Sermons on Practical Love:

Focusing In Prayer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 9, 2002

Practical Tips on Prayer

Keeping Focused in Prayer Luke 18:1 “ . . . Men ought always to pray and not to faint.” I Thessalonians 5:17 “Pray without ceasing.” I. Distractions from Concentration in Prayer. A. The Days Activities B. Work or Domestic Problems C. Things that need to be done D. Wrong ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Reigns Sermon Iii: True Love Forgives - As Needed, As Prescribed Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To truly love others is to forgive our brothers and sisters their trespasses against us as freely as God has forgiven our trespasses against Him. Truly forgiven folks become truly forgiving folks!

TRUE LOVE FORGIVES - AS NEEDED . . . AS PRESCRIBED How often have you gone to see a doctor and come away with a prescribed medication to be taken as needed? Thirty days later you go back to the pharmacy for a refill. You repeat the process ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Love's Foundation In Christian Marriage

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 25, 2023

"In this sacred discourse, we delve into the essence of 'Love's Foundation in Christian Marriage.' Discover how the unbreakable bond of love, rooted in faith and guided by scripture, forms the cornerstone of a flourishing marital journey."

Introduction: Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore the foundation of love in Christian marriage. Marriage is a sacred union ordained by God, and at its core, it is built upon the foundation of love. As believers, we have been called to reflect the love of Christ in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8, Romans 5:8, 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Commandment Series

Contributed by Patty Groot on Jun 4, 2025

Every great movement begins not with an answer, but with a question.

In John 17, as Jesus prepares to go to the cross, He prays not just for His disciples, but for all who will one day believe in Him. And what does He pray? That we would be one. Not just unified in theory or theology, but in life, love, and witness. Jesus says something incredible in verse 23: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Catering To The Rich And Influencial Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Problem of catering to rich and showing respect of persons is addressed.

Catering to the Rich & Influential James 2:1-13 6-1-08 Intro Have you ever been in a church that catered to the rich? There was a mega church back west where a pastor was leading a corporate prayer meeting. His prayer went something like this, “Lord, send us successful people. Send us the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Living For Christ

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 16, 2009

a church in a rut

In our scriptures this morning, Paul is really ripping them up one side and down the other or so it seems. He wants to know why they fill pressed to air their dirty laundry out in front of everyone, especially the nonbelievers. He brings to our minds this morning the impact that we have as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Abide In Me

Contributed by Jeremy Raby on Aug 20, 2010

How to abide in Christ

Sometimes within church circles we hear things from the Bible sometimes and even believe those things, but when we think about we have no idea what it really means. One of the phrases that we read today was one that I knew, that I could quote, i even believed it, but I found myself asking the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Harlot Crashes The Party

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jun 12, 2010

Jesus invites us to be involved with God to offer and practice the joy of forgiveness...it is what we pray in the Lord's Prayer. Robert Hoyer in his book writes "I do not pretend to do it well nor does anyone else I know...."

In Jesus Holy Name June 13, 2010 Text: Luke 7:36-50 Redeemer “A Harlot Crashes the Party” Dallas Willard a brilliant Christian thinker, theologian and professor at USC School of Philosophy in his book “Divine Conspiracy” writes: “Jesus offers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Description Of The Church

Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jul 18, 2009

Paul tells us how the church should look, behave and operate.

Paul’s Instructions Today I want to look at the church as Paul instructed it to be. You see it is easy to get caught up trying to grow a large church when it is reality we should be growing a strong church. A church that is lined up with the plan of God as He intended it to be. This is what I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grow!

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Every Christ follower must be intentional in growing in relationship to others and God. And the church must be intentional about helping you to grow in your faith. That happens primarily through small group Bible Study and Sunday School

Our Strategy: Grow John 13:34-35 In this series, we’ve been looking at our strategy to accomplish our mission of “Connecting diverse communities to a lifestyle devoted to Jesus.” The first step in our strategy is “Celebrate.” We celebrate because worshiping God is the purpose of our life. People ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Methodist

The Consistent Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2011

The church at Philadelphia is the church "I" would probably want to join. It is the church who received from the Lord, a word of observation, affirmation, and even commendation - but NO WORD of CONDEMNATION.

The Consistent Church Revelation 3:7-13 * Of all the churches which Jesus wrote to in the Revelation, the sixth church is the most consistent in the fulfillment of ministry & mission. This is the church that I would have wanted to be a member of. It is this church that our Lord gives no word of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Healthy Church Part 3 (Breaking Of Bread) Series

Contributed by James Parker on Apr 29, 2011

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. This is the day known as the triumphal entry, the day that Jerusalem recognized Jesus for who He was and is. It was a day filled with excitement. It was a day that the people gathered along the roadside to welcome Jesus. Le

A Healthy Church/ Palm Sunday It's All About JESUS! Acts 2:42; Matt 21:1-11 Today we celebrate Palm Sunday. This is the day known as the triumphal entry, the day that Jerusalem recognized Jesus for who He was and is. It was a day filled with excitement. It was a day that the people gathered along ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Baptist

Leading A Life Worthy

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 6, 2012

Because we have been called by God, we are to live worthy of that calling.

Title: Leading a Life Worthy Text: Ephesians 4:1-16 Thesis: Because we have been called by God we are to live worthy of that calling. Background/Setting the Stage: The first three chapters of Ephesians may be thought of as speaking to God’s grace and our salvation and of our profession of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Start & Stop Church Wars Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: How to Start & Stop Wars James 4:1-10 I. Introduction A. Have you ever heard of the "War of the Whiskers" or the "War of the Oaken Bucket" or the "War of Jenkins' Ear"? These were actual wars fought between nations! War is a fact of life. Not only are there wars ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of The Spirit

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Mar 7, 2012

Unity is one thing that will convince others that the church has something beautiful the ungodly do not have.

THE UNITY OF THE SPIRIT Text: Psalm 133:1-3, "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God