Sermons on Our Actions:

Thoughts PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 6, 2024

This sermon explores the profound connection between our thoughts and actions, emphasizing the importance of aligning our inner thoughts with our outward deeds.

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to this blessed gathering where we come together as a family, united under the banner of our Savior's love. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. Each one of us has been called to this place, at this time, for a purpose. And that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:6-8

Topics: Thinking, Heart

Internal Opposition/Conflict Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 3, 2013

When serving God conflict and attack from the enemy is expected, what we do NOT expect is the enemy using our own to attack. We must meet this challenge of internal conflict and Nehemiah gives us a template on how this can be done... meet it with honesty

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 31, 2013 Date Preached: February 3, 2013 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Building with God Sermon Title: Internal Strife and Opposition Sermon Text: Nehemiah 5 [ESV] Introduction: Nehemiah had heard of the great trouble ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Provoking Divine Visitation

Contributed by Apostle Izu Ulu on Jun 19, 2017

A time of Divine visitation is a period of meeting God and discussing all our issues with him or a time when all our expectations are delivered to us. When God visits you, everything about you changes for better. As God visited Sarah, may He visit you als

I. WHAT IS DIVINE VISITATION? Divine visitation refers to when the heavens and the earth collaborates. The superior – the heavens decides to show mercy, and pay the created – the earth, a visit. Divine visitation can bring about reconstruction (Jeremiah 4:23-24), where a wilderness, barren land ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1

We Would Like To See Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

Explores seeking Jesus, experiencing divine encounters, and embracing transformation through understanding and applying the teachings of John 12:20-36.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be with you again, here in the house of our Lord, where we gather to share in the warmth of fellowship, the comfort of His Word, and the nourishment of His Spirit. We are not merely here today; we are here together, unified in purpose and love for ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Topics: Finding Jesus, Seeking With Our Hearts

Caged Or Uncaged

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

Have we become tamed and placed within a cage? Or are we willing to risk and move beyond our comfort zones?

February 15, 2009 Mark 10:17-22 Uncaged * Sermon inspired by Mark Batterson’s book, Wild Goose Chase. 17As Jesus started on his way, a man ran up to him and fell on his knees before him. "Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 18 Jesus answered, "Why do you call me good? No one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Rollercoaster Ride

Contributed by Jeff Hatos on Jun 6, 2019

The book of Judges is full of ups and downs for the Israelites; are our lives mirrored in Judges?

Our Rollercoaster Ride Judges 2:11-16 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the Lord, and served Baalim: And they forsook the Lord God of their fathers, which brought them out of the land of Egypt, and followed other gods, of the gods of the people that were round about them, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2---Humility Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

To be humble we must realize beloved that we are dead, we belong to someone else who has purchased us. That we are inter twined with each other and even more our actions will reflect on our own forgiveness from God Himself.

What God expects of us Part 2---Humility We have talked last week about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and now we must move on to more of what God wants of us. First lets review what we have discussed. 2 Chronicles 7:4-7 4Then the king and all the people offered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Good Intentions

Contributed by Rex Deckard on Mar 26, 2006

We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, if we have a good motive, then our actions- no matter how awful are justified. But the ends never justi

The Danger of Good Intentions 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the LORD weigheth the spirits. Proverbs 16:2 Introduction We live in a world where we have placed a higher premium on sincerity, than on truth. The attitude of the world is that, if our intentions are right, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

'our Greatest Need.'

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 10, 2006

A real look at our greatest need, forgiveness. Have you recieved it?

What is your greatest need? There are times in life when we just want so much out of it that we forget to consider what has really happened to us. Like the wasp that’s so busy tasting the sweetness of the Jam that its oblivous to the fact that its body has just been severed in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sins Are The Reason

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 4, 2008

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 17, Series A

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 17] August 31, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, into our world in order that we might be redeemed from sin and death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Refocusing Our Priorities Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002

The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emergency Planning

Contributed by Richard Down on Jan 7, 2011

Emergency planning means getting ready for when things go wrong. This sermon considers how well we are prepared for things to go wrong in our Christian lives and how God can lift us back up when we fall.

Many years ago when I was rather younger and fitter than I am now I was a member of a local Rescue Team. Our remit was partly Mountain Rescue but since the mountains in our area were rather made up of hills and moors this was not the dramatic role you might expect. We tended to get calls to assist ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Stepping Out Of Your Greatness Into Your Excellence Because You Are Called Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 8, 2011

Consequently, although our earth ancestors were royalty but was kicked off the Throne, God still did not take their royalty away.

After the Divine Creator finished constructing this vast biosphere suspended in the mist of the universe, God said, “Let us make mankind in our image, in our likeness, so that they may rule over the fish in the sea, the birds in the sky, the livestock and all the wild animals, and over all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-20

Denomination: *other

Let's Honor Our Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores living a life pleasing to God through sanctifying the Sabbath, strengthening spirituality, and serving others selflessly, as guided by Exodus 20:1-17.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. We gather here today, not as strangers, but as siblings united in the unshakeable love of our Heavenly Father. We come together, not as disparate souls, but as a harmonious choir, each voice unique, yet blending together in a symphony of praise and worship. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Topics: Ten Commandments

Sir, We Would See Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 7, 2023

This message looks at the ways people can see Jesus in us today

PALM SUNDAY 2023 JOHN 12:17–21 NOW THE CROWD THAT WAS WITH HIM WHEN HE CALLED LAZARUS FROM THE TOMB AND RAISED HIM FROM THE DEAD CONTINUED TO SPREAD THE WORD. 18 MANY PEOPLE, BECAUSE THEY HAD HEARD THAT HE HAD PERFORMED THIS SIGN, WENT OUT TO MEET HIM. 19 SO THE PHARISEES SAID TO ONE ANOTHER, “SEE, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:17-21

Denomination: Baptist