Sermons about Practice - SermonCentral.com

3 Easter B

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

based on 69 ratings

| 7,259 views

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

based on 14 ratings

| 5,576 views

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

Recognizing (And Recovering From) Spiritual Abuse

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

based on 71 ratings

| 10,917 views

Spiritually abused Christians and spiritual abusers are more prevalent than you may think. This sermon identifies spiritual abuse and offers some remedies.

INTRODUCTION I am a victim of spiritual abuse. And, chances are, if you have been a member of a church or religious organization for any length of time, you are too. Spiritual abuse surfaces in an assortment of forms: sometimes in-your-face flagrant; other times behind-your-back subtle. It emerges ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ministry: Luck Of The Draw?

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

based on 11 ratings

| 4,465 views

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter, series B, focusing on Christ’s gift of the called and ordained ministry to His church for the forgiveness of sins.

7Easter2003b "The Luck of the Draw” Acts 1:15-26 June 1, 2003 © 2003, Robert C. Baker, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Vero Beach, FL Our reading from Acts this morning, recording the selection of Matthias to take the place of Judas among the twelve apostles, might have struck us as, well, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Playing Follow The Leader Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003

based on 17 ratings

| 11,876 views

Leaders must lead with truth instead of deception, with grace instead of power, and with unswerving commitment to the the least and the lost.

Several things prompt this message. First and foremost, I bring this message because I know that it is crucial to teach and re-teach our church’s vision. Everyone needs to understand what we are trying to do as a church. Just saying it once or twice does not get the story told. I want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher Should... Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003

based on 86 ratings

| 8,304 views

This is the 9th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon identifies the responsibilities of a pastor.

Sunday Morning January 19, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ (#9) THE PREACHER SHOULD¡K 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 Introduction: 1. I have learned after 4 years of being a pastor that everyone except me knows what the pastor should be doing. I know that sounds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Elders

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

based on 91 ratings

| 20,448 views

A lesson concerning what the Word teaches about Church Leadership.

HONORING ELDERS I Timothy 5:17 INTRODUCTION: Dan Huxley owns a world record in an unusual category: he pulls airplanes. The most remarkable happened on October 15, 1997 when he broke his own record. On that day at the Mascot Airport in Sydney, Australia he strapped a harness around his upper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking The Talk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003

based on 70 ratings

| 10,217 views

This is the 13th sermon in the series "Church On The Rocks". This sermon looks at 4 decisions God’s people must make.

Sunday Morning February 16, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: ¡§Church On The Rocks¡¨ [#13] WALKING THE TALK 1 Corinthians 8:1-11:16 Introduction: 1. What is a Christian? What is the difference between a Christian and a Non-Christian? There are many people saying that we all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Church Is Boring!"- True? Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 4,345 views

An All Age Seeker Service on whether church is boring including video, drama, vox pops and a lot of fun! The Service was divided into 3 sections. Order of Service Included. Email me for Powerpoint Presentation.

“Church is boring!”- true? AAW WBC 9 Feb 2003 (PPT= next PowerPoint title) 1) Sometimes yes- it’s the church’s fault Illustr: me at school. Forced and bored. Doing diary - Youth group when 9. Changed the clocks & ended up 55 mins early! Mr Bean is hilarious (roll clip) - = how some of us have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25, Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

When You Give Series

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

based on 66 ratings

| 7,362 views

message detailing the who, when, where, why, and how of giving.

I. You’ll be receiving 40 Days with Jesus in three weeks A. Simple devotional designed for personal or family devotions B. 6 weeks of daily scriptures on the life of Jesus (Matthew, Mark, Luke, John) leading up to the Easter Holiday Weekend C. Challenge will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4, Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Work/Faith--Labor/Love-Endurance/Hope

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

based on 135 ratings

| 20,682 views

My first sermon as the new Pastor of an older church that has struggled for several years.

"WORK/FAITH--LABOR/LOVE—ENDURANCE/HOPE" INTRODUCTION First Thessalonians is the Apostle Paul’s first letter to the church at Thessalonica. Thessalonica was a Greek city in a land filled with false gods; and even though Paul met strong opposition he dared to preach the gospel. Even though many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

From This Day Forward

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002

based on 10 ratings

| 4,050 views

On this day the church in Laurel has made a significant stride in the right direction. The Lord has blessed us with elders.

Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, November 10, 2002 Introduction: I. The Laurel church is in the midst of a change of seasons. A. Just as the four seasons pass from year to year. It is easy to miss the forest for the trees. 1. Today is a very significant day for the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Start With Worship - Ezra Chapter 3

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 15,164 views

the Jews returned to their homeland in three waves and began to rebuild their city. but why rebuild the altar before the temple, or the city walls? because there focus was on putting God first!

I’m going to spend a bit of time talking about some of Ezra chapter 3. About 70 years before the events in this chapter, Judah was invaded by the Babylonian Empire and the people exiled. God had let this happen because they had turned their backs on him. Since then the Babylonian Empire had ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let's Be A "Liberal" Church

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 3,610 views

A lesson on Giving. God requires us to give of our lives, time and money let us do so as God would have us to do; both cheerfully and liberally.

Let’s be a “Liberal” Church 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Thesis: God requires us to give of our lives, time and money let us do so as God would have us to do; both cheerfully and liberally. Introduction: I. God requires us give. A. 1st we give our lives to God by faith in His son through baptism ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Effective Leaders

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001

based on 43 ratings

| 6,067 views

This sermon deals with biblical qualifications for those who desire to be elders and deacons within the church.

Effective Leaders For Christ 2/28/93 R/87 Text 1 Tim. 3:1-7 1 Sam 16:1-12 John 13:1-17 .ls2 Today we are seeking to ordain on behalf of the entire Presbyterian Church, those men and women that we believe that God has called to serve in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sermons on Practice:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 1, 2003

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 9, 2003

Contributed by Jim Miller on May 18, 2003

Contributed by Robert Baker on May 31, 2003

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 18, 2003

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 16, 2003

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2003

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

Contributed by Paul Durbin on Mar 1, 2003

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 2, 2003

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Nov 21, 2002

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 1, 2001