Sermons on Practical Examples:

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 4, 2011

Don’t be distracted, practice ’planned neglect’ and give priority to God. Don’t be worried about reputation, watch your character. Don’t fear men, fear God and do His will.

Let’s read Neh 6:1-16 The devil is relentless when it comes to the destroying God’s work. • Remember this, he never gives up. After one great event or a successful ministry, don’t let your guard down. It is not the end. • We need to be as watchful after the victory as before the battle. For ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lazarus And The Rich Man

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

It has become common practice to see as the whole meaning of this story that the rich should help the poor... But this particular story especially, if one allows oneself to be affected fully by its original meaning, is a very concrete proclamation of the

One cannot understand and preach the gospel concretely enough. A real evangelical sermon must be like holding a pretty red apple in front of a child or a glass of cool water in front of a thirsty person and then asking: do you want it? We should be able to talk about matters of our faith in such a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Set Your Mind On The Lord Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

in Ps 16:8 David said, “I have set the LORD always before me….” Sermon encourages Christians to practice the presence of God in their daily lives and give some instruction on how to do that.

Romans 8:5 3-29-15 Our study over the last few weeks has led us one phrase in Romans 8:5, “… those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires” (NIV).i To walk in the Spirit as KJV puts it, to live life as it ought to be lived, requires that our minds be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-12, Psalm 16:8, Romans 1:28-31, Genesis 28:16, John 5:17-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2019

Why do some people seem to have more in, from and through their relationship with God? Because they trust in God’s capabilities more than their capabilities and they practice the faith and the self discipline of the word until!

Galatians 5:22-23 MSG But what happens when we live God’s way? He brings gifts into our lives, much the same way that fruit appears in an orchard—things like affection for others, exuberance about life, serenity. We develop a willingness to stick with things, a sense of compassion in the heart, and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Proverbs 29:11, 1 Samuel 16:10-21, Mark 6:31-34, 1 Samuel 24:1-7, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Worship Is Pointed The Right Direction

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An examination of worship to help people better understand how meditating on the person of God is the basis of our worship, and to practice that before we leave the building Meant to be preached at the very beginning of a worship hour and then followed b

Isaiah 6:1-5, Ezekiel 1:22-28; Psalm 8,29,95; Titus 1:16 Introduction - Barbara McKeever, Urbana, Ohio -- Said that in the middle of a soloist's number at church, her young grandson Chandler tugged her sleeve and whispered, "She can't sing very well, can she?" She knew that the woman had a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Brings Us Peace

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 16, 2017

Jesus wants us to live a quiet and peace-filled life. This sermon addresses that truth and offers practical applications from Scripture to help us help ourselves in this endeavor. It also addresses the concept of the "little ships".

Jesus Brings Us Peace Psalm 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Introduction: • There are several words that can describe what I want to talk with you about this morning. Some of them include: Calm, Tranquility, Quiet, Peace I. Jesus Calms the Storm - Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:29, Psalm 4:35-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 3:1-12, Isaiah 30:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The V-Formation: The Conduit Of Encouragement To Victory

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 31, 2020

We must learn how important ENCOURAGEMENT is to the family and the church. Let us learn what the V-FORMATION of Geese in flight illustrates... VICTORY comes by the gift of ENCOURAGEMENT. Be honest do we practice ENCOURAGEMENT.

THE V-FORMATION--- CONDUIT OF ENCOURAGEMENT TO VICTORY… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com A LITTLE MOUNTAIN COMMON SENSE: Once you pickle a cucumber you can never un-pickle it? NEVER BE INTIMIDATED, BE ENCOURAGED: GOD HAS A PLAN. GOD IS GREATER… 2 Chronicles 32:6 And he set ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:6-7, Isaiah 35:3-4, Romans 15:2, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Nails

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 14, 2019

According to Scripture (John 20:25) and Roman practices of the time, Christ was held to the Cross by three nails but I want to call this belief into question. Nor were the Jews, Romans, or Judas responsible for His death.

THREE NAILS Lk. 23:32-34; Mt. 27:45-54 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. If you ever ask a preacher about his last sermon, he will give you the whole thing again! They usually think they did a good job. So sometimes you get more than you think! 2. D.C. Hightower was a missionary for the Methodist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34, Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dedication Of The Church PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage us to not be anxious, but instead to pray, be thankful, focus on what is good and noble, and put into practice what we learn from the teachings of Apostle Paul, thereby growing more like Christ each day.

Good morning, family. Today, we're gonna be diving into some words from Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:6-9, where he talks about the power of dedication, the joy of rejoicing, and the strength of faith. As Billy Graham once said, “Being a Christian is more than just an instantaneous conversion - it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Topics: Dedication, Church, St. Dennis

Faith Beyond Religion: Following Jesus In Truth And Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 3, 2026

In a world where religious practice is often measured by attendance, ritual, and tradition, the call of Christ is far deeper. Faith is not merely religion; it is a vibrant, personal trust in the living God through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Faith Beyond Religion: Following Jesus in Truth and Life Introduction Today we step into a topic that strikes at the heart of what it means to truly follow Jesus: faith and religion—how they intersect, yet are profoundly different. In a world where religious practice is often measured by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Micah 6:6-8, Romans 10:9-10, Galatians 5:1, James 2:14-17, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Revelation From Jesus And God (Revelation 1:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Nov 29, 2023

A practical, academically rigorous, no-rapture reading of Revelation. Here, John receives a revelation from Jesus, passed from God, to Jesus, to Jesus' angel, to John, for 7 seven churches. To what end?

Last week, I introduced our new series on the book of Revelation. Really, I didn't explain much about the book at all. My focus was more on how I think the book should be read. If you missed that, you're going to want a copy of my sermon. This week, I want to begin by simply reading the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-6, Revelation 1:1-8

God’s Great Mercy Shown To Noah Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 30, 2023

We must make a great sacrifice and be willing to follow God FIRST, if we are ever going to be successful at living the life of a Christian. Noah shows us how, if we will choose to put those things into practice.

Alpha and Omega, Part 13 God’s great mercy shown to Noah Genesis 7:1 – 8:22 Introduction - We’ve begun 2023 with “one purpose”: Knowing there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week: We saw the clarity of Noah’s life … and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24, Genesis 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptation Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 5, 2023

Jesus’ temptation and His victory over temptation are practical for us because we are so often ourselves tempted. Jesus is victorious over temptation. We have a savior who can identify with our temptations.

You will be tempted. You can be sure of that. It is helpful for us to look at how Jesus was tempted and how Jesus responded to his temptation in the wilderness. This will help us in developing our strategy of resisting our own temptation. It doesn’t get much more practical than how to respond to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Covenant Of Kindness Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Oct 21, 2024

What Tamarisk trees are you planting today - what will your legacy be? What are we doing to prepare and equip the next generation practically and spiritually to face life ... long after you and I are gone?

Last week, we were in the first part of Genesis 21 where Sarah gave birth to Isaac, 25 years after she and Abraham first received this promise from God. Though we sometimes have to wait for what seems like a long time to see a promise from God fulfilled, He is never too late, never too early - He ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parables Of The Kingdom – The Third - The Mustard Seed - Part 4 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 17, 2025

We determine where this mustard seed parable fits into Church History and its relationship to the church at Pergamum. Mainly we look at a number of practical issues in being overcomers in a world infiltrated by these foul birds of the air.

PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM – THE THIRD - THE MUSTARD SEED - PART 4 of 4 We continue from last time and begin with practical matters to help prevent the evil of the mustard seed for gaining control. These will help in being overcomers. COMING DOWN TO PRACTICAL ISSUES The mustard seed started ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, Psalm 1:3, Jeremiah 17:7-8, Isaiah 60:1-2, Malachi 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational