Sermons about Practical Theology

Reformed Theology Basics

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

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What is Reformed Theology and why is it important?

Title: Reformed Theology Basics Text: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Q1. Why Study Reformed Theology (1) It has an historical significance One of the things we are often remiss in doing in the church is studying our history. We tend to see things in the lens of our personal experience, rather than seeing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Theology Of The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

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Paul never tells us of the story of Christmas. He leaves that to the writers of the gospels. But in this tremendous passage, he tells us of the glory of Christmas. He tells us why the night on which Jesus was born was such a Holy Night and how to respond to it.

All of us probably know the beautiful Christmas hymn "O Holy Night." In the first stanza the writer invites us to close our eyes and imagine the world before the birth of Jesus. He says it is a world that lay "in sin and error pining." The word pining refers to the wasting away of the human spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Practice Hospitality

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 27, 2002

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Hospitality may be a lost art, but it is a command of God that comes with many benefits.

1 Peter 4:7-11 Hospitality Luke 7:36-50 What Jesus accuses the Pharisees of is not bad Theology, or unbelief, but lack of hospitality. Hospitality is a mark of people who serve God down through the ages. 1 Peter 4:7-11 7The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: *other

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

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The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practice Hospitality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008

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The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other

The Practice Of Confession Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

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Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

The Problem Of A Basin Theology

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Dec 22, 2000

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Do we worship with a Basin theology or A TUB?

BASIN THEOLOGY Matthew 20:20-28 Bruce Thielemann, pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Pittsburg, tells of a conversation he had with a member of his congregation who said, "You preachers talk a lot about ‘do unto others,’ but when you get right down to it, it comes down to basin theology." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Teachings Of Sound Theology Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

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The importance of theology in the Christian life

The Teachings of Sound Theology Colossians 2:6-23 Introduction: Theology, it¡¦s a big word, sounds real complicated, but it isn¡¦t. Like everything else man can make it complicated, but it doesn¡¦t have to be. In its simplest terms, theology is what one believes about God. Since everything we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Theology Of Sin And Sickness

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 4, 2006

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This message deals with the theology of sickness and suffering in reference to sin.

The Theology of Sin And Sickness John 5:1-16 Can you imagine living in a world without sickness? In such a world there would be no need for physicians, hospitals, health clinics, or nursing homes. There would be no sickness with fever, no crippling due to disease, no need for glasses ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Theology For Body Life

Contributed by Robert Odle on Jan 20, 2003

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How do we live out a triune vision for life?

A Theology for Body Life (John 17:20-26) Theme: God lives in community and created us to live in community. Purpose: What do I want to happen in the hearer when I preach this sermon? A. Increased knowledge. After I preach this sermon, the hearer should be able to see that the Trinity is more ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turtle Top Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 23, 2009

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Is there anything wrong with wanting to be great?

OPEN: One of Dr. Seuss’s more famous poem is called “Yertle the Turtle” “ On a far away island of Salamasond, Yertle the turtle was king of the pond. A nice little pond. It was clean. It was neat. The water was warm, there was plenty to eat. Until - one day - the king of them all decided the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:46-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tongue Twister Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2009

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One prominent religious website said the doctrine of Justification was "controversial". Really? Why would that be?

OPEN: How many of you have ever read “Fox in Socks”? I’ve read many Dr. Seuss books to my kids, though I’m not sure I’ve ever read this one. But there are many people who love this book. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it features 2 main characters Mr. Fox and Mr. Knox who converse almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Called To Basin Theology

Contributed by Steven Angus on Jan 21, 2009

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This sermon addresses the topic of what it means to be called by God. We are called to follow, to serve, to holiness.

Called to Basin Theology 1 Samuel 3:1-10; 1 Corinthians 6:12-20; John 1:43-51 Although the texts we read come from various places in the Bible they have a number of things in common. For one thing, they each emphasize that God is concerned about his creation, in particular you and me. There ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Donut Theology / Be Teleios

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Feb 18, 2011

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In Greek, the word translated "perfect" in Matthew is "teleios". " If something accomplishes what it is designed to do, it is said to be perfect that is "teleios" So "telios" is often translated as "mature". "Teleios" has the idea of "being complete."

Jesus proclaims In the Gospel Lesson today: "Be perfect, therefore, as your Heavenly Father is perfect." Be Perfect! Let us consider two other passages that speak to this calling, a calling to be perfect: From Genesis Gen. 6:9 "Noah was a just man and perfect in his generations, and Noah walked ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Colossians 1:21-22, Hebrews 5:12-14, Leviticus 19:1-18, Matthew 5:38-48 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Resurrection: A Theology Of Hope Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 23, 2011

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In Mark 16:1-7, we see 1) The Grief (Mark 16:1–3) and 2) The Glory (Mark 16:4–7) of God the Father’s Resurrection of God the Son bringing "A Theology of Hope"

There are many different reasons by people come to corporate worship on Easter Sunday. For some, they are dragged by their parents or spouses. Some come to have questions answered, others to just find out what the whole thing is about. There are some that come out of genuine reverence and worship ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Other

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