Sermons on Better Priority:

Committed To Following Jesus

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2013

Above all, being a Christian requires us to make discipleship our highest priority.

I must confess that not too many billboards catch my attention enough to want to read them. However, one finally did capture it and greatly warmed my heart. It was a recruiting poster for the Marine Corps. On the plaqured, it simply said, “We don’t take applications, only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Free Methodist

Who's On First?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 5, 2014

If the Christian life was a game of baseball, then who is at first base will determine how successful you will be in your Christian life. Spiritually, it is important who is on first in your life. It's a matter of priorities.

Who's on First? Matthew 6:24-34 Coach Bobby Bowden of Florida State liked to inspire his teams with parables. According to Tennessee Titans center Kevin Long, who played under Bowden, one of Bowden’s favorite stories centered on his playing days in college baseball. Bowden had never hit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

If You Ignore Him, He Will Go Away!

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 31, 2013

Too many things can take us from our faith. God is Knocking but how long will we still be able to hear him.

There is an old sermon illustration that goes with this morning’s scripture. A pastor decides to visit one of his parishioners on his way into the church one morning. He had wanted to visit for some time but schedule problems and life seemed to keep it from happening. But this morning as he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Methodist

Why We Need Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 12, 2012

I believe there are four reasons that we need revival as a church and individually – our eyes have been distracted, our hearts have become discouraged, our joy has been diminished, and our work has been disrupted

Why We Need Revival Psalm 85:1-6 Revival is the giving of a new breath of life to that which is either waning or has ceased to breathe. Revival is a visitation of God which brings renewed life to Christians who have been sleeping, restoring them, producing a deep sense of God's near presence and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Enemies To Revival

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 16, 2012

Within our lives there are enemies to revival which prevent us from experiencing God’s power working in our lives. These are pride, prayerlessness, priorities and our practices

Enemies to Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 God wants and expects His church to be spiritually alive. God is in the business of reviving, restoring, renewing, healing and fixing that which has been broken notably our relationship with Him. Ephesians 2 tells us that that His Spirit quickens or revives ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Allure Of "All These Things"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 26, 2012

"All these Things" as taught by Jesus - represent the things of this world.

The Allure of “All These Things” Matthew 6:24-34 * Over the last 38 years, as we have attempted to serve the Lord, we have lived in many different cities. In every location we had to learn the new home, new city, new roads, and new community. Learning a new community has always been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Distractions Series

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Oct 20, 2012

TODAY AS WE LOOK AT CH 6 IN NEHEMIAH- WE WILL SEE HOW THE ENEMY DISTRACTS US.Do you have any unfinished projects lying around ? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many distracti

TODAY AS WE LOOK AT CH 6 IN NEHEMIAH- WE WILL SEE HOW THE ENEMY DISTRACTS US.Do you have any unfinished projects lying around ? It’s so easy to get sidetracked isn’t it? It takes tenacity to finish what we start because there are always so many distractions. One thing that WE clearly ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Fruits Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 27, 2011

We build a "Life of Stewardship" in the offering of "Firstfruits", when we:1) Use God’s gift to His fullest Expectations. (Deuteronomy 26:1), 2) Return to God the first of everything He has given you (Deuteronomy 26:2-4), 3) Share the story of God’s goodn

Prime Minister Stephen Harper had to walk a fine line in (this week`s) G8 summit talks on the Middle East, upholding Ottawa’s strong support for Israel while respecting President Obama’s recent call for talks based on pre-war 1967 borders, and resisting Europe’s determination to pressure the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11

Denomination: Other

Decreasing Dividends Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

There is a limit to the benefits that this world can provide us.

Luke 16:19-31 “Decreasing Dividends” INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies when I was growing up was a Disney movie entitled, “The Prince and the Pauper.” The movie was based on the book by Mark Twain, of the name. It is a story of two boys Edward Tudor, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Choices That Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Feb 9, 2020

‘Choice’ is something that begins with God. God chose to keep the tree of knowledge of good and evil in the center of garden, so there was no chance of Adam & Eve missing it. And God passed on this gift of choice to mankind. The choices that we make in our everyday life determine our future.

The choices that we make are very important. It determines our victory and our future. One wrong choice can ruin your life. And a right choice can bless you abundantly. What’s the first choice mentioned in the Bible? [allow audience to guess] Eve choosing to eat the forbidden fruit! No. CHOICE ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9, Ecclesiastes 12:1, Deuteronomy 30:19, 1 Corinthians 6:12, Luke 14:25-28, Luke 17:6, Philippians 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Building With A Kingdom Mindset Series

Contributed by Apostle Dr. Ruben L. Broadnax Jr. on Oct 24, 2024

Building with a Kingdom Mindset" focuses on prioritizing God’s Kingdom above all else. This sermon emphasizes aligning our actions with His will, seeking eternal impact, and building on a solid foundation that lasts

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to chase after success, comfort, and security. Society tells us to build our own dreams, secure our own futures, and prioritize our desires. The allure of worldly achievements can be strong—promising status, wealth, and a sense of accomplishment. But in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal.

"Visionary View: Seek God's Kingdom" Today, I want to delve into a profound topic – seeking God's Kingdom. Our journey in this life can be compared to a voyage with a destination, and seeking God's Kingdom should be our ultimate goal. Let's turn to the New Living ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would You Have Gone? Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 29, 2023

God leads Paul to Jerusalem. It doesn't seem to make sense. It will be costly. Friends advise against. Would you have gone? We see God's priority is mission.

INTRODUCTION Have you ever been in a situation where you felt that God was asking you to do… Something that DIDN’T MAKE A LOT OF SENSE to you? Something that was COSTLY? Something that all your friends URGE YOU NOT TO DO? That was the situation the apostle Paul was in. Many years previously ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuild Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 14, 2022

The best time to rebuild is right now.

Several weeks ago, NBA superstar LeBron James tweeted, “It’s a weird feeling to feel so alone sometimes!” He received over 140,000 likes and 4,000 replies from people expressing sympathy, disbelief, and from some, criticism. I appreciated John Stonestreet’s insight: “It can be difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

New Practices For A New Year!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 17, 2022

We are daily given a chance to praise Him, to honor all He has done. In this new year, will we take the time to acknowledge who God really is, and submit to His will for our life?

Introduction - The new year always brings opp. to reflect on how we should be living - One of the biggest struggles for changing our practices always is, “HOW?” - Prayerfully, today, we can learn a little about the how to encourage us in 2022! - Read Psalm 33:1-22 / Pray Point 1 – We are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational