Sermons on Driven Action:

What Matters To God Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2020

This is the 12th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This sermon is during the time of protesting and rioting in the United States due to the death of George Floyd.

Series: Action [#12] WHAT MATTERS TO GOD? Acts 5:17-42 Introduction: This situation with all of the looting, destruction, and violence needs to stop. This idea of only black lives matter is out of control. Any other race of people that would say that their race is the only race that matters ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Faithful Christian PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

To encourage us to live in unity with others, obey God's will, and trust in His divine plan, as we are reminded that we will all bow before God and account for our actions.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're going to dive into a message of unity, obedience, and faith as we explore Romans 14 verses 11-12. This scripture reminds us about the importance of living in harmony with our neighbors, submitting to God's will, and faithfully trusting Him. As Billy Graham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-12

Topics: Marks, Faithful Christian

The Time Is Now PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Like Esther, God has equipped us with everything we need to face challenges and fulfill His mission for us, and we should take action now, for such a time as this.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into the book of Esther, specifically chapter 4, verse 14. This verse has a message for us that's incredibly relevant to our lives today. God's anointing for the mission is the divine empowerment that God bestows upon His children, equipping ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Topics: Anointed, Mission

Feeding The Multitude PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the themes of Christ's compassion, God's abundant provision, and the importance of demonstrating grace through action, as illustrated in the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand in Matthew 14:13-21.

Good morning, church family! I love it when we gather here together, each of us eager to dive into God's word and see what divine wisdom we can glean from it for our lives. Today, we're going to take a look at a well-known passage from Matthew's Gospel that teaches us about Christ's compassion for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Christ's Compassion

The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Topics: Personal Evangelism

Practical Holiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

In verse 13 he urges us to prepare our minds for action. Paul urged us to be transformed by the renewing of our mind. The mind is always the greatest battlefield in any age.

Based on I Peter 1:13-16 Peter is the Apostle of hope, and also the Apostle of holiness. In the first half of this chapter his theme was hope. Peter does not leave us perched on the high board of heavenly hope, however, but plunges us immediately into the pool of the practical. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

The Worship Of The Wise Men Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 9, 2023

I realize that we are already past the Christmas season, but the action of the wise men and their desire to worship our Lord Jesus should be an example to us as we begin this new year.

Alba 1-8-2023 THE WORSHIP OF THE WISEMEN Matthew 2:1-12 Three small boys were in a Christmas play. They were the three wise men, and they had to give their gifts to Jesus. The first boy stepped forward, held out the gift in his hands and said, “Gold.” The second boy stepped forward, held out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ At The Center Of Our Relationships PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

The sermon calls us to embody Christ’s selfless love in everyday actions, making His love visible through unity, humility, forgiveness, and patient care for one another.

Good morning, dear friends. If your week felt hurried and your heart feels thin, you’re in the right place. Take a breath. Set your shoulders down. Imagine the Savior kneeling with a towel at His waist, looking into the eyes of people who would soon scatter, and speaking a command as tender as it ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Ephesians 4:2-3, 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Christlike Love, Relationships

Christ The King, Year A- The Last Judgment "and In What I Have Failed To Do."

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 29, 2023

Missed opportunities. The King dismisses those on his left into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels because they did not do the six actions that those on the right had done.

The story is told of a farmer who received a visit from one of his city relatives. Before dinner the farmer bowed his head and said grace. His relative jeered, "This is old-fashioned; nobody with an education prays at the table anymore. The farmer admitted the practice was old and even ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:11-17, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

A Longing For More--What’s In Your Hand?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2022

Paul wanted the fullness of the Holy Spirit. He longed to experience the power of God, the Holy Spirit in action. Again, This power, the Holy Spirit, is what raised Jesus from the grave.

A Longing For More--What’s In Your Hand?” Philippians 3:10-11 The Apostle Paul was confined to prison while writing this wonderful letter to the church of Philippa. Paul found fulfillment in Jesus alone. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-11, John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Children - The Earth Of Tomorrow

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 16, 2022

Humans, to a large extent, determine the state of the earth. Whatever actions the children of today take in the future will either preserve or destroy the earth and humanity with it. The children of today are the earth of tomorrow.

TEXT: Genesis 18:19 "For I know him, that he will command his children and his household after him, and they shall keep the way of the LORD, to do justice and judgment; that the LORD may bring upon Abraham that which he hath spoken of him." Proverbs 29:2 "When the righteous are in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19, Proverbs 29:2, Deuteronomy 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effatha! - Open Up

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 3, 2021

Look up to heaven,” and have a constant connection with God. “Groan” for those in need and for those who do not know the Lord. And, “open up,” and put your faith into action.

Effatha! - Open up! “Jesus looked up toward heaven, and with a groan he said, “Effatha!” which means “Open up!” Mark 7:34 (CEV) As believers and churchgoers, we always enjoy worship service and listen to a new week’s sermon. But sometimes it is unavoidable to point out the time restraints that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Silence: The Call To True Liberation

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Jul 21, 2025

Amos’s vision of a basket of ripe fruit signals that the time of patience has ended; God's judgment is imminent, but more than that, it is a plea for awareness and action.

Introduction Brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to reflect on a profound message from the prophet Amos, found in Amos 8:1-12. This passage confronts us with the stark realities of injustice, the consequences of silence, and the divine call to liberation. Amos’s vision of a basket of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Do We Want Jesus To Go Away?

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 19, 2025

We must welcome the work of God into our lives to conform us into the image of Jesus. How are our actions and attitudes ways we are literally asking Jesus to go away?

IF YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH “THE ANDY GRIFFITH” SHOW, YOU MAY REMEMBER THE LOVEABLE CHARACTER NAMED OTIS. HE WAS WELL KNOWN AROUND TOWN AS BEING “THE TOWN DRUNK.” HE WAS HARMLESS AND SEEMED TO BE MORE OF A TOWN MASCOT. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE IN OUR STORY IN LUKE. INSTEAD OF A HARMLESS, TOWN MASCOT, WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, 1 John 4:16-17, Philippians 2:14-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Finding Hope In Difficult Times"

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 16, 2025

Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions.

"Finding Hope in Difficult Times" (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) Each of us undoubtedly faces hardships, without exception. These difficulties can arise unexpectedly, through no fault of our own. However, some challenges are the result of our own actions. Therefore, we must not blame ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:8, Genesis 50:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational