Sermons on apostolic practices:

The Message To Pergamum Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

Nothing corrupts a church any quicker than worldliness. Pergamum was a corrupted church. It is a picture of a church that is married to the world.

Would you agree that worldliness corrupts churches? There are 4 things that cause a church to become worldly. 1. The church begins to participate in worldly functions. 2. The church allows worldly activities to take place in the church and even in the homes of its members. 3. The church begins to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Partiality Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Sin of Partiality James 2:1-13 I. Introduction A. I trust you have your Bible this AM...go ahead and turn to James Chpt 2. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. B. So far, we have examined How to Respond ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Patience Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Power of Patience James 5:7-11 I. Introduction A. A woman saw a father shopping with a fussy two-year old in his grocery cart. "Be patient, Billy," he whispers. "You can handle this, Billy. It's okay, Billy." The woman said to him, "I don't mean to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abc - The Building Blocks Of Faith - Awareness #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Apr 8, 2024

We must strive to stay connected to His power in our lives because the world will pull us away. This awareness is our motivation to continually practice the Spiritual disciplines that draw us into His presence.

Today we continue a 12 week series entitled, The ABC’s of faith. The larger idea is based on the idea that we learn over time through an exploration process of success and failure. Everything we come to know and understand is built over time on the foundation of trial and error. We learned last ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4, Luke 20:47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Proverbs And Ecclesiastes Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 11, 2021

There is value in the pursuit of Godly Wisdom and at the end of the day it is our relationship with God that matters most.

June 12, 2021 As we read Scripture, it is easy to get bogged down by all the perceived differences between the ancient and the modern and we wonder, "How does this apply to my life?” My Favorite Thing About PROVERBS and ECCLESIASTES is that they are a practical guide to the value and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Do Unto Others Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 24, 2021

Jesus told us to do to others what we would have them do to us. It is known as The Golden Rule of life!

Scripture Reading: Matthew 7:7-12 “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. “Which of you, if your son asks for bread, will give him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing The World One Meal At A Time Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical practice of living a 'questionable' life that surprises non-believers and sparks their curiosity about faith, as part of a two-pronged approach to evangelism.

Last week we looked at Paul’s two-pronged approach to evangelism – bold proclamation by the evangelists, and the living of questionable or intriguing lives by believers. We explored briefly what it means to live a questionable life – one that surprises unbelievers and evokes curiosity about our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Practices, Questionable Lives

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Patient For The Harvest Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the parable of the weeds, emphasizing the importance of practicing faith through actions and patience, reflecting God's own patience and desire for all to come to repentance.

Hello Church! We’re going to look at a parable of Jesus today that highlights God’s supreme patience over our world. Why is God patient? Because He wants no one to perish, but everyone to come to repentance (2 Peter 3:9). We’re going to talk about this today. Let’s get started! What do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Topics: Patience, Faith Practice, Divine Mercy

A Responsibility We Dare Not Neglect Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 5, 2009

“My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”

*James 5:19, 20* *A Responsibility we Dare not Neglect* “My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him know that whoever brings back a sinner from his wandering will save his soul from death and will cover a multitude of sins.”[1] No sheep ever ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our One Voice Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 22, 2010

1) The Blended Involvement (Romans 15:1-6), 2) The Basic Instruction (Romans 15:7), 3) The Biblical Illustration (Romans 15:8-12) and 4) The Benedictory Intercession (Romans 15:13)

In politics, some voices get heard while others ignored. Often those with the best connections or the loudest complainers tend to be heard. Things tend to spill over the same way in a local church. But things need to be different in Christ’s body, because He must call the shots. He will not bless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Other

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Number Two

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 17, 2022

As you wait: Practice patiently, practice confidently, practice courageously, practice diligently, practice dexterously, looking forward for victory with daring expectancy. Anybody listening?

The SILENT Number 2 Exodus 17:9 So Moses said to Joshua, "Choose men for us and go out, fight against Amalek. Tomorrow I will station myself on the top of the hill with the staff of God in my hand." Thomas Cup Final 2022: India has defeated the 14-time champions Indonesia to win the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Banquet, The Summit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 1, 2013

Over and over in the Gospels we see the work of Christ culminate in a celebratory banquet, even in the healing of the little girl.

Monday of 5th Week in Course Feb 4 2012 Sacrosanctum Concilium The story of Jesus’s raising of the little girl, the daughter of Jairus, is one of the most touching in the Holy Gospels. The incident may have happened in Capernaum, St. Peter’s hometown, and it involved one of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Catholic

The Play

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

The Play- one of the greatest football games of all time.

VIDEO CAN BE FOUND ON YOUTUBE--THE PLAY The Play refers to a last-second kickoff return during a college football game between the University of California Golden Bears and the Stanford University Cardinal on Saturday, November 20, 1982. Given the circumstances and rivalry, the wild game that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

The Guards Monologue

Contributed by Paul Getter on Jan 12, 2012

A monologue from a guard present at the crucifixion of Jesus

We were there that day. I still remember it like it was yesterday. We woke up early in the morning as the captain called us for an important duty. There was a mob of people gathered together. Apparently a Jew was among them proclaiming that He was the Messiah. Proclaiming that He was God! His ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic