Sermons on Practical Love:

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

The High Price Of Low Practice

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 17, 2011

This message describes the devaluation of the Christian life in modern culture and how we can be restored from a place of backsliding.

"The High Price of Low Practice" 1 John 1:5-10, Psalms 32: Scripture Reading 1 John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness." The question for us in the light of the context of our key verse is, can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Is It Practical To Know Jesus Is Coming?

Contributed by Mark Adams on Nov 11, 2006

This is my attempt at an inductive-style sermon dealing with the coming of Christ.

ILLUS: I have a friend that I respect a lot. Just this last week, he told me that he’s coming to see me. He says he’s coming soon! -This is a person of high status, so I want to do my best to be ready for him, so I asked, “When are you coming? What day” - He said , “I can’t tell you that. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Practicing What We Preach

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

The charge of hypocrisy, of not being sincere and genuine, of not practicing what we preach, is a charge that continues to plague the church

Once there was a pair of identical twin brothers; one was a pastor, and the other was a physician. It was almost impossible to tell the two men apart. A woman approached one of them on the street and asked, "Are you the one who preaches?" "No," came the answer, "I'm the one who practices." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Disciplines Of Practicing Righteousness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

God wants us to practice our righteousness. Note Jesus’ words, “practicing” righteousness – the first time you try it, you’re not so good at it, but you can get better

THE THREE DISCIPLINES OF PRACTICING RIGHTEOUSNESS Part two in our series on the Sermon on the Mount… OPENING TEXT: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1). What do we learn from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

A Living Example Of Practical Faith Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

James was a pastor/servant whose life portrayed the practical faith which he encouraged his readers to live by.

SERIES - JAMES "A Living Faith for Practical Living" "James: A Living Example of Practical Faith" James 1:1 James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings. Today, being the first Sunday of 1998, my prayer is that not only ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6. Practicing Biblical Stewardship Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 29, 2004

Message on Firstfruits as a lifestyle

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC Dr. Russell Brownworth, Pastor ------ June 27, 2004 ------ Pillar #6. Practicing Biblical Stewardship God has provided material resources so that I may glorify Him through the exercise of faithful stewardship ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Practical Pointers For Grief - 2 Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 30, 2022

We need practical actions to move forward in our gtief.

Ephesians 2:10 (NKJV): 10 For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them. Greetings, Patriots, this is Perry Greene with G-N-America and today we are going to continue our practical pointers for grief. Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Presence In Practice - The Condition. Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part One of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART ONE -THE CONDITION Hebrews 13:5-6 ‘He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee’. Hebrews 13:5 [AV] What a wonderful promise we have here in this Epistle to the Hebrew Christians. It is a promise that has been cherished and claimed over countless years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making My Stewardship Practical Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 18, 2011

Being good stewards in the kingdom of heaven requires implementing some practices that promote our stewardship.

This morning we’re going to wrap up our five week series on stewardship in the kingdom of heaven. We began five weeks ago by establishing four foundational principles. Since these are so important, let’s review them one more time: Foundational principle #1: • God owns everything Foundational ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:24

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Practice His Presence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

0400: Learning to Practice His Presence Series: 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 26, 2006 In season 5 of the series “24”, Jack Bauer has his hands full tracking down a nuclear missile before it detonates on U.S soil. Every minute of the show is packed with action. However, your name doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Principles And Practices Of Family Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022

In this lesson, I want to examine briefly some principles and practices of family worship.

Scripture Two years ago, I started a series of sermons on Sunday evenings that I called “Worship Matters.” I preached two messages. Then COVID-19 hit and we stopped our Sunday Seconds services for almost two years. We are now resuming our Sunday Seconds services, and so I am continuing my series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Provides Security PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

This sermon encourages embodying and practicing the selfless, enduring love described in 1 Corinthians 13 within our families and communities.

Good morning, dear family of God. It is indeed a joy and a privilege to stand before you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His word. We gather here as a family bound together by the love of Christ. And today, we are going to focus on that very love, the love that binds us, the love that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Topics: Love, Family

Practicing Your Piety In Secret

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jan 2, 2002

The life of faith is low-profile. We minimize ourselves so that God can be magnified and glorified. Contrasts showy piety and quiet faith actions.

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day in Lent, the season of the church year during which we focus our attention on our devotion to God before Easter. Ash Wednesday gives us an unusual opportunity to focus on our mortality and our sin. These are not popular topics, nor issues that we like to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran