Sermons on practical sense:

Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003

God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of God's Delays

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jan 18, 2022

When we receive a calling it can be exciting! We will start looking forward to seeing that calling realized! But, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait a while before we see His plan fulfilled. Here's one possible reason why.

When we receive a calling from the Lord it can be an exciting time! We will immediately start looking forward to seeing our calling realized! However, for a reason known only to God, we might have to wait longer than others in order to see His plan fulfilled in our life, and it can be a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Passionate Worship - Five Practices 3 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the thid week of a sermon series based on a book by Robert Schnase. It uses the worship wars between contemporary and traditional worship services as the basis to question... what is worship?

Colossians 3:12-17 12 Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. 13 Bear with each other and forgive whatever grievances you may have against one another. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. 14 And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Put Into Practice - Love Part 1 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Oct 27, 2006

The message focuses on the first part of the Great Commandment, loving the Lord your God.

Putting Into Practice - Love - Part 1 Matthew 22:36-40 Pastor Don Jones Introduction I want to start today by telling you about some changes to our normal order of worship following the message. First, I apologize to our first time attenders and to our non-members. This message is meant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Practices That Sustain Community: Living Truthfully PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of embracing and living in truth, as it shapes our lives, guides us, and ultimately sets us free.

Good morning, family! It's another beautiful day to gather together, to connect, to learn, and to grow in our faith. I'm thrilled to see all your eager faces. This morning, we're here to talk about living with truth and authenticity in our Christian lives. Now, I know that's a big topic. It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11, John 8:31-32

Topics: Living Truthfully, Truth-Telling

A Practical Guide To Fasting-Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#3 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

A Practical Guide to Fasting (Part 1) (Topical) I. General Observations II. What Is Fasting? A. Definitions III. Who Fasts? A. OT Examples B. NT Examples C. Contemporary Examples Introduction This is our third message on the subject of fasting. We be-gan by looking at an OT perspective on this ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:28

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Quarantine - Practice Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 27, 2020

Augustine said, "Our hearts are restless, O God, until they find their rest in Thee." "For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease."

The COVID-19 virus has spread from Asia to Europe and North America rapidly over the week, bringing with it a level of panic and anxiety—over 200 countries and territories around the world, from the supermarket to the stock market to the palace to the prison—not seen such a terror and fear in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:20, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sensing God During The Storm Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

A sermon focused on Matthew 14:22-32, emphasizng how God works through the midst of storms in our life.

SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Towards the end of August, I thought I ought to preach a couple of messages entitled "Sensing God During The Storm." So I’ll begin this morning and walk you through a beautiful story, when the disciples were out on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32, Matthew 14:22, Jeremiah 29:11-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sensing God During The Storm Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

This is the second part series to Sensing God During the Storm with emphasis on John 16.

SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, II John 16 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Archibald Rutledge tells the story of looking out his window and watching a bird build a nest. He spent the better part of a day watching the scene. During the night, a bad storm came. Rutledge went to the window the next morning ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that has to do with following God by faith even if it doesn’t make sense in our flawed earthly sense of thinking.

When God Doesn’t Make Sense I Kings 17:1-16 I. Go Where God Says Go (v. 1, 3-9) A. Be faithful where God has planted you (v. 1) 1. Be faithful to God when it is popular 2. Be faithful when it is not popular B. Be faithful when it is plentiful and when it is dry (v. 2-7) 1. God is the God of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don't Make Sense

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Apr 16, 2005

Get busy living or get busy dying. We can live with adversity or let adversity live us.

When Things Don’t Make Sense It doesn’t make sense to try to and figure out the way things happen. We know He said that our ways are not His ways, and who can understand the mind of the Lord? We hear the whisper of His voice, and we have a choice to get out of the boat and walk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 17, 2003

ONLY THROUGH FAITH DOES GOD MAKE SENSE!

WHEN GOD DOESN’T MAKE SENSE JEREMIAH 32:1-3, 6-15 NOVEMBER 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Don’t let your troubles get you down. Genghis Khan, the 13th century Mongol conqueror, asked his philosophers to come up with a truth that would always be unchangeable. Thinking on it for a while, they came to their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:6-15, Jeremiah 32:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of The Mess In Israel And The Middle East

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 3, 2002

An attempt to clarify the details of the murky situation in Israel and the Middle East.

[This message was written during the unrest in Israel during the spring of 2002.] Our Goal: “Being aware of the situation when you ‘pray for the peace of Jerusalem.’” The Two Major Combatants: 1. Israel. - almost exclusively Jewish. - the vast majority of its people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sensing God During The Storm Part #2

Contributed by David Cramer on Sep 15, 2009

sensing Him in the storm of life.

Waiting on the Lord Isaiah 31 "They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up as wings as eagles. They shall run and not grow weary, They shall walk and not faint." Turn on your thermostat. SENSING GOD DURING THE STORM, I Matthew 14:22-32 "He (God) makes the sun ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Oct 20, 2008

When God doesn’t make sense, He’s on the move.

There are two kinds of rollercoaster riders. The first kind gets in the car with hesitation and fear. They white-knuckle the lap bar in a death grip and either sit there in complete silence or scream their heads off the entire time. In this case, the rollercoaster produced anxiety and nausea. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-24

Denomination: Baptist