Sermons on Practical Application:

Defining The Kingdom Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 15, 2024

A parable "leaves the mind in sufficient doubt about its precise application to tease it into active thought

DEFINING THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN Series: The Parables Of Jesus Mathew 13:11. And He replied to them, To you it has been given to know the secrets and mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. A. INTRODUCTION The parables of Jesus make up a crucial part of the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:11

Astounding Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

Explores the authority of Jesus, the application of His teachings in our lives, and understanding differences through His wisdom.

Good morning, beloved congregation. I am so pleased to see each of you here today, and I am truly grateful for the opportunity to share the Word of God with you. We are gathered here, not merely by chance, but by divine appointment. Our hearts are open, our spirits are willing, and we stand ready ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Topics: Authority, Teaching

Who Is Number One? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 31, 2003

Commandment number 2

INTRODUCTION • Priorities. In the hustle and bustle of life it is sometimes difficult to keep our priorities in the right order. • Most of us live a pretty fast paced life. It is so easy to get caught up in the daily grind of making a living and raising a family that we can very easily forget ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Home And Work

Contributed by Don Baggett on Sep 5, 2008

According to Colossians, the result of being in Christ, and having Christ in you, is not only a tremendous difference in your mind and heart, but also home and work.

If somebody runs up to you on the street this next week and asks, “What’s the main thought in the book of Colossians,” I hope you will quickly tell them, “That in all things, He might have the preeminence!” In chapter one, we see that the way to be fully pleasing to the Lord is to make sure He has ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2007

A message in an expository series on the Book of Galatians.

“Understanding Freedom in Christ” Galatians 2:1-10 In our text Paul is continuing to craft his argument to call the Galatians back to the freedom of the Gospel. As we saw in the very first message Paul was greatly alarmed at how easily the Galatians had allowed themselves to be led back into ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Separation And The Biblical Mandate Against Partnering With Unbelievers And Compromisers Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 22, 2025

Do not be yoked together with unbelievers...

"Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" - 2 Corinthians 6:14 . As followers of Jesus Christ, we are called to live a life of obedience to God's Word, separated from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Religious Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 8, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and un

I. EXORDIUM: Have you seen the Pope? Have you walked side by side with the Pope? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General religious people III. OBJECTIVES: To show what Religiousity is all about from the Bible. IV. TEXT: James 1:27 Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, to visit ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Comes To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

Jesus through his actions, the story he tells and the application that he makes exposes the character flaws of those in attendance.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 38 “When Jesus Comes To Dinner” Luke 14:1-14 Have you ever been in a home of a fellow Christian and seen the plaque hanging on the wall saying, “Jesus is the head of this home, the silent listener to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 10, 2004

I preach through Acts 12:1-17 and highlight what I feel are its major application points.

Introduction/Background: This is a very powerful and funny passage in the Scriptures. Let’s work through the story and then I want to highlight what I feel are its major application points. Vs. 1-4 Herod (whose grandfather tried to kill Jesus when he was a baby) arrested some Christians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God.

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God. Intro.: 1. Everyone has something dear enough to them that they would fight for it. It is interesting to observe what that something is. a. Illust. A friend of mine tells about a woman he knows who accepts with qui et ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Back To Basics (Sixth In A Series)

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 21, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion July 21, 2019 Back to Basics (sixth in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Genesis 3:8-11, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ And His Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011

The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treating Others With Compassion, Kindness, And Respect Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 29, 2025

How do you treat those who can do nothing for you?

In the book of Proverbs, King Solomon writes, "The righteous care about justice for the poor, but the wicked have no such concern" (Proverbs 29:7). This verse highlights a fundamental principle of the Christian faith: treating others with kindness and respect, regardless of their social ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46, Luke 14:12-14

Back To Basics Series

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jun 15, 2019

A review of Basic Bible Doctrines - The basis for our beliefs and practices

Weekend Message/Devotion June 16, 2019 Back to Basics (first in a series) Sermon Prayer: “Heavenly Father, I stand before Your people, to deliver Your message. Though the words are mine and I prepared this message, I pray that this message is Your message in its entirety. I pray your blessing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Need For Discernment Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 2, 2011

After sin, the second biggest issue that most people in the body of Christ face is right discernment. Discernment is the ability to examine the situation, apply a good dose of experience, stand back and get a perspective on the recipe, and take the approp

Opening illustration: I read this past week of a couple (let’s call them Carl and Clara) whose twenty-five year marriage was a good one. Not the most idyllic, but good. They now had three grown children who loved them dearly. They were also blessed with sufficient financial security to allow them ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational