Sermons on Practical:

Abiding In Christ's Love John 15:9-11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 12, 2024

In John 15:9-11. Jesus speaks of His love, our call to abide in it, and the joy that comes from such a relationship. These verses invite us to deepen our understanding and practice of living in Christ's love.

Transformed by Truth: "Abiding in Christ's Love" John 15:9-11 John 15:9-11 (NLT): “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. I have told ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, John 15:9, 1 John 4:19, John 15:10, 1 John 5:3, John 15:11, Nehemiah 8:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion Of Hypocrites Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 10, 2025

He called them blind guides (Matthew 23:16), snakes and brood of vipers (23:33). We are called to practice true godliness, sincere love, and enduring faith.

Text: Matthew 23:23-32 Theme: Hypocrite Religion   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever!   Introduction: Today, we would meditate and understand what doesn’t mean hypocrisy, and how Pharisees and scribes were hypocrites, and where we stand in our spiritual life. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-32

Denomination: Methodist

New Wine And New Wineskins

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God.

Thesis: We must constantly scrutinize our practices by the will of God. Intro.: 1. Everyone has something dear enough to them that they would fight for it. It is interesting to observe what that something is. a. Illust. A friend of mine tells about a woman he knows who accepts with qui et ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-17

Power House Marriages

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 24, 2001

Giving practical building blocks for creating and maintaining a powerful marriage.

Power House Marriages "5 building blocks"  In these end times, family values have come under great attack.  Marriages have become a disposable item.  The commitment is gone.  God’s word has not changed.  We can have great marriages  We can have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Intentional #10-Sharing The Good News Of Jesus (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 31, 2003

Second message on witnessing - this one focusing on some practical helps.

Be Intentional #10 – Sharing the Good News (Part 2) 1 Peter 3:15-16 March 30, 2003 Introduction Two weeks ago we looked at the issue of sharing the good news, and we talked about 4 things we need to do on a foundational basis to be effective in telling others about Jesus. The first was that we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

What The Lord Needs

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Mar 18, 2005

Practical application of the Palm Sunday example in our lives today.

What the Lord Needs Luke 19:28-44 They replied, “The Lord needs it.”—Luke 19:34 So, what does the Lord need from us? 1. The Lord needs our Obedience (28-35). The disciples went and did as Jesus had instructed them.—Matthew 21:6 • Jesus needs us to go, • Jesus needs us to do, • Jesus needs us to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 14, 2005

An introduction to a series on Spiritual Disciplines and a practical message on Christian meditation

Tilling the Soil of The Soul September 18, 2005 Meditation 1 Timothy 4:7-8, Psalm 119:48 Intro to the Disciplines I remember when I was a kid, we were living in New Dundee & my dad’s office was not in the church building, it was in the basement of our house. In order to go to work in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: *other

Go Fast And Live

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 4, 2003

This sermon is about the practice of fasting. (The Life - part 10)

Go Fast And Live The Life – part 10 The Practice Of Fasting QUESTION – what do you want to be when you grow up? Who do you want to do when you grow up? When Bruce Jenner grew up – he wanted to win a gold medal in the decathlon in the Olympic games. But in 1972 in the games in Munich Jenner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002

Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

10 P's For Pack A Pew Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

practical outline for special big days such as pack a pew day

10 “P’s” for Pack-A-Pew Sunday 1. The People · God created man Gen 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. Isa 45:12 I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, [even] my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded. Isa 45:18 For thus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Dead To Sin, Alive In Christ! Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 16, 2002

Explores our Position, our Provision, and our Practice IN Christ.

Dead to Sin, Alive in Christ Romans 6:1–14 Introduction I. So far Paul has concluded: A. All have sinned. B. All can be justified through faith in Christ. C. Where sin abounded, Grace abounded all the more. II. Paul anticipates the question: A. If sin increases God’s grace, shouldn’t we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 10% Solution

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

Ten practical reasons every believer should at least tithe.

3, February 2002 Dakota Community Church Pastor Dan Cormie The 10% Solution Introduction: Once a year I devote an entire message to church finance. Why don’t I do it more? We certainly could use more money! Ø I have seen to many people manipulated into giving joylessly. This benefits no one. Ø I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-15, Genesis 14:18-20

Denomination: Mennonite

"Straight From The Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 14, 2003

Finding faith, hope and love in Hebrews and trying to make it practical.

Hebrews 10:11-25 “Straight From the Heart” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org I don’t know about you, but there are times when I’ll be walking so strongly in the Holy Spirit (and this may go on for weeks or months) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

What It Means To Have A Quiet Time Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Nov 8, 2002

This message discusses the practice of having a daily personal quiet time.

Text : Mark 1:35 ETS: Jesus practiced time alone with the Father. ESS: Every Believer needs time alone with the Father. OSS: Believers will commit to spending time alone with the Father. PQ: What is so important about having a daily quiet time? UW: Questions TOPIC: “ What it means to have a Quiet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God With All Your Strength

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 24, 2010

Message regarding loving God practically through service in the church.

Loving God with All Your Strength Mark 12:30 January 24, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: This is part one of a two-parter on this whole idea of loving God with all our strength. Today I want to lay some groundwork, and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Wesleyan