Sermons on Practical Holiness:

Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010

We need to practice the skills of listening.

Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Five Needs For Christian Growth

Contributed by Eric Routon on Mar 20, 2008

Five points to practice for spiritual growth.

I. First Need: We need to Hear God’s Word. We need to hear God’s Word. Turn with me to Romans 10:17 and it says “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the words of Christ.” We need to hear God’s Word. How? Well, we listen to it. We come to church ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rediscover Church

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 6, 2015

Rediscovering the purpose and practice of our faith

Rediscover Church Introduction: I remember when I was teenager going to a church right after I became a Christian and I remember it being like family. I remember this deep connection that everyone had. There was a close friendship between everyone. and we were constantly involved in each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Turning"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 31, 2013

A sermon about practicing Christian Presence.

"The Turning" Luke 19:1-10 When I was 18 years old I became friends with another young guy named Tim. One of the first things Tim asked me, which is something no one my age had ever asked me was: "Are you a Christian?" Although it seemed a very odd question, I answered: "Yes." I had grown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Doers, Not Hearers Only.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2024

Practical implications of our new birth.

DOERS, NOT HEARERS ONLY. James 1:22-27. We must be careful that we are “doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving our own selves” (James 1:22). Having heard and received, we must then put the word into action in our lives. Good works do not make us Christians, but Christians will do good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Discernment

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 22, 2025

We must learn to practice discernment

A Call to Discernment June 22, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must learn to practice discernment Focus Passage: Philippians 1:9–10 Supplemental Passage: Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

From Ichabod To Ebenezer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Sep 27, 2005

Christians need to redevelop the practice of the presence of God

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 8, 9, 10, & 11 **(8:6; 10:4, 18-19; 11:22-23) {Pew Bibles – p.825} TITLE: “FROM ICHABOD TO EBENEZER” INTRODUCTION: A. Paul Harvey told a story about an attractive female flight attendant who was being ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Conscience

Contributed by Roy Sommerville on Aug 5, 2017

A biblical analysis of the conscience which will demonstrate that the conscience is the key to living a Christ honouring life.

The Forgotten conscience. The conscience is a topic you don’t hear much about these days. It’s becoming a lost asset in our culture. The conscience is what makes the difference between doing the right thing and the wrong thing. It’s what makes the difference between being exposed to danger and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:32

Denomination: Baptist

Bridges And Ditches: Some Things Never Change (#3 Of 5 In The Series) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 17, 2015

The real component in the success of the first century Christians lies not in external tactics but with their internal values … their Christ-like character.

Welcome and Call to Worship Good morning. We are so honored you have chosen to worship with us today. Did you see the news item a few days back about the lady who was arrested on Highway 11 in Tulsa? It appears she was driving the wrong direction; she was headed eastbound in the westbound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Nazarene

Discover God During The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 21, 2006

In openness and yieldness, we find God even in the puzzling events of our lives--the times of trouble and tribulation

Psalm 22:1-5, 15-21 “Discover God During the Trials of Life”+ INTRODUCTION King David was a man of God. He was once described as a “man after God’s own heart.” King David did not lead a charmed life, however, even though he was a king and had a personal relationship with God. He had many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

How The Holy Spirit Helps Leaders Utilize Self-Control

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices.

1. The Holy Spirit motivates us to serve with love from a pure heart, a good conscience and a sincere faith by helping us to control our thoughts, emotions, and choices. Paul wrote, "The object and purpose of our instruction and charge is love, which springs from a pure heart and a good (clear) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministry Of Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 28, 2002

Jesus wants us to practice a ministry of reconciliation.

GO FOR IT: THE MINISTRY OF RECONCILIATION! How shall we handle discord and opposition? Where do we bend? Where do we stand? Is the hill worth dying for? Noah needed to devise a system to tell if the waters were low enough to support life. Noah’s test was simple, let a dove fly out of the ark. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:18, Matthew 5:21-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Putting On The New Self Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 14, 2020

The Apostle Paul helps us understand what it means to Put on the New Self in showing us: 1) What was Not Put On (Ephesians 4:20), 2) Know what to Put On(Ephesians 4:21), 3) Put off the Old Self (Ephesians 4:22), 4) Put on the New Self (Ephesians 4:23–24)

Ephesians 4:20-24 [20] But that is not the way you learned Christ!--[21] assuming that you have heard about him and were taught in him, as the truth is in Jesus, [22]to put off your old self, which belongs to your former manner of life and is corrupt through deceitful desires, [23]and to be renewed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24

Denomination: Other

A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 24, 2012

We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us.

A G-Rated Life in an R-Rated World August 10, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live a life of holiness no matter what else is around us. Focus Passage: Ephesians 5:1-14 Supplemental Passage: Introduction: - “But just as He who called ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist