Sermons on Charitable Deeds:

In This Manner Pray

Contributed by Doug Houck on Dec 27, 2020

How we pray depends on our concept of God. God is personal, and knows us better than we know ourselves. Prayer brings us into harmony with God.

INTRODUCTION When I was in college, I was required to take speech class. As a shy person, I dreaded it. It’s all about public speaking. Some would rather die than speak in public. To pass the class, we had to give a 5-minute speech to our classmates. Here are some pointers for giving a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18, 1 Kings 18:25-39, Psalm 139:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 25, 2016

This is part of The Sermon on the Mount series and deals with the beatitude "Blessed are the pure in heart." In this sermon we look at 3 aspects of having a pure heart and a 3 part test to determine whether we have such a heart.

Sermon on the Mount “A Matter of the Heart” Matthew 5:8 Americans are increasingly concerned with purity. We want pure water to drink, pure air to breathe, and pure food to eat. But as important as clean air, pure water, and pure food are, there’s a purity that we overlook, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Foursquare

When The Law Was Being Quoting At Jesus, How Did This A Type Of Bullying?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Nov 29, 2016

Keeping tradition is a good thing, but not always. Some use it to put others down, or raise themselves up, either way it is bullying. How do we handle this? How did Jesus handle this?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s, Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 2nd September 2012; St Oswald’s is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Song of Solomon 2:8-13 Psalm 45:1-2, 7-10 Deuteronomy 4:1-2, 6-9 Psalm 15 James ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Episcopal

Change Clothes Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 18, 2022

Paul writes to the Colossians to put to death the deeds of the earthly nature

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:5-11 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-17-2022 Mud Bowl One of my favorite student ministry outreaches we ever did was what we called Mud Bowl. We will till up about half an acre in the back of the church. Someone had access to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jul 27, 2007

If you claim to have faith you must have deeds.

FAITH IN ACTION Jesus Christ was the most powerful example of faith and deeds the world has ever seen. So powerful was His example that John said in: Jn 21:25 Jesus did many other things as well. If every one of them were written down, I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Waiting For?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 24, 2007

How long will we hold the deed to a land the enemy occupies?

As the children of Israel finally begin to take possession of their inheritance, we find that there are seven tribes that for some reason, have failed to receive their inheritance. The same problem exists in the church today, there are many of Gods people who are living sub standard lives because ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:1-4, Joshua 18:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiving One Another

Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002

God owns the title deed to forgiveness. What is forgiveness to Him?

Forgiveness Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted; forgiving one another; even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you.” Definition of Forgiveness Pardon. To give up the wish to punish or retaliate. Not to have hard feelings at or towards. Forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Doing The Right Things? Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jan 10, 2010

Will we do the good deeds that bring the greatest praise to God?

Text: Luke 5:33-39 Title: Are we doing the right things? Introduction This month we are going to be talking about the best way we can reach out to our community in 2010. "In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven." ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 13, 2008

Be a devoted disciple who does good deeds and helps the hurting.

God Uses Ordinary People: Tabitha Acts 9:36-42 Rev. Brian Bill 7/13/08 Believe it or not, I just recently learned what the three letters AKA stand for – “Also Known As.” Famous people often take on different names. Here are a few I came across this week. * Chevy Chase is really Cornelius Crane ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Plan "B"

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on stewardship focusing on our carrying the Gospel in words and deeds.

STEWARDSHIP Part 1-There Is No Plan “B” Matthew 16:13-19 January 6, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Who has a key to your house? Who do you trust with access to your stuff while you’re gone? We don’t trust people easily when it comes to the big things of our lives. God doesn’t either. In Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Wesleyan

“the Activity Of A Christ-Like Servant” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 23, 2012

What motivates a Christ-like servant to do good deeds?

The writer of Hebrews touches on two things associated with our being involved in ministry to others in a way that honors Christ. He first speaks of the attitude and then of the activity of a servant. Last time, we thought about how the attitude of a Christ-like servant is love; and how that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Works

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

A faith that doesn’t show itself in word and deed is dead.

Pentecost 17 B James 2:1-5; 8-10; 14-18 10/05/03 A woman called her doctor one morning, complaining that her husband had a snoring problem that kept her awake all night. She asked him if there was anything he could do to help out. "Well,” he said, “there is an operation I can perform that will ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Relationship Vs. Religion ... Just How Does All That Work? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 2, 2015

This sermon is from James 1:26-27 and 2:14-26 as they both seem to be talking to the same topic of deeds and how those deeds proceed from true faith.

James 1:26-27 “Those who consider themselves religious and yet do not keep a tight rein on their tongues deceive themselves, and their religion is worthless. “Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Nazarene

Lesson 52: Gourmet Preaching Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 14, 2018

Preaching lessons from the best sermon ever given, the Sermon on the Mount.

Lesson Goal In this lesson I hope to teach some features of a rich sermon gleaned from the greatest sermon of all time, the Sermon on the Mount for a sermon filled with splendid content. Lesson Intro Have you ever sat through one of those sermons where you wished you could remember every line, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 9, 2022

This message contrasts religion and relationship, showing that religion is not to be desired. However, a relationship with Jesus is to be highly treasured. Why? Religion brings about death, but relationship brings about life.

Whenever you hear of the word “religion,” what comes to mind? Perhaps attending a church service, someone worshipping a Buddha statue, a baptismal service, someone reciting a chant or prayer, someone fasting, people praying to the east every hour, someone making an animal sacrifice, or someone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-28

Denomination: Baptist