Sermons on Lenten Practices:

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

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

Powerful Positive Speech Habits - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 11, 2007

More practical biblical habits to develop to keep your speech positive and uplifting.

1. LAUGHING and SINGING so that others will recognize God’s goodness flowing through me. "Then we laughed with our mouths, and we sang with our tongues. Then it was said among the nations, ’The Lord has done great things for them.’" Psalms 126:2 (NLV) When Christ’s followers are sincerely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Possession For Victory (2 Of 9) Series

Contributed by James O. Davis on Nov 8, 2011

The Book of Joshua was written to show us victory is possible by practicing the specific principles.

Join us at the Synergize 3! Pastors Conference on January 17–19, 2012 in Orlando, Florida, to network with key Christian leaders from every world region. Learn more at www.synergize.tv. ________________ INTRODUCTION Most Christians know they are called to a life of victory; unfortunately, many ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Being A Grace Giver Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 15, 2010

Verses 25-29 give practical examples of our duties in the new life.

Introduction Last week we considered what Scripture has to say about our dress code. We are to put off the old self which belongs to our former manner of life; we are to be renewed in the spirit of our minds; and we are to put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

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

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: Pentecostal

The Second Stone

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Aug 1, 2010

A sermon on not casting stone and judging others with a practical life application of the meaning of Discipleship.

The Second Stone "So when they continued asking him, he lifted up himself, and said unto them, He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone at her." John 8:7 (KJV) Intro: One morning, Jesus made a visit to the temple in Jerusalem. Though it was early…, quite a large number of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Each Day Count--Part 1 Series

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

This is the first part in a series of messages on practical Christian living from Psalm 119.

MAKING EACH DAY COUNT Wisdom for Life from God’s Word PSALM 119 Part 1: LIFE Introduction: Today I want to begin a series of messages called "Making Each Day Count: Wisdom for Life from God’s Word." Our focus is on the important part that the Bible plays in being a follower of Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

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

Investment Tips For Growing Family Relationships

Contributed by Merle Mees on Dec 21, 2000

The Bible provides practical and effective help increase the value of our family relationships.

INVESTMENT TIPS FOR GROWING YOUR FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS Selected Bible Texts 5/14/00 AM - Mother’s Day Warren Buffet is one of the richest men in America. In 1997, among the 70 or so people in this country who were worth 1 billion dollars or more, Buffet was the only one of only a few who acquired ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, Colossians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Discover What God Has For You In The Bible

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 28, 2000

A practical discussion of techniques for getting more out of your Bible study time.

Recently, Tyndale House Publishers conducted a survey asking Americans their opinions regarding the Bible. Among their findings were that the top three reasons people don’t read the Bible are: 1. Not enough time. 2. Too hard to understand. 3. Find it irrelevant. The top three frustrations ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

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