Sermons on Practice:

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Long Fringes And Blue Ribbons

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 5, 2002

Why did God direct the children in the wilderness to wear long fringes and blue ribbons?

INTRODUCTION The children of Israel were wandering in the wilderness because of their unbelief. In Numbers 14:12 God was ready to strike them with a plague, but because of Moses’ plea, the Lord forgave them. Instead he banished that generation from entering the Promised Land. In today’s scriptures ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 15:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

Being Culturally Relevant

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002

With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enjoying Sunday - The Right Way

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 11, 2002

As believers who celebrate the Lord’s Day, we can learn from what God told Israel about the Sabbath and how you and I can enjoy the Lord’s Day the right way.

ENJOYING SUNDAY THE RIGHT WAY ISAIAH 58:13-14 INTRODUCTION: In Isaiah 58 we see God speaking concerning the religious activity of the children of Israel during the Babylonian captivity. He addresses and gives stern condemnation of their religious forms and ceremonies calling for genuine ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving That Hurts Good

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

A textual lesson on giving based on Hannah’s promise and gift to God.

GIVING THAT HURTS GOOD I Samuel 1 INTRODUCTION: Tony Campolo is an American minister who has devoted his life to mission work in the world’s poorest countries. And from one of his many mission efforts, he tells a story of a homeless man who offered to share his coffee with him. Seeing the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Biblical Doctrine Of Baptism Series

Contributed by Wade Bridges on Mar 20, 2001

Biblical look at Baptism

The Biblical Doctrine of Baptism Matthew 3:13-17 What is Baptism? Many have their definition of this precious word but the Bible has the correct meaning. The Greek Word for Baptism is; "bap’-tis-mah", which means; "immersion, submersion. of Christian baptism; a rite of immersion in water as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Men & Women: Different But Equal Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Oct 29, 2001

Two ways men and women are different in the church, and one way they are equal.

[Note:  This sermon was introduced by a drama called "God’s Plan?"].   Men and women really are different. So different one author says that it’s almost like men are from Mars and women are from Venus. The feminist movement in America has accomplished a lot of things--many of them good things--but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communion

Contributed by James May on Jan 14, 2002

A sermon in conjunction with the celebration of the Lord’s Supper.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-28, 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christianity Made Simple

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 22, 2002

Are you one of those people who thinks Christianity has become over-complicated? If so, then lesson may help.

Christianity Made Simple Hold To The Traditions Which Have Been Handed Down Introduction A. Hold fast to traditions. 1. In the following Scripture, Paul exhorts Christians to cling to the traditions that have been handed down to them. "Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:15, Deuteronomy 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shepherding The Flock Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Pastors and elders, as a central purpose of their office are to care for souls. If not, they fail to obey God (1Pe 5:1-2, Acts 20:28), to the great detriment of the church. The goal of the elders and pastors of a church should be to see families and each

INTRODUCTION We know it by the abbreviated title: The Reformed Pastor. Originally it was - Gildas Salvianus: The Reformed Pastor, showing the nature of the Pastoral work; especially in Private Instruction and Catechizing; with an open CONFESSION of our too open SINS: Prepared for a Day of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Jesus is the great Shepherd of the flock because He fulfilled the covenant plan of redemption by offering His eternal blood as the resurrected Lamb of God. He made the ultimate sacrifice so that His sheep would have true peace through the grace of God. Th

INTRODUCTION - St Patrick’s Day He was a Roman who was taken from his home in Scotland at 16 to be a slave in Ireland and his service was to be a humble Shepherd. Later he would shepherd as at were a whole people and train over 350 Shepherds of God’s flock. I am sure by now you have guessed his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

This Sanctuary We Dedicate

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is it to dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. This sanctuary we dedicate to God’s...

THIS SANCTUARY WE DEDICATE—1Kings 7:51—8:53 King Solomon dedicated the completed temple to Israel’s God. Any sanctuary must be properly dedicated to the Lord. To what purposes is this sanctuary dedicated? 6 purposes to which our sanctuary is dedicated. 1—This sanctuary we dedicate to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

3 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

In our worship Jesus comes among us and tells us "Peace be with You." Our worship reflects the events of the resurrection.

3 Easter B Luke 24:36b-48 4 May 2003 Rev. Roger Haugen A young pastor was fishing for comments at the door following one of his sermons that he felt was particularly profound. One older man responded, “Sometimes we come to church because of the pastor and sometimes we come in spite of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Ignorance, Jesus Is Mine Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2003

We claim to know too much, as we want to make ourselves elite, we want to close off new ideas. Know nothing but the servant heart (a sermon for deacon ordination).

The psalmist says, “He has put a new song in my mouth.” And so I took that very literally and composed a new song for church today. Do you want to hear me sing it? It’s called, “Blessed ignorance, Jesus is mine” You say you don’t think you know that one? You say you think I got that wrong? ...read more

Scripture: John 7:45-52

Denomination: Baptist

"Dancing Before God"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 10, 2003

The Christian Life should be a daily dance before God.

2 Samuel 6:1-5, 12b-19 “Dancing Before God” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever been so immersed in worshipping God…that you completely forgot about yourself…that is…you lost all sense of self-consciousness? If you have, then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist