Sermons on Intentional Practice:

Elevate To The Next Level - "Living Intentionally

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 3, 2025

I’d like to look at intentional living, which is about reassessing life, and living lives intentionally given the fact each one has only so many days left to live. As we begin, we’ll find those things we considered important might not be that important after all.

Elevating to the Next Level “Living Intentionally” Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDsFY6vQAU8 As we are continuing in our series on elevating our discipleship to the next level, I thought it would be beneficial to look at how are to live our lives in this crazy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-5, Hebrews 9:27, James 4:14, Psalm 90:12, Exodus 23:30, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Going Forward Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 21, 2009

We must work to understand what God has revealed, but it takes determined people to put that truth to work.

Going Forward (Acts 11:19-30) 1. Sometimes in life we want to do something, but we feel awkward about it. 2. At a funeral, we sometimes have a sharing time; I usually say, "Nobody likes to be first, so who will be second?" 3. And sometimes we simply don’t make the changes we need to make because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yes, Christ Is Our King Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 21, 2017

We pray today that the families of nations separated by the wound of sin would be brought together under the dominion of Christ the King.

Christ the King 2017 Restoring All Things Extraordinary Form From the Epistle of Blessed Paul to the Colossians: Beloved, May you be strengthened with all power, according to his glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, 12 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Catholic

Mourning The End Of Summer

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 26, 2011

We find that we have dallied or been irresponsible, and the things we said we want to accomplish are impossible at this late date. But God is capable of redeeming even that element of irresponsibility if we renew our commitment to Him.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, August 28, 1988 Here we are at the end of summer, or nearly so. It's the end of August, which is at least psychologically the end of summer. It's the end of the summer feeling, for now it's back to reality, now it’s back to business and a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Discipleship And Commitment To Christ: Transformed By Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 29, 2024

Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, relationships, covenant, habits, and embodying Christ’s presence.

Discipleship and Commitment to Christ: Transformed by Truth Introduction: Today, we will explore a profound topic: "Discipleship and Commitment to Christ." Our journey of discipleship is not merely a call to follow but a transformative process that requires intentionality, progression, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:27, Matthew 16:24, 2 Peter 3:18, Philippians 1:6, John 13:35, Hebrews 10:24-25, Jeremiah 31:33, Hebrews 8:10, 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Acts 2:42, Galatians 2:20, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 26, 2019

6 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VI—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) You will notice that I have added a qualification to the focus of marriage to include singleness. That is because the apostle Pauls’ discussion includes the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-7

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 22, 2019

7 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: For the first time, I saw a glimpse of just how Pharisaical I had been as a husband. I had not washed my bride with the water of God’s word. Rather, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Unconquerable-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 19, 2019

2 of 4. Paul describes the reasons God's people are unconquerable! God's people have a telling disposition that betrays the fact that they are unconquerable. A disposition for being & remaining unconquerable is/shines thru...

UNCONQUERABLE-I—1Corinthians 4:1-18 Attention: *This first portion of 'Unconquerable'(points 1-4) was preached impromptu/‘off-the-cuff’(without definitive notes, points, or illustrations)—the following points(1-4) were distilled after being preached. Presented 11/10/2019am to: FBC ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Good, Or Is It Bad?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 28, 2001

Here is the promise: "All things, both good & bad things, can work together for good to those who love God..." The question is, "How?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. Have you ever had anything good happen to you, & then, perhaps years later, as you looked back on the event, realized that what seemed so good at the time had bad results? Or have you ever had anything ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-14, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God’s Open Door—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. There are 10 places God’s open door leads the church.

GOD’S OPEN DOOR-I—Revelation 3:7-13 The church in Philadelphia was told that Jesus had placed an open door before them. The true church has an open door from Jesus before her. Where does God’s open door lead? 10 places God’s open door leads the church. 1—God’s open door leads ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

When God Makes A Plan...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2009

Discussion of how the plan of God for Jesus to lay down His life was always the plan and would come to fruition.

When God Makes a Plan… Matthew 26:1-5, 14-16 June 21, 2009 Note: The ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE format is from Andy Stanley’s book, "Communicating for a Change." Unfortunately, I’ve still got a way to go before I’ve fully implemented the book! Before I get into the message, I’d like to just take a moment ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

God’s Life Plan For You!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

A personal message sharing my personal life plan based on ministry coaching and what God has been speaking into my life.

God’s Life Plan for You! Jeremiah 29:11-13 11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Faith Incubator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2011

Outreach ministry and discipleship development are significant challenges. so we need to glean wisdom from the experience of the godly, especially Paul. Here are two pieces of advice we can glean from Paul's experience, even though our context of ministr

God's Faith Incubator (Acts 13:42-52) 1. A few years ago, the WWJD fad was raging. It was a good fad. Do you remember the bracelets with WWJD that the kids would wear? 2. I saw a cartoon of Jesus with a bracelet on. It said, "WWI" for "What would I do?" 3. Two incidents happened within the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Philip The Disciple Series

Contributed by Tim White on Apr 1, 2013

Philip's life serves as our example of what Intentional Christian Living is.

I got curious and did a search on Intentional Christianity. Mountain Creek Baptist Church in Greenville, SC, made a commitment last fall to be a part of ICE. The area around the church has exploded in growth recently with approximately 67,000 people living within ten minutes of the church. (SBC SC ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: Baptist

The Example Of Christ Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of loving God and people, focusing on Jesus's teachings and examples of impartial and intentional love, as part of a 4-week series on "The Greatest Commandment".

Welcome back to our 4-week series Love God; Love People… Where, you guessed it, we’re talking all about loving God and loving people. Last week, we took a look at where this instruction comes from and why it’s called “The Greatest Commandment.” We also took a look at the specific verses where Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9, John 4:1-42

Topics: Impartial Love, Intentional Love, Christ's Example

Sermon Series: Love God Love People