Sermons on Passive:

Faith That Moves Mountains

Contributed by Delishia Davis on May 2, 2025

Hebrews 11

Faith That Moves Mountains “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” – Hebrews 11:1 (NIV) Dr. Joseph Lowery, often called the “Dean of the Civil Rights Movement,” exemplified a faith that could not be shaken. His life was marked by an unyielding trust ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Taking Action Through Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Trust is Faith in ACTION!!! It is the manifestation of our faith in our thoughts and actions. It is far easier to have faith in God; there are unbelievers who have this. It is a lot harder to exercise trust in Him...

Today, we will explore the topic of trust and how it relates to our faith in God. Trust is not the same as faith; it is the active expression of our faith through our thoughts and actions. While it may be easier to have faith in God, it is much harder to exercise trust in Him. Trust requires us to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Faith, Trust In God

Honoring Our Heroes SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

A sermon dedicated to honoring our veterans on Veteran's Day, reflecting on their sacrifices and bravery as depicted in 2 Samuel 23:8-12.

Veteran's Day Sermon Today, we gather to honor our veterans on this special day. It is a day that often goes unnoticed in the church, but it is important for us to take the time to remember and appreciate the men and women who have served our country. As we open our Bibles to 2 Samuel 23, we find a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-12

Topics: Veteran's Day, Holidays

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In The Spirit Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

What does it really mean to "walk in the Spirit?"

Revisiting "Walking in The Spirit" (Galatians 5:16-26) We can view "walking in the Spirit" in differing ways. One concise way to summarize the process I call the "5 Habits of Truly Spiritual Christians." They are implied in this text (as well as surrounding context), though some of them are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Weeds Than Seeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2005

We are the seeds from which the kingdom of God on earth will grow.

More Weeds Than Seeds - Matthew 13: 24 - 30, 36 - 43 Intro: At our house in Houston I planted flowers that Barbara called weeds. – They were, in fact, black-eyed Susans – Nobody likes weeds – dig, spray, fertilize – still there. – Sometimes it appears there are more weeds than seeds in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restore Me Lord

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Apr 12, 2014

Life is filled with challenges. sometimes along the way, we lose our way and in the process, for one reason or another, we lose our joy or strength, among other things. God promises to restore if we let Him.

RESTORE ME LORD (Psa.51:12; Neh.8:10; Psa.23:3) (Rev.Michael Jakes) revmjay@yahoo.com 1. WHAT is restoration? •to cause to return •to bring back to a former condition •to make whole •to repair or renovate Other words linked to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Operation Restoration Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Many today are broken by sin and bound by guilt. How are we to respond?

OPERATION RESTORATION GALATIANS 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Here is a touching passage with a tremendous word. It is an admonition and a commandment. Not only does He want to redeem the lost, He wants to restore the saved. All of us, at times, have fallen. Many today are broken by sin and bound by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over.

The Fruit of Kindness The fruit called kindness spread everywhere and this is what we hope kindness will do as well. Kindness should spread from one person to another until kindness takes everything over. The word Kindness comes from the Greek “chrestos” (chraystos) “to make oneself useful to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4, Titus 3:4-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sinful Attitude Of Tit For Tat Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the concept of tit for tat, its examples, and how it contradicts the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

Tit for tat, a phrase that describes the act of retaliating or seeking revenge in a subtle or disguised manner. This attitude is not only unproductive but also sinful, as it goes against the teachings of the Bible. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of tit for tat, its examples, and how it ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Be A Son, Not A Dog - Matthew 7:7-11 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Nov 15, 2024

For our relationship to God to be what it should be, it’s crucial to understand God’s generosity and eagerness to bless us. This is a whole sermon on the generosity of God. It’s an especially important message for folks who tend to think of God as reluctant to bless them or answer their prayers.

Matthew 7:7-12 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. 8 For everyone who asks receives; he who seeks finds; and to him who knocks, the door will be opened. 9 "Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? 10 Or if he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Temptations Men Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations common to men

(adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meekness Not Weakness Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 15, 2007

The antidote to "self-esteem" - othewise known as pride.

Meekness not weakness By Adrian Warnock Audio available at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/meek.wma 8th Feb 2003 (Mat 5:5) Like the other beatitudes, this one is completely contrary to what the world says- the world says blessed are the RICH, the Happy and the assertive. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Walk A New Way - Part Four Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

The way you live depicts your view of salvation.

“Learning to Walk A New Way” – Part Four June 28, 2009 OPEN: We’re focusing on five steps Paul gives us in the beginning of chapter four. Paul says walk worthy of the calling you have received. We’re learning how to walk a new way - Review: We’ve thus far ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gospel And God's Wrath Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 8, 2019

The gospel is the good news of Jesus that is the antidote of the bad news of God's wrath and judgment against sin. In Romans 1:18-32, Paul discusses why God's wrath is justified, and what happens to humanity when they reject God and God gives them up.

A. The story is told of a street evangelist who was trying to get the attention of people passing by. 1. He spoke loudly, urging the people to flee from the wrath of God to come. 2. He roared, “I warn you, that there will be weeping, and wailing, and gnashing of teeth!” 3. An older woman passing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ