Sermons on Practicing Jesus Messages:

Maintaining Balance In Practice And Doctrine

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Six areas of balance essential to as successful Christian walk are discussed in this Pastor’s farewell address.

Maintaining Balance in Practice and Doctrine Eph 4:14-15[1] 1-8-06 Intro This morning and next Sunday will be my last two messages as Pastor of this church. Two opportunities to speak—and then I must entrust you to others. That reality weighed heavily upon me as I sought the Lord for this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Principles, Practices, And Steps Of Church Growth

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Jesus said, ``I will build my church and the gates of hell (all evil opposing forces) will not prevail against it!’’ (Matt. 16:18) Since, the church is Christ’s body, it is His work to see that it grows qualitatively and quantitatively. We can belief,

Using Principles, Practices, & Steps of Church Growth & Planting Principles, Practices, and Steps of Church Growth and Church Planting Learning Objectives 1. The students will be able to explain how the Holy Spirit helps the church grow. 2. The students will be able to state five mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Culturally Relevant

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Oct 10, 2002

With so many changes taking place in our culture today, IS THE CHURCH KEEPING PACE? Our MESSAGE must never change, but our METHODS do in order to reach the culture we’ve been commissioned to reach.

October 13, 2002 – Covington, IN BEING CULTURALLY RELEVANT 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 It is a common mistake. Pastors and churches can be trapped by this misunderstanding and never know it. Specifically, that the church must do little more than open its doors on Sunday, and the non-Christian will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Preacher's Message Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 11, 2009

Acts 10 is an amazing epic of God at work. This is part 1 of The Launching of The Gospel. Part 2 is "The Barrier Broken"

“Opening his mouth, Peter said: “I most certainly understand now that God is not one to show partiality, 35 but in every nation the man who fears Him and does what is right is welcome to Him. 36 “The word which He sent to the sons of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ (He is Lord of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Orthodox

Practical Steps For Thinking Right Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 25, 2017

Counsel given on how to manage one's prayer life. Practical uses of Bible for the renewing of the mind.

Romans 8:5 03.22.15 Last week we discovered that the key factor that determines the course of our lives is our thoughts. If we think right, we’ll act right. If we think wrong, we will go the wrong direction. Mindset is crucial. Our text in Rom. 8:5 puts it this way, “Those who live according to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5, Philippians 2:12-13, Philippians 4:8-9, Hebrews 10:16, Psalm 119:11-16, Psalm 1:1-3, Joshua 1:8, 1 Timothy 4:13-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 5, 2008

59th in a series from Ephesians. The breastplate of righteousness requires us to live out the righteousness we have in Jesus.

If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, then whether you know it or not, you have enlisted in a spiritual war against Satan and his demons. And the only way that you can possibly be successful in that war is to be strengthened continually by God as you allow Jesus to dwell in your life and then put ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Principles And Practices Of Family Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2022

In this lesson, I want to examine briefly some principles and practices of family worship.

Scripture Two years ago, I started a series of sermons on Sunday evenings that I called “Worship Matters.” I preached two messages. Then COVID-19 hit and we stopped our Sunday Seconds services for almost two years. We are now resuming our Sunday Seconds services, and so I am continuing my series ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Practical Guide To Joyful Living Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2005

8 Concepts towards having joy in your life. This chapter is jam-packed with jewels of verses to encourage you and give you peace in the midst of life’s storms.

I love how Paul can, in a part of the letter that seems like just the "sincerely" section - throw out some absolutely incredible gems! Work on Earth - Live for Heaven 1 Therefore, my brothers, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, that is how you should stand firm in the Lord, dear ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-24

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Presence In Practice - The Commitment Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Nov 9, 2007

Part Two of three sermons based on how we can enjoy the practical presence of God in our daily lives

GOD’S PRESENCE IN PRACTICE. PART TWO - THE COMMITMENT Hebrews 13:5-6 Last Sunday Morning we gave our attention to THE CONDITION attached to the promise that we will be looking at this morning. If we have worked through the requirements clearly seen in the Word of God, then we will be able to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Message Of Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

There are three messages that angels give that seem to appear over and over in the word of God.

INTRODUCTION Today I’ll be bringing you the fourth and final message in the series Angels All Around Us. I hope that during this study you have been informed to understand the Bible, the Word of God, has much to say about angels and about how people in their everyday walk of life have had many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Message / Service

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 25, 2008

A well lived life is reflected not by accomplishments, successes or accolades, but by relationship – a relationship not only with others, but a relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ.

NOTE TO READER: First is the message, then the funeral as given. The benediction ties into the body of the message and reasserts the power of the resurrection. We are each entrusted with one life, formed by the hand of the Father in our mother’s womb – surely God has his hand on us from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Message Of Comfort To The Disciples Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jan 11, 2025

What could be more comforting knowing that Jesus is preparing a place for us. Not only is He preparing, He is coming back for us.

Verse 1, Jesus Christ the Son, and God the Father are one. Verse 2, Promise of an eternal home. A Prepared place. Verses 3-5, Return and rapture. What Jesus would do had never been done by any great leader. Verse 6-7, Space between guilty sinner and God is spanned. Verses 8-11, The Father, and Son ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones, But God Will Always Heal Me.

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Dec 22, 2022

Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES, BUT GOD WILL ALWAYS HEAL ME. Acts- chapter 7 verse 54-60 Here in these verses Stephen was stoned to death. He was the first apostle that was killed because of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Stephen in the first part of this chapter was on trial for preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Practice What You Know Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 20, 2024

Maintain unity and keep the peace. Stay joyful and entrust anxieties to God. Think biblically and meditate on God's Word.

Phil 4:2-9 PRACTICE WHAT YOU KNOW Having urged the believers to PRESS ON and STAND FIRM in the Lord, the example he has set for them, Paul gives some practical exhortations to the church as he ends the letter. • As in other epistles, Paul gives counsel to the needs specific to the church. In ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9, Ephesians 4:1-3, Isaiah 26:3, John 14:27, 2 Corinthians 10:4-5, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of The Gospel Message!

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 16, 2024

It is absolutely necessary that we get the gospel story straight before we attempt to get the story out. Still there are others who struggle with what the story is. Jesus, In Christianity, the son of God and the second person of the Holy Trinity.

Sermon: The Power of the Gospel Message! (Getting the Story in; Getting the story Straight and Getting the Story Out) Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18 “Remind everyone about these things, and command them in God’s presence to stop fighting over words. Such arguments are useless, and they can ruin those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:14-18, 1 Peter 3:15, Acts 8:25, 1 Corinthians 8:1-2

Denomination: Methodist