Sermons on Selfless Action:

Mixed Messages

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

If our actions do not support our words then it would be better if we remain silent, for what we do does speak so loud that the world cannot hear what we say.

MIXED MESSAGES "Hypocrites! Well did Isaiah prophesy about you, saying: ’These people draw near to Me with their mouth, and honor Me with their lips, but their heart is far from Me, and in vain they worship Me, teaching as doctrines the commandments of men." Matthew 15:7-9 We often hear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Watch Them Dogs

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 22, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to move the hearers to LOOK-OUT for religious leaders (which are spiritually blind, greedy, and lazy) that will attempt to turn them against the principles and teachings of Jesus Christ through their WORDS AND ACTIONS.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia References: Acts 21:40 (ex. Of Paul’s ability to address folk in the Hebrew Tongue/Language); Ezekiel 33:2; Hebrews 13:17; 1 Chr. 12:32 (ex. Of the prophets understanding what Israel ought to do); Romans 8:26-27 (… the spirit enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2, Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Demonstrate The Reality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 20, 2006

There are those who talk the talk but do not walk the walk. The others are those genuine believers who demonstrate the reality of their faith in action. They not only believe what is right but they demonstrate the reality by the life they lead.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. DEMONSTRATE THE REALITY MATTHEW 25:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In this passage of Scripture there is a contrast between two classes of professing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Period Series

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Apr 3, 2006

What we do when God has us in a waiting period is very important to our outcome. Nehemiah teaches those steps we need to take through his own actions.

Nehemiah 2 The bible tells us that Nehemiah began praying in the month of Chislev (5th month of the Persian royal calendar.) Chapter 2 begins in the 9th month, which is called Nisan. Distressed by the report of Jerusalem’s broken and miserable condition, Nehemiah approached God on behalf of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Should I Do?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 14, 2007

Many times we move ahead of God or fall behind Him, because we do not listen and follow accordingly. This message looks at David’s inquiry of God’s will for his actions.

1 Samuel 23:1-14 1 Samuel 23:1-2 (HCSB) It was reported to David: “Look, the Philistines are fighting against Keilah and raiding the threshing floors.” So David inquired of the Lord: “Should I launch an attack against these Philistines?” The Lord answered David, “Launch an attack against the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-14, 1 Samuel 24:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Accountability Means

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches believers what it means to be truly accountable for ones self and their actions, because one day we will all have to give and account of ourselves; and we will be judged according to thought-word and deed.

Rom 14: 9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living. 10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. 11 For it is written, As I live, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Defense Of Marriage Act

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Oct 13, 2009

Jesus takes us back to God’s design for marriage. What attitude and actions do we take toward those struggling with divorce or any of the other many sins surrounding sex?

Text: Mark 10:2-16 Theme: God’s Defense of Marriage Act Season: Pentecost 20b Date: October 11, 2009 Web page: www.caughtbyjesus.net/sermons/God_s-Defense-of-Marriage-Act-Mark10_2-16.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Word from God ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Can I Have Faith When People Are Out To Get Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Garner on Aug 16, 2003

Your actions speak just as loudly as your words, and your character does shine through. You can have faith when people are out to get you if you are a person of integrity.

Can I Have Faith When People Are Out To Get Me? You can have faith when people are out to get you if you are a person of integrity. What Is Integrity? It’s being a person like Daniel. Dictionary Definition: • Uprightness of character; honesty. • Unimpaired state; soundness. • Undivided or ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honoring God - Lord's Prayer Week 3 Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Nov 29, 2006

After entering into relationship with God in prayer we must honor God for who he is and what he has done. We honor God through praise of his name, and our actions.

This week I pulled some actual prayers of kids off the internet: Debbie, age 7, prays Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Escape-A-Sin Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jun 29, 2005

Number 2 in the series "What’s Holding You Back?" Learn how to Escape-a-Sin: Realize the seriousness of your situation. Evaluate your available options. Take decisive action.

ESCAPE-A-SIN What’s Holding You Back? – Part 2 Romans 6:12-23 July 3, 2005 Introduction: How do you escape from a date that has gone sour? For most of us here today dating is a distant memory, but most of us can probably remember those social experiments that went bad quickly. The kind where ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

From Hope To Faith

Contributed by Tim Clutter on Nov 15, 2000

This sermon was for the purpose of encouraging the people in what they have been doing and to motivate them to take another step in being faithful to God by Praying, Reading Scripture and taking action by using their Spiritual Gifts.

FROM HOPE TO FAITH The title of my sermon today is, "From Hope to Faith." From Hope to Faith. How can we get from hope to faith? We will dig into the scriptures today to see just what God asks us to do to move from having hope to having faith. Fred Rogers. Anyone know who Fred Rogers is? Fred ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: *other

The World's Greatest Revival Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 29, 2004

Four Steps on the Road to Revival (1) A Faithful preaching and faithful hearing of God’s word (2) Belief in God (3) Action upon that Belief (4)Turning from known sin.

A Study of Book of Jonah Sermon # 5 The World’s Greatest Revival Jonah 3:3-10 We would agree with great American patriot who wrote. “We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. We have been preserved, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

And Justice For All Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

Custom's set us apart; they become our culture, the attitudes, actions and values that define us. In His early messages Jesus kept referring to the coming kingdom of God and the culture that defines it.

Faith Challenges that will Change Your Summer And Justice for All Matt 5:33-48 7/14/2013 Introduction * The Masai tribe, located in Kenya and Tanzania, greet each other by spitting. When greeting elders, a tribesman must spit in his hand before offering a handshake, thus showing respect. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nation Change Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

We will get to meditate on the action taken on the part of the leadership to raise a 'Holy Nation.' The intervention of the priest and the king laid the foundation for 'Changing the Nation' for God. How many servants of God and leaders are up for this ...

Opening illustration: In Southern Mexico lie the Cueva de Villa Luz, or Cave of the Lighted House. As you make your way to the cave you walk through a veritable paradise of tropical birds and lush rain forest. Underwater the cave is fed by 20 underground springs, beautiful watercourses which teem ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:19-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational