Sermons on Do Not Be Idle:

Escuchando

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Escuchando

Escuchando Sagrada Escritura Lucas 10: 38-42   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, Escuchar es una habilidad. Hablar es una habilidad. Hacer algo es una habilidad. Oír no es una habilidad. Ahora, podemos preguntarnos por qué hay una diferencia entre escuchar y ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Other

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 22, 2020

Habakkuk is a man waiting for an answer from God. God gives him 3 instructions; however, before he receives his instructions he must get into the proper position, once in position he receives these 3 instructions: write, wait, and remember.

Faith in Uncertain Times “Faith in Action” “Part 2” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Last week I stated that I would be doing a series on the book of Habakkuk and I started out with the subject of tested faith. I said during times of tested faith: – God wants us to understand whether we have the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Commitment: Separating The Doers From The Dreamers

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 27, 2020

Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi...

Today we will be looking at the topic of Commitment. The essence of commitment is expressed in the words of Ruth to her mother-in-law Naomi: "Don't urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"practice, Practice, Practice"

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

As Paul opens this chapter he feels compelled to remind us again of his status-he is writing as a prisoner-now he is not in the system as we sometimes say-he wants it to be clear he is a prisoner of the Lord. A prisoner of the Lord has a very unique status.

"Practice, Practice, Practice" Ephesians 4:1-6 As Paul opens this chapter he feels compelled to remind us again of his status-he is writing as a prisoner-now he is not in the system as we sometimes say-he wants it to be clear he is a prisoner of the Lord. A prisoner of the Lord has a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Dorcus The Doer Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

When it comes t winning prizes for creativity with thread and needle, women have it sewed up, and we want to focus our attention on a woman who sewed herself right into the fabric of biblical history. Dorcas is her name, and her needle was her fame.

Grace Synder was born in 1885 and grew up on a lonely prairie in Nebraska. She lived in a sod house that cost about twelve dollars to build. Water was scarce, and so they used their Saturday night bath water to water the flowers. There was not much to do, and so Grace took up quilting. She ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Glorified

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 21, 2019

What we say and do should glorify God and not bring praise or glory to us as individuals.

Glorified John 13: 31 - 35 Intro: In 1993 Tina Turner released the song, “What’s Love Got To Do With It?” What’s love but a second-hand emotion. What’s love got to do, got to do with it? Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken?” --- Ask yourself, “What DOES love have to do with being a ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mabuting Tao Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 1, 2023

Mabuting tao

Sa tapestry ng sipi ng ebanghelyo, si Jesus ay naghabi ng malalim na talinghaga na lumalampas sa mga indibidwal na pagkakakilanlan at pinagmulan, na nagbibigay-diin sa pangkalahatang tawag sa habag. Ang makasagisag na paglalakbay mula sa Jerusalem patungong Jericho ay naging isang ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

Eyes On Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Encourage believers to live by the law of Christ, which involves gently restoring those caught in sin, carrying each other's burdens, persistently doing good, and trusting that they will reap the benefits of their actions in due time.

Good morning, church family! I hope you're all feeling blessed today. I am excited to share a word from the Lord with you this morning. We're going to be talking about something that seems simple but holds so much depth and meaning - living by the law of Christ, sharing and caring for each other, ...read more

Topics: Keep Doing Good

Sacrifice Of Tithing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon encourages us to trust in God's abundance, honor Him through sacrificial giving, and serve others as an expression of our faith and love.

Good morning, beloved congregation. As we gather together in this sacred space, we are reminded of the blessings that we have received and the grace that has been bestowed upon us. We are here to honor, praise, and give thanks to our Lord, and to learn how we can better serve him and each other. In ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Topics: Doing Your Part

Hypocrisy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon encourages self-examination and living authentically in God's truth, warning against hypocrisy and emphasizing the importance of honoring only the divine.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together, not as strangers, but as a family united in Christ. We are here today to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of the Holy Scripture, to seek guidance, and to find solace in the teachings of our Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 23:33-39

Topics: Do Not Follow, Scribes

Do What He Says PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the joy and fulfillment found in obedient discipleship, viewing God's commands not as burdens but as opportunities for blessings.

Good morning, beloved. It is truly a blessing to be in the presence of the Lord with all of you today. We are gathered here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our Father, in His infinite wisdom and boundless love, has drawn us together to hear His word and to grow in our understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:3

Topics: Do, He Says

I’m Talking To The Man In The Mirror PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Christians should not only hear God's word but actively live it out, reflecting their faith in tangible actions.

Gather round, brothers and sisters, as we dive into the heart of what it means to truly live out God's calling for us. We're going to be delving into the book of James, specifically James 1:22-25. I'm reminded of a quote by Mother Teresa, "Faith in action is love, and love in action is service. By ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Topics: God's Words, Doing

Integrity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of integrity, the responsibility of unity, and the blessing of doing right.

Good morning, church family. I am thrilled to see you all gathered here today, eager and open to receive God's word. Today, we're going to delve into the heart of Galatians, specifically Galatians 6:1-5, where we will explore The Power of Integrity, The Responsibility of Unity, and The Blessing of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-5

Topics: Do The Right Thing

Work Worth Doing

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

God calls us to join him where he is working . When we attempt to work on our own we do so in vain.

The philosopher Jacques Ellue said, “The first a great fact which emerges from our civilization is that today everything has become “means” no longer in “end”; we do not know where we are going. We have forgotten our collective ends, and you possess great machines; we set huge machines in motion in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

The Lord Is Risen Indeed!

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 7, 2010

Two disciples did not believe the "idle tales" about the resurrection until they met the risen Savior on the road!

“And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not” (Luke 24:11) I. Heart Aching, 13-24 II. Heart Awakening, 25-36 A. He Opened the Scriptures, 32 B. He Opened their Eyes C. He Opened their Understanding III. Heart Quaking, 37-48 A. He Relieves our Fears, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:11-48

Denomination: Baptist