Sermons on Practical Sense:

Sabbath Rest Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 6, 2022

This sermon focuses on the value of "rest" and the benefits to the believers who practice it.

Good morning. If you have your Bibles, you will want to open up to Genesis 2:2-3. That will be our reading for today. Before we actually discuss that verse, what I would like to do is go back to Genesis 1:1 and read through the first chapter just to give you a little background on this ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:10, Mark 2:27-28, Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 28, 2007

True revival comes when there is: 1. A call to prayer. 2. A reemergence of God’s Word. 3. A sense of conviction and true repentance.

Josiah: When Reform Is Not Enough 2 Chronicles 34:16-21 The story of Josiah, King of Judah, is one of the most unusual in the Old Testament in many ways. He was only eight years old when he took the throne. He is one of the last kings to reign before the nation was overrun by the Babylonians. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 34:16-19

Denomination: Methodist

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Apr 22, 2006

This message is concerned with trying to eliminate worldly ideas, practices, and goals in churches and in individual believers.

"The Church In The World-The World In The Church" Text-Romans 1:1-17 Sermon by-Rev. Danny Moss dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- The word "world" is used many times in the Bible. It is the Greek word "kosmos," which means "an orderly arrangement of things." -sometimes it is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid Extremist's Perspectives

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally.

It is not uncommon for some well meaning Christians to lose his or her sense of balance in one of two directions: legalistically or traditionally. Being very concerned about their ability to follow the scriptures down to the last letter of its truth, these conservatives insist on a strict ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Adolescence

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 29, 2002

Jeremiah 18:1-11 is a parable about how the house of Israel was acting like an unruly adolescent in the spiritual sense.

SPIRITUAL ADOLESCENCE Text: Jeremiah 18:1-11 Have you ever known someone that you would could consider to be a know-it-all? We know that there is truth to the understanding that the older we get, the wiser we get. There is also the reality that as adolescents, to one degree or another or ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

A Treasury Of David

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 17, 2002

Seven psalms written by David help us sense the intimate life of prayer and praise which was the foundation of his greatness.

A TREASURY OF DAVID PSALMS 13–19 “But I trust in Your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in Your salvation” (Ps. 13:5). Seven psalms written by David help us sense the intimate life of prayer and praise which was the foundation of his greatness. Overview The believer trusts God (Ps. 13), but wicked ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Simon Sez

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Nov 28, 2002

Why Jesus must asked Peter 3 times, just for the same question. It may not make sense to some of us...

Simon Sez John 21:15-19 15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. 16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Jonah

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A first person narrative of the life and ministry of Jonah. Best done with a bit of a sense of humour. Told from the perspective of a Ninevite.

I. Not every fish that swallows a man is a curse from God. Sometimes it is the very token of God’s mercy that sends the fish, especially when the alternative is drowning. II. Sometimes the best news is bad news before it is good news. Sometimes a blessing looks first like a curse. Sometimes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrival Of A King: Why Does God Come As A Baby?

Contributed by Mike Quinn on Jan 18, 2006

It doesn’t make sense that the king of the world would come as a baby in a manger? Why DOES God come as a baby?

The Arrival of the King: Why does God come as a Baby? Medley of Carols with worship songs Ron and Worship Team 10 minutes Welcome to guests. Intro: Corbin’s birth – cute little nose; lips; smell; warmth; delicate Powerful Mysterious Endearing Vulnerable We all have a similar ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Gratitude Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 13, 2009

Praise God with a deep sense of awe for the freedom we now have through His gift of forgiveness and new life.

Intro: Again this year, I’ve found amusement in the “Butterball Turkey-Talk Hotline”, which is now “going on-demand and on the go with Turkey Text Messages. Text the word “TURKEY” to 36888 to have weekly turkey tips, thawing reminders, and cooking alerts sent straight to your mobile phone.” (from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 5, 2010

Many people know or knew God in a partial sense, but through Jesus Christ we can know him deeply.

The Amazing Jesus Christ (John 1:14-18) 1. Most people know that Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ, but they really do not understand as much as we think they do. In a small Southern town there was a "Nativity Scene" that showed great skill and talent had gone into creating it. One ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

24.12 Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 17, 2007

Jesus begins instructions on prayer only make sense when we have a proper understanding of who "Father" is.

A little boy comes home from Sunday School and tells his mother, “Guess what I learned today? God’s first name.” Intrigued she asked “What was it?” “Harold” came the reply “You know, Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name” Now we all know that Harold isn’t God’s first name, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Touches Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 2, 2007

1 of 5 on the five senses. This message is based on the man Jesus healed from leprosy and focuses on his compassion for him.

God Touches July 1, 2007 God Reached Out and Touched a Leper 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 Dramatic Presentation: A Leper’s Life: Ron Peters There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Design Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 20, 2007

David sensed his value and purpose because he realized he was not an "accident". He was a man created in the image of God.

OPEN: In Robert Wise’s book “Your Churning Place” he tells a story about Burt Lancaster - a famous movie Star who made almost 100 movies between 1939 and 1989. But before he began working in the movies Burt Lancaster was a circus performer - a job he was fortunate to land, considering his less than ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of The Generations Of Adam. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 12, 2018

In one sense, chapter 5 is one of the most discouraging and despondent chapters in the Bible. The reason is that it is like walking through a cemetery.

October 15, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.C.5: The Book of the Generations of Adam. (Genesis 5.1-32) Introduction In the first section of the book of Genesis (chapters 1-11), we have world events—first the creation, then the fall, and now the flood in chapters ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Denomination: Baptist