Sermons on Practical Sense:

Faithfully Waiting For God

Contributed by Luc Michaud on May 12, 2010

In the movie "Hachie", this dog waited 9 years for his master to return. We need to be just as patient for our Master.

1. Introduction A. Dog movie (Hachi) with Richard Gere B. Hachi was lost at the train station and Richard Gere adopts him C. Richard Gere would go to work every day by train and hachi would meet him every day at 5PM D. One day, Richard Gere dies of a heart attack. This is a true story: the dog ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answering The Call

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 25, 2007

I delivered this sermon following my own ordination ceremony. It encourages people to answer the call of God on their life.

Answering the Call, Mathew 16:24-26 Introduction When I met Bill Ellerman I was a Sergeant in the Marine Corps, stationed in Yuma Arizona. Bill was a retired Baptist preacher who happened to be the father in law of a woman who my wife worked with at the time. Bill was a wonderful man. He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Identity And Our Destiny, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1 1 Peter 1:1-2 David Taylor We just started a new series on 1 Peter, breaking it up into three mini series. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) will look at what Peter says about our identity, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Identity And Our Destiny, Part 1

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Our Identity and Our Destiny, part 1 1 Peter 1:1-2 David Taylor We just started a new series on 1 Peter, breaking it up into three mini series. The first, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1:1-2:10) will look at what Peter says about our identity, our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sunday Night-Hard Way

Contributed by Jim Caswell on May 17, 2017

God's way is often the hard way.

Sunday Night: The Hard Way Date: 2/26/17 Place: BLCC Text: Galatians 6.4-10 CT: God’s way is often the Hard Way. FAS: What is the type of religion that would bring the most happiness to the individual who practices that religion? Interesting question. C.S. Lewis, a renowned Christian author ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4-10

Denomination: Christian Church

"How To Be Sane In An Insane World"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 2, 2015

The peace which exceeds understanding; Jesus offers it to you.

"How to be Sane in an Insane World" Philippians 4:4-9 A young white man, barely out of his teens, becomes obsessed with anti-black, white supremacy websites on the internet. And although, some of the people he hangs out with and even considers friends are African American, he walks into a Bible ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Blow The Shofar! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 15, 2016

The Feast of Tabernacles reminds us of the blessings that come from aligning ourselves with God, and the losses we experience but stubbornly resisting Him.

Blow the Shofar! (Psalm 81) 1. Pride begets bragging, whether about ourselves, our family, or our nation. 2. Amir: You Americans are always boasting how Paul Bunyan was the greatest lumberjack ever, but we Moroccans know that Ibrim Hassan was the world's greatest lumberjack. Fred: I never heard ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Viii: Staying Connected To Jesus For Purposeful Living Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

No one can honestly say he is a Christian "just because". Becoming and being a Christian require a reason and a response: Sinners in need of a Savior who is Christ the Lord must accept Him as such and stay connected to Him.

STAYING CONNECTED TO JESUS FOR PURPOSEFUL LIVING The best time of year to visit Palestine is when fig trees, olive trees, and grape vines are at the height of their new growth. Everywhere you go, you see beautiful landscapes - orchards in the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Joseph, Asking To Be Hated Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 4, 2019

If we concern ourselves with only ourselves, and we have no or little concern for how our words or actions impact others, we might get what we deserve.

Joseph, Asking to Be Hated (Genesis 37:1-36) 1. When it comes to appreciating how good we have it, sometimes we do not realize it until we lose it. One college student wrote home: 2. "Dear Mom: Sorry I haven’t written sooner. My arm really has been broken. I broke it, and my left leg, when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret To Generosity

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Oct 12, 2013

People give for many different reasons, but the key to joyful giving is love.

It was in the fall of 1968... I interviewed for a job with the Iowa Commission for the Blind. I was sitting across the desk from Kenneth Jernigan, Director of the Commision and President of the National Federation of the Blind. "How much do you want?" he asked, and I said, "$6800." It was strange ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Core 52 Week 29 - Finding True Rest Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 19, 2020

The Sabbath was made for us, not the other way around. Finding true rest in Christ alone.

You can hear the audio of this sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4632668 Intro: • Lana asked on FB last week (w/o any idea this was coming up) what heaven would be like. Answers tell us a lot about ourselves. Nearly all of them appealed to our sense of gaining peace and rest in some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:2-3, Mark 2:24, Mark 2:27-28, Colossians 2:20-21, Acts 2:42-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 19, 2020

We are weak, if we know ourselves at all. But God is the opposite of weak, and in knowing Jesus, God gives us His power to live for Him!

Where Do I Find Spiritual Strength? When we face hardships, when we dwell on the past, when we are not being good to ourselves, we can feel weak. And yet hardships are not possible to avoid. The past cannot be willed away or ignored. We are not good to ourselves for a lot of complex ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:7, 2 Timothy 1:7, Isaiah 61:1-3, John 15:5, Philippians 4:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues Vs Prophecy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore and understand the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church.

Good morning, Church family. Today, we're going to talk about an exciting piece of Scripture from Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This passage touches on the power of prophecy, the purpose of speaking in tongues, and the importance of edification within the church. In his book "Knowing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:13-25

Topics: Edify, Others

A Place To Stay PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the promise of a heavenly home as stated in John 14:2, the requirements to attain it, and the benefits it offers.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving deep into John 14:2, a verse that's as comforting as a warm blanket on a chilly night. This verse speaks of a promise made by our Savior, a promise of a place to stay - a heavenly home designed and crafted by God Himself. But, like any grand promise, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Topics: Reservation

It’s Our Turn PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of serving others with humility and love, following the example set by Jesus, and understanding that blessings come from such acts of service.

Good morning, my dear friends. We gather today under the loving gaze of our Savior, Jesus Christ, to delve into the depths of His Word as presented in John 13. Our focus today will be the example of Jesus, the call to serve, and the blessings that come from serving. I am reminded of a quote by ...read more

Topics: Servanthood