Sermons on practice:

Church Discipline Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 10th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Church Discipline (BFM # 10 ) Text: 1st Corinthians 5:1 – 11 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time we talked about article six of the BFM – The Church and I told you all that there were certain essential ministries that the church does. The first one was the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Conclusion... Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 17, 2009

Solomon’s final words about finding satisfaction in life.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “IN CONCLUSION…” (part of this message adapted from a message by Dave Stone) ECCLESIASTES 12:1-14 OPEN It’s great to be back with you this morning following a two-week vacation. We had a great time at the North American Christian Convention and bring you greetings ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lost In Wonder, Love, And Praise

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 26, 2008

We have a tendency to get lost in activities, especially church activities. The church that is worthy of getting lost in focuses on Christ, serves people, and calls for specific new commitments.

The other night I caught a TV show that featured people showing off the peculiar talents of their pets. One man brought a tiny little dog and proceeded to wind up its tail, sort of cranking the tail, much as you used to have to wind up a mechanical toy. Then he let go and the poor puppy ran round ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Your Hobby Or Your Lifestyle?

Contributed by Zachary Woods on Jun 29, 2011

Is Jesus Your Hobby or Your Lifestyle?

Is Jesus Your Hobby or Your Lifestyle? Deuteronomy 6:4-5 4 Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God is one LORD: 5 And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might. 1 Timothy 4:12 12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jul 23, 2011

Thsi sermon is about life: recognize it, when you open your eyes in the morning

The right conduct is with most of us but only in the morning by the arousal of life with one’s eyes open and greeting the morning light only (Revenge will do) (John 3:19) “And this is condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everything You Wanted To Know About Church Membership

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2011

The biblical basis and rational reasons for church membership and explanation of the process for joining our church.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know (and Maybe Didn’t Want to Know) about Church Membership Chuck Sligh October 29, 2006 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 12:12 – “For as the body is one, and hath many members, and all the members of that one body, being many, are one body: so also is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy Ghost Tour

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jan 12, 2012

Walking with the Lord is a mystery, he's really there but we can't see him.

Read the 23 Psalms I walk marked by close acquaintance, association, and familiarity relating to my deepest nature. Being that I was a thing of naught, or nobody, before I called Jesus and won a rich life. Calling Jesus is like playing the lotto the odds are a million to one, but some people do ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Way Vs The American Way Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasin

The church in North America is dying. Oh, I know it doesn’t look like it when you see all the mega churches popping up with their multi-million dollar facilities, and hey, we have six churches in this little town, but the number of Christians is decreasing, not increasing every year on this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Overing The Spirit Of Legalism

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. How to prevent our chur

Overcoming the Spirit of Legalism Introduction: A It’s easier to live by someone’s set of rules than to obey and follow the Holy Spirit. 1 Every denominational (even non-denominational) have their own set of behaviors or actions they expect their members (or attenders) to practice. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Women Preachers And The Word Of God

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 4, 2012

Do women have a role to play in congregational oversight? What does the Word say?

“Let a woman learn quietly with all submissiveness. I do not permit a woman to teach or to exercise authority over a man; rather, she is to remain quiet. For Adam was formed first, then Eve; and Adam was not deceived, but the woman was deceived and became a transgressor. Yet she will be saved ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

"People Of The Book"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jan 26, 2013

The Israelites were known as the people of the book as a result of their interest in the book, becasue of their joy in the book, because they respected the book, and they found the book to be instructive.

People of the Book Nehemiah 8:1 1. They are known as the People of the Book because they were very interested in the Book A. The audience hangs on every word that comes out of the mouth of the reader vs 3 all the people listened attentively to the Book of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Doers Not Hearers Only

Contributed by Andres C. Guevara Jr. on Sep 30, 2013

The Doers of the Word were blessed and the Hearers only were deceived.

DOERS NOT HEARERS ONLY James 1:19-25 October 18, 2009 - Sunday. p.m. I- THE VIOLATION A. Hurting Yourself—v.22 “deceiving your own selves” Deceiving is a great illness both mentally & spiritually. By not doing what you heard is doing things that can hurt yourself. B. Hiding ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The role of Christian Liberty

Romans 14 - Christian Liberty Turn with me this morning, to the book of Romans, chapter 14. We have been going through the book of Romans together, and today we come to the 14th chapter. In the book of Romans, Paul tells us that we have good news - even though we deserve condemnation for our ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Teamwork Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The need for teamwork

Teamwork - Titus 3:12-15 - November 13, 2011 ** Start with Johnny & Chachi “Teamwork” movie I hope this morning that you love “teamwork” more than “all getout”, just like Chachi. We want to talk about teamwork today, and to do that, I’d like you to turn ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 3, 2012

How to know what is right and wrong to do.

Introduction You have been invited to a party. There is drinking. Should you partake? Does it matter if other Christians are present? What about dancing? Is there some dancing that is okay and other kind that is not? Can one dance in a dance hall but not in a church? In a church but not at ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed