Sermons on Practical Application:

God Encounters #1 - Jesus The Saviour

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 14, 2015

One of the most important things we learn about Jesus is that He is our Saviour: “For the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” (Luke 19:10).

GOD ENCOUNTERS: THE FOURSQUARE GOSPEL #1: JESUS THE SAVIOUR: INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss Aimee Semple McPherson and the Foursquare Gospel Church. Give an overview of church history through the Protestant Reformation through Pentecostalism. The Foursquare Church was founded in Los Angeles, CA in 1923 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: *other

Our Attitude On Jesus' Beatitudes- Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Mar 16, 2012

What is Your Attitude in Regards to The Beatitudes of Jesus Christ found in Matthew 5

BEATITUDE SERIES: Our Attitude on Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction (1) David Tack- March 14, 2012 INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude On Jesus’ Beatitudes: Introduction Series

Contributed by David Tack on Oct 26, 2012

An introduction to the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5

INTRODUCTION In Matthew Chapter 5 we find Matthews record of Jesus’ teachings on what is commonly known as, the Beatitudes. You may be thinking, good golly; so what, big whoop! What does this portion of Scripture have to do with Christianity in 2012? Before, we look at each ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Eat Steak

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Hebrews 5:11-6:1 about spiritual immaturity in the church

Text: Hebrews 5:11-6:1, Title: Let’s Eat Steak, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/4/06, AM A. Opening illustration: the movie Outbreak was the story of an epidemic of the Motoba bacteria that came over from a foreign country and began to be spread through the air to people in an entire town, so much so that the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Game Of Thrones- Israel’s Experience With Human Kings” Series

Contributed by Rev. Clarence Eisberg on Oct 27, 2015

David and Nabal I Samuel 25:4-13 Hospitality This Middle Eastern cultural practice of “hospitality” is what saved the life of Marcus Lattrell. Jesus challenges Simon with a failure to keep a well-known Middle Eastern cultural practice. Luke 7:44-48

The Game of Thrones- Israel’s Experience with Human Kings” “Revenge or Hospitality?” I have three stories to share with you this morning. One is from the movie “Lone Survivor” and the other two are from the bible. All three have something in common. Luke ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Go! And Always Be Ready To Share Your Hope - 1 Peter 3:15 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

What would you say if tomorrow, at work, at school, or in your neighbourhood, someone looked you in the eye and asked: “Why are you a Christian?”

Go! And Always Be Ready to Share Your Hope - 1 Peter 3:15 1 Peter 3:15 (NLT): “Instead, you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your hope as a believer, always be ready to explain it.” Introduction What would you say if tomorrow, at work, at school, or in your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 6:19, Colossians 1:27, 2 Timothy 4:2, Colossians 4:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 10:9, Matthew 5:14-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

United In Christ: Living As The Body Of Believers Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

The Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to live in unity as part of the universal Body of Christ.

United in Christ: Living as the Body of Believers Introduction: Today I want us to pause and reflect on a truth that is both profoundly simple and immensely powerful: the Church is not a building; it is a living, breathing, spiritual organism. We are called not merely to gather on Sundays, but to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 Corinthians 12:12-14, Colossians 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Exaltation And Transformation Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2008

Exposition on Col 1:15-23 as it relates to the purpose of the existence of the church and to the first part of our vision statement

Text: Colossians 1:15-23, Title: Exaltation and Transformation, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/8/08, AM Opening illustration: “But now and then someone tells me frankly that my preaching needs to be less doctrinal and more practical. Practical application is vital. I don’t want to minimize its importance. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Not Reading? Then You Are Lost!

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Aug 6, 2016

People today are being enslaved and deceived because they are lacking in knowledge...in particular the knowledge of the Word of God!

Not Reading? Then you are lost! 8-7-31 Kelly Durant Psalm 119:105Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. 2. You have often heard it said that the Bible is like a map, and if you use it, you will know from where you started, and to where you need to go to navigate in life. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Characterize The Church?

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Feb 6, 2007

Now, here in chapter 2:42-47, Luke shows us activities practiced by the early church. This is shows us the traits that characterized the lives of Christian.

WHAT CHARACTERIZE THE CHURCH? Act 2:41-47 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay February 4, 2007 Introduction In Acts 2:1-13, Luke recorded the coming of the Holy Spirit. This is one of the most phenomenal and important events in all history. This is the event of glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Called In Jesus Christ

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 4, 2018

As Paul moves to chapters 4-6 of Ephesians, he begins his "application" part of the letter. In 4:1-16, Paul talks about what it means to be called. What that looks like for life, your church life, and your serving.

As you know, for the last three weeks, we have been in the book of Ephesians. Paul has told us back in chapter one how we are blessed, adopted, chosen, and sealed in Jesus Christ. In chapter two, he told us about what we were like before Christ came, aliens and strangers to grace! Last week, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, Ephesians 4:1-7, Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Apostolic Discipline

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 2, 2004

In the 1500’s John Calvin wrote "What in the world will happen if every man is allowed to do as they please?" We are living in a time he predicted would come. We must return to Apostolic disciplne in the Church.

APOSTOLIC DISCIPLINE RESTORED TO THE CHURCH. 11 July 2004 Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. THE MAN WHO DIDNT WANT TO GO TO CHURCH I am reminded of a story about a person who didn’t want to go to Church. He told his mother this and she told him that he had to go. "But mom, they don’t like me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Sees The Heart

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Apr 18, 2004

To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purpose. Hungering after God and His Presence

God Sees the Heart 1 Samuel 16:6-13 Primary Purpose: To examine the qualities that led God to chose David to be king and to be used for his purposes. After Saul had become disobedient to the Lord, the Lord directed Saul to a family to anoint another king. David wasn’t the oldest son or in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Moses: A "One-Of-A-Kind" Leader

Contributed by Daniel Degarmo on Nov 1, 2003

You want to see leadership at its finest? Take a look at Moses. God chose HIM to lead his family from the bonds of slavery into freedom.

Moses: Great Example of Leadership Exodus 4; Deuteronomy 1:9-18; Hebrews 11:23-28 Introduction 1. The Old Testament and the great stories and examples that we can read about in it serve as a tutor and guide for us to learn from it. Rom 15:4. 2. Moses was a “one-of-a-kind” leader. “…there arose ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ