Sermons on Christian Management Practices:

It’s About Time [management - Stewardship]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 20, 2005

God gives us no "rollover minutes". Weblink included to Formatted Text Version, Handout, and ready-made Powerpoint Presentation. This message will make you think about what’s really important, and gives practical solutions to our busy schedules.

It’s About Time Psalm 90 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AboutTime.html Imagine there is a bank that credits your account each morning with $86,400. It carries over no balance from day to day. Every evening deletes whatever part of the balance you failed to use during the day. What would you do? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, Psalm 90:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons On Living The Christian Life

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 31, 2002

Practical guidelines for living the Christian life.

TEXT: ROMANS 12:9-12 (read at each point) TITLE: “LESSONS ON LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE” INTRODUCTION: A. TATER PEOPLE 1. Some people never seem motivated to participate, but are just content to watch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012

Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Mix Other Faith Practices Into The Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 23, 2001

We need to be on guard against the schemes of the Devil, who would have us mix other faith practices with the Christian faith.

Islington Baptist Church May 20, 2001 Series: Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, philosophy, or way Key texts for this week: I Corinthians 6:12-13; 10:23; II Corinthians 6:14-18, Ephesians 4:15-5-20, I Timothy 4:16, Romans 6:11-23, Galatians 1, Revelations ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Reality Of The Christian Worldview: An Intellectually Coherent Lifestyle Methodology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

A true worldview must make sense. If Christianity is actually the truth about everything, then we can and should be able to understand it in an intellectually coherent manner.

Let's look at a progression from worldview to practice, quickly running through seven areas of growth in understanding and faith practice. 1. Intellectual Coherence - A true worldview must make sense. If Christianity is actually the truth about everything, then we can and should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Exercising Christian

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 28, 2004

We have been given so many wonderful gifts from God as believers. But Peter calls us to deepen our effectiveness as believers through practice.

Passage: 2 Peter 1:5-11 Intro: We see them standing on the 18th green with a trophy and a check, or on the stage receiving the grand prize, or at the net on center court with the prize. 1. wow, $1 million for playing a game. 2. but really result of prioritizing the development of a particular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christian Love

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 15, 2020

How is a church a family? How do we practically show love to one another? Jesus gave us an example and Paul challenges us to live it.

Christian Love (Rom. 12:9-13) Intro: A. There is a verse that many Christians know, have heard or been preached from the pulpit so frequently, it the meaning has lost its wonder and awe. To put the verse in the context I take you to the night commonly called the Last Supper. But instead of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10, John 13:33-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of A Compelling Christian Community Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 24, 2012

The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community.

Title: The Making of a Compelling Christian Community (The Good Ole Days… Today) Text: Acts: 2:42-47; 4:32-37 Thesis: The first to become followers of Christ give us insight into the essential elements for forming a compelling Christian community. Series: The Marks of a Healthy Missional ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Help In Evangelism

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

Prayer, preparation, preaching, practicalities, pre-evangelism and post-evangelism.

Redeeming the time- how to make best use of the Breakthrough John’s Gospels "See then that you walk circumspectly, not as fools but as wise, redeeming the time, because the days are evil" (Ephesians 5:15, 16). Prayer, Preparation, Pre-evangelism Read Acts 4:23- 3 1. Reported and shared their needs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Practical Application Of Doctrine¡¨ Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 28, 2005

A scholar once said: "Matthew through John gives us the Gospel (good news) of Jesus Christ¨ The Acts of the Apostles give us the Gospel of the Holy Spirit¨ But it is in Romans that we are given the Gospel of God¡¨

INTRODUCTION: What we have been learning so far in this series is mainly on the subject of church doctrine (A highly oversimplified look at the last few weeks would be this) „X The Doctrine of Sin is that we are all guilty of sin, all in need of a Savior „X The Doctrine of Righteousness is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Practical Living Series Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jul 30, 2010

• For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we st

Introduction • For the past four weeks we have looked at practical living steps we should take on a daily basis. • We have looked at avoiding offenses, trust & faith in God, we looked at the quality of life and last week at covetousness. • When we take offense we stop the blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing In The Local Church Series

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Aug 3, 2013

Exercise your spiritual gift so that the Body can be edified and encouraged

Practicing In The Local Church Understanding Spiritual Gifts The spiritual gifts can be found in the following passages of Scripture: Romans 12:6-8 - Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, let us prophesy in proportion to our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-8

Denomination: Charismatic

Be Devoted, Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 31, 2024

When we start following Christ, we’re adopted into a big family.

One Anothers January 5, 2025 Romans 12:10-13 NIV Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13 Share with the Lord’s people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13, Luke 10:1-2, Luke 10:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational