Sermons on Practicing:

Raised - Unshakable Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Apr 11, 2023

The resurrection is more than a doctrine. It has the power to render us unshakable in our faith and practice.

Good morning. Welcome to the Park Avenue Church of Christ. Why do we call ourselves that? We meet on Park Avenue, but why church of Christ? · Church - The New Testament was written in Greek and the word translated church simply means a group of people called out for an assembly. It’s used ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will study the biblical significance of this parable, exploring its themes, symbolism, and practical applications.

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus shares a profound parable that has been a cornerstone of Christian teaching for centuries. The parable of the sower and the seed (Matthew 13:1-23) is a rich and multifaceted allegory that offers insights into the nature of spiritual growth, the importance of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Faith And Action! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 24, 2023

A series looking at the practical words of James to help us demonstrate God's glory.

Believe and Do James 2:14-26 June 25, 2023 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it’s practical and straight forward. It’s very understandable. Yet, the passage we’re looking at today is considered one of the most misunderstood passages in James. There’s controversy over what ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Drink With The Prostitute (Revelation 17:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2023

A call to avoid compromising with the world for the sake of power, pleasure, or wealth. A no rapture, practical reading of Revelation.

Many of us, at one point or another, have found ourselves desiring a different kind of life. A better life, with nicer stuff. A life with "more." This desire for more tends to run in four directions: (1) Power/fame. At times, we get tired of having no voice, no say, no authority. We ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Laying On Of Hands

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Laying on of hands is a significant biblical practice that represents the transfer of spiritual blessings, authority, healing, and empowerment.

LAYING ON OF HANDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:17 "Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost." – Supporting Texts: Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14, Hebrews 6:1-2, James 5:14 INTRODUCTION Laying on of hands is a significant ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:17, Numbers 27:18-23, Mark 16:17-18, 1 Timothy 4:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter's Encouragement To The Church

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance

Peter’s practical encouragement to the Church dispersed… (~65 AD) – Humility, steadfastness & vigilance To the elders who are among you I exhort (call near to encourage & strengthen)… v. 1-4 A fellow elder, walking together, following Jesus, … a leader among equals. Dietrich Bonhoffer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Foursquare

Holy, Holy, Holiness! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

Explores the divine call to pursue personal holiness, permeate social holiness, and practice daily holiness.

Welcome, welcome, dear friends and family in Christ. We are gathered here today, not by chance or coincidence, but by divine appointment. Our heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom and love, has brought us together to share in the joy of His Word, to grow in His grace, and to learn how we can live ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Topics: Personal Holiness, Social Holiness

A Church The World Needs, Not Wants--Pergamum Pt6 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 14, 2010

“Be the church would ya!” Young people practice faith in the same way their parents practice faith. Studies today call this “Moralistic Therapeutic Deism”. It is a very self-centered spirituality; a self-absorbed Christianity.

Title: “A Church The World Needs--Not Wants--Pergamum” Introduction: I HAVE FOUR CHILDREN and I can tell you—kids, are smart—they know when you aren’t living up to what you believe and what you say! I worked with inner-city, street-wise kids for several years and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of A New Creation-13 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 26, 2016

Part B-i of point 14. Paul commended his apostolic ministry to the Corinthian church thru a list of practical realities within which he operated. The significance of being a new creation in Christ is played out in the Practical Realities of Ministry.

‘The Significance Of A New Creation’--XIII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10... 14. The PRACTICAL REALITIES Of MINISTRY-B—2Corinthians 6:3-10... Part B-i of point 14 in the series. Attention: There is a Subaru commercial(2015-16) which opens with a little boy(4-5 yrs. old) driving up ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Intensive Stare James 1:25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2021

One of the main reasons we fail to put God’s Word into practice is forgetting. This message gives practical steps you can take to learn how to meditate deeply on God’s Word so it becomes a part of your life.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25

No Sleepwalking Allowed Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 28, 2023

Sleepwalking is a dangerous practice, because those who practice it are unconscious, unaware of the dangers around them. In the same way, spiritual sleepwalking is dangerous, but moreso, because those who casually sleepwalk their way through life, expose themselves to deadly deceptions.

Has anyone here ever been afflicted with somnambulism? Okay, does anyone even know what somnambulism is? Well, it's a technical term for sleepwalking. So, back to the original question--has anyone here ever had a sleepwalking experience? How did it go? Did anyone get hurt? The reason I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:14-23, John 13:34-35, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Jude 1:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

The Relationship Between Grace, Faith, Works, And Baptism

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 3, 2024

Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because one has been saved).

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRACE, FAITH, WORKS, AND BAPTISM INTRODUCTION A. Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. B. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart To Worship - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 7, 2005

Michal’s kind of worship was the type of worship that plagues many churches today. David’s worship is the kind of we need. But how do we deal with the Michals amongst us?

OPEN: A little 6 year old girl and her 4 year old brother were sitting together in church. The brother was giggling, singing and talking out loud. Finally, his big sister had had enough. “You’re not supposed to talk out loud in church” she said. “Why? Who’s going to stop me?” the boy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Source For A Cure Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Feb 3, 2009

Addresses the question: if Christians, their families and their church are susceptible to spiritual disease and human treatments are in deed limited, what is the source for a cure?

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES A. CANCER “SOURCE FOR A CURE” (1 Cor. 2:6-16) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: I doubt that there are any of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - One Another Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2009

Fellowship is relational. It is expressed when we 1.love one another 2. encourage one another 3. forgive one another and 4. serve one another.

Fellowship - The One Another(s) John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Introduction The past two weeks we have looked at the word "Fellowship" ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist