Sermons on Social Action:

"But Jesus & The Black Church Say; Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 13, 2023

This is one of 4 short Sermons on the importance of Jesus' Words to the world as we Celebrate Black History month this year. This is Not a What would Jesus Say this is a What Would the Kin-dom call for you to do message.

Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany – “But Jesus & The Black Church Say; #Black Church Matters” February 12, 2023 Matthew 5:21-37 Color: Green Matthew 5:21-37 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Concerning Anger 21 ‘You have heard that it was said to those of ancient times, “You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: United Methodist

Storming The Gates Of Hell

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Oct 24, 2025

The Church was never meant to be a museum of saints but a barracks for soldiers. We were not called to maintain comfort, status, or cultural approval—but to advance the Kingdom against the very gates of Hell.

Matthew 16:18–19 (NKJV) “And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19, Ephesians 6:10-13, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Denomination: Anglican

4 Who Needs A Doctor? Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Nov 2, 2025

“Who Needs a Doctor?”, looks at one of the most powerful moments in Mark’s Gospel — when Jesus calls Levi, a man everyone else rejected, to follow Him.

Introduction – The Doctor Is In Have you ever noticed how people react when they find out someone’s a doctor? Suddenly everyone’s got an ache or a rash they want to talk about! There’s something about a doctor — we know they’re there to help, to heal, to make things better. That’s exactly how ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Remember & Do (Ps 119 Pt 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 16, 2026

Do we read the Bible to act?

Do we remember valuable lessons from God’s word and put them into practice? Are we grateful for God’s kindness? Let’s continue in Psalm 119. ? Zayin - Remember His Word Do we pray that God helps us remember His word? Does God’s word revive us? Remember your word to your servant, because you gave ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In What Ways Is The Force Mobilized? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

How do we get out there and "do the Stuff"?

Dakota Community Church July 5, 2009 In What Ways is the Force Mobilized? The Field & the Force 3 So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Famine - Pt. 1 - The Plague Of Plenty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2017

Full lives. Full social calendars. Full houses. But if we are honest, most of us are also full of famine! Why?

Famine Pt. 1 - The Plague of Plenty I. Text: Numbers 10:11-13; 11:1-9 In the second year, on the twentieth day of the second month, the Cloud went up from over The Dwelling of The Testimony. At that the People of Israel set out on their travels from the Wilderness of Sinai until the Cloud finally ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:11-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do They See?

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Aug 30, 2012

Do people see Christ's love in you? And do they see your love for him?

I really enjoy reading Our Daily Bread. Recently I have been really trying to start my days off with a daily dose of wisdom that is printed for the day. The devotions are so simple and to the point, they really have a neat way of speaking to me no matter what the topic is. The other day I read a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Other

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Men Visit Jesus Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 29, 2013

Three kinds of a people group in the social approach God for theri benefits. Where do you fall?

Three kinds of people groups in the Society Matthew 2:1-18 1. Wise men of the East (Matthew 2:1-2,9-12) The first groups represent the people who are half-baked. They trust in God and trust in self-search. Basically self-satisfied, believe in reasons, knowledge, wisdom, understanding. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Subsidiarity And Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 20, 2010

Social problems must be solved on the most local level possible, just as Jesus did, but in solidarity with the community.

March 22 2010 Caritas in Veritate Jesus bore witness to the Truth, because He is the Truth. Moreover, the Father bore witness to Jesus’s authenticity, through the miracles and through the divine voice that occasionally made itself heard at critical moments. So when Jesus came into conflict ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Sins We're Ok With: Apathy & Selfishness

Contributed by George Durham on Sep 5, 2016

Church members must continue to recognize our own sinfulness --even those not obvious or socially acceptable.

SINS THE CHURCH IS OK WITH: Apathy & Selfishness Haggai 1: 2-6; Revelation 2: 1-4; Phil. 2:3,4, 21 Philippians 2:3-4 “Do nothing out of SELFISH ambition or vain conceit, but in Humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look NOT ONLY to your own interests but ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: United Methodist

The Danger Of Drug Abuse And Substance Addiction Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

Drug abuse and substance addiction are not just social problems—they are spiritual attacks on destiny, identity, and purpose.

THE DANGER OF DRUG ABUSE AND SUBSTANCE ADDICTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 20:1 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:18, Galatians 5:19-21, 1 Peter 5:8, Romans 12:1-2, John 8:36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s society, drug abuse and substance addiction are destroying ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Proverbs 20:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Nature Of Life

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 6, 2026

Job’s problem is not so much financial or social or medical; his central problem is theological. J

The Nature of Life Job 14:1-2, 5, 14 I was honored to serve as ____________ pastor for over thirty years ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Turning Point

Contributed by David Dailey on Jun 12, 2001

intentions turned into actions

The 15th chapter of Luke. I like this chapter. It is about things that were lost and were found and regained. A sheep that wandered astray and the shepherd went and found. I like the parable of the 10 coins. One lost in the house. I believe it is a picture of the church in her finest: ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just Do It

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is action.

Thesis: Love is action. Intro.: 1. This AM we want to explore the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10). a. Along with "Prodigal Son" (Luke 15)--Jesus' most famous stories. b. Deceptively simple. Someone has described this story as "a highly scientific piece of instruction clothed in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37