Sermons on Practical Living:

Perceive And Practice The Implanted Word Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2018

Message 12 in our journey through James. This message focuses on James' instruction to both hear and practice the word God implants in you prepared soil.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Perceive and Practice the Implanted Truth” This is our twelfth outing in front of God’s faith-exposing mirror. James’ letter provides pointed instruction evaluating the true nature of our faith. It resembles a mirror that exposes the depths of our soul ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, 1 Thessalonians 1:6-7, John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Divine Diagnosis Of Practical Atheists Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 23, 2025

This psalm's diagnosis for a corrupt world begins not with a flawed government, but with the foolish proclamation of the human heart: "There is no God."

Introduction: The Question on Every Heart We live in a world that often leaves us bewildered. We turn on the news and see conflict, corruption, and confusion. We look at our communities and sometimes see division and despair. We look into our own hearts and, if we are honest, we find a battle ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Advice For Surviving The Season

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 22, 2015

The holiday season has become known for being harried and hurried, but this advice from Paul's letter to the church at Philippi will help us survive the season with our faith in tact.

It’s here! Everyone gets excited as the holiday season approaches. We live in anticipation of the family, friends and memories, but by the time it’s all over, we’re pulling our hair out. Others of us, even before the season starts are already feeling like the woman who wrote ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Practical Real Help For Families Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Feb 23, 2011

How anger hurts families.

matt 6:33 seek ye 1st the kingdom of god and his righteousness Add spiritual weight to the relationship by prayer and living out godly principals. when our relationship is going through tough times, we shouldn't strive to be right we should strive to Godly. when pride dictates our actions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practice What You Know Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 20, 2024

Maintain unity and keep the peace. Stay joyful and entrust anxieties to God. Think biblically and meditate on God's Word.

Phil 4:2-9 PRACTICE WHAT YOU KNOW Having urged the believers to PRESS ON and STAND FIRM in the Lord, the example he has set for them, Paul gives some practical exhortations to the church as he ends the letter. • As in other epistles, Paul gives counsel to the needs specific to the church. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9, Ephesians 4:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Faith Is Practical Faith

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 9, 2014

True Christian faith is not just an abstract, theoretical, thing but something which affects our thoughts, words and actions, and not just on Sundays, but every day of the week

Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1 - 3 and 12 verses 1 - 3 True faith is practical faith, with examples Everyone, even the most committed Atheist, has faith of some kind, and that faith always has some practical outworking. Theoretical faith is OK up to a point but is not much good if it has no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing Early Time With God

Contributed by Dee Brown on Aug 23, 2007

“Spending time with God is something every Christian woman should set aside time for.”

Practicing Early Time With God By Teacher Demetria Zinga Christ Life International Fellowship Church http://www.christlifemi.info “Spending time with God is something every Christian woman should set aside time for.” Perhaps this is a fairly common statement that we’ve heard all too often. ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Practical Faith For Real Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 6, 2002

Jesus was out to prepare His disciples for their greatest trial, His crucifixion. But He was also giving us direction to prepare for the realities of life.

A Practical Faith for Real Life (Matt. 26:31-35, John 13:33-38, Mark 14:27-31; Luke 22:31-38) 1. Students at Bible College/seminaries…lose track of the real world…There used to be an old saying, "It takes 10 years to get over seminary…" 2. In our church, we try to encourage an "honest ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:35-38, Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 16: Practicing The Presence Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Sep 22, 2024

This is the first sermon in a three-week series on Psalm 16.

Psalm 16: Practicing the Presence of God Introduction: Bill Hybels titled a book years ago, "Too Busy Not to Pray." We live in a busy world. A world where the expectations of the workplace are rising, where the prices of groceries are increasing, yet we are bombarded with ads attempting ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practice What He Preached

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

How often do we practice what Jesus preached?

Practice What He Preached First of all, let’s suppose that you’re a Jew walking down a street in Jerusalem, & you see some folks gathered over here talking politics. And they’re arguing about some changes Herod wants to make in the Welfare program. And you know some of them, so there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practical Pointers For Grief - 3 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

More of our practical pointers for handling grief.

Today I want to conclude with some practical pointers for Grief. Those who have experienced grief understand that it is a difficult journey. As Jesus points out to us in Matthew 14 after the death of His cousin, John the Baptist, there are some practical things we can do to deal with grief. He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 16, 2008

All theology must lead to doxology. Our position in Christ should lead to praise which will lead to practice. Our response should be wow, wonder and worship.

Living for the Glory of God Romans 11:33-36 Rev. Brian Bill 11/16/08 A generation ago J.B. Phillips wrote a book with this title: Your God Is Too Small. This captures the struggle many of us have because our God is much smaller than the God of the Bible. This morning one of my goals is to help ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:33-36

Denomination: Baptist

New Practices For A New Year!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 17, 2022

We are daily given a chance to praise Him, to honor all He has done. In this new year, will we take the time to acknowledge who God really is, and submit to His will for our life?

Introduction - The new year always brings opp. to reflect on how we should be living - One of the biggest struggles for changing our practices always is, “HOW?” - Prayerfully, today, we can learn a little about the how to encourage us in 2022! - Read Psalm 33:1-22 / Pray Point 1 – We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Apostolic Principles And Practices

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 14, 2002

Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices - He gave some as apostles...

Paul’s Apostolic Principles and Practices Illustration:A one-legged school teacher from Scotland came to J. Hudson Taylor to offer himself for service in China. "With only one leg, why do you think of going as a missionary?" Asked Taylor. "I do not see those with two legs going," replied George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 14 - Practical Atheism Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Feb 11, 2024

Exposition of Psalm 14

14:1 - The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt, They have done abominable works, There is none who does good. • The fool has said in his heart, “There is no God”: David looked at those who denied the existence of God and came to the conclusion that they are fools. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational