Sermons on Practicality:

Rejoicing As You Shine

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 27, 2008

This is a teaching verse upon verse in the book of Philippians. Good practical believers training.

Rejoicing as You Shine Text: Philippians 2: 5-17 The only way for a believer to be like Christ is to allow their mind to be renewed daily in the word of God. As a believer soaks his or her mind into God’s word he or she will begin to bear fruit. The old saying is true, “What goes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Let God Change You

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 7, 2013

Practical ways to let God's transformation and change take place in your life.

How to Let God Change You “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Intro: Do you know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Gospel Truths

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 3, 2013

Fraternized, Radicalized, and Unified, truths of gospel readings, in practice of the faith of Christ Jesus.

Three Gospel Truths by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (11/3/2013) “Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace...Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Friends

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

"Growing In The Grace Of Giving” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 4, 2019

As we practice the disipline of giving, we are helped to become more like Jesus.

As Christians, we’re called to be disciples of Jesus Christ, which means we’re to grow through the practice of certain spiritual disciplines: Bible study, prayer, witnessing, forgiveness, and the disciplines we have been talking about in this series: the disciplines of stewardship and giving. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Considering The Most Holy Trinity With Affection

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 10, 2017

Godly imagination to make God more real in your practical, daily life.

Considering the Most Holy Trinity with affection [The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, June 11, 2017] The mystics often use the affective mode of meditation to ponder the Three Persons of the Most Holy Trinity, using their imagination. It's on the level of feelings; an emotionalization ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:4, John 3:16

Denomination: Catholic

Palm Sunday Of The Lord’s Passion, Year B

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 18, 2021

The trial reveals a political theology where resistance and resilience are faithful Christian practices

Pilate questioned him, “Are you the king of the Jews?” He said to him in reply, “You say so.” Meaning, “is this a personal discovery? Or are you just repeating what others have told you?” In a famous sentence Plato said, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” We may also say the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Greater: Digging The Ditch Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 20, 2019

We need to make practical small steps and be prepared to demonstrate our faith.

And Elisha said, “As the LORD of hosts lives, before whom I stand, surely were it not that I regard the presence of Jehoshaphat king of Judah, I would not look at you, nor see you. 15 But now bring me a musician.” Then it happened, when the musician played, that the hand of the LORD came upon him. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Repentance Brings Refreshment Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 9, 2019

We must practice continual repentance as we call others to do the same.

Repentance Brings Refreshment Rev. Brian Bill Acts 3:17-26 November 9-10, 2019 I have a white board up here today. Could you shout out the names of various sins you struggle with? If it’s easier to think of the sins of others, you can share theirs. Last weekend we focused on the first half ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26, John 6:14, Luke 24:27, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Patient Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 18, 2020

In this message we will look at some very practical ways to develop our patience.

Love Is Patient Video Bumper - I want to know what love is I want to know what love is… Yeh, what a great song (a classic song from 1984)… AND – do you know what? It’s an even greater question. ONE – we began answering last Sunday as we kicked off our new series, AND UNDERSTAND - as I said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

This message explores the meaning and practice of memorials and remembering. It served a a memorial day message.

Chico Alliance Church “In Remembrance of Me” Introduction MEMORIAL DAY Memorial Day is a legal holiday, observed annually on the last Monday in May in most of the U.S., in honor of the nation's armed services personnel killed in wartime. The holiday, originally called Decoration Day, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13, Acts 10:1-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Patent On Parenting And Grandparenting

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Oct 17, 2021

Practical Advice on Parenting put in Acrostic form to aid in easy understanding and retention.

The Patent on Parenting and Grandparenting What’s the best way to know if you are a parent? Admitting that sometimes you wash with baby wipes in the morning to save time. It’s driving around at 3 am in the morning, listening to soft Christian music, so little Johnny will finally fall asleep and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021

Giving Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God October 31, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. We don’t go to church... we are the church... what we do is gather...and grow...and go. Not just to gather together... but to grow together. Grow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hospitality Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 17, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021

Hospitality Series: Spiritual Practices: Developing Life with God November 14, 2021 Welcome...each of you here...and online... so thankful for this time. Do you want to experience connection with God? That is what Jesus represents... restoring that connection. He takes our separation upon ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, Leviticus 19:33-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 20, 2024

Explores the power of unity in the Church, emphasizing its role as a practical manifestation of the gospel.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As we gather, let us remember that we are not here by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to seek God's wisdom, to find comfort in His Word, and to grow in our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Topics: Unity, Christ