Sermons on Practical Love:

But I Love Steak! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 13, 2004

We are to be known first for our love.

BUT I LOVE STEAK! I Corinthians 8:1-13 S: Love and freedom C: Love is a larger priority over freedom Th: Live the Difference Pr: WE ARE TO BE KNOWN FIRST BY OUR LOVE. ?: Why? KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 8:1-13, two issues that need the application of love. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah (The Practical Prophet) Part 1(Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on May 30, 2025

notes from Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com; based in Jerusalem, from 520-518 BC, a month after the Temple foundation was completed

A Call to Repentance (myrtle trees and 4 horns/craftsmen) 1 In the eighth month of the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo saying, 2 “The Lord was very angry with your fathers. :( 3 Therefore say to them, ‘Thus says the ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

El Día Del Señor Es Un Día Especial

Contributed by Felix Ramirez on Nov 7, 2005

La importancia de recobrar el respeto por el Día del Señor en un mundo secular

EL DÍA DEL SEÑOR ES UN DÍA ESPECIAL Exodo 20:8-11; Isaías 58:13 Introducción · Hoy es el primer Primer Día de la semana de este año. Y quisiera aprovechar la ocasión para tratar un asunto que en lo particular me preocupa como pastor de la iglesia. Por favor, no quiero que piense que se trata de ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like A Fox, Be On The Alert

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 13, 2008

Dream 2-22-05 I dreamed that I was at the church, a message in tongues was given. The interpretation was given: Be Like A Fox Be On The Alert. I woke up. God wants us as Christians to be on the alert for schemes of Satan and his Demons.

Be Like A Fox, Be On The Alert 1 Peter 5:5-11 5 Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble. 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gospel Crisis

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 26, 2008

Struggles to understand the truth of the gospel are not new. The early church record reveals how they also faced and overcame crisis moments.

Acts 15 tells about the Jerusalem council where the church leaders struggled to deal with an issue that was splitting the early church. If we study carefully this account we see several principles for facing and dealing with issues that can help us today. First let’s read some background, then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taming The Beast - Practical Guidelines For Controlling Your Tongue

Contributed by Keith Manry on Sep 19, 2003

The tongue poses perhaps the greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church today. It is as serious if not more serious than any other problem we face for it is the tongue that reveals what’s inside of us. Controlling the tongue isn’t a luxury! Acco

It seems that over the past several months the media has had a heyday with the church. For some time you couldn’t turn on the television without hearing about some new development in the decay of the Catholic Church. More and more accusations have been made against priests around the area of sexual ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Making A Difference For God”--Practical Steps For The Jabez Territory Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Mar 16, 2002

Understanding that God’s ways are higher than our ways will help us to apply God’s practical formula for traveling the Jabez territory--and to know when God has shown up in our lives.

(Powerpoint slides and audience outline available) Today I continue with part 5 of the challenges of the prayer of Jabez. Today I want to stimulate your thinking about how to make a difference for God, what are some practical steps for the Jabez territory. Much of this message today was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

Love And The Law Of Christ Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 10, 2009

This text shows us three triplets of graces that proceed from the wholehearted offering of ourselves to God.

Scripture Today we continue our study in Romans 12. Let’s read Romans 12:9-12: 9Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Loving Our Enemies

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

This means the Christian must love the non-Christian, and even the anti-Christian. He does not need to like them, but he does need to love them.

Andrew Jackson was the 7th president of the United States and one of the most popular presidents ever. After two terms he left office with greater popularity than when he entered. He is one of the most interesting presidents to study, for the record would indicate that he had no business being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-43

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Love

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 9, 2021

The character of Jesus is formed in us as the fruit of the Spirit continue to develop in us. This online message, giving during thenCovid pandemic, includes an introduction to a series on the Fruit of the Spirit and a talk on Love

July 4, 2021 Online Live Sermon Fruit of the Spirit: Love - Galatians 5:13-23 At beginning of message and before Scripture reading, ask people to grab a piece of fruit that they might have in the house, in the fridge, even frozen in the freezer. People generally have a favourite kind of fruit, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23-25, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Whole Reason Wholly - We Love Him Because He First Loved Us – 1john 4:16 Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 7, 2022

There is the absolute necessity that the life must be free from known sin, that cankerous disease that creeps in and makes God’s love “less abiding” because our knowledge and spirits are clouded, and we are not abiding in His love.

THE WHOLE REASON WHOLLY - WE LOVE HIM BECAUSE HE FIRST LOVED US – 1John 4:16 PART 1 OF 2 INTRODUCTION – A DIFFICULTY May I say that I have a difficulty with a bible verse, understanding exactly what its application is. This is the passage – {{Luke 23 v 33 “and when they came to the place called ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-34, Acts 2:23, Acts 2:36, Luke 7:8, 1 John 4:16-21, Romans 5:3-5, 1 John 3:17-18, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Song of Songs 2:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life With The Father Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 27, 2012

What is the real evidence that we live with the Father? What is the real evidence that we have spiritual eyes that God has revealed Himself to? Is it hands raised in the sanctuary, a hymn sung in quartet harmony, a chorus completed on Sunday morning? N

Intro: What is the real evidence that we live with the Father? What is the real evidence that we have spiritual eyes that God has revealed Himself to? Is it hands raised in the sanctuary, a hymn sung in quartet harmony, a chorus completed on Sunday morning? No. It is obedience to God’s ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Church? The Meeting Series

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Nov 29, 2012

We are a people group whose essential business is to love others as Jesus loved us and who routinely come together to share faith, enjoy testimony and most importantly pray with confidence, boldness and power. We are the people group of Jesus Christ and

Two weeks ago we introduced the question, “What is church?” and we started with the first part of the answer, which is, “the church is a people group.” Last week we continued to ask the same question, “What is church?” and we added to the answer, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God, Loving People.

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

The two great commandments: 1- Loving God 2- Loving People

INTRO.- ILL.- There was a not-too-bright fellow who decided to become a counterfeiter. He hired an engraver of equal intelligence, and they proceeded to produce some counterfeit money. By some mix-up, the money turned out to be $11 bills. Not wanting to waste the effort, the crook decided to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ