Sermons on Detestable Act:

A Generous Spirit

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 28, 2015

A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to their need and the example of Jesus.

Title: A Generous Spirit Text: II Corinthians 8:7-15 Thesis: A generous spirit acts graciously in love for others in response to the generous act of our Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction The U.S. Bureau of Economic Research reported that the latest Great Recession began in December 2007 and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turn On The Light Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

We're the citizens of the Kingdom and we must act consistent with our identity.

“Turn on the Light!” Eph. 5:8-14 August 30, 2009 OPEN: Now as you know, we are studying the book of Ephesians. The first three chapters - who the Christian is. The last three how he lives, how he acts, how he functions. And Paul here in chapters 4, 5 and 6 gives us a clear, concise ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Determining One's Loyalty

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Easter visitation to the disciples tests ones loyalty while Acts demonstrates it in public

T he Best Picture in 1981 went to a little recognized film called Chariots of Fire. It chronicled two British runners, Eric Liddell, a devote Christian and Harold Abrams who were to run in the 1924 Olympics held in Paris. Liddell refuses to run his race because it is to be held on Sunday and his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Bridezilla

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 26, 2022

Sometimes, God has to act in very unusual ways to get our attention.

Bridezilla Hosea 1:2-10 I am old enough to remember the old Godzilla movies about a reptilian who liked to destroy cities and such. This fit in the genre of terror movies such as King Kong and Destroy all Monsters. Words were coined with the “zilla” ending to describe someone whose actions were ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What About That Third Servant?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 25, 2022

Life on this earth is hard, and acting as a Christian sometimes makes it even more demanding.

Saturday of 21st Week in Course So we’ve all probably read or heard sermons on this parable from Matthew’s Gospel, and typically–to cut to the conclusion–we are told that Christ has given each of us a measure of talent or gifts, and we’d better use them properly. If we do, we get rewarded; if we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Psalm 33:18-21, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Curses The Fig Tree Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Feb 29, 2016

Jesus curses a fig tree as an acted out parable of the Jerusalem church leadership

Jesus curses the fig tree The Setting –Jesus enters Jerusalem on what we call Palm Sunday, the first day of the week. He is met with great celebration. Last week we talked about the crowds cutting down branches to lay along the road like a red carpet, others even put their coats on the path ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(Section 1) - What Is Prayer? & (Section 2) Prayer And God's Work Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019

Prayer is the most wonderful act in the spiritual realm as well as a most mysterious affair.

LET US PRAY (Section 1) by Watchman Nee I. WHAT IS PRAYER? A. Prayer is the most wonderful act in the spiritual realm as well as a most mysterious affair. 1. The power of prayer lies not in how much we pray but in how much our prayers are ...read more

Scripture: John 1:7, Matthew 16:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Oasis In The Desert"

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Sep 13, 2016

A first person narrative sermon told by Philip. Based on Acts chapter 8

Title: "Oasis in the Desert." Philip – in the first person Situation; it’s been quite an exciting season around Jerusalem… We’ve been waiting so long for the messiah to arrive. Then, Jesus of Nazareth came – through his teaching and his love and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spring Training #1 - Wait Until Next Year Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 25, 2019

Repentance is not a singular act but a daily one that brings us humility, connection and grace

Today we begin a new message series entitled, “Spring Training.” As you may know, Spring training is baseball’s equivalent to the preseason and it started sometime around 1870 when teams went out to California and Arizona to get ready for the real season. After a month of daily games, the team ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Drop-Out To Dependable

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 13, 2019

We are not defined by any one act -- good or bad. Mark proves that.

“From Drop-Out To Dependable” Acts 13:13 David P. Nolte Some of the greatest achievers are also known for some failure, or seeming failure, in their lives. To cite some famous “failures” we note the following: · Cut from the high school basketball team, he went into his bedroom and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13, Acts 15:36-40, 2 Timothy 4:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creating New Strongholds - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jul 30, 2019

This message looks at the record of Peter and John in Acts 5 and their interaction with the religious leaders.

We’re going to be in Acts 5 tonight, but we’re going to begin in 2 Corinthians 10. One of the things that I have been doing is going through scripture and identifying what I call “Godly Strongholds.” And tonight is the third message in the series entitled “Creating New Strongholds.” Turn to 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32, Acts 5:40-42, Acts 5:3-4, Psalm 119:11, Acts 5:12-17, Matthew 16:21, Psalm 103:10-12, Matthew 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost Power

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2016

What can we learn for today from the amazing Pentecost in Acts 2?

PENTECOST POWER Acts 2:1-21; 36-41 Introduction. One of the key events of the Bible is the Day of Pentecost. In the OT it was a celebration of the end of the wheat harvest - a joyful time - later became known as a celebration of the giving of the law. When we think of Pentecost we might think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gods Spiritual Guides For Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2020

The only way a true Christian can be known is act like it all the time.

Gods spiritual guides for Christians 1st Corinthians 2: 13 Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 1st Corinthians 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Signs And Wonders?

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 18, 2021

What happened to the great miracles and the great acts written about long ago?

The scriptures tell us that JESUS CHRIST is the same, yesterday, today and forever, so, where are the signs and wonders. Many people ask whatever happened to the great and mighty acts done by The MOST HIGH in times past. HE split the red sea, HE burnt up Elijah’s enemies, HE made the hands of a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 10:35-39

Where Is The Man For The Day?

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 26, 2022

Christians must have faith to change the course of history, and they must act on that faith.

WHERE IS THE MAN FOR THE DAY? Text: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Before we begin this morning, I want to read to you a quote from Charles Spurgeon. I’ve read it before, but it’s so good it bears repeating. It’s from a sermon he gave in 1888, and he begins by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible