Sermons on Practicing The Word:

Responding To God's Voice Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Feb 13, 2019

When we hear God's voice we have to respond. This is the second sermon in a series on the Book of Haggai

Responding to God's Voice - Haggai 1:12-15 When we hear God's voice we have to respond. In ancient times, two of the most famous speakers were the Roman Cicero and the Greek Demosthenes. They were both eloquent, but someone noted the difference in the results of their addresses: "When ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Comfort To Weary Souls (Matthew 4:12- 5:12)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 17, 2024

Jesus' public ministry got underway after His time in the wilderness. He had overcome the temptations of the devil, and was now ready to change the world.

Matthew 4:12-28: Jesus had just returned from the desert when He heard that John the Baptist had been cast into prison by the order of Herod Antipas for speaking out against Herod's adulterous relationship with the wife of his brother Philip. The LORD went on to the region of Galilee, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 40:1-5, Isaiah 42:1-4, Luke 6:20-49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-23 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 23, 2017

Part B--xxvi of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXIII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of A New Creation-24 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 8, 2017

Part B--xxvii of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities. The Practical Realities of Ministry are seen in our Ministry Commendations...

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XXIV—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B of point 14 in the series. No matter what we do for a living or how we worship together corporately, much more is required to bring about the actuality of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Name Is Not Enough

Contributed by Paul Tuck on Jan 5, 2002

In this passage of Scripture, Jesus discusses the difference between PROFESSION and PRACTICE. The premise is this. Following Jesus is not determined by our profession, but by our practice. The true evidence of conversion and faith in Christ IS T

A NAME IS NOT ENOUGH Luke 6: 43-49 I have to share with you something I find rather humourous. This week, Pam and I were at a Teacher’s Conference which was held at a very large church. On the last day of the conference, later in the day, I noticed a sign that someone from the church had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Do This! James 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

James tells us that if we want to pursue perfection in Jesus then we have to not show favoritism to others, we must have faith with action and by all means guard our tongues.

Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of Let’s Do this pt 1! What did we learn last week? 1. We need to be like James and do this by being men and women of prayer. a. We need to have nicknames like “Old Camel Knees”. b. We need to understand what prayer will do for us: i. Prayer ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fresh Revelation? Rhema Versus Logos

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

This message explores what the Bible says about new/fresh/special revelations and the perceived differences between 'Rhema' and 'Logos'

I often hear people say one of two things about the revelation of the Bible: that God speaks to them, or they wish God would speak to them. Those who say God speaks to them often pull the 'god card' to validate and justify something they have done, a message they have given, or the way ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-13, 2 Peter 3:16, 2 Peter 1:20, John 1:1, 1 Corinthians 14:9, Hebrews 12:19, Hebrews 2:2, 1 Corinthians 12:8, John 14:26, Acts 4:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Gets The Last Word: An Exposition Of Matthew 22:34-46

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 17, 2020

Jesus has the last word with the Pharisees just as He did with the Sadducees. And He will have the last word on everything just as He had the first. Sermon for Proper 25 After Pentecost Year A

Jesus Gets the Last Word: An Exposition of Matthew 22:34-46 The passage we are studying this morning occurred at the Temple just a few days before His arrest, trial, and crucifixion. The Pharisees and Sadducees had taken turns trying to trap Jesus in His words. The Sadducees had just tried to trap ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Walking By Faith Really Means

Contributed by Evangelist Sola Ibironke on Jan 13, 2011

The sermon aims to give biblical explanations on the practical definition of walking by faith.

WHAT WALKING BY FAITH REALLY MEANS 2CORINTHIANS 5:7 (New King James Version) 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. This scripture shows to us how a Christian ought to live his Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Pure Religion

Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006

James describes "pure religion" in very practical terms that are easy to understand.

Pure Religion James 1:19-27 What is religion? Isn’t it amazing how we can use a word every day of our life and have no idea what it means? “Religion” is one of those words. It’s like the ad in the newspaper “Dog for sale.” When we read that ad, what kind of dog comes to our mind? Chances are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Powerful Positive Speech Habits Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 1, 2007

More practical biblical steps to taking control of the communication in your life.

1. ADMITTING WHEN I’VE DONE WRONG SO RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE RESTORED. "Therefore, confess your sins to one another, and pray for one another so that you may be healed. The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much." James 5:16 (NIV) In those times when we have sinned against others ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

No One Is More Understanding And Willing To Wait Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 16, 2015

To prepare to witness to others, we should engage in the practice of lectio divina.

Thursday of 20th week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel The Book of Judges is not an easy read. The stories of the years between Joshua and the Israelite king Saul are full of blood and gore–mutilations, treachery, and repeated violation of the Law by the people He chose. Here we see ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

How To Get Wisdom Series

Contributed by Brett Adams on Oct 10, 2006

Wisdom is practical application of knowledge...and this is how God gives it to us.

WWJBD? Part 1 How To Get Wisdom James 1:5-8 We all lived through the era of WWJD. What Would Jesus Do was imprinted on just about everything that can possibly hold a print. I refuse to be negative about it. It seems I’m in the minority with that as I searched WWJD on Google this week, 98% of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Don't Have It, You Can't Give It

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Paul gives practical instructions to Titus about teaching the value of mentoring

Last week we talked about the value of relational discipleship. Mentoring—man to man. We saw that Paul wrote Titus with instructions on what to teach to the believers and conditions that should be present that would qualify an older man to be a mentor to a younger man. We also talked ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Wesleyan