Sermons on Practicing Jesus Messages:

A Prodigal Or A Prodigy

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001

Graduation sermon

A Prodigal or a Prodigy Luke 15: 11-24 This passage of Scripture has been preached on numerous times. It’s been dramatized, sensationalized and often times taken to the extreme. It has become a melodrama of Scripture. It’s been preached about how rambunctious this son was. About how rebellious he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Birth Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 7, 2012

This is my introductory message to a series I am currently preaching on the Gospel of Luke. This message was preached on Sunday, December 25, 2011 and covers the birth of Christ

The final portion of this sermon is copied from a message that I found here on Sermon Central. I do not remember the author of the sermon. The Gospel of Luke Chapters 1 & 2 Today we are starting a new series on the Gospel of Luke My goal is to start today with the birth of Jesus and end on ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

“The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Clergymen Without Convictions

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 20, 2005

A sermon about the failure of the modern minister.

The Consequences of Clergymen With No Convictions Exodus 32:1-9, 15-28, 35 Intro: What are convictions? I do not speak necessarily of the conviction of the Holy Ghost, but I speak of the conviction of the conscience. Convictions are not a matter of theology, but they are a matter of lifestyle. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Heed The Trumpets

Contributed by Tim Parish on Sep 11, 2007

The elders have sounded the trumpets for us to assemble. We would do well to listen.

HEED THE TRUMPETS! Numbers 10 Introduction A. Numbers is a book which records the history of the wandering of the Israelites following the giving of the law on Sinai. B. The book covers a little more than 39 years, but most of it deals with the end of that time C. Numbers contains a great deal of ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Vision And The Gift Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 23, 2006

David gives us the example of sacrificial giving when he made plans to build the Temple.

Building on Faith: The Vision and The Gift 1 Chronicles 29 King David of Israel casts a long shadow as a pivotal person of human history. A man of passion, bright victory and bitter failure, he reminds us across 3,000 years of the influence of leadership and sacrifice in a cause of worth. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1

Denomination: Methodist

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 18, 2002

When choosing a board to lead your church make sure they come under the scrutiny of Gods Word.

Scriptural Qualifications For Leadership 1Timothy 3: 8-10 Rev. R. B. Hughes INTRODUCTION 1 Timothy 3 gives us qualifications for two reasons: 1. To provide guidelines in local churches in leadership selection. (Acts 6) 2. To give ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Devoted To God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 26, 2006

The role of elder is a ministry of leadership.

DEVOTED TO GOD Acts 6.1-7; I Timothy 3.1-7 S: Church Structure C: Elders Th: A People with Purpose Pr: THE ROLE OF ELDER IS A MINISTRY OF LEADERSHIP ?: How? How do we come to that conclusion? KW: Topics TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four topics that guide us in our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Sunday: Fun Day Or Son Day

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 2, 2007

Faithful Christians must make a commitment to the Lord’s Day. I used this as a New Year’s sermon.

Introduction: A. Let’s begin this morning with a few quotes for the New Year. 1. “A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one year and out the other,” Author Unknown. Certainly pessimistic, but often true. 2. “Be always at war with your vices, at peace with your neighbors, and let each ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way The Church Should Operate

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 5, 2002

Forms Functions, Foundation, Fullness. What doe those words have to do with the church? Find out

The Way the Church Should Operate Introduction A. Today we are going to examine and issue that has really struck me hard in the last couple of weeks B. I have come to the realization that there are a lot of thing we do in the name of ministry and we forget the purpose of what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus And The "Enemy"

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

Message describing Jesus’ encounter with the Centurion asking for healing for his servant.

Jesus and the "Enemy" Matthew 8:5-13 September 25, 2005 Introduction Our passage of Scripture contains an episode in the life of Jesus that is familiar to most, if not all Christians who have been going to church for any length of time or gone to a Sunday School class as a kid. It’s the story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Marks Of A Good Leader

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 22, 2007

Let’s consider from the life of Barnabas some marks of a good leader and how we can apply them to our lives. 1- Looks for God at work 2- Encourages others 3- Influences others for Christ

INTRO.- ILL.- Someone asked: How do you know when a politician is telling the truth? When he pulls his ear, he is telling the truth. When he rubs his nose, he is telling the truth, but when he opens his mouth, he is lying. I’m sure that’s how many people feel about most politicians. ILL.- They ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have Revival

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Mar 9, 2005

Sometimes we need to be revived and this sermon will tell you how to have a revival. It will stir you and your church!

Realizing the Need for the Spirit of Revival Hosea 6:1-3 1. Come, and let us return unto the Lord: for he hath torn, and he will heal us; he hath smitten, and he will bind us up. 2. After two days will he revive us: in the third day he will raise us up, and we shall live in his sight. 3. Then ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-3, Hosea 6:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

La Sainte Cene

Contributed by Francis Novert on Apr 14, 2007

la signification de la sainte cène : faites ceci en mémoire de moi

LA SAINTE CENE : LA FRACTION DU PAIN Luc 22/ 1 à 22 et actes 2/42 Ils persévéraient dans l’enseignement des apôtres, dans la communion fraternelle, dans la fraction du pain, et dans les prières. Nous allons parler ce matin de la fraction du pain appelé aussi la sainte cène C’est un acte ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deacon Ordination

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

charge to deacons--You Should Be A Good Deacon, Protecting the Word, a Godly Deacon, Practicing the Word, and A Growing Deacon, Progressing in the Word.

DEACON ORDINATION 1-13-02 GRACE BAPTIST CHURCH Tonite’s charge is addressed to these men…all are welcome to listen in. I Tim. 4:1, 2, 6 I Tim. 3 gives the qualifications of Pastors and Deacons. If we’ll just look a bit farther to ch. 4 we will find the duties and character qualities both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist