Sermons on Practical Application:

The Untameable Beast Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: The Untameable Beast James 3:1-12 I. Introduction A. How many of you have ever had to call out animal control to your house or neighborhood? If you ever were to see a wild animal prowling your neighborhood, all you have to do is pick up the phone and call Tipton ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Cup Of Cold Water

Contributed by Susan Babb, Osl on Apr 17, 2009

Sharing the love of God in a simple, practical way.

A Cup of Cold Water Matthew 10: 40-42 I. Intro Story A. Jared and Dad playing catch when Jared asked, “Dad, is there a God?” B. Joe (Dad) – same hopeless feeling he experienced before 1. on high school baseball team, lost sight of fly ball in blazing sun 2. didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Methodist

Forgotten But Not Abandoned

Contributed by Gerry Takaria on Nov 18, 2025

Job, Joseph, and Daniel were faithful men who faced silence from God in their hardest times. Job lost everything, Joseph was forgotten, and Daniel was exiled and thrown into a lions’ den. Even when God seemed absent, their stories remind us that His silence never means His absence.

INTRODUCTION: One of the most powerful true stories in church history about a seemingly “silent” God who nonetheless cares for His people can be found in the life of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and Christian pastor during the Nazi era. The Story of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Dietrich ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15-16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No Gods Before Me Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the First Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application.

INTRODUCTION q The commandments begin with God. That is where life begins and ends. God himself lies at the heart of the commandments. These are God’s commandments and His name and character are stamped through them. q It is only possible to obey the commandments when we are in proper ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-7, Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Misuse God's Name Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the Third Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application

BODY I. The Third Commandment is based on God’s holiness A. (Lev. 11:44-45; I Sam. 2:2; I Peter 1:15, 16) B. Because God is holy, even his name is to be respected. 1. A name is more than a word; it is always associated with a person. A name in the Bible is an expression of a person’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:11, Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Observe The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the Fourth Commandment With Emphasis on its Current Application

BODY I. The Fourth Commandment is based on God’s grace A. (Psalm 84:11; Prov. 3:34; Acts 14:26; Rom. 5:15; I Cor. 3:10; Gal. 2:21; Eph. 3:7) B. It was for the benefit of people (Mark 2:27) II. The Sabbath Principle was Built into Creation A. (Gen. 2:1-3; Exod. 20:11) III. The Relevance of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10, Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Shall Not Steal Series

Contributed by Errol Joseph on Jul 16, 2001

An Exposition of the Eight Commandment with Emphasis on its Current Application

INTRODUCTION q This commandment continues to highlight our relationship and duties to our fellow human beings. The fifth protects proper authority, the sixth protects our neighbour’s life, the seventh protects the sanctity of the marriage, while the eight protects our neighbour’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15, Deuteronomy 5:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tale Of Two Crowds

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 25, 2002

Palm Sunday Sermon, but applicable to other times of year!

A Tale of Two Crowds Matthew 21:6-11, 27:15-26 March 24, 2002 Introduction Have you ever seen a mob on TV or movies? They are dangerous, and can become murderous in an instant. People in mobs are like cattle before a stampede. Ever see that? In the movie Red River, John Wayne and his men are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:6-11, Matthew 27:15-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Ignore Noah's Message!

Contributed by Jason Holt on Jan 14, 2005

THE MESSAGE OF NOAH IS APPLICABLE TODAY; JUDGEMENT US COMING!

I. SPIRITUAL COMPROMISE (VS1-3) A.)SONS OF GOD (SETH’S DESCENDANTS) B.)DAUGHTERS OF MAN (CAIN’S DESCENDANTS) 1.) CAIN-WORKS,REBELLION,PERFORMANCE BASED RELIGION 2.) SETH- GOD’S CHOSEN, TOOK ABLE’S PLACE PRODUCED SEED OF MESSIAH 3.) ABLE- ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"I Am The Bread Of Life" Series

Contributed by Quintin Morrow on Oct 3, 2002

And exposition and application of Jesus’ declaration that He is the Bread of Life.

“I Am the Bread of Life” September 29, 2002 John 6:32-35 The Rev’d Quintin Morrow St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Fort Worth, Texas Then Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Moses gave you not that bread from heaven; but my Father giveth you the true bread from heaven. For the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Holiness

Contributed by Jerry Eckhart on Dec 15, 2003

An unusual application of Matthew 5:13 to the Christmas season

Sunday, November 30, 2003 Holiness Matthew 5: 13-16 “Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost its savor, wherewith shall it be salted? It is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Good Soil

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 3, 2011

Preaching outline on the Parable of the Good Soil, with intro & application.

Good Soil Full text: Mark 4:1-20 Main foci: Mark 4:3-9, 15-20 Preaching Outline, by Sterling C. Franklin Introduction – Some people are more fertile than others...in receiving the Word. In Mark 4:1-20, Jesus presents four different types of soils, or audiences to the Word of God, with only ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 5:12-17 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Sep 29, 2009

Biblical Teaching and Application of Family/ "Federal Union" with Christ

Intro. “Glass half full/ half empty/ not what I ordered?” - There are three important BIBLICAL concepts found in this text: I. Headship/family, 12-15 A. Argument in vv. 12-15 1.Sin entered the entire human race through Adam, at the fall, 12. 2.From the time right after Adam’s transgression until ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Pain, No Gain - The Story Of The Laodicean Church

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 22, 2007

A historical look at the church of Laodicea, with present day application.

Laodicea: Revelation 3:14-18 Laodicea. What thoughts does this conjure up in your mind? It is a word that we like to throw around as a people. Whenever things are not as we feel they should be, we blame it on being the Laodicean Church, and possibly this is quite true. This morning I would like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-18

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Truth About Suffering

Contributed by Don Griffin on Jul 11, 2007

A sermon identifying suffering with applications on how to respond to it.

TRUTH ABOUT SUFFERING If you were to walk down the aisles of any pharmacy in America you’d find that one of their most popular products is pain killers. They have shelves that are packed with bottles Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tylenol etc. If you want, you can buy them in huge jars holding 250 pills. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible