Sermons on Listen Before Acting:

Nahum -- God's Specific Judgement Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Nov 18, 2014

When God gives a warning, it's best to listen.

Nahum - God’s Specific Judgment In August of 1939, Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union signed the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, which essentially promised that Europe would be divided among the two nations so long as they left each other alone. This pact held firm as nation after nation fell under ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 2:3-6, Nahum 2:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lessons Of Gamaliel

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

From a series on the book of Acts.

The Lessons of Gamaliel Acts 5:33-42 Let me give you just a little background on the passage. Peter and some of the other apostles had just been given a command not to preach in Jesus’ name. Did Peter listen? You better believe that he didn’t. He had been told that to preach Jesus’ name was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Mennonite

The Hidden Power Of Prayer

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 28, 2025

In the story of Cornelius is hidden a great truth about prayer: repeated prayers gain a weight of prayer which increase their potency. Persistent prayer becomes very visible before God, hastening His action.

THE HIDDEN POWER OF PRAYER Acts 10:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUS: When the Actor’s Circumstances Changed 1. Jonathan Roumie is the actor who plays Jesus in the successful series The Chosen. Before landing the role of Jesus, Roumie had surrendered everything but his acting career to God. He had been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Endurance Through Struggles: The Final Victories Of Paul's Ministry

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 10, 2021

The Apostle Paul lived on the edge of death, that’s for sure. As he traveled from here to there, throughout his ministry he planted many churches.

“In ancient Rome, crowds by the tens of thousands would gather in the Colosseum to watch as Christians were torn apart by wild animals. Paul Rader, commenting on his visit to this famous landmark, said, "I stood uncovered to the heavens above, where He sits for whom they gladly died, and asked ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:23, Acts 21:10-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Cursed Is The Ground For Adams Sake

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: To whom are you listening, your wife or GOD? Both I and my wife are listening to GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the proof in the bible why adam was cursed in his work, it's because he listened to his wife but never listened to GOD. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jan 25, 2018

Who the Lord was to Abram (Abraham) and who He can be to everyone

The LORD is the one: 1 ) Who helps one to make HIM (God) a priority in one's life - always building an altar in one's heart for God to praise and worship Him - 13:4, 17 2) Who blesses one (Abram) to the point where those (LOT) who associate with one are also blessed - Gen. 13:5-7. As He did for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 8, 2003

It’s the first big test of God’s promises for Joshua, and now there’s this big obstacle in front of him. Can we face the barriers in our lives with the same faith he faced Jericho with?

Can I Have Faith When The Obstacles Before Me Are Too Big To Break? You Can Have Faith Because The Obstacles Are Never As Big As We Imagine Them To Be. • Most of the walls we face are walls of our own building. • Those that aren’t are built because of other’s fear. • When God is with us, we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent Conspiracy: Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late -- Again

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 2, 2011

Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late … Again This Year

Advent Conspiracy: Rethinking Christmas Before It’s Too Late … Again This Year.* Mark 12:29-31 “The most important one,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31

Denomination: Nazarene

"examine Yourself Before You Take The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 18, 2021

As we take the Lord's supper we are called to examine ourselves, not others. We also need not only examine our sins but also repent from sins and forgive others as we remember His grace that forgives us our sins.

"Examine Yourself before You Take the Lord's Supper" 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Secret No Longer Sermon I: Before You Were Born, The Lord Knew You Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Apr 6, 2020

Clearly and unmistakably the Bible teaches that human life was created for a purpose and that the Lord God knows about every birth-to-be.

BEFORE YOU (WE) WERE BORN, THE LORD GOD KNEW YOU (US)? HOW CAN THAT BE? One of the most intriguing encounters with Jesus recorded in the Bible is the account of a visit with Jesus one night by a member of the Jewish Sanhedrin, Nicodemus, who honestly acknowledged that Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Not Worth Comparing -Funeral Service- (For A Person Who Got Saved Before They Died)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 21, 2022

Today we come to this memorial service with sad hearts, grieving over the death of this loved one.

We do not like to see our friends and loved ones suffer as he had to suffer in the last few years of his life. But sometimes this suffering is a blessing in disguise. It gives: • A person a chance to reflect on the way they live their life • A person a chance to repent of their sins and make ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory Of The Crucified King

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Apr 25, 2022

Pearl Harbor (December 7, 1941), the assassination of President Kennedy (November 22, 1963), and the terrorist act upon America (September 11, 2001) are all considered "infamous" days. The true "day of infamy" was 2000 years ago, when we attempted to kill God Incarnate.

The central theme of the Gospel is that the Lord Jesus was placed upon the cross for the redemption of our sins. It was an act of mercy, love, grace, and salvation that we did not deserve (Romans 5:6-11). It was also the day that rebellious humanity shook its fist at God Almighty, and the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-18, Luke 23:21-23, 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, 1 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah's Mom Was So Proud Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 6, 2020

May we act in grace and mercy, try not to be easily angered, act in love, offer forgiveness.

MESSAGES FROM THE PROPHETS: Jonah’s Mom was So Proud Jonah 4:1-3 #6weeksintheprophets INTRODUCTION Today is the day once a year since 1908 that we traditionally set aside to acknowledge and celebrate those women who are our mothers, grandmothers, and guiding lights in our lives. We appreciate ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Psalm 11 - Stay And Fight Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 1, 2015

A message that encourages us not to run from certain situations in life and godliness but to stay and see the salvation of the Lord.

STAY AND FIGHT TEXT: Psalm 11:1-7 Psalms 11:1-7 KJV To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David. In the LORD put I my trust: how say ye to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain? [2] For, lo, the wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow upon the string, that they may privily shoot at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stephen’s Sermon Part 1a Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 21, 2017

Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He doesn’t go directly to the point raised by his accusers, but instead goes into a lengthy history of his nation.

January 15, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series:The Early Church Title: Stephen’s Sermon (7:1-53) Part 1a: verses 1-14 Introduction Stephen makes a rather long defense of himself before the council, after all, he is facing a death sentence. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-14

Denomination: Baptist