Sermons on practical alternatives: showing 556-570 of 55,071

"Christian Baptism"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 24, 2010

What does the Bible teach about Christian baptism?

A story is told of a preacher who liked to preach on water baptism. Week after week he preached about it. Finally, the deacons asked him to preach a sermon on Genesis 1:1. They said, “Let’s see him get a sermon on baptism out of that.” When he got up to preach, he said, “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No "I" In Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

The second sermon in the series focuses on the benefits of living in biblical community with other Christians.

Prelude Music again this week is the Jock Jams CD. Play this during the Countdown Video and mute the video. Opening Praise Set A) My Glorious (G) You Are Holy (C) Friend of God Welcome and Announcements During the sermons this weekend we will have several pauses for popcorn testimonies. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: *other

A Church For Today

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 9, 2009

This message calls the church, collectively and individually, to be "up to date" in their mission of reaching people.

“A Church for Today” 1 Corinthians 9:19-24 * Among the church culture in America it has become common to identify local churches with some troubling terms; “Contemporary or Traditional.” Why do I say these terms are troubling? Because the meaning of these words in this context has little to do ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

Do you want to know how to practice prayer as a way of life?

A Call for Prayer James 5:13-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ practiced a dependency upon prayer, you must practice a life-long dependency on prayer. I. Prayer must be practiced as a way to meet your needs! v. 13-15 A. Show your dependency on the Lord through personal prayer(13)! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

"Lessons On Offerings" 1 Cor. 16 Pt 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2008

Paul teaches all of us Christians about the importance of giving offerings to God’s people this includes finances, hospitality, recognition and love.

“Thoughts on Offerings” I Cor. 16 pt 16 Opening Illustration: “Dangerous Sacrifice”: What it means to go above what is required of us. Interview with Rick and Kay Warren – They communicate the message about being a doer of the Word of God and being willing to sacrifice for others in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Here Is Our Awesome God!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 3, 2008

Some of what it means to prepare the way for the Lord.

Isaiah 40:1-11, Mark 1:1-8 “Here Is Our Awesome God!” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I want all of us to think about something this morning and throughout the coming months. “Are there any unconverted corners of our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

What Doest Thou Here Christian? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon 5 In Series. Why do you do what you do as a child of God? This is a sermon that examines the motives of the methods.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA What Does Thou Here? Sermon 5 II Corinthians 5:8-15 Intro: We began five weeks ago looking at Elijah as the Lord asked of him while he was shaking and afraid in a cave, “What Doest Thou Here, Elijah?” We have in the subsequent ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Communion Ordinance Of A New Beginning

Contributed by David King on Apr 23, 2008

As believers, we need to understand what God has blessed us with in the ordinance of the Holy Communion or the Lord’s Supper. Appropriate observance and understanding will add to us all the benefits it carries.

HOLY COMMUNION ORDINANCE OF A NEW BEGINNING “For if that first covenant had been faultless, then should no place have been sought for the second. For finding fault with them, he saith, Behold, the days come, saith the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be Home By 11 Series

Contributed by Denny Feasby on May 21, 2008

A series to call the Baptist Church back to its fundamental root.

Remember Who You Are What You Stand For And Be In By 11 (Knowing Your Heritage) Rev 2:1-5 Intro: We had a good year last year we were able to regain some financial footing, many of us can say that we grew spiritually last year as a result of the Discovery Project and we added new members as well ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Home Fires Burning Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 4, 2008

Exposition of Job 1:5 for the first part of the paragraph of the church covenant that deals with private life commitments that church members make to the church

t: Job 1:5, Title: Keep the Home Fires Burning, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Bonnie said that in the covenant that we must accept okra from Benny B. “We also engage to maintain family and secret devotions; to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Practising Hospitality

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009

A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Church Is Not An English Garden"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 14, 2008

A sermon about coming closer to God through accepting our messiness.

Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 “The Church is Not an English Garden” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org I have never seen an English Garden, but I am told they are so beautiful. The flowers are carefully arranged in rows, fancy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: United Methodist