Sermons on Meeting Practical Needs:

Freedom Through Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017

This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

Freedom Through Forgiveness God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 5 of 7 Matthew 6:12 and forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. This Morning I want us to look at " Freedom Through Forgiveness”. One of the greatest needs in our lives is the need for forgiveness. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, Matthew 1:9

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Triumph Over Temptation Series

Contributed by Bryan Strickland on Mar 7, 2017

This is a sermon series about how God meets our Deepest needs Through the prayer in which Jesus teaches the Disciples and us how to Pray.

HOW TO TRIUMPH OVER TEMPTATION God's Answer to Your Deepest Needs - Part 6 of 7 Matthew 6:13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Temptation is the world's oldest problem. It's been around since Adam and Eve. We all have our weaknesses. It may be our Temper, eating to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13, Matthew 10:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Freak

Contributed by Bret Bone on May 22, 2012

Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things that have be

Video The Jesus Rant Slide #1 Welcome to VP…it’s hard to believe that we are already in our third week of our Re-Discover Church “Open House” Month. I hope and pray that you have used this opportunity to share with your families, friends and neighbors the exciting things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

The Unlocking Of The Heart: When Divine Light Meets Our Inner Vault

Contributed by Bishop, W. F. Houston, Jr. on Oct 13, 2025

This sermon explores 2 Corinthians 4:6, showing how God’s light enters our hidden places—not to shame, but to heal, restore, and transform. Learn practical steps for moving from darkness to wholeness through the grace of Christ.

Grace and peace to you, my brothers and sisters. There is a phrase we hear often, a poetic and hopeful idea: "light over darkness." It sounds beautiful, it sounds victorious, until that very light meets the places we all keep locked away. The human heart, in its quiet complexity, can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Other

Put Into Practice - Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 3, 2006

Message deals with loving God and our neighbor.

Put Into Practice - Love - Part 2 Matthew 22:36-40 Pastor Don Jones Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law? Jesus replied: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013

Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Faith - Creating An Environment Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 19, 2020

Today's message is a part of our Practical Faith sermon series. It is taken from Joshua's last words to the people, in how they were to create an environment of faith to be welcoming to God in their pursuit of His presence and promises.

Practical Faith “Creating an Environment of Faith” Joshua 23:1-11 ***Watch today’s message at: https://youtu.be/is8neubfT54 ***Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/CIskhaZT#fJZTZCSdw8X47FPCPPjVZ3kGh09M74vYZOXIwRbDedw Today we’re ending our 3 part series in the book of Joshua as ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-11, Hebrews 10:38-39, Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Foursquare

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

Where Moses Met God

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

Meeting with God. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Exodus chapter 19 verses 1 to 8 Ill: • After going on a diet, a woman was really feeling good about herself; • Especially when she was able to fit into a pair of jeans she had outgrown long ago. • "Look, look!" she shouted while running downstairs to show her husband. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Christ The True Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

John 6:35, "And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger..." Are you hungry? Jesus will satisfy that spiritual hunger.

In chapter 5, we saw Jesus go after the multitudes. In chapter 6, we see the multitudes go after Jesus. He is made known as the object of their desire and as the only one who can meet the sinner’s need. The impotent man evidenced no desire for the savior. He portrayed the natural man. Dead ...read more

Scripture: John 6:27-59

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Lessons From Impractical Parades

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Entering Jerusalem Jesus teaches us much

I magine that most of us have been to the Rose Festival Parade at some time in our lives and sat along MLK and waited for the floats and bands to come along. Some of us have gotten there just before it started. Others have purchased seats from which to view it and still others of us have spent the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

M.a.d. With Practical Love Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jul 21, 2008

4th in series: Following Jesus in how we as Christians and as a church can and are to make a difference in our communities through practical applications of love that bring Christ glory!

M.A.D. with PRACTICAL LOVE Fourth in Series: “Love In Action” Rev. Todd G. Leupold Perth Bible Church July 20, 2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Important News Flash: VIDEO: “What Does It Take To Be A Superhero?” (BluefishTv) – 51.8 secs Last week we learned to better understand the radical love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Practices That Sustain Community: Living Truthfully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of embracing and living in truth, as it shapes our lives, guides us, and ultimately sets us free.

Good morning, family! It's another beautiful day to gather together, to connect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. I'm thrilled to see all your eager faces. This morning, we're here to talk about living with truth and authenticity in our Christian lives. Now, I know that's a big topic. It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11, John 8:31-32

Topics: Living Truthfully, Truth-Telling

Practiced Gratitude Fills The Boat With Joy

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Nov 22, 2022

Simple lessons from the story of the "first Thanksgiving."

Practiced Gratitude Fills the Boat With Joy Acts 27:33-38 (NIV) "Just before dawn Paul urged them all to eat. “For the last fourteen days,” he said, “you have been in constant suspense and have gone without food—you haven’t eaten anything. 34 Now I urge you to take some food. You need it to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:33-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Radical Hospitality - Five Practices 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

Based on the book by Robert Shnase, this is week 1 focusing on "Radical Hospitality."

Matthew 22:1-10 NIV Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying: 2 "The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. 3 He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. 4 "Then he sent some more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed