Sermons on Taking Action:

Our Actions Make All The Difference

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on May 16, 2013

Expounding on Psalm 119:29-37, Pastor Jonathan talks about the importance of our actions matching our testimony in sharing our faith with others.

It’s Thanksgiving Weekend and a couple of days ago we gathered with our family and friends and we thanked God for all that He has provided for us, the family that was sitting around the table, and certainly the food that was provided for us. We thanked Him for all He has done for us in our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

James Son Of Zebedee - Authority In Action Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 19, 2005

When it comes to discipleship we have an overestimation of ourselves and our contribution to the kingdom. Jesus’ discussion with James reminds us that our place in the family of God, even when we make great contributions, is still only a gift of grace.

Mark 10:35-45 James son of Zebedee - authority in action Congregation in the Lord, Jesus spent three years teaching His disciples what it meant to be disciples. Jesus particularly wanted to ingrain into the disciples a certain attitude. Perhaps the most significant visual lesson Jesus gave on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 24, 2019

Is this a true statement? Do we really believe this? Then this morning I want to show us how some of us are acting, spiritually.

Is this a true statement? Do we really believe this? Then this morning I want to show us how some of us are acting, spiritually. Let’s read some verses that tell us the same thing…It’s not so much what we hear, but what we do that really counts. James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:21-28, Romans 2:13 Our ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-24, Matthew 7:21-28, Romans 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009

Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Actions Speak Louder Than Anything"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2012

A sermon about having "Jesus shaped faith."

“Actions Speak Louder than Anything” James 2:1-18 Comedian Louis C.K. once said, “I have a lot of beliefs…And I live by none of them. That’s just the way I am. They’re just my beliefs. I just like believing them—I like that part. They’re my ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Right Thinking Brings Right Action

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5 - September 3, 2006 **Prayer for school starting - students, teachers, AWANA Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 5. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love In Action: Serving Like Jesus Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

As disciples, we are called to serve others with love, following the example set by Jesus. This service begins in our families, extends to our communities, and impacts the world.

Today, we're going to talk about serving others. You know, like helping out at home, at school, or in our community. But we're not just talking about any kind of serving. We're talking about serving like Jesus did. Let's start with a story. Imagine you're at a fancy dinner party. Everyone's dressed ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, 1 John 3:18

Topics: Servant Leadership, Biblical Humility, Compassionate Actions, Selfless Love

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Faith Where Your Mouth Is

Contributed by Gregory White on Jun 8, 2005

Taking your faith and putting it into action

Good Morning! God Bless You For Coming! Putting Your FaithWhere Your Mouth Is How many here today are Christians? How many here believe Jesus died to cover your sins? How many believe that we will get into Heaven because we get a free coupon in our morning cereal? Putting Your FaithWhere Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Take This Job And Love It Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 15, 2008

56th in a series from Ephesians. Job satisfaction comes from taking Jesus to work with me.

In 1977, country singer Johnny Paycheck recorded the hit single “Take This Job and Shove It”. The chorus of that song began and ended with these well-known words: “Take this job and shove it, I ain’t working here no more.” Apparently, that song really struck a nerve with people, becoming his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Speaks Louder Than Actions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2009

Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.

We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faith In Action: Make More Room

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

PRETTY EASY TO FOLLOW! If God said it, “100% that it will happen!’ 100% that is it true! The Redeemer is working right where you are to redeem and restore what you lost!

Well, these super-promising words were spoken by the Prophet Isaiah to the Jews, and he was talking about something that would happen to the Jewish nation in the future; that of being exiled in foreign Babylon. Slide 3: Prophets like Isaiah–are men whom God raised as His mouthpiece during the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:19-23, Deuteronomy 18:17-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Actions While Waiting For The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 18, 2017

Was Joseph of Arimathea a believer of Jesus Christ?

Next week, we will worship God by celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ to this world. Actually, next week, I would like us to think about Jesus before He was born on earth and our future with Christ! If we really think about it and pause about the truth, Christmas already ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chaos Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 22, 2021

This is the 66th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#66] CHAOS Acts 19:21-41 Introduction: The Devil loves chaos; but God does not. Our text tells us about a protest that happened in Ephesus. The enemy used this protest to create chaos; and he is still doing that today. Protests are going on all around us. Black Lives Matter ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:21-41

Denomination: Baptist

Every Decision And Action Has Consequences

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 3, 2025

One of the many things the Bible teaches is that we reap what we sow.

Even though the Bible clearly teaches THAT WE REAP WHAT WE SOW, it seems that many have a difficult time… • Understanding this… • Believing this… For example, the world in which we live is full of people who believe they can live in sin and there are absolutely no consequences. Why do they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist