Sermons about Apostolic Practices

Lesson 7: Dealing Pratically With Backsliding

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2008

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Practical examples on backsliding.

A. NEVER SAVED IN THE FIRST PLACE – JUDAS 1. They may follow Jesus. “Have not I chosen you twelve, and one of you is a devil” (John 6:70)? 2. They may do many religious works. “Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Spirituality Of Art Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 25, 2008

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Art as a Spiritual Practice

Celtic Spirituality of Art God at the Pub – Earthed Spirituality Grace – How the Irish Saved Civilization, p 174 Take up homework 1) book of prayers – choose one & use it 2) write a Celtic prayer that fits your life/work. Art Show and tell The Celts & Art I think that if you would ask an ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: *other

The Potential Of Problems Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2011

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The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem.

ACTS 6: 1-7 THE POTENTIAL OF PROBLEMS [1Timothy 3:3-16] The prototype of today’s deacons is found in our passage for this evening. It is an account of men being set aside by the Holy Spirit and the Jerusalem Church to resolve a fellowship problem. The Church had been expanding in a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"Speak, For Thy Servant Heareth” ( 2 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

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There is a television program on one of the networks called, “The Practice”. The program is about lawyers practicing law.

One of the stars on the program is Sharon Stone, who is a lawyer. But she is different from all the other lawyers in the firm in which she works because she occasionally talks about God talking to her. When she does this, everyone looks at her as if she is some kind of a nut that should be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Putting To Death The Sins Of The Flesh

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 10, 2024

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We have no reason to say that we are caught in sin, because we don’t have to. That’s what it says. We are under no obligation to agree with the sinful nature when it wants to do something bad. Instead, the Spirit makes us free.

We’ve been building a structure, and it’s based around what it means to be a follower of Jesus. We’ve talked about the fact that a Christian walks by faith, trusting in God and following God’s leading even when it seems odd or strange. We’ve talked about how a follower of Jesus seeks and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Romans 8:9, Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Church At Worship

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 3, 2010

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The apostolic command to be filled with the Spirit is a corporate responsibility of each congregation, and not simply an individual command. Paul instructs the churches what Spirit-filled worship looks like in this text.

“Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. Do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Message 10 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:12-14 – Church Leadership Positions And Practical Matters For Christians Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 31, 2022

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In church government there are 5 words translations use for the leadership positions, looked at briefly and then we consider a verse of great practical support. It covers busybodies, disorderly people, the fainthearted, helping the weak Christians, and patience in opposition.

MESSAGE 10 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:12-14 – CHURCH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND PRACTICAL MATTERS FOR CHRISTIANS RESPECT YOUR SHEPHERDS We will continue with the studies in 1Thessalonians, and today we will look at the governing of a church and the shepherd role within the leadership. PART A. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:23, Acts 20:28-29, 1 Peter 5:1-3, Ephesians 4:11-12, 2 Thessalonians 3:11, Ephesians 4:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, Romans 15:1-3, Acts 20:33-35, 1 Corinthians 8:9, Acts 11:22-26, Romans 14:1, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 2 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does A New Testament Church Look Like

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 9, 2011

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Here are 16 essential characteristics of a healthy and biblically sound church.

WHAT DOES A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH LOOK LIKE? By Owen Carey and Eric Hanson Within Christian circles, many people have some idea of what a New Testament Church is. There is a widespread problem, however, of incomplete understanding of this. We tend to not see the whole picture that is laid out for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ivd2 While Having Appearances Of Wisdom, Such Practices Have No Value (Col. 2:23) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 8, 2019

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I am amazed at the way educated people in America flock to see and hear gurus and other Eastern spiritual leaders whose teaching cannot change the human heart.

1/2/19 Tom Lowe IVD2 WHILE HAVING APPEARANCES OF WISDOM, SUCH PRACTICES HAVE NO VALUE (COL. 2:23) Scripture: Colossians 2:23 (NIV) Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian In Modern Times – The Last Days, And How To Live In Them – Practical Issues - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 2, 2024

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Looking at the wrath of God and the discipline of God. We will shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them; practical issues. Days become difficult and more confusing. We need to understand our times.

THE CHRISTIAN IN MODERN TIMES – THE LAST DAYS, AND HOW TO LIVE IN THEM – PRACTICAL ISSUES - PART 2 This next message continues on from Part 1 from a series given in England. I am trying to shed some light on our times so we can understand them better; and how to live in them. [7]. THE LAST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10, Romans 5:9, Isaiah 53:5-6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 19:30, 2 Timothy 3:12, John 3:36, Hebrews 12:5-11, Psalm 119:67-68, Psalm 119:71, Psalm 25:18, Psalm 22:24, Romans 5:2-5, 2 Timothy 2:3-5, Matthew 5:10-12 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

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Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buenos Dias (For Women)

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2005

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A devotion for Women: To have a Buenos Dias, we need to practice letting go and practice saying no.

Devotion: Buenos Dias Breakfast by: Susan Skidmore “If you’re speeding down the freeway, the police might pull you over. But no one ever makes you take pit stops. You have to choose them. It’s the same with life. Emergencies force us to stop, but pit stops of joy are events we plan for and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Apr 12, 2020

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From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation.

The empty tomb John 20: 1-20 What Is the Importance of the Empty Tomb? From the earliest apostolic period, the reality of the empty tomb—the biblical truth that the tomb of Jesus of Nazareth was found empty by His disciples—has been at the center of the Christian proclamation. All four Gospels ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Elijah Raised The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

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Practical look at miracles in the Bible

ELIJAH RAISES THE WIDOW’S SON 1 Kings 17:17-24 Introduction: One of the most colorful characters of the Old Testament is Elijah. God used him in a mighty way in a time when spirituality was at an all time low in the land of Israel. James tells us this about Elijah. James 5:17-18 “Elias was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Death In The Pot Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

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Practical applications of Miracles in the Bible

2 Kings 4:38-41 Introduction: We will be looking at the four in our miracles thru throughout the Bible series. The main character outside the Lord is the prophet Elisha. As you may recall, Elisha was the man God choose to replace Elijah. Where Elijah’s ministry was marked with great events such ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

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