Sermons on Apostolic Practices:

Practical Biblical Teaching Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Mar 29, 2009

God uses practical biblical teaching to grow our faith!

Five Things God Uses To GROW Your Faith Part 2: Practical Biblical Teaching Matthew 7:24-29 Sunday, March 15, 2009 Dr. Randy Deal, Executive Pastor, Rock Point Church GOD USES FIVE THINGS TO GROW OUR FAITH: 1. Practical teaching 2. Providential relationships 3. Private (spiritual) disciplines 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 9, 2006

Heightening your ability to enjoy the presence of God promised through Emmanuel, God "with us."

Practicing God’s Presence – Isaiah 7:14 & Matthew 1:22-23 Second in four-part series, "What Christ Came to Give" Therefore the Lord Himself shall give you a sign: Behold, the young woman who is unmarried and a virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel [God with us]. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Routines - Customs - Practices

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 9, 2007

This sermon illustrates some of the routines, customs, and practices of Jesus.

Do you have a routine? What is your routine? Do you do the same things over and over the same way day after day? We are creatures of habit. If you were to take next week and record your actions and movements I believe you would find a repetitious pattern. We do many things out of habit. When ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Are There Churches That Practices Witchcraft?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 4, 2020

However, when Christianity is practiced without the power of the Holy Spirit, she loses her protection and falls in the danger of practicing the art of witchcraft to stay useful to society

Recent events around the world may be pointing to the truth of our civilization entering into a new phase along the path of her disastrous history on this beautiful planet earth. With the horizon getting darker daily all over the earth, and the day filled with anxiety and shadows of fear in what ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-2, 2 Corinthians 4:2, Deuteronomy 18:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Practical Holiness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 30, 2016

A holy walk is best seen in our attitudes to others.

A CALL TO PRACTICAL HOLINESS. Leviticus 19:1-2; Leviticus 19:9-18. In the midst of Jesus’ best-known ethical sermon, the Lord taught the foundational motive for right Christian living: ‘Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect’ (Matthew 5:48). In many respects ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:9-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' Practice Of Prayer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after.

A. JESUS’ PRAYER WAS FOUNDATIONAL 1. Jesus had much to do in ministry but spent time in prayer before, during and after. 2. Jesus had pressure from the crowds, satanic opposition, the Pharisees and the agenda of His disciples, but He prayed. 3. Prayer took priority over ...read more

Scripture: John 7:46

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Lesson Of Ministry

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 21, 2016

Practical Lessons of Ministry

I. INTRODUCTION 1. “The people pressed upon Him to hear” (v. 1). Jesus chose common people to follow Him, not religious people. 2. “He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret” (v. 1). Go to where the people are; don’t make them come to you. 3. “To hear the Word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Study Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Sep 3, 2018

In this lesson, we discover the timeless tool of Inductive Bible Study and practice it together on a section of scripture that will lead you to read and apply the Bible more accurately.

Gentlemen, it is great to have you back. Our Mission to disciple and develop men to lead. And I hope these last two lessons have empowered you with an understanding that will help you spiritually lead. So far, we have navigated through two topics that I believe are critical to Bible Study. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Practice For Life Everlasting

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2018

Practice the HEARING & DOING of Scripture in this life; it prepares you for the next life. Practice Hard.

Spend enough time around 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City, and you’re bound to be asked for directions to Carnegie Hall. “Which way to Carnegie Hall?” “Where is Carnegie Hall?” “What’s the address for Carnegie Hall?” Almost never does one ask the “how” question. Because everyone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Practice Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2019

As Christians we need to practice righteousness and not sin.

PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT Text: 1 Jn. 3:4-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: There were two doctors with the same name who lived a few doors apart. One doctor was a Christian and a lay preacher; the other doctor made no profession of faith. One night a rather sick person, who was also a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Practices And Liberties

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

A message about the liberties Christians have and the warning about causing others to stumble

Christian Practices and Liberties Romans 14:1-23 Introduction First, I want to say that this passage of scripture is a tough one for me and I am preaching to me more than anyone else today Why? Because I have been guilty of what Paul tells us about in these passages. We see Paul present ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Think And Practice Truth Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 26, 2021

Though this letter is a positive letter with words of encouragement to Philippians, yet there were issues that he had to address through his testimony and citing the kenosis theory of Christ. Read further to think and practice Truth.

Theme: Think and Practice Truth Text: Philippians 4:1-9 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I greet you all in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction to Philippians: Paul wrote this letter to the Philippians from the prison cell. Paul chained for the gospel. He ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Practice A Little Kindness

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

practice random acts of kindness in response to hostility, cruelty

I know most of you have heard the song 'Try a Little Tenderness'; well, today we are going to ‘practice a little kindness’. The media is noisy these days with opinions about controversial issues. People on both sides of these issues advocate for something they call “kindness.” But, what sort of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Episcopal

James: The Practical Book Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Feb 6, 2018

Why do we study a book of the Bible!

The Practical Book James 1:1 This letter is from James, a slave of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. I am writing to the “twelve tribes” Jewish believers scattered abroad. I. Why Study through a book of the Bible? A. God wrote it that way 1. Chapters & verse numbers first started 1551 2. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed