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  • The Practice Of Celebration Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    In this last of the practices we find that the final product of the spiritual disciplines is joy in the Lord and we need to express joy in celebration.

    We’ve finally come to the end of our series focusing on the practices God has given us to grow spiritually. We’ve looked at the practices of prayer, reading and reflecting upon God’s Word, following the guidance of the Holy Spirit, living simply and giving generously, serving others, confession, ...read more

  • The Practice Of Affirmation

    Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 26, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 17,581 views

    The Practice of Affirmation in three easy steps.

    The Practice of Affirmation (1 Thessalonians 1:2-10) “A young man showed up a little early for his date. When his girlfriend answered the door, her hair was teased in a hundred different directions. To take the awkwardness out of the situation, she asked, “What do you think of my hair?” The ...read more

  • Practicing Patience

    Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010
     | 7,005 views

    The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

    PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

  • Practicing Prayer

    Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,597 views

    We are too content to live in the realm of the natural instead of the supernatural. My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things.

    Purpose: To explain the right reasons to pray. Aim: I want the listener to pursue a deeper prayer life. INTRODUCTION: My message today is only for those who long to see God do greater things. My message today is only for those who are tired of the lukewarmness that we so often feel in our own ...read more

  • Practicing Or Pretending? Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,899 views

    The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

    Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

  • Practical Christianity

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,647 views

    Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? This message is a good place to start.

    Practical Christianity - Mark 12:28-34 Intro.: Would anyone like to have some practical ideas on how to live the Christian life in an achievable way? Good, let’s look at a little background of our text… Jesus had just finished answering a bunch of his critics. They had been trying to get him to ...read more

  • The Practice Of Prayer Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,875 views

    The practice of prayer helps us grow spiritually to know God better and become more like him.

    [Background Image: Fresco of Michael Angelo on the Sistine Chapel, Imago Dei] Last week we looked at our need to grow spiritually, the Apostle Paul tells us in Col. 2:6-7, “And now, just as you accepted Christ Jesus as your Lord, you must continue to live in obedience to him. Let your roots grow ...read more

  • Practice Hospitality Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 4, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,008 views

    The Bible commands us to be Hospitable Just as God has been hospitable to us.

    Lighthouses of Prayer: Hospitality February 3, 2008 1 Peter 4:7-11 Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

  • Practical Transformation Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 26, 2011
     | 4,630 views

    We are transformed as the Spirit of God works in us, often through His Word. That transformation, however, shows itself in practical ways like these that Paul discusses.

    Practical Transformation (2 Corinthians 1:8-24) 1. Is going to church a privilege or a sentence? It depends upon you and the particular church. For some in Alabama, it is a sentence: 2. BAY MINETTE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say non-violent offenders in southern Alabama will have a new choice: Go ...read more

  • Continue To Practice

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013
     | 1,790 views

    The above scripture is an eye-opener!

    Continue to practice…. Romans 1:18’For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness..’ The above scripture is an eye-opener! I want to emphasize two points from the above scripture: a) the ...read more

  • God Is Practical Series

    Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,627 views

    It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

    2 Kings 6: 1 - 7 - Eleventh sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 7 October 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey This seemingly insignificant passage tells us much about God. In context, the problem was that the place where the company of the ...read more

  • The Practice Of Growing Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 4, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 22,250 views

    A life lived fully for the Lord will never be in vain.

    The Practice of Growing 1 Corinthians 15:58 Rev. Brian Bill January 2-3, 2016 I was so pumped about our Christmas Eve services that I arrived early and parked on the grass on our new property to make sure we had enough spaces available for our guests. When I drove in I stayed to the right like I ...read more

  • Practice Gratitude Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 14, 2015
     | 14,174 views

    Gratitude brings God's blessings into life's struggles. Gratitude magnifies God's goodness in the midst of life's pain.

    Why do you really want to remember something? Why make the effort to recall? • If you are studying, your answer may be: I want to pass the exam. I need to remember what the teacher says and what the right answer is. • After that, it doesn’t matter that much. Most of us forget ...read more

  • Practical Christianity Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 30, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,960 views

    What is involved in living the Christian life?

    PRACTICAL CHRISTIANITY MATTHEW 5:33-48 1. SPEAK THE TRUTH. Mt 5:33-37 33 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.’ 34 But I say to you, make no oath at all, either by heaven, for it is the throne of God, 35 or ...read more

  • Practicing Peace Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,620 views

    This message is a challenge to live in peace with others.

    Title: Practicing Peace Text: Philippians 4:2-9 Introduction Today our text begins like an episode from Real Housewives of Beverly Hills complete with: • Hair pulling. • Crazy Drama. • Packaged insanity. The Apostle Paul says, “When peace is broken… fix it!” I. When Peace Is Broken… Fix ...read more