Sermons on Driven Action:

The First Will Be Last, And The Last Will Be First

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 30, 2015

Faith is not about a church doctrine or power or privilege. It is about service to others-service to the point of sacrifice. It can be expressed equally through individual actions and experiences.

What is the one human quality that drives us to success while causing all sorts of problems at the same time? It is ambition. Ambition is one of the driving forces in our lives. It propels us to excel in our jobs. It pushes us to reach our goals. It can give us a reason for living. Ambition is one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

Ordinary Acts Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 3, 2014

Ruth and Boaz are married. Ruth gives birth to Obed, who is the grandfather of David. Ordinary actions are used by God to accomplish God’s purpose.

Ruth 4:1-22 “Ordinary Actions” INTRODUCTION We are coming to the end of the story. We have walked with Naomi, Ruth and Boaz through normal family life, periods of grief, and times of poverty and struggling to survive. We have seen the loyalty of Ruth, the hopelessness of Naomi ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Command 4: Show And Tell Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 15, 2014

Loving God involves more than warm fuzzy feelings. It involves an outward display -- in our actions. Jewish people use objects as reminders of this truth.

1. Greatest Command? Mark 12 2. Jesus' response: Deuteronomy 6.4-9 + Leviticus 19.10 3. Love God -- in and out; Show and Tell I. Home Schooling (Teaching Children) [The arrival of children affects life A mother's Clothing * 1st baby: You begin wearing maternity clothes as soon as your ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Faith Is Practical Faith

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 9, 2014

True Christian faith is not just an abstract, theoretical, thing but something which affects our thoughts, words and actions, and not just on Sundays, but every day of the week

Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1 - 3 and 12 verses 1 - 3 True faith is practical faith, with examples Everyone, even the most committed Atheist, has faith of some kind, and that faith always has some practical outworking. Theoretical faith is OK up to a point but is not much good if it has no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heed The Warning!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 18, 2013

You need to ask yourself the question…“Do I trust God?” Does your actions prove that you trust God?

Verse 1-6-Nebuzaradan-The Captain Of The Guard-He speaks about the events that has happened, God uses him as a mouth piece, we don’t know if he is a follower of God, but we know this much, he must have a lot of respect for Jeremiah to let him choose whether to go to Babylon or stay ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Defense

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 29, 2013

Many questions we ask are not really coming from a place of curiosity but have ulterior motives, and we’re going to see that in action today.

The middle part of Matthew chapter 22 is incredible. Three groups are going to use questions to try and trap Jesus into saying something that will get him killed. They all, government, the Pharisees, and Sadducees all wanted to get rid of Him. The Herodians represent the secular, political and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

A Question Of Faith.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 15, 2012

This whole chapter makes us look at our faith as to whether our action based on our faith is enough evidence to convict us that we are a Christian.

A QUESTION OF FAITH? JOSHUA 2:1-7. Faith is a common denominator that everyone has. There is Natural & Spiritual faith. Spiritual faith comes from the Living God. Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Our spiritual faith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Good And Beautiful God: God Is Love Series

Contributed by Scott Walker on Sep 12, 2011

God's love cannot be manipulated by our actions. God chooses to love us even though we do nothing to deserve or earn His love.

“The Good & Beautiful God: God Is Love” Luke 15 February 13th, 2011 "‘My son,' the father said, 'you are always with me, and everything I have is yours.  But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Nazarene

The Stand Series

Contributed by Matt Keller on Sep 30, 2010

This is an amazing story of a definite stand three young men took for God. They knew the circumstance they faced, they knew the consequences of their actions, yet they did not back down.

“The Stand” Beyond Flannelgraph: Treasured Stories, Timeless Truths Sunday, September 5, 2010 Text: Daniel 3:7-18 My family started going to church when I was three years old and I accepted Christ when I was five. I was raised in church…and my parents believed that it was a good ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

02 Letters To Loved Ones - Thessalonians Training Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 3, 2007

THREE ACTIONS FROM THESSALONIANS 1. Make It Personal - v. 1; 2. Make It Practical - v.1; 3. Make It Powerful - v.1

PowerPoint Available Fill in Blank Handout Available PowerPoint Symbols - + New Slide > New Transition ________________________________________________________ + A Letter To A Loved One??? - Enjoy being with our love ones - They go - Then their first communication is shared - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Vs Error Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009

Our world view effects what we believe and our actions in life. What do we really believe? And does it line up with scripture?

Truth V’s Error JCC 04.10.09 am 2 Corinthians 10:3–5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being Better Than Looking Good Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 12, 2011

We make Christ known when we practice exceeding righteousness... when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ.

Title: Being Better than Looking Good Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Thesis: We make Christ known when we practice an exceeding righteousness… when our attitudes, thoughts, words and actions all reflect the spirit of Christ. Epiphany Series: Encountering Christ in Epiphany • On the Sixth Sunday after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Corinthians: Church Matters (6)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 7, 2019

We can learn a lot from the Corinthians' mistakes. In chapter 12, Paul tells us that church should be a place of Action, Acceptance, and Affection!

Church Matters: Correcting the Corinthians (6) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/14/2014 Let me start this morning by sharing a riddle with you. There was a perfect man who met a perfect woman. After a perfect courtship, they had a perfect wedding. Their life together ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Foot Washing Forgiveness - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 23, 2020

This is the 41st sermon in a series on the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at Jesus washing the disciples feet, and the greater lesson He teaches through this action

Foot Washing Forgiveness –Part One (John Part 41) Text: John 13:1-17 Just a quick announcement before we begin this morning. There’s been some questions about whether or not we’re going to continue with the livestream after the Coronavirus pandemic ends, and the answer to that is – I don’t know. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Luke 22:24-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Led Forth With Joy In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2023

God always remembers His covenant, His unbroken promise, so in all our words and actions, as the psalmist proclaims, we are led forth with joy.

Saturday of 28th Week in Course 2023 One of the requirements for a just law, according to the Fathers of the Church and Thomas Aquinas, is that it be promulgated to those we expect to obey it. Now there is a natural moral law that is summarized in the Ten Commandments. St. Paul talks about that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:8-12, Psalm 105:6-9, Psalm 105:42-43, Romans 4:13-18

Denomination: Catholic