Sermons on Practice:

Whoopers, Nice Guys, And Rabbis

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 17, 2008

Some churches want entertainment, some want not to disturb anyone. But a Great Commission church will be interested in teaching everyone to obey everything commanded.

Funeral services always challenge me. It is always a high and solemn duty to speak a word from God to those who gather to remember someone’s life. I can hardly say that I enjoy funerals; they are a lot of work. But I can certainly say that I find them a challenge, I find them occasions that demand ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No "I" In Team Series

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 23, 2008

The second sermon in the series focuses on the benefits of living in biblical community with other Christians.

Prelude Music again this week is the Jock Jams CD. Play this during the Countdown Video and mute the video. Opening Praise Set A) My Glorious (G) You Are Holy (C) Friend of God Welcome and Announcements During the sermons this weekend we will have several pauses for popcorn testimonies. We ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:10-16

Denomination: *other

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

A Call For Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

Do you want to know how to practice prayer as a way of life?

A Call for Prayer James 5:13-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ practiced a dependency upon prayer, you must practice a life-long dependency on prayer. I. Prayer must be practiced as a way to meet your needs! v. 13-15 A. Show your dependency on the Lord through personal prayer(13)! ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

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

Elders, Deacons, And The Congregation Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 9, 2008

In this installation service we briefly examine the qualifications and duties of elders, deacons, and the congregation.

Scripture It is our great joy today to install one man, who has been duly elected by the members of this congregation, into the office of Ruling Elder. The church is a living community of people redeemed by Jesus Christ. No one is more visible to the watching world than those who are in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Practising Hospitality

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 12, 2009

A topical message, that teaches how to do what it says in the sermon title!

Pre-Reading Introduction I remember being on a mission team in Papua New Guinea almost 20 years ago. The strange smells, the red mouths and tongues of the men, from chewing some sort of drug. The tropical warmth and humidity. The mosquitoes. The bumpy roads. The huge bats. The palm trees. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Missional Is To Go And Make Disciples

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 18, 2009

Second sermon in the second part of an initial 2009 series, ‘2 Things 2 B in 09’

When I started writing this sermon, I noticed in my notes that I had written down a question for each of this month’s sermons with the intention of asking it at some point in the sermon. Well, I failed to do so last week and so it is with that question we begin this week’s message. (Slide 1) What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 24:47

Denomination: Church Of God

The Reformation

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Nov 24, 2009

The Bible is our authority, we should challenge everything, and then not be afraid to change - lessons from the Reformation.

We’re leaving our series entitled, “You Are Lord: Understanding and Embracing the Lordship of Jesus Christ.” We are going to take a break. We only have one message left in our series and next week we are going to be getting back to it talking about our future. Jesus is Lord of our future. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reignig Compassion

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Nov 21, 2008

Christ rules and he is serious about making a difference in people’s lives.

GIVE THANKS - for our heritage as a nation and a church: In 1620 the Pilgrims sought spiritual freedom and thus became forbears of the United Church of Christ - for the two congregations being together - for all the individuals gathered today - for those that passed on - for those that have not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Congregational

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

Christmas Communion

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Dec 5, 2009

“COMMUNION” w/out “CHRISTMAS” is just a Sunday morning snack! CHRISTMAS” w/out “COMMUNION” is just another holiday to make money!

“CHRISTMAS COMMUNION” INTRODUCTION: We’ve been through Halloween, just finished Thanksgiving and now we’re in December! December officially kicks off the Christmas Season. We generally think of “CHRISTMAS” as the birth time of Jesus Christ, the giving of gifts in the celebration of what God ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

How Are You Living Your Christian Life?

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Jun 11, 2020

Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted.

“Everything is pure to those whose hearts are pure. But nothing is pure to those who are corrupt and unbelieving, because their minds and consciences are corrupted. 16 Such people claim they know God, but they deny him by the way they live. They are detestable and disobedient, worthless for doing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal