Sermons on Local Action:

A Letter Of Concern- Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 30, 2022

This is the 84th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 15th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#84] A LETTER OF CONCERN- RESPONSIBILITIES 1 Corinthians 9:1-14 Introduction: Today’s Sermon comes at a very interesting time- The completion of 33 years as Pastor of Bel Aire. I was called as Pastor of Bel Aire Baptist Church, beginning on February 1, 1999. I was ordained on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

A Letter Of Concern- How To Be A Champion Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2022

This is the 85th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 16th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#85] A LETTER OF CONCERN- HOW TO BE A CHAMPION 1 Corinthians 9:15-27 Introduction: Every 2 years, there is the Olympic Games- Summer Olympics or Winter Olympics. Karen and I enjoy watching many of the sports in the Olympics and Paralympics. Of course, we have our favorites; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Learn From History Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 13, 2022

This is the 86th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 17th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#86] A LETTER OF CONCERN- LEARN FROM HISTORY 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Introduction: I know that I have told you many stories through the years about me learning things the hard way. I tried to teach my kids to learn from history, so that they would not have to suffer the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Lose What Is Already Good

Contributed by Ed Lu on Apr 21, 2023

Nahum whose name means comforter, chosen by God during a time of turmoil to deliver God’s verdict to the Assyrian empire straight into the heart of its capital - Nineveh. Isn’t it amazing when we choose to do what we are naturally good at, God uses us supernaturally to further advance His Kingdom?

I have been reading and meditating on the book of Nahum for our time today. It’s a book that’s easily lost, often ignored, hardly known, difficult to find, seldom turned (pages crisp) - some even describe it as “a hymn of hate” (NAC). Book about judgment and destruction, but don’t quit there, ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 7, 2023

This is the 148th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#148] FAITHFUL Acts 21:27-40 Introduction: We live in a time that the concept of faithfulness is gone. Whether it is faithfulness in a relationship, faithfulness at a job, faithfulness to a Church, or your faithfulness to God; most people are not too concerned. How do you stay ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:27-40

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of Control Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 22, 2023

This is the 150th sermon in the series "Action".

Series: Action [#150] OUT OF CONTROL Acts 23:1-35 Introduction: Does your life ever seem out of control? Do things going on in this world seem out of control? I’m sure that many of you can say yes to 1 or both of these questions. So, what do you do when things are out of control? Paul gives us ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Happens To Me? For Me? Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 3, 2023

Are you one of those that complain what is happening to you? A correction must be made: what is happening for me.

IT IS NOT HAPPENING TOO ME, IT IS HAPPENING FOR ME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) Text: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28 (MSG) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Jeremiah 18:4, 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Later Than You Think

Contributed by Russell Unrath on Jun 14, 2023

A sermon about living right now for God

Intro 1: Good morning, everyone. I want to welcome you once again to our church. And this morning, we're going to switch things up a little bit because we often talk about... We, I, me, Russell, myself, I talk about the future hope that we have and it's real. And that doesn't go away, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Concern- Be Free Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 26, 2022

This is the 88th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 19th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#88] A LETTER OF CONCERN- BE FREE 1 Corinthians 10:23-33 Introduction: I began this series in March 2020. This is when all of the COVID shutdowns were happening; and things that we never thought would happen, happened. We began not meeting together for many weeks. My 1st ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making Bad Deposits Into God’s Treasury

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 16, 2022

What is a treasury? What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our incentive to make any deposits into those accounts?

What is a treasury? Funds or revenue of an organization or corporation, a collection of highly prized items, a place where the funds are stored. So, in the natural world, money gathers interest in various types of bank accounts. What bank do we use? What bank holds our accounts? What is our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cure- Stop Judging Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2022

This is the 123rd sermon in the series "Action". This is the 3rd sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#123] THE CURE- STOP JUDGING ME Romans 2:1-16 Introduction: A common response to getting onto a teenager is, “Stop judging me”. I will tell you that the world sees the Church as a place full of judgmental hypocrites. Now before we get going, if a parent, teacher, police, etc… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure- Religion Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2022

This is the 124th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 4th sermon from Romans.

Series: Action [#124] THE CURE- RELIGION IS NOT ENOUGH Romans 2:17-29 Introduction: We have studied many different areas of sin in just 2 chapters of Romans. This morning’s sermon may point out 1 of the most dangerous problems in the Church- Religion. I do understand that Christianity is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Be Holy Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 28, 2022

This is the 112th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 14th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#112] DON’T QUIT- BE HOLY 2 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction: There is a word that we hear often- Holy. We hear this word often as Christians and as people who are a part of Churches. You can also hear this word used with profanity. So, what does it mean to be holy? It means to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Quit- Give Freely Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 28, 2022

This is the 113th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 15th sermon from 2 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#113] DON’T QUIT- GIVE FREELY 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 Introduction: What Sermon subject is known for making people mad? Of course, the subject is about money and the giving of your money to the Church. You all know that this is a subject that I rarely preach about; but giving is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist