Sermons about Lenten Practices

Drop The Worry

Contributed by Gary Washburn on May 31, 2002

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Worry is a sin. How do I stop it? This simple message demonstates how to practically drop your worries.

I Peter 5:5-10 Intro: Have everyone print on a piece of paper their #1 worry, problem they are currently facing. This is something they think about everyday. (Do not give details/names/incidences that anyone could recognize this as your problem.) Have them fold them in two and hold for now. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Familiarity With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Dec 7, 2001

based on 44 ratings

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If our children are going to recognize God as loving and forgiving, they must see us practicing an expression and an experience of forgiveness ourselves.

What Parents Owe Their Children: A Familiarity with Forgiveness As a parent, one of the most worrisome thoughts I’ve ever heard is this: As my children grow up and try to figure out who this mysterious person called “God” is, they will in large part base their impressions of who God is on who I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31, Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is Alive: Live To Honor Him

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2009

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There are several practical questions and guidelines we can use to help us determine whether certain activities are right or wrong.

Christ is Alive: Live For Him - Live to honor and please the Lord- I Corinthians 15:12-20, 56-58 I Corinthians 6:18-20 II Corinthians 6:17-18 Jesus is alive and living today. We should live to honor and please the Lord. We all need guidelines to live by. God’s Word is our manual for life. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

'with Christ In The School Of Prayer' By: Andrew Murray

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 23, 2009

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A brief survey of Andrew Murray’s prayer practices taken from his book ’With Christ in the School of Prayer’

"With Christ in the School of Prayer" By: Andrew Murray Introductory Truths: *Prayer is the highest and holiest work to which man can rise *Powers of the eternal world are at prayer’s disposal *Prayer is the very essence of true religion *Prayer is the channel of all ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

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The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist

3 Combinations In Life

Contributed by Jesher Mark Santos on Jan 7, 2005

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There are 3 COMBINATIONS in life: 1. Combination of Practical and Spiritual, 2. Combination of Failure and Success, and 3. Combination of Punishment and Reward.

3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE Matthew 25:14-30 Life has 3 different combinations. A Christian must understand these things in order to become more successful in life. HERE ARE THE 3 COMBINATIONS IN LIFE. I. LIFE IS A COMBINATION OF PRACTICAL AND SPIRITUAL - Make business (explain) - The talents given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Devilution: Erosion Of Mankind--A Fairy Tale For Adults

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 17, 2004

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pt. 2 of Evolution Study--scholarly investigation on practical level. Must get Powerpoint from website to go with.

DEVILUTION, PT. 2: A FAIRY TALE FOR ADULTS Gen. 1:26-27 I heard about a little boy who asked his Sunday School teacher, “Where did I come from?” The teacher said “Dust.” Then he asked, “Well, where am I going?” And he got the same answer, “Dust.” The next day that same little boy was up in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Our Intercessory Partner

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 19, 2004

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This sermon stresses how the Holy Spirit is our intercessory partner. It also gives some practical tips on how to pray

Preached at SBC Philippi on 7/18/04 a.m. service Rev. Jeff Simms, Pastor www.sbcop.org Our Intercessory Partner Romans 8:26-27 Primary Purpose: To look at how the Holy Spirit helps intercede for us when we don’t know how to pray Have you ever had a time when you didn’t know how to pray? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

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Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In Action” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

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This message deals with some practical ways that faith is lived out in our lives. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:23-29 TOPIC: “Faith In Action” INTRODUCTION: How strong is your faith? If you had to rate it on a scale of one to ten, where would your faith fall? Real faith is not demonstrated in the confines of a Sunday Morning worship service. It is revealed in the difficult times of life. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Satan: The Prince Of The Power Of The Air Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on May 13, 2001

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Knowing how Satan works and making plans to stand firm against him are important and practical parts of our faith.

...In time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience. Ephesians 2:2 Detecting Satan at Work: Wants us to Disobey God (Eph. 2:2; Gen. 3; Matthew 4) Accuses (Rev. 12:10; Job ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2, 1 Peter 5:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Connected (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 19, 2003

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This sermon explains what abiding in Christ means and the changes that will take place in your life when you practice abiding.

Nov. 16, 2003 John 15 “Getting connected” (pt. 2) INTRODUCTION I want to teach you a new phrase today. Repeat this after me: “Ham, henek met.” Do it again. [say it] Louder this time. [say it] Now real soft. [say it] Now like you really mean it. Say it with some passion. [say ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Killing The Giant Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 15, 2004

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Like us, David had to face other giants before he got to Goliath. Practical tips on dealing with critics.

Killing the Giant of Criticism 1 Samuel 17:25-28 When the Israelites saw the man, they all ran from him in great fear. Now the Israelites had been saying, "Do you see how this man keeps coming out? He comes out to defy Israel. The king will give great wealth to the man who kills him. He will also ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:25-37, 1 Samuel 16:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

24.11 Prayer Is . . .? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 9, 2007

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Jesus said "When you Pray" but what does that mean for us in 2007? And how do we put it into practice?

And then Jesus looked over the crowd and said Matthew 6:5 And when you pray. Prayer, what is prayer? Roger Babson “Prayer is the greatest unused power in the world.” Charles Trumbell “Prayer is realising the energies of God.” Phillip Brooks “prayer is in it’s simplest definition, is merely a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worshipping God In Crisis

Contributed by Sanjaykumar Sanil on Feb 23, 2008

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This is one of the practical way to deal with the crisis, specially when we are bogged down with anxiety, fear, frustration, confusion and worry.

In this one life that we got, we go through all kinds of situations. We have good times and bad times. When we are faced with crisis in life, what do we do and how do we respond to it? One of the way we can respond to the crisis is by ’Worshipping God’. Job is an perfect example for us. Job 1:20 ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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