Sermons on balance truth with love:

Overwhelmed

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 19, 2005

Many today in our society are chasing after the wind and ending up overwhelmed and stressed in their lives. The result of this state is that many are robbed of their joy in life.

Overwhelmed! On the lighter side: FOR THOSE WHO TAKE LIFE TOO SERIOUSLY...... * Save the whales. Collect the whole set * A day without sunshine is like, night * On the other hand, you have different fingers. * I just got lost in thought. It was unfamiliar territory. * 42.7 percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

“Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Your Balance - Work Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 1, 2013

First in a series on keeping our balance in life. Work, Rest and Play are three of the areas we need to keep in balance. This message focuses on why we work and some of the hindrances to keeping work in balance with the rest of life, and the "shift" tha

Keeping Your Balance - Work Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Two weeks ago, our guest speaker, Mr. Jon, spoke about balance. Having a balance in our lives of the things that are good and necessary parts of our lives. I want to bounce off of that message. Jon gave the introduction. For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Recharge Your Account Balance Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Mar 14, 2016

Prayer is communion with God, without it our spirit's ability to "transact" or communicate in the realm of the spirit is bankrupt. The more effective and fervently we prayer, the more we refuel, rekindle and empower our spirit for effective living.

“The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man makes power available.” - James 5:16b If you have a mobile phone, chances are, you’re familiar with the statement "recharge your account balance". This is the information we receive when we have run out or are running low on our ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wisdom Of God : A Divine Balance Series

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

King Solomon might be the busiest man on earth. But, with God’s wisdom, King Solomon handled his many responsibilities in such a way that there was no busyness in his life and he had plenty of free time to accomplish additional tasks.

With God’s wisdom, King Solomon ruled over Israel and many other nations all the way up to the border the Egypt. King Solomon ruled over numerous rulers, many kingdoms, lakhs of people and had 700 wives, 300 concubines. On a daily basis, King Solomon might have at least 100 people to handle, 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15

How To Handle Stress?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2003

Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us throu

How to handle Stress? Thesis: Stress is a reality of life in our hustle and bustle life styles. We find pressures pressing in on every side. We find ourselves pressed to the wall because of these anxiety producing phenomena’s. So how do we handle stress? Jesus demonstrated to us through his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-53

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take This Job And Love It, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon addresses maintaining a godly attitude at work.

TEXT: 1 Samuel 18:1-11, 14 INTRO: - Don't let this title deceive you - It directly relates to your job - But every student and Housewife can benefit - White collar, blue collar and no collar - Jim Bakker told me The biggest lesson he learned in prison Was that God was not interested In WHAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speaking The Truth Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2012

Jesus engaged in people's real life questions, issues and challenges. As followers of Jesus we are challenged to engage in caring conversations with others in order to share God's love and grace.

John 4:37-30, 39-42 “Speaking the Truth INTRODUCTION One of the gifs of the technological revolution is that of communication. We are now able to communicate over greater distances, with more people, in a shorter time, than has ever been possible. • No more five day mail ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Lutheran

The Love Triangle Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Some need to learn to love themselves before they can love God. Others need to love God to escape a perverted self-love. Still others need to love their neighbor to balance out an inadequate love.

One of the great tragic plays of all time is Shakespeare's Othello. Othello was a general in the Venetian army. He secretly married Desdemona the daughter of a Venetian senator. Desdemona was the most lovely of all Shakespeare's characters. She was a beautiful and ideal wife. Othello was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

Opportunity Awaits Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jan 29, 2006

6 months into the deployment to Iraq. This is the first sermon in a series on dealing with some of the issues that soldiers face.

Opportunity Awaits Galatians 6:10 In speaking of the New Year, Columnist Ellen Goodman writes; We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Geckos Go To Church Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Growing Up Into The Truth

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 4, 2002

Growing up into the truth means living life God’s way, the way of Love!

GROWING UP INTO THE TRUTH I CORINTHIANS 13: 1-13 MARCH 3, 2002 INTRODUCTION: The Smith’s were proud of their family tradition. Their ancestors had come to America on the Mayflower. Their line had included Senators, Pastors, & Wall Street wizards. Now they decided to compile a family history, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 Corinthians 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Relax, Will Ya? Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Jan 2, 2002

A key to longetivity and effectiveness in life and ministry is finding real relaxation. Here are 3 ways to find what you need.

I. INTRODUCTION A. READ The Devil’s Convention. B. Stress-Free Holidays is just the cover for the season because the holidays are so hectic. 1. But these messages – last week, today, and thru December – are applicable to whatever season or depth of busy-ness is overwhelming you. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Surviving Busyness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004

2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church