Sermons on Beyond Excuses:

Giving Thanks As We Grow Olddr Sermon I: Jesus Gave Thanks Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 27, 2019

By giving thanks, Jesus made a custom that seemed so ordinary sacred . . . by lifting the level of its meaning beyond the material to the spiritual. Our Lord was aware, as we should be, of Who our Provider is.

JESUS GAVE THANKS – John 6:1-15 Somewhere I read about a woman who boarded a bus and could not find a seat? Every seat was taken. She was tired and carried several packages. Noticing her plight, a gentleman stood up and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

He Does All Things Well Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 23, 2021

Mark's Gospel continues to show us the numerous episodes of compassion, care, concern, and confrontation that made up the person, ministry and work of the Lord Jesus. He is beyond our poor words of description.

Our journey through Mark's Gospel continues with these words that describe the work and person of the Lord Jesus Christ; "He has done all things well." (7:37). No one could accuse Him of doing anything that had even a trace of fault, defect, mistake, or ineptness. His words and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:37, Mark 8:1-21, John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of A Wasted Life

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 25, 2021

Every one of us are blessed beyond measure if we have a relationship with Jesus Christ. We have accepted the invitation that He has given. Why waste what God has so graciously given?

Last Monday night during the football game, I heard this statement, “It is a tragedy to waste a mind.” How true it is, but greater still, “To waste a whole life.” 1. In verse 8, the words, “vexed his righteous soul from day to day. Vexed means to disturb, provoke, trouble, irritation, and great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 19, 2023

When we honor God with our words and with everything that He has bestowed upon us, He will astound us in ways that are beyond our comprehension. God certainly honors those who honor Him.

We will continue our meditation based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) When we read this verse in the Message translation it reads this way; 2 Corinthians 9:8, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, 1 Samuel 1:2, 1 Samuel 1:10-11, 1 Samuel 1:20, 1 Samuel 1:27-28, 1 Samuel 2:21, John 3:16, 2 Kings 4:8-10, 2 Kings 4:13-14, Mark 9:41, 1 Corinthians 1:9, 1 John 4:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025

Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.

Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14, Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Supernatural Increase

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 21, 2025

Supernatural increase is the manifestation of God's divine ability to multiply and expand what you have far beyond natural expectations. It is not limited to material possessions but also includes spiritual, emotional, and relational growth.

Title: SUPERNATURAL INCREASE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 26:12-13 "Isaac sowed in that land, and reaped in the same year a hundredfold; and the Lord blessed him. The man began to prosper, and continued prospering until he became very prosperous." Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-13, Deuteronomy 28:1-13, Psalm 115:14, Proverbs 3:9-10, Malachi 3:10-12, Luke 6:38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025

GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Chapter 2 Verses 1-8 - Messages In Romans (Part 4) - All Are Guilty And Wrath Is Stored On Account Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 23, 2023

Paul exposes the guilty hypocrite, examines the kindness of God, then speaks of the wrath of God against sin stored up on account. In these last days, men’s hearts are like concrete reinforced with tungsten steel. They do not want to repent.

ROMANS CHAPTER 2 VERSES 1-8 - MESSAGES IN ROMANS (PART 4) - ALL ARE GUILTY AND WRATH IS STORED ON ACCOUNT [A]. THE INTRODUCTION {{Romans 2:1 “Therefore you are without excuse, every man of you who passes judgment, for in that you judge another, you condemn yourself, for you who judges ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-8, Matthew 18:23-35, James 1:16-17, Jeremiah 17:9-10, Psalm 62:12, Proverbs 24:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 44 - God Is Mindful Of Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 24, 2025

Jonah sat outside the city of Nineveh in the blazing heat fuming against God, but God graciously appointed a plant to grow and give shade to Jonah. No matter what our situation is, let’s remember that God is mindful of us and He will never leave us nor forsake us.

For our meditation let us look at Jonah 4:6, “Now the LORD God appointed a plant and made it come up over Jonah that it might be a shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort. So Jonah was exceedingly glad because of the plant.” (ESV) God gave Jonah a task to go and preach against ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6, Psalm 8:3-4, Acts 7:25, Exodus 3:2, Exodus 4:1-3, Numbers 16:30, Numbers 17:8, Numbers 17:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

No Better Than We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2003

It is a dangerous illusion to excuse our selves by claiming that we are no worse than anyone else. We find faults in people who look too perfect or who don’t give us what we want when we want it. But help comes from Jesus, who IS better than we are.

When you get caught in some sort of blunder, how do you get out of it? How do you take care of your guilt when you are weighed in the balances and found wanting? Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’ve shaded the truth. I will not suggest that you have lied; you have shaded the ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Work Alive

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, “Her

Keeping the Work Alive Haggai 2:1-9 Intro It’s one thing to get God’s people back to work and quite another thing to keep them on the job. Dr. Bob Jones, Sr. often said that the greatest ability a person can possess is dependability but too often potential workers excuse themselves and say, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship

Contributed by Ronald Fair on May 30, 2002

Faithfulness is always rewarded beyond our wildest dreams. May the Lord maintain us in faithfulness, even though that faithfulness may sometimes involve us in an appearance of utter failure The Lord make us good stewards.

Stewardship Reading: 1 Cor. 4:1-2, 1 Cor. 9:17, Titus 1:7-8, Col. 1:25, 1 Tim. 1:4 The subject of our meditation is to be that of stewardship. A steward is a man who, on the one hand, stands in a living relationship to all that his lord has, and, on the other hand, in an equally close ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

Be Like A Child

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 9, 2006

Grow up and be like a child. Look up always to the Father for security and help. Acknowledge His greatness and our need of Him. Never grow beyond our dependence on God, no matter how successful we become.

Matt 18:1-4, Mark 10:14-16 Jesus says we are to receive the Kingdom of God like a little child. He was saying this to reprimand the disciples. He was correcting their wrong thinking. The disciples thought that power and authority would be the things that mattered most in God’s kingdom. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Not To Be A Hypocrite Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 12, 2004

In this text Jesus will show us how to move beyond hypocrisy and into genuine, authentic faith. In this text we will see Jesus goes head to head with religious hypocrites, and show us what it takes to leave hypocrisy behind.

HOW NOT TO BE A HYPOCRITE Mark 2:18-3:6 INTRO: 1. What is the #1 thing that keeps people from faith in Christ? 2. Is there anything that keeps people from faith in Christ like my hypocrisy? Saying one thing, and doing another. Claiming to believe and live a certain way, but not demonstrating it. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The True Vine

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

In this chapter, Jesus is pictured for us as the True Vine. I can imagine Jesus and these men going through the darkened streets of the city and then passing beyond the walls into the surrounding countryside. During this time of year, mid April, the grape

Text: John 15:1-11 (NASB) Introduction: The last verse in chapter 14 tells us that Jesus and the Disciples are about to leave the upper room. They are headed to the Garden of Gethsemane where Jesus will pray His great High Priestly prayer and will later be arrested by the mob led by Judas. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God