Sermons on Intentional Practice:

The New Way Of Fasting

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

Fasting has been around a long time, but Jesus brought new light to an old practice.

Passage: Matthew 9:14-17 Intro: New things can be really scary. 1. as a man born in 1952, I have seen many new things. 2. I wasn’t around for TV’s invention, but was 2 when it was first broadcast in color. PP early color TV broadcast 3. was 9 when the Russian Yuri ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Uncommon Authority And Unusual Security (Part 1)

Contributed by Pastor Emmanuel Sule on Sep 27, 2012

This messages reveals practical insights why every believer must grow in spiritual authority and maturity.

I believe the subject of this article is the craving of every person; the need for authority and security is the reason why many people involve themselves in all kinds of things. Authority and security are the two major promises the devil flaunts at people to destroy their destinies. The quest for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With Difficult People, Pt. 2

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 14, 2012

This is so contrary to our nature, that not many practice it. Just make sure you do!

How to Deal with Difficult People, pt. 2 Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120815pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html vv. 1-2 Relationship w/ God vv. 3-13 Relationship w/ believers vv. 14-21 Relationship w/ unbelievers in general, and difficult people in particular...when they’re ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But The Truth

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living.

NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5 INTRO: Paul had a balanced ministry. In these letters, he moves from prophecy to practical Christian living. He turned from the negative (Satan’s lies) to the positive (God’s truth). and from warning to thanksgiving and prayer. We ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Christian Use Marijuana?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Aug 28, 2015

With the legalization of the recreational use of marijuana, the Christian must evaluate if using pot is an acceptable practice or a sin.

In those States where the use and sell of Marijuana is illegal, the answer is straightforward. The Christian must abide by the laws of secular government (Romans 13:1-2, 5) which means that the use and sell of Marijuana is clearly prohibited. As our Nation moves closer to the legalization of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace In An Unlikely Place Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 18, 2015

We know in theory we can find grace anywhere, but in practice can find it in a brothel?

Grace in an Unlikely Place If you are like most people, then your family tree probably has some folks in it that you’d rather not talk about. Not just the nuts and saps that collect in most trees but people that when you are drawing your family tree you are tempted to use the white out. We ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Strip Away

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2018

We must learn to give up old practices and habits to embrace God's will for our lives.

Strip Away Ephesians 4: 25 – 5:2 Intro: A man received a call from his wife who was on a business trip. She asked: “How is my cat?” He answered, “Your cat is dead.” She responded, “How could you be so direct and heartless? You could have said my cat was on the roof and wouldn’t come down. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abide In Christ

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 27, 2015

Using the Acrostic - A B I D E to share practically what it means to Abide in Christ.

Scripture: John 15:1-8 (NKJV) John 15:1-8New King James Version (NKJV) 15 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away;[a] and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. 3 You are already clean ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

It Is More Blessed To Give Than To Receive Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Apr 29, 2017

This sermon challenges us to determine what we are living by and how to put our giving into practice

Acts 20:17-38 It is more blessed to give than to receive Introduction This portion of scripture is part of the Apostle Paul’s farewell tour. He is on his way to Jerusalem and foresees that he will never see the elders in the church of Ephesus again. As Paul speaks his farewell message he does ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement Pt 2 -- The Art Of Encouagement Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 15, 2018

This is a second message exploring the concept and practice of encouragement. This message explores the mandate to encourage one another.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Art of Encouragement” Introduction Last week we explored the need and availability of encouragement. Given the multiple causes for discouragement in our world, encouragement is a critical component to survival. Our own thinking causes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7, 2 Corinthians 7:5-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The End And The Reward Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 12, 2016

Paul is not focusing on sinful behavior we should avoid, but on exemplary behavior we should practice.

24th or Last Sunday of the Year 2016 Extraordinary Form The five hundred year period since the end of the Renaissance has been marked by two events we Catholics can realistically call religious catastrophes. The first, of course, was the Protestant revolution most agree was begun by Martin Luther ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15-35

Denomination: Catholic

Tell Others

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 15, 2013

We must make it our practice to tell others what God has done for us.

Tell Others October 13, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make it our practice to tell others what God has done for us. Focus Passage: Mark 5:1-20 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Need Ongoing Repentance Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 13, 2013

A look at some of the reasons why Christians need ongoing repentance and what that looks like in practice.

A SMILE ON GOD'S FACE: God delights in repentance. - Jonah 3:10. - Many have an exclusive view of God as the mean headmaster or the zealous judge, but one of the things that the Bible makes clear is that God loves seeing the prodigal return home. God loves repentance. - Here God has every ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Generosity Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 28, 2020

God's unflagging faithfulness inspires us to practice faithful generosity in our lives.

September 27, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Sermon Series: “Faithful, Hopeful, Loving” Psalm 25:1-10; Philippians 2:1-13 Faithful Generosity Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The theme of our fall stewardship emphasis is “Faithful, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10, Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran