Sermons on Local Action:

God's Affirmative Action Plan

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 2, 2004

The 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan: Reason, Reconciliation, Revelation, Reality and Response

When I was young my grandmother used to speak to me about the importance of the 3 R’s. When I was old enough to spell I pointed out that from Reading, writing and arithmetic only one was actually spelt with an R! Today I want us to think about the 5 R’s of God’s affirmative action plan – and they ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"It's Time To Take Action”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jan 12, 2006

Have you ever come to a place in your life not knowing what to do concerning a certain matter? The simultaneous conflicting feelings of making a choice on what way to turn can cause unbearable stress to the body… Should I accept or pass up this opportunit

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church May 2005 In the foregoing chapter, Saul, king of Israel, gathered three thousand trained men to fight against their pursuing enemy, the Philistines. Two thousand were under Saul’s direct control in Michmash, and one thousand men Saul assigned ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Action Brings Breakthrough

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 26, 2005

So many of us need God to "Breakthrough" in various areas of our life. The key is found in "Faith and Action"

FAITH AND ACTION BRINGS BREAKTHROUGH 1 Chron 14:8-14 Now when the Philistines heard that David had been anointed king over all Israel, all the Philistines went up to search for David. And David heard of it and went out against them. Then the Philistines went and made a raid on the Valley of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Selfless Christianity In Action! – A Brother Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 23, 2002

Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living.

SERMONIC THEME Opening Statement: Last week, we began looking at something that I entitled Christianity in Action as it was embodied in a man by the name of Epaphroditus. “Ep” was one of four examples that Paul mentions of selfless Christian living. In Philippians 2:3-4 Paul wrote: 2:3 Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Forgiveness Shapes Our Actions Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 28, 2011

We will always be hurt at some stage and need to forgive. In order for this to happen RECOGNITION and RESTORATION needs to take place. The ultimate goal is to welcome all those who are in God’s family in the same way.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message Philemon 8-25 “Forgiveness directs our actions” Read Philemon 8-25 Just after I finished school I worked for my Dad for a while. I was doing house inspections for ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Your Faith Into Action Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate

Introduction · Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. · When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate on the Word and put it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eucharistic Action Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2009

The transformation of bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ is the work of the Holy Spirit, the same Spirit that gathers us into one body.

January 5, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis The radical change, the change meant to set off a process which transforms reality, a change made present in Bethlehem as God revealed Himself as human, is the same change we celebrate here each day on our altar. Reality is transformed; the insignificant ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Kissing Frogs ( Apostolic Action )

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 31, 2009

We must fight the good fight. We must finish the race. Remember you are the Salt of the Earth, the Light of the World. What you do no matter how small it may seem does make a difference. Beloved, Please Remember the Frogs. Updated January 2020.

We have talked about Piety, ......Filling our life with Christ. We have discussed Study ... deepening our understanding of Gods will for us. Yet ... These two things are not complete, without Action. Just as a three legged stool is not complete... without the third leg. Action will remind us ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-31, James 2:17, Mark 16:15, John 13:34, James 2:22, Matthew 13:46, Matthew 24:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Nehemiah's Problem, Prayer And Action

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Nehemiah’s problem, prayer and action

OT Background 1. Genesis • Creation & Fall (Adam & Eve)- 4000BC • Flood (Noah)- 3000BC • Promise (Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Joseph)- 2000BC 2. Exodus-Deuteronomy • Captivity and Flight (Moses)- 1500BC • The Lord’s king (David)- 1000BC>> 3. 2 Kings • Elisha and more kings and prophets • Israel ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Audacious Actions Advocate Atonement Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 11, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews attempts to show that the Offering of Christ at Calvary was far better than that of Abel. Abel offered up the first human animal sacrifice to atone for his sins, as good as that was-it pales in comparison to what Christ offered.

HEBREWS 12:1-24 AUDACIOUS ACTIONS ADVOCATE AN ATONEMENT I. ADAM’S ADVERSITY: A. Acknowledgement. B. Atonement. C. Adorning. II. ABEL’S ACTIONS: A. Acquaintance. B. Attestation. C. Acceptance. III. ANOINTER’S ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

God Wants Doers (Action)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 1, 2007

A call to listen to the Word, accept the Word, followed by a call to DO the word.

God Wants Doers Listen The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who passed down the line ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Action Pattern For A Crossover People

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 30, 2008

Just as God brought the Israelites into the Promised Land, He has called us out of the darkness of the world to live lives full of victory, crossing over the flooded streams of this life.

“Action Pattern for a Crossover People,” Joshua 3:5-17 Introduction An old writer said that Faith and Reason may be compared to two travelers. Faith is like a man in full health, who can walk his twenty or thirty miles at a time without suffering. Reason is like a little child, who can only, with ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Church Witnesses In Words And Actions Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 4, 2008

The church carries out its calling to be witnesses to the ends of the earth through the gifts and talents of Christ’s disciples in everyday situatiosn in life.

Acts 3:1-16 “The Church Witnesses in Words and Actions” INTRODUCTION We continue on our path of discovery. Our goal is to gain greater insight and understanding about the Church, by studying the early Christians who are portrayed in the Book of Acts. So far we have learned that the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Discerning The Times : A Call To Action

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 6, 2006

WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST RISE UP TO THE CHALLENGE AND DO WHAT GOD WANTS US TO DO AT THIS TIME.

DISCERNING THE TIMES : A CALL TO ACTION ******************************************** INTRODUCTION ************* WE MUST RECOGNISE THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE DAYS WE ARE LIVING IN AND RESPOND TO THE CALL OF GOD IN THIS HOUR . WE MUST DISCERN WHAT THE LORD IS DOING IN THESE LAST DAYS AND JOIN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Longing Into Living Faith In Action

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 27, 2007

This sermon is primarily about faith. It is about what faith is, a longing for something more than this world has to offer. It encourages people to turn that longing into faith and turn that faith into action.

Longing for Something More, Hebrews 11:1 Introduction The story is told of a little boy whose family was very poor. He never complained because he had no toys and received no gifts at Christmas time; but he wished for them. He spent his spare time looking in the store windows at the pretty things ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church