Sermons on Meeting Practical Needs:

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest.

Thesis: The key to practicing hospitality is to forget yourself and to remember your guest. Intro.: 1. There's an fascinating story about Abraham in Genesis 18. a. Illust. He & his family are camped near the Oaks of Mamre. 3 men visit--Abraham "falls over himself" serving them! Turns out these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:9

Practice Of Resurrection

Contributed by Sean Lester on Apr 7, 2007

It occurs to me that a life resurrection that brings one closer to God involves three simple things, Removal, Replanting, and Receiving.

The Practice of Resurrection Sean Lester April 3, 2007 The Christian Mission Adrian, Michigan Text: JN 12:20 Now there were some Greeks among those who went up to worship at the Feast. [21] They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, with a request. "Sir," they said, "we would like to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting It Into Practice

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 16, 2008

there are onlt two sides when you draw a line. God’s word draws a line between living righteous or living unrighteously.

What are you putting into practice? 1 John 2:29 A young man and his wife stopped by his parents house for a visit. His mother noticed that something was bothering her daughter-in-law but she didn’t want to meddle. She couldn’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:29

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 2, 2013

Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 11, 2013

Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized.

Practicing Righteousness June 2, 2013 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Do good for your love for God and others; not just to be recognized. Focus Passage: Matthew 6:1-6 Supplemental Passage: "Let your light shine before men in such a way that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Continue To Practice

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013

The above scripture is an eye-opener!

Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Worship Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 28, 2020

God, through these Magi is showing the attitude of the heart He longs to see in those who approach Christ. All who have hope in Christ will fall before Him in their hearts, they adore Him and submit to His authority.

Practical Worship “On coming to the house, they saw the child with His mother Mary, and the [Magi] bowed down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and of incense and of myrrh.” (Matthew 2:11) God, through these Magi is showing the attitude ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Atheism

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 18, 2012

If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist.

Practical Atheism May 18, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are not a sold out follower of Jesus Christ, you’re living your life no different than an atheist. Focus Passage: I Samuel 17: 1-11, 24-27, 33-37, 45-47 Supplemental Passage: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11, 1 Samuel 17:24-27, 1 Samuel 17:33-37, 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER

Psalm 65 THE PRACTICE OF PRAYER 1. A Personal Practice (v 1-4) It's Praise - 1 Praise waiteth for thee, O God, in Sion: It's Price - 1 and unto thee shall the vow be performed. It's Profit - 2 O thou that ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Sharing What We Have Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 15, 2009

The early church was exemplary. They relied upon the power and grace of the Lord Jesus, and in concerted prayer experience victory in a harsh environment. They expressed their love for God by a sincere love for people, in meeting everyone’s needs.

This passage provides a picture of a great church. • We see the unity of the people, a passion for God’s Kingdom, the courage to preach His Word, the power of God manifesting in miracles, and on and on. • This is what we are striving for as a church. These are our prayers for the church today, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Deacons

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

Early in the history of the church, the Lord added an office to the church. It was not an afterthought, for He knew from eternity past that He would do this. But now the time was right, and the need was great. Why were deacons added? What is the lesson fo

THE FIRST DEACONS Acts 6:1-7 November 13, 2005 (The Ordination of Fred Thomson) INTRODUCTION: • Some long for the good ole’ days. • They remember the warmth of the fire and forget the chopping of the wood. • Some would love for us to get back to the early ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Meet Me At East Street

Contributed by Bryan Davis on Feb 27, 2021

We need to know how important the church house is !

Meet Me At East St .       2 chronicles 29:1 -4, 16(KJV)   Hezekiah began to reign when he was five and twenty years old, and he reigned nine and twenty years in Jerusalem. And his mother's name was Abijah, the daughter of Zechariah. 2 And he did that which was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Road Of Hope: When Expectations Meet Surrender

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 30, 2025

A look at the Palm Sunday event, with practical application for our lives today

Introduction: Palm Sunday is a day of contrasts. It’s a day of celebration and expectation, but also a day that points to the deeper, often uncomfortable, realities of faith. As Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds waved palm branches, laid down their cloaks, and shouted, "Hosanna to the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Meeting God

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Feb 28, 2025

You can't just come however you want. He is the one and only true God, and we are to strive toward His standards, not the other way around. We can't approach Him just willy nilly, because...

Meeting God Exodus 19:1-16 What do you expect when you come to church on a Sunday morning? Do you come for the fellowship with like-minded believers? Singing songs you've learned to love over the years? Maybe listen to a sermon that encourages and makes you feel good? Or maybe you prefer to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

On Meeting Royalty Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 28, 2025

On Meeting Royalty

Acts 9:1-22 On Meeting Royalty 1. A Recognition of Hostility - Saul was a Most - Relentless Man - His Desires - 1 Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, Religous Man - His Deeds - 1 went unto the high priest, 2 and desired of him ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Holiness