from the previous week vision commitments, to some simple steps to take towards fulfillment of that vision.

We have made it. We have reached the end of our look at what really amounts to just the first third or so of the book of Nehemiah. In the middle of the book you obtain some names and listings related to the building and completion of the wall around Jerusalem, and then in the second half of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Answers From The Whirlwind (Job 1-42) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Jan 15, 2023

This sermon was preached four days after a major tornado ripped through our county. It is based on the book of Job, and why God allows suffering.

[Sermon video available at 66in52.com] Good morning! We are going to be in the book of Job this morning. I know the slide says we are covering Job 1-42. But don’t panic. We aren’t going to read all forty-two chapters this morning. What I want to do is look at the overall point of the book of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Authentic Life Part 1: James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader in the early church. In the letter written by James he speaks to specific issues in the church. Those issues are timeless for this books still speaks to us today.

Tonight we begin a journey in the book of James… The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New Testament, written perhaps as early as A.D. 45, before the first council of Jerusalem in A.D. 50. James was martyred in approximately A.D. 62, according to the historian Josephus. James is a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Conversion Of A Persecutor Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Feb 11, 2007

In this weeks lesson we will see the conversion of Saul the Pharisee. Who through his actions would not be a likely candidate for the who’s who for the kingdom. Saul after all he was a Pharisee and was committed to the Mosaic law and the religious way of

THE CONVERSION OF A PERSECUTOR Acts 9:1-7 In one of the episodes of the Peanuts comic strip they have Lucy and Charlie Brown practicing football. Lucy of coarse would hold the ball, as Charlie Brown would be the place-kicker. Now everytime Lucy had ever held the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting & Praying Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the power of prayer and waiting on God, as discussed in the book of James, and reflects on the lessons learned from previous weeks about testing, persevering, listening, and doing.

Well friends, we’ve made it to the final lap. It’s been an encouraging and inspiring series through the book of James. We’ve learned a lot from him, the half brother of Jesus and pastor of the church in Jerusalem. And there’s been a lot to learn; Each week we tackled 2 big ideas. Week 1 was testing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-18

Topics: Faith & Works, Power Of Prayer, Waiting On God

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Serving Those In Need

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 26, 2017

Jesus' parable of the sheep and the goats reminds us of some important truths: people matter, faith works, and Christ judges. Jesus points us to a God who doesn't want anyone to go to hell but all to come to eternal life.

Matthew 25:31-46 Serving those in Need Have you ever seen that TV show, “Undercover Boss”? It’s when the boss of a large company goes undercover in his or her own business and discovers what’s really going on—for better or for worse—in the company. While Jesus already knows what’s going on—he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Big Ideas Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 19, 2011

An intro to a series through the book of Nehemiah. A sermon to show how God delights in taking little people and accomplishing big things through them

Nehemiah 1-4 Someone wrote years ago, “Just when I figure out all of the answers in life, they changed the questions!” Too true. More than ever, they’re changing the questions at a dizzying pace. Life is BIG. It’s fast, confusing, transient. That’s OK. God has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Turning Point Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 18, 2016

In this second sermon on the life of Paul, I continue to use Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit. This sermon is about Saul's conversion.

Introduction: A. Once there was a woman who testified to the conversion and transformation in her life that had resulted from becoming a Christian. 1. She declared, “I’m so glad I became a Christian. Before I became a Christian I used to hate my uncle so much I vowed I’d never go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Vison To Victory: Putting The Pieces Together

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 27, 2008

This message was given for our "Vision Casting Day." It was meant to encourage us to move forward with God in establishing His vision for His church. The formula "Vision + Faith + Action = Victory was gleaned from Jerry Dunn in a message by that name.

FROM VISION TO VICTORY - Putting The Pieces Together! Numbers 13-14 and Joshua 6 INTRODUCTION: A. Praise the Lord! 1. The psalmist stated O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. [2] Let the redeemed of the Lord say so…Psa 107:1-2 2. We have gathered ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Nourishment On Our Journey To The Mountain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 8, 2024

That story always reminds me of the critical scenes in book 3 of Tolkien’s Ring Trilogy, when the lembas bread nourishes Sam and Frodo on their way to Mount Doom.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2024 Saint Paul was one of the greatest Christian thinkers of his day or any other day, and we see it clearly in his letter to the Church of Ephesus. He has just told us to put off our old nature, prone to selfishness and sin, corrupted by uncontrolled lusts for money, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51, Ephesians 4:30-32, Ephesians 5:1-2, Psalm 34:2-9, 1 Kings 19:4-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Heal The Wound, Leave The Scar

Contributed by Shawn Andrews on Mar 14, 2019

Big Idea: Forgiveness is healing the wound, even if it leaves a scar. Forgiving others means choosing not to be imprisoned by the actions of our offender. Jesus will heal our wound, but the scar remains to remind us of God’s work of grace in our lives.

INTRO: STORY: Last year, you all know I had shoulder surgery. I didn’t want to have surgery. I avoided it as long as possible. But eventually, my shoulder hurt all the time. It became debilitating. It was only when I became aware of what my wound was keeping me from, was I willing to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Isaiah 58:9-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance