Sermons on Immediate Action Response:

Fly In The Ointment PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

Explores the importance of wisdom, the consequences of folly, and the impact of our decisions on our Christian witness and righteousness.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather in unity, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. The world outside may be chaotic, but here, in the presence of our Lord, we find solace, strength, and wisdom. Today, we will be turning our hearts and minds towards the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1, Matthew 5:13-16, Galatians 2:12-14

Topics: Consequences, Bad Actions, Decisions

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other

Bowing Down: A Surrendered Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

The basics of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline 1. Introduction 2. Transition 3. Major Exposition a. Textual Movement i. Heart-Commands, Love for God-Love for God’s Word. b. The gift of purity. (v.9-13) c. Rejoicing over God’s law as with great riches. (v.14) d. Covet the things of God. (v.15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Making Big Decisions Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God has given us freedom to make our big decisions but he wants us to make sure that whatever we do it should lead to lives that are worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and it should help us to grow in the knowledge

Making Big Decisions audio (5MB) Col 1:1-14 We’ve all had to do it in the past and we’ll all have to do it again. Every one of us, no matter how old we are or how clever we are will have to make a big decision sooner or later. Most of us will have to make several big decisions in our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

The Urgent Or The Important Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Comparing the Urgent and the Important to see what God sees as Important.

“The Urgent or The Important – Luke 10:38-42” Gladstone Baptist Church – TBA When I look around the church, I see so many things that urgently need doing – people’s needs, opportunities to develop, programs to run, etc – they all seem to be urgently needed. OOPS I’ve got a dilemma this morning, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Praise The Lord

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 4, 2002

: True Disciples Praise the Lord regardless of the immediate circumstances of life!

I WILL PRAISE THE LORD ACTS 16: 16-34 MAY 5, 2002 INTRODUCTION: I AM BLESSED – MARTINA MCBRIDE Blessed (Hillary Lindsey/Troy Verges/Brett James) I get kissed by the sun each morning Put my feet on a hardwood floor I get to hear my children laughing Down the hall through the bedroom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

It's God's Choice Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 3, 2019

God only chooses those who choose Him and only rejects those who reject Him

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is Answered Prayed A Miracle.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jul 1, 2012

Do we really believe that God is a prayer-hearing & a prayer-answering God? In our modern society maybe we become Christian humanists who believe that as humans we can do anything if we take the time to plan carefully & implement the plan.

JOSHUA 10:6-15. IS ANSWERED PRAYED A MIRACLE. A young boy was telling the pastor that his mother said his prayers for him each night. "What do you mean, your mother says your prayers for you?" the minister inquired. The youngster replied, "When mom tucks me in she always says, Thank God ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put Your Talents To Work, And Enjoy The Master’s Response

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 15, 2023

How do you view your Master? It will affect the way you use your talents. In faith or fear?

11.19.23 Matthew 25:14–30 (EHV) 14 “You see, the kingdom of heaven is like a man going on a journey. He called his servants and entrusted his possessions to them. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two talents, and to still another one talent, each according to his own ability. Then he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Upright In An Upside Down World

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2010

How can we today, Turn our World Upside Down for the advancement of the Gospel? What people think of God is often based on how we represent Him.

TITLE: LIVING UPRIGHT IN AN UPSIDE DOWN WORLD SCRIPTURE: ACTS 17:1-7 This passage of Scripture is one of those texts that needs little elaboration or explanation if any at all. It is inspirational just as it is read. The context in which these words are found is both ENCOURAGING and CONVICTING. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Action – "Get Up! Pick Up Your Bed And Walk”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 12, 2024

I always enjoy reading the gospels and I regularly recommend to new converts to read the gospels for two reasons:

(1) Some parts of the scriptures are difficult for a new convert to understand, so I recommend they start off their Christian life reading the gospels that a child can understand. (2) Also, I recommend to new converts to read the gospels because it has many things to teach old converts and new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Inexpressible Love

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 10, 2017

Psalm 103 is a love story; one that reveals the Benefits of God's Love, the Nature of God's Love, and our Response to God's Love

In his book, Mortal Lessons: Notes on the Art of Surgery, Dr. Richard Selzer tells of his experience as a witness to the magnificence of love at a most difficult time in his surgical career: “I stand by the bed where a young woman lies, her face postoperative, her mouth twisted in palsy, clownish. ...read more

Denomination: Other

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Hinge Of Resurrection-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 18, 2018

3 of 3. Christian faith hangs upon Jesus’ Resurrection. But How or Why? Christian faith Hangs upon The Resurrection...

The HINGE Of RESURRECTION-III Attention: The Trapper’s Stove! An engineer, a psychologist, & a theologian were hunting in the wilderness of northern Canada. Suddenly, the temperature dropped & a furious snowstorm was upon them. They came across an isolated cabin, far removed from any town. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26, Acts 2:25-32, Acts 4:1-4, Acts 17:16-19, Acts 23:6-10, Acts 23:1-9, Acts 26:22-23, Romans 1:1-7, Romans 6:3-11, 1 Corinthians 15:12-23, 1 Corinthians 15:30-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Not On My Watch

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jan 2, 2026

Not a normal sermon I would share but a deep desire to keep our children in church as they grow up! I believe in Bible preaching, and I lean very heavy into “Expository Preaching” because understanding the Bible will help us to stand for truth. But what are we teaching our young?

“Not On My Watch!” Ezekiel 3:16-21 1-4-2026 AM I believe in Bible preaching, and I lean very heavy into “Expository Preaching” because understanding the Bible will help us to stand for truth. But what are we teaching our young? These last couple weeks I have had a thought that would not go away. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist