Sermons on Practicing Faith:

Correction For A Corrupt Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 26, 2012

Paul teaches the Corinthians and us that our position in Christ should have a practical impact on our daily lifestyle.

Intro: The culture of the Corinthians – sexual immorality and cultural diversity. The context (occasion of the letter) – The immoral conduct of the Corinthians was reflective of the culture instead of Christ. (Our culture and context isn’t much different) 1) Paul wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Faith That Really Works! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 26, 2005

To help you determine the authenticity of your faith, James gives two spiritual litmus tests in James 2:14-26. James gives two very practical and challenging marks of genuine faith.

Scripture In research done by Darley and Batson at Princeton Theological Seminary in 1973, a group of theology students was told that they were to go across campus to deliver a sermon on the topic of the Good Samaritan. As part of the research, some of these students were told that they were late ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Activate Your Faith

Contributed by J Spurling on Feb 6, 2003

How do Christians activate their faith? We’re going to look at a couple of practical directives given to us in James 2:14–26 that instruct us how we are to activate our faith.

How to Activate Your Faith He was born in Columbus, Ohio, 1890, the third of eight children. At eleven he quit school to help with the family expenses, and got his first full-time job at $3.50 per week. At fifteen he got interested in automobiles and went to work in a garage at $4.50 a week. He ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, James 2:14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Getting Ready For Great Things

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 29, 2007

Are you tired of merely making it. Do you wish to do great things? We must realize that Jesus said we would do great things. He clearly tells us in John 14 that great things come from a personal, practical, patterened, powerful faith in a great God.

Intro: This is a wonderful passage. It is a passage that is full of Jesus. Jesus is comforting His disciples who are just beginning to realize he is going to die. Thomas says we don’t know the way Lord and Jesus says I am the way. Philip is looking for a spectacular sign and Jesus just wants ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The World One Meal At A Time Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical practice of living a 'questionable' life that surprises non-believers and sparks their curiosity about faith, as part of a two-pronged approach to evangelism.

Last week we looked at Paul’s two-pronged approach to evangelism – bold proclamation by the evangelists, and the living of questionable or intriguing lives by believers. We explored briefly what it means to live a questionable life – one that surprises unbelievers and evokes curiosity about our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Practices, Questionable Lives

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

Dealing With Depression

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 20, 2002

Practical helps from God’s wisdom for dealing with depression.

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION II Cor. 12:1-10 INTRO.- ILL.- A businessman on his deathbed called his friend and said, "Bill, I want you to promise me that when I die you will have my remains cremated." Bill said, "And what do you want me to do with your ashes?" He replied, "Just put them in an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Anger Series

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Aug 31, 2001

This sermon teaches practical steps on how to master the emotion of anger.

INTRODUCTION: Well, I can second this emotion. When I was growing up there used to be a song that we would sing that said, "if you are happy and you know it clap your hands, stomp your feet, and say Amen!" "If you are happy and you know it then your face will truly show it." I believe this was to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Dreamer

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 11, 2007

This is a character study on Joseph with a practical study involving his life.

THE DREAMER TEXT: Genesis 37: 1-36 W. Max Alderman Chapter 37 introduces a long section of Bible study that has to do with Joseph. “Joseph, being seventeen years old”: Thus begins one of the most remarkable life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Part 01 -- Just Do It God Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 26, 2011

ACTS IS A MICROCOSM LOOK AT THE EARLY CHURCH. UNDENIABLY THIS BOOK OF THE BIBLE DOES NOT CONTAIN EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENED IN THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH, YET IT DOES CONTAIN EVERYTHING GOD WANTS US TO KNOW ABOUT THE LIFE OF THE EARLY CHURCH. AS WE BEGI

SIMPLE TRUTHS FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS Acts 1:3-11 After his suffering, he showed himself to these men and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. 4 On one occasion, while he was eating with them, he gave them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Church’s Context Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2010

When times are tough, pray in faith, because you are fogiven. Persevere with hope, because God is faithful. And provoke one another to love, because Jesus is coming. These core values of faith, hope, and love will keep the church on track.

Not too long ago, a real estate listing in Dallas had the simple headline: “Converted Church.” In other words, what had once been a church facility is now somebody’s house. The listing under the heading had this description: “The altar has been adapted for use as a granite and stainless steel ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

From Faith To Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jan 9, 2001

How to move from mustard seed faith to great faith.

From Faith to Faith “For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17) ALL OF US KNOW SOMETHING OF THE VALUE OF FAITH. For example, we know what the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bible Style Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Apr 12, 2008

‘Faith’ is a misunderstood subject, which has led to a disappointment amongst many who claim to belong to the Lord, because of unanswered prayer. Let’s take a fresh look at this topic, and see what the scriptures have to say to us.

BIBLE STYLE FAITH I believe that ‘Faith’ is a greatly misunderstood subject, and as a result it has led to a huge disappointment amongst many who claim to belong to the Lord, because of what appears to be unanswered prayer. It would be good for us to take a fresh look at this topic, and see what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bottom Line: How To Be Faithful To Jesus Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Apr 28, 2021

The Heart of the Message to the Hebrews is how to be faithful to Jesus. How can we demonstrate in practical ways our faithfulness to Jesus in light of His faithfulness to us?

I had an unexpected very emotional experience this past week. At a little after 6 on Tuesday morning I came to page 884, the last page of probably the longest book I have ever read apart from the Bible. As I’ve mentioned previously, I have been reading the massive scholarly work written by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Bible Church

Living In A Broken World

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Nov 10, 2015

practical living of our faith.

I’m not a big advocate of “The good ol’ days,” but there are times. There are times when I long for the days where we always left our doors unlocked, rather than locked, bolted and secured with an alarm system. I long for the days when we could leave the house after ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Limits On Judgement Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 14, 2011

The message explores our responsibility to one another to honour God and to build one another in the Faith.

“Let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist