Sermons on outward vs inward acts: showing 706-720 of 120,494

Act Your Own Wage! Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 3, 2008

Sermon looks at what the Bible says about debt and how to become debt free

Managing Well Series – Part 2 – November 2, 2008 Act your own wage! We live in a culture of instant gratification. Buy it now and pay later. Now this causes enormous complications both personally, as couples, and for our households. The Bank of Canada reports that ‘for every dollar of disposable ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7

Underestimating Small Acts Of Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Jul 8, 2008

Do not wait until you think an act of kindness is significant before serving someone.

Underestimating Small Acts of Love: Zech 4:10 Do Not Underestimate the Importance of Small Acts of Loving Service “Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel”(Zech. 4:10). Introduction: Occasionally, we all wonder if our efforts ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Acting Like The Older Brother

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Nov 6, 2007

Sure you would go to the Prodigal’s party. Sure after he slept around, left his wife, spent all the money, you would accept him back completely. Or would you really?

ACTING LIKE THE BROTHER THEME: IT IS DIFFICULT TO CELEBRATE WITH THE PRODIGAL. TEXT: LUKE 15:11-32 Timothy Johns was the typically successful sales man in the community. He had great people skills and a super personality. He worked for the local insurance agency for the last 20 years. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prayer And The Real Patriot's Act

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 8, 2007

We can only love our government as much as we love God. Our most patriotic duty would be to pray that the two never conflict.

Title: Payer and the Patriot’s Act Text: Romans 12:18 – 13:7 FCF: Because Governments derive their authority from God, we ought to pray that they don’t set up themselves up in opposition to him SO: We cannot love our country more than we love God, because God is the means by which our country is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Upper Room In Three Acts

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Communion Message.

THE UPPER ROOM IN THREE ACTS John 13;1; 20:19-20, 24; Acts 1:13; 2:1-4 INTRO: Charles Templeton once said that the history of the world was altered by the events which took place in two upper rooms. They were separated by some three thousand miles and nearly two thousand years. One was a flat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing And Acting On The Works Of Christ

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

Discussion of Jesus’ words about those cities who had heard his message and seen his miracles yet rejected him.

Recognizing and Acting on the Works of Christ. Matthew 11:20-24 March 12, 2006 Introduction Why Is Missouri Called the "Show-Me" State? (Adapted from the official site of the Missouri Secretary of State) There are a number of stories and legends behind Missouri’s unofficial slogan,the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Saul's Final Act Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2009

In today’s lesson we see spiritual low point of Saul’s life when he reaches out to the occult for spiritual direction, and we learn from the lesson that God’s faithful people never turn in that direction.

Introduction: A. The story is told of two brothers, from a small town, who, over the course of many years, cheated, swindled, robbed and generally stole from everyone that they ever did business with. 1. The entire town and surrounding community reviled and despised these two brothers as everyone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 5 - The Acting Pillar Series

Contributed by Pastor Bruce A. Shields on Nov 16, 2006

Examine the acting in our Christian walk. To be doers of Gods word, not just hearers.

The House of Faith Part 5 – The Acting Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org † SCRIPTURE READING James 1:22-25 “22Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. 23Anyone who listens to the word but does not do what it says is like a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Acts 8 - The Marks Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

A disciple makes himself available to God. He listens to His bidding. A disciple is ready to share Christ.

Acts 6:5 tells us among the seven men elected to “wait on tables” were Stephen and Philip. Both left indelible marks in the history of the first church. Stephen lived a short life, but his sermon and martyrdom impacted Saul’s life, and led to an all-out persecution, which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 9 - Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2013

Disciples are chosen for His purpose. Disciples are products of God's grace. Disciples are willing to obey God.

How do you feel if someone comes up to you and say, “You’ve been chosen…” – chosen to represent the school, represent the company, or the country… • We feel good. It is an honour to be chosen. Yet the truth is we are all chosen – chosen by Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19, 1 Samuel 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 12 - Enduring Hardships Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 5, 2013

Be prepared for challenges. We can expect hardships in life. We can stay on course by praying.

The moment the disciples put their faith in Jesus, they were declaring war against the devil. They have chosen to make a stand for the truth. • The authorities and the people come against what they preach, sometimes out of selfish reasons, sometimes out of intolerance, and at other times, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 17 - Make An Impact Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Go public with your faith. Touch lives where you are. Believe you have the answer the lost world needs to hear.

If God leads us, and leads us to where He wants us to be, so that we can share what we know about Him and Christ, and thus allowing His Spirit to work in the hearts of the hearers, then it goes to show that all of us can make an impact in someone’s life. • We may not have planned for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 18 - Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2013

Believe that your labour is never in vain. Ministry is an investment. Sow and expect to reap a harvest. Believe you are never left alone. Discouragement cannot defeat you unless you allow it.

Paul was able to stand firm despite the oppositions and the difficulties he faced. • He experienced fatigue, frustrations, fears and failures but he did not give up. • Paul weathered through all these and stood firm. This is what we can learn from him. 1 Cor 15:58 “Therefore, my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Acts 27 - Anchors For The Soul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 12, 2013

Paul has a few anchors for his soul. He knows the presence of God, the purpose of God and the promise of God.

Last week we read about Paul in Corinth, where he worked for a moment as a tentmaker, with Aquila and Priscilla. [See Map] • From there he went to Syria and then to Ephesus with the tent-making couple, and subsequently left for Antioch. That concluded his 2nd journey. End of Acts 18 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:18-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Act Like Men: Duty

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 21, 2012

We are accepted into God’s Family, but we are appointed to serve. It is our duty as disciples to fulfil the will of the Master.

“Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, ‘Come at once and recline at table’? Will he not rather say to him, ‘Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink’? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist