Sermons on Practice:

On The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 8, 2006

Sermon about the events of pentecost and how they relate to the church today.

Significance of Pentecost Old Testament-Jewish A. Harvest of the First fruits It was harvest festival when the firstfruit of the grain harvest was presented to God (Lev 23:17). As is this day signifies the beginning of the harvest for the souls of the world. On this day God’s spirit would ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Counts Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 13, 2006

Third in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the qualifications for church leaders.

Read 1 Timothy 3:1-12 The following is a confidential report on several candidates being considered for positions of church leadership. Adam: Good man but problems with his wife. Also one reference told of how his wife and he enjoy walking nude in the woods. Noah: Former pastorate of 120 years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Adam's Rib Or Women's Lib Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in a series from 1 Timothy. This message deals with the role of women in the church.

Note: I’m indebted to Ray Stedman for the title of this sermon - it was just too good to pass up! Read 1 Timothy 2:8-15 (NIV) Questions to ask: 1. Should this be applied universally for all believers at all times? 2. Is it a complete handbook for church behavior? 3. Was Paul a chauvinist? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Church 101 Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2005

God’s template for church gatherings is straightforward. Let’s look at four focuses that describe what a church should accomplish internally, though not always all at once, but through its overall ministry.

Church 101 (Acts 2:40-47) 1. Sometimes people do not like to think too much: A fellow stopped at a gas station and, after filling the tank on his car, he paid the bill and bought a soft drink. He stood by his car to drink his cola and he watched a couple of men working along the roadside. One ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cursing The Clergy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005

Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

“Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Get In The Game! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Sermon one in a series designed for a giving campaign named, "Get In The Game!"

Ed Young, Jr., Senior Pastor of Fellowship Church in Grapevine, Texas, tells the following story from his days as a college basketball player: During my freshman season at Florida State University, Greg Collingsworth and I did not play that much. In fact, there was a fifteen game stretch where we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Go For The Gold! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Second in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today is "Get In The Game" Sunday. Today we are launching our "Get In The Game" giving campaign. Our goal in this campaign is for each of us to prayerfully consider what God has to say to us about what we should give over the next four years to help our church pay off our debt on the construction ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Aim For Excellence! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Third in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game."

Last week, we began our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Make The Commitment! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Fourth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

We are continuing in our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Expect God To Work! Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Fifth in a series designed for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Today we will conclude our consideration of the things that need to be true of us, as the people of God, if we are going to make sure that we "Get In The Game" for God and live lives that count for Christ. We said that we can know we’ve "Got Game" if we: Go for the gold; Aim for excellence; Make ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Our Church: A Bunch Of Winners Or A Bunch Of Whiners? Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 26, 2005

Final sermon in a series for a giving campaign, "Get In The Game!"

Over the last few weeks, we have been talking about Getting In The Game for God and what it takes for us to make sure we live lives that count for Christ. We’ve talked about how to make sure we’ve "Got Game!" How we need to "Go For The Gold," "Aim For Excellence," "Make The Commitment," and then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Clergymen Without Convictions

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about the failure of the modern minister.

The Consequences of Clergymen With No Convictions Exodus 32:1-9, 15-28, 35 Intro: What are convictions? I do not speak necessarily of the conviction of the Holy Ghost, but I speak of the conviction of the conscience. Convictions are not a matter of theology, but they are a matter of lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Build A Fire

Contributed by James Gibson on Jun 6, 2006

TEACH THE CHURCH HOW TO GROW IN THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY GHOST.

LET’S BUILD A FIRE ACT 28 1-10 LOOK AT VS. 2 3 AGAIN WHILE I READ IT. THEY WERE TIRED WEARY, THEIR STRENGTH WAS GONE. THEY WERE IN A CONFUSING PLACE, AND SITUATION. BUT THEY TOOK TIME TO BUILD A FIRE. A.THE FIRE WOULD COMFORT THEM. B.THE FIRE WOULD CHANGE THEIR CONDITION. COLD WET TO ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Do You Know Him? Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

• Jesus was saying that the church in the last days will point to ministry for validation. They will point to gifts, they will point to ministry, they will point to how many souls were saved. But in all the ministry, all the gifts of the spirit working,

Rev. James White Crossroads New Life Tabernacle Matt 7:22-23 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Series

Contributed by James White on Mar 5, 2007

Worship Flows from Divine Revelation. We must study God, not our doctrine, not what we are for or against, we must study God to Know Him.

Getting To Know Him Part 1 Crossroads New Life Taberenacle is on a journey. Sunday night I felt as though I preached one of the most important messages in my entire ministry. I have had the spirit of prophecy on me and I want this church to know that God is moving us to a different level. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal