Sermons on Immediate Action Response:

Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012

First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Gospel Stirs To Action

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

Easter 5(A) - The power of God’s gospel will always cause people to act and react. Sadly, some will reject God’s truth. Gladly others will receive and believe.

GOD’S GOSPEL STIRS TO ACTION (Outline) May 2, 2010 - Easter 5 - ACTS 17:1-12 INTRO: God’s word always has a very specific purpose to accomplish. We may not always know or completely understand the final purpose of God’s divine plan. God’s ultimate intent in his word is that all men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

1 John 5 Belief In Action Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 20, 2015

John not only shows that our faith in Jesus is not blind. Rather it has rock solid credentials behind it. And our faith is victorious. Through Christ we have overcome the world. But our faith must also be vital.

Sermon by George Hemmings - given at St Thomas' Burwood March 18 2012 Let’s Talk about Faith Over the last few weeks, as we’ve delved into 1 John, we’ve heard over and over again his call for us to love and obedience. Well, this morning I want to change tack a little and talk ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Faith In Action: Make More Room

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

PRETTY EASY TO FOLLOW! If God said it, “100% that it will happen!’ 100% that is it true! The Redeemer is working right where you are to redeem and restore what you lost!

Well, these super-promising words were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah to the Jews, and he was talking about something that would happen to the Jewish nation in the future; that of being exiled in foreign Babylon. Slide 3: Prophets like Isaiah–are men whom God raised as His mouthpiece during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:17-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Time For Some First Century Action

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 17, 2020

You cannot have what they had in the 1st Century if you are not willing to receive what they had and act with it.

Hebrews 10:24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: 25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. I wonder what our spiritual life would be like ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25, Ezekiel 18:25, Ezekiel 18:29

Denomination: Baptist

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 20, 2017

How to get people to listen to you,

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Vision Requires Action To Become A Reality

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Nov 29, 2019

A reporter once asked to Helen Keller “What would be worse than being born blind?” She replied, “The only thing worse than being blind is to have sight without vision.

King Solomon, in his wisdom and under the inspiration wrote, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keeps the law, happy is he.”(Proverbs 29:18) In the Bible "vision" refers to the will and purpose of God being made known, in other words inspired and divine guidance. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Ephesians 1:18, Matthew 6:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 24, 2019

Is this a true statement? Do we really believe this? Then this morning I want to show us how some of us are acting, spiritually.

Is this a true statement? Do we really believe this? Then this morning I want to show us how some of us are acting, spiritually. Let’s read some verses that tell us the same thing…It’s not so much what we hear, but what we do that really counts. James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:21-28, Romans 2:13 Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:21-28, Romans 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Actions While Waiting For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 18, 2017

Was Joseph of Arimathea a believer of Jesus Christ?

Next week, we will worship God by celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this world. Actually, next week, I would like us to think about Jesus before He was born on earth and our future with Christ! If we really think about it and pause about the truth, Christmas already ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2023

God does not have actual physical instruments or characteristics, but performs the functions that describe Him.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Leviticus 16:12, Genesis 2:2, Genesis 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

Actions That God Does Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 5, 2025

Praising God as He describes Himself.

A. INTRODUCTION: REMEMBER 1. Reverse – don’t say God does the same actions as humans. No! God is Person. We are made in His image: a. Image – internal identification. b. Likeness – outward following the same actions or mannerism. “Then the Lord God formed the man from the dust of the ground. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Action: Serving Like Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

As disciples, we are called to serve others with love, following the example set by Jesus. This service begins in our families, extends to our communities, and impacts the world.

Today, we're going to talk about serving others. You know, like helping out at home, at school, or in our community. But we're not just talking about any kind of serving. We're talking about serving like Jesus did. Let's start with a story. Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party. Everyone's dressed ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, 1 John 3:18

Topics: Servant Leadership, Biblical Humility, Compassionate Actions, Selfless Love

A Speech That Demands Action Lesson 20 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2024

Your authority is God's Word.

A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded to God’s work and your ideas. 4. They have a hidden agenda. 5. They are not yielded to God’s will. 6. They are ignorant – never learned Christian principles. 7. They ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Believer By Title And An Unbeliever By Action Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 24, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few examples from the Bible that highlight the paradox of being a believer by title and an unbeliever by action.

As Christians, we often find ourselves caught in a paradox. We proclaim our faith in God and claim to be believers, but our actions often tell a different story. This dichotomy is not new, and the Bible is replete with examples of individuals who struggled with this same issue. In this sermon, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, 2 Timothy 4:10

The Shepherds' Response To The Christ Child Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 18, 2024

God chose lowly shepherds to be the first to hear the news of the birth of His Son and the first outsiders to see Jesus.

THE SHEPHERDS’ RESPONSE TO THE CHRIST CHILD A. As of today, there is only 17 days left before Christmas. 1. By this time people are in HIGH GEER getting everything READY for all the FESTIVITIES. 2. And, as I said last Sunday, this time of year can become so HECTIC that we forget about the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ