Sermons on Practical Advice:

Wanted: A Few Good Men…and Women! Series

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 25, 2013

Let us like Paul and Titus become mentors of the young, unlearned and untaught. and support those who need it, nurturing them in the way of the LORD!

Titus 1:5-16 KJV For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Hook Or By Crook

Contributed by Robert Donato on Apr 19, 2013

Looking at the dual mission of the church & the challenge to get at it!

By Hook or By Crook! John 21:1-19 “Every day is Resurrection Day for a Christian.” Every day we should celebrate the fact of the resurrected Savior. We must be challenged to rise above apathy & mediocrity & to soar to greater heights with our great God. Do we really love Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Nazarene

A Family Photo

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 2, 2013

Family portraits are wonderful. But they can also be deceiving as many families are far from the happy group pictured. Acts 2:42-47 is a family portrait that portrays the early church when they were a happy group. What can we learn?

“Connected: A Family Portrait” Dt. 4:5-14; Acts 2:42-47 Family portraits are wonderful. We cherish seeing loved ones all connected together, providing a picture that will produce memories for the ages. But family portraits can also be deceiving. Many families are far from the happy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Devil In Pew Number Seven

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 1, 2012

Pastors are to fulfil the ministry God has assigned with the help of strong, godly leaders from within the congregation.

“Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Where Gratitude Graces The Gospel

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2012

For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But Where does Gratitude grace the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude graces the Gospel in our...

WHERE GRATITUDE GRACEs The GOSPEL—Romans 1:15-24 Attention: Per ‘The 1621 Thanksgiving’ @ mayflowerhistory.com Written by Edward Winslow dated:Dec. 12, 1621 & first published 1622. “Our harvest being gotten in, our governour sent foure men on fowling, that so we might after ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

How A Local Church Is Killed

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Jan 11, 2012

New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches

Intro: New Testament churches do not naturally die; they are so constituted that they cannot die a natural death. They may, however, be killed, but even in this, they can hardly be killed by outsiders except by the annihilation of the entire membership. Churches are most often killed form the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Wise Up O Men Of God! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2012

Wisdom is a key aspect of a disciple's life. God provides it in a number of ways, including through the trials of life.

In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that intersection in the Dallas suburb. That averages out to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alienten A Los Desanimados. Series

Contributed by Luis Marquez on May 23, 2012

Uno de los papeles importantes en la familia de Dios es animar a nuestros hermanos o hermanas en Cristo cuando tienen miedo o están deprimidos.

1 Tes 5:14b: También os rogamos, hermanos, que amonestéis a los ociosos, que alentéis a los de poco ánimo, que sostengáis a los débiles, que seáis pacientes para con todos. Introducción: Shoichi Yokoi fue un soldado japonés que peleó en la II Guerra Mundial; vivió oculto en las selva de la isla de ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eating Blood?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012

Blood pudding or Kosher?

Scripture: Acts 15:19-20, Leviticus 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Preacher-Eaters

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 24, 2012

Sons of Diotrephes will arise among the churches. The people of God are responsible to recognise their presence and to expose their evil work.

“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Radical Hospitality Series

Contributed by Roy Probus on Jul 5, 2012

Radical Hospitality is about planning Hospitality for more than just those who walk in your worship area.

I. Introduction to 5 Practices * Video - Drive Thru Church (found on YouTube) Sometimes we expect the church to bend for our needs rather than us bending for it. Same thing with our youth group. Sometimes we want things to happen that we want rather than what is best for the ministry. We want ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7

Denomination: United Methodist

What If There Were No Ressurection?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 17, 2012

Easter Sermon - Examines how different the world would be without Christ, and how Christians have impacted the world for good.

EASTER 2012 WHAT IF THERE WAS NO RESURRECTION? - 1 Corinthians 15:1-19 At the time this letter was written, Paul was in Ephesus. While there, he received a letter from the Christians in Corinth, telling him about some of the problems going on in the church. In the letter, they told him about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Call Ye Me Lord

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 3, 2011

why call theLord Lordand do not his will.

Why call ye me Lord? Luke 6;46And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say? Ye call me master-----------and obey me not Romans 6;6Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46

Denomination: Baptist

A Healthy Church? Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it t

I want to begin a new series, not very long, but long enough. Several months ago, I noticed that I was reading quite frequently about churches closing the doors. This bothered me then, but apparently not enough to preach about it. But God has brought it to my attention again. I kind of feel like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 13, 2011

A message detailing the calling of God, and the journey that calling will take us on to pursue God's great will.

The Israelites were kept as slaves in Egypt for over 400 years before God had Moses lead them to their new beginning. To the place where they would start to grow. To their Exodus. When they were fleeing Egypt, there were many among them that were afraid of the new unknowns that they would face. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: *other