Sermons on habitual practice: showing 1,396-1,410 of 52,497

"How To Fight Temptation" Part 2

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

I talk about some practical ways to successfully fight against temptation.

Last week we began a two part series on how to fight temptation. I shared last week that Jesus died to set us free from the power of sin in our lives. So, when temptations come we are able to say no to it because we are not enslaved to it. Before someone gives their life to Christ they are enslaved ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I Have A Friend Who Struggles With Anger Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Nov 26, 2001

This message seeks to provide practical insights concerning anger in a person’s life.

I Have a Friend Who Struggles With Anger Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Augusta, GA. email: stevenscreek@aol.com www.stevenscreek.net October 28, 2001 When was the last time you were overcome with anger? What made you mad? Did someone try to trick you? Cheat you? Did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Disaster Relief

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

This is a summary sermon of the book of James. The focus of the series was putting your faith into practice.

James 5:19-20 October 17, 1999 Living in Expectation of Jesus¡¦ Return (Part 5); Disaster Relief INTRODUCTION About 6 weeks ago, people on the coasts of Florida, Georgia, South and North Carolina were bracing for the arrival of Hurricane Floyd. The hurricane at one time was a class 5 ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers.

Thesis: Assurance comes from confessing sin, practicing righteousness, and loving the brothers. Intro.: 1. Illust. This year Kathy & I will celebrate eleven years of marriage. Having been both married and single, I would choose to be married any day! One of the most miserable periods in my life ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:9-13

The Value Of Leviticus

Contributed by Mark Adams on Feb 11, 2007

This sermon points out some principles in Leviticus that are still very practical for Christians.

ILLUS: Several prominent literary figures were invited to an open forum where someone interviewed them and asked them questions. One question that came up was this: “If you were stranded on a desert isle, and you could only have one book, which book would you bring with you?” - The first person ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Radical Hospitality"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 1, 2007

To become a vibrant, fruitful, growing congregation requires a change of attitudes, practices, and values.

Romans 15:1-12 (the Message) “Practices of Fruitful Congregations: Radical Hospitality” (Based largely on the book Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations by: Robert Shnase) Rev. Ken Sauer Grace United Methodist Church 9833 Hixson Pike Soddy Daisy, TN During a recent Bible study here at the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Mastering My Mouth: Part Ii Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jul 24, 2007

This second part focus’ on Proverbs practical wisdom in using our tongue positively.

For those who might be joining us for the first time our current series of sermons has been focusing on God’s wisdom in the book of Proverbs, which was written by one of the wisest persons who ever lived, Solomon. God wants us to grow in wisdom which basically means we are able to consistently ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:18

Denomination: Methodist

Fear And Trembling

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Christian faith is meant to be intensely practical. It is meant to impact the way we live.

Fear and Trembling Some people think of Christianity as just a personal belief system. People are comfortable with this as long as our personal belief system doesn’t effect how we relate to other people. Our personal belief system ALWAYS affects what we do. This is especially true of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Rejoicing As You Shine

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2008

This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of Philippians. Good practical believers training.

Rejoicing as You Shine Text: Philippians 2: 5-17 The only way for a believer to be like Christ is to allow their mind to be renewed daily in the word of God. As a believer soaks his or her mind into God’s word he or she will begin to bear fruit. The old saying is true, “What goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Shrewd Manager

Contributed by Mark Adams on Aug 16, 2006

This sermon makes practical applications from Jesus’ parable about the dishonest manager.

I worked at a guitar store all through high school…for me, it was a dream job. -In any retail business, you have people come and go. -I can vividly remember one day when we needed another part time employee, my boss interviewed an 18-year-old guy named Devon. -He said, “That guy is IMPRESSIVE…I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If There Is Sin, What Then?

Contributed by Brian Hamrick on Apr 28, 2006

The ins and outs of how to practice church discipline for the glory of God and the good of the church.

If There is Sin, What Then? Matthew 18:15-20 (Given at an associational meeting) All of our churches have the same main problem. It isn’t the number of baptisms we had last year. It isn’t how much we gave to missions. It’s simple. Your church has this problem, my church has this problem, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Sealed Multitude Series

Contributed by John Stevenson on Jun 28, 2006

A practical treatment of the book of Revelation that looks for relevant applications in the life of the believer for today

Do not harm the earth or the sea or the trees, until we have sealed the bondservants of our God on their foreheads. (Revelation 7:3). The previous chapter ended upon a solemn note. The kings of the earth and the rich and the powerful and everyone else are filled with terror as they witness the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Making Good Decisions (And Getting Over Bad Ones) Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 9, 2009

Five practical precepts for making good choices based on Esther chapter two.

Some of my favorite reads online are the stories of dumb criminals. Last week a masked man actually stood in line to rob a bank! Police in Stow, Ohio, near Akron, say 24-year-old Feliks Goldshtein of Highland Heights was arrested minutes after his mask-wearing episode on Thursday, following a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy In Fasting Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 27, 2008

Fasting is the least practiced discipline, but is doable. part 12 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Disciplines: Fasting Sermon Number 11 March 16, 2008 About two weeks ago, we were watching something on television and there was a commercial for the Olive Garden restaurant. Zachary commented “the food looks so good!” He was ready to dive in and eat another dinner. The commercial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 22, 2006

Message examines the wise and foolish builders. The first in a series entitled "Put Into Practice".

Rock Solid Matthew 7:21-23; Luke 6:46-49 Pastor Don Jones West Glendale Baptist Church Scripture “Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say? I will show you what he is like who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice. He is like a man building a house, who dug ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist