Sermons on Selfless Action:

The Bible Is Inspired By God Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

Jesus believed every word of Scripture

A. INTRODUCTION: JESUS BELIEVED EVERY WORD OF SCRIPTURE 1. Attitude. “Search the Scriptures, these words testify of Me that I am from My Father, but you will not come to Me to have eternal life. You think you have eternal life but you don’t” (John 5:39, BBJ). 2. The word “search” (ereunao) ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39, Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

"so, What Are We Going To Do About It?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 28, 2019

A sermon for Transfiguration of the Lord.

“So, What Do We Do About It?” Luke 9:28-43 Have you ever been in a group of people where someone told a joke and everyone laughed except you? And you’re thinking: “I don’t get it. I missed the point.” Or perhaps you are in a group of people where someone makes a point and everyone else nods ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of His Presence-Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 18, 2020

1) Fervency in supplication (Acts 9:10-12), 2) Faithfulness in service (Acts 9:13-17a), 3) The Filling of the Spirit (Acts 9:17b), 4) Fellowship with the saints (Acts 9:18-19), and 5) Fervency in speaking (Acts 9:20)

Acts 9:10-20 [10] Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias. The Lord said to him in a vision, "Ananias." And he said, "Here I am, Lord." [11]And the Lord said to him, "Rise and go to the street called Straight, and at the house of Judas look for a man of Tarsus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-20

Denomination: Other

Express Love

Contributed by Jeffry Abitan on Mar 7, 2020

Today I will preach about the other side of the coin, our love towards God. Christianity is a religion of action, religion of compassion, love, and mercy. FAITH WITHOUT ACTION IS A DEAD FAITH.

How are we going to express our love for God? 1. Express your love to God by obeying If you love God to obey his commandments! John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. 24 Anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Through Prayer Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 27, 2019

Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together because prayer opens a door to the presence and guidance of the Lord.

Series: Find joy in the journey through Prayer! Scripture: Romans 12:12 “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Thesis: Jesus was filled with joy and this inner joy came from His relationship with God the Father through prayer. Prayer and inner joy are linked together ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:12, 1 Chronicles 4:10, John 16:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thru Serving! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 8, 2019

Joy comes to those who serve others – It’s what happens when we imitate Jesus and do what he showed us to do!

Series: Find Joy in the Journey Thesis of series: Joy needs to be experienced in the journey of life! But Joy, like any other attitude, can come and go. It is not guaranteed simply because we are born again believers. We must put ourselves in the places where experiencing joy is a possibility. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Your Giants (1) Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 10, 2016

By God's grace we can overcome the giants in our lives. Watch what you are focusing on. Do what you possibly can.

1 Samuel 17 records the famous story of young boy David fighting against the giant Philistine soldier Goliath. • This event likely happened after chapter 14 chronologically speaking, because at this point King Saul still does not know David. • It is likely that the author recaps what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther A Hero Who Seized Her Divine Moment

Contributed by Pastor Sam Georgis on Jan 13, 2023

WHAT IF - you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a moment filled with endless possibilities? HOW would you treat that moment? HOW – would you prepare for it?

TODAY –we are going to meet a Queen named Esther… who when her moment came, she seized it with GREAT PASSION and with total disregard for her own wellbeing... This drama from the word of God takes place nearly 2500 years ago in the city of Susa, just north of the Persian Gulf, and East of the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt And Light

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 3, 2023

We are commanded by Christ to be both Salt and Light to the world.

You Are – Matthew 5: 13 - 20 Intro: A minister was making a wooden trellis to support a climbing vine. As he was pounding away, he noticed a little boy who was watching him. The youngster didn’t say a word, so the preacher kept on working, thinking the las would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Letter Of Concern- Grow Where You Are Planted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 9, 2022

This is the 81st sermon in the series "Action". This is the 12th sermon from 1 Corinthians.

Series: Action [#81] A LETTER OF CONCERN- GROW WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 Introduction: We have discussed this before; but it is still an important point- No one chooses where they are born or who their parents are. You are in this town, in your house, and in this Church for a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Words.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 13, 2022

Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.”

Three Simple Words. 1 Corinthians 13:13AMP Crunched between 1 Corinthians 12, and 1 Corinthians 14, come the words of a man who is extremely educated and gifted mentally and spiritually. Though Paul says, “I am nothing without love.” Three simple, single syllable words, yet they can't be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13, Numbers 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pursuit (Romans 12:1-2) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 3, 2022

We use the phrase "The Pursuit of Jesus" all the time. But what happens when we catch Him? And at the end of the day, is it we who are pursuing Jesus, or is it the other way around?

The Pursuit Romans 12 Good morning! Please turn to Romans 12. This week I spent way more time than I should have watching greyhound races. Don’t worry. I wasn’t betting any money. But I had heard a sermon illustration that talked about what happened at a greyhound race one time when the rabbit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

I Want It Back

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Feb 4, 2018

When you recognized you're missing something and you refuse to go on without it, you'll tell God: I want it back.

Read Text 2 Ki 6:1-7 For the last several days I've been hearing these words in my spirit, "something is missing". How many has ever eaten something, You know, something you really like, you love it. You love the taste of it. It's cooked a special way. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Warfare: The Deciever" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 9, 2012

Over the next several weeks, we are going to look at strategies of Satan, How to detect him, and how to defeat him. We will look at four people from the Old Testament who had a direct confrontation with Satan.

Christian Warfare Part 1 The Deceiver Genesis 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I. Unfortunately, many people don’t believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. A. ILLUSTRATION: 1. Once a boxer was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Simple Man

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Jun 28, 2012

God gives us three simple instructions in order to reconcile ourselves and our nation to Him.

Simple Man Micah 6: 3-8 Intro. A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." . We have the privilege to disagree. We ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:3-8

Denomination: Baptist