Sermons on Circumspectly:

New Years - Now Is The Hour

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 28, 2003

This morning I want to share with you my dream and my vision for each of us individually and for all of us together as a church united.

A few short days ago, as the clock struck midnight, we said goodbye to the year 2002 and welcomed in the new year of 2003. It seems that every year we get excited about having a new start, a new beginning, a new opportunity, and a new resolve to make positive changes in our lives. Most people ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Your Life Count

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 3, 2004

This sermon is about making your life count not just for this brief life but for eternity.

Make Your Life Count -Live to the Glory of God- Ephesians 5:15-20 The scripture passage in Ephesians 5:15-20 reminds me of the motto: Only one life, Will soon be past; Only what’s done for Christ Will last. Every day you are faced with decisions. What will you give your time and energy to? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Develop Your Life Plan For 2007

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 8, 2007

There are five areas of your life you can set goals as you develop your life plan and map for the coming year.

Develop Your Life Plan for 2007 -Living the Life God Meant for you to live- James 4:14-15 Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you, and not to harm you,, plans to give you hope and a future.” Proverbs 16:9 “In his heart a man plans his course, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Prudence Of God's Servant Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 5, 2014

A sermon examining the work of Jesus Christ.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO ISAIAH A study of Isaiah 53 “The Prudence Of God’s Servant” Concerning Isaian 53, Adam Clarke said “This chapter foretells the sufferings of the Messiah, the end for which he was to die, and the advantages resulting to mankind from that illustrious event…. This chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 14, 2014

A Friends Day sermon targeted to the lost and backslidden.

What a Friend We Have in Jesus Friends Day Sermon Chuck Sligh September 14, 2014 TEXT: John 15:15 – “Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto ...read more

Scripture: James 15:15

Denomination: Baptist

On Point, Iii Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 25, 2015

Christ delivered man out of death to the promise of the gift of eternal life yet man thinking he is in the perfection of God's love, sins. However, to sin is an everyday reality of truth---a reality of faith. Truly, temptations----works of the devil challenge our daily thoughts and decisions.

ON POINT, III by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 25, 2015) “For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith...For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Friends

Gratitude That Adorns The Gospel-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 27, 2018

2 of 8. For the Christians in Rome, Paul delineated the relationship of gratitude to the Gospel. But what manner of Gratitude properly adorns the Gospel of Christ? OR... How can your Gratitude adorn the Gospel of Christ? Gratitude adorns the Gospel thru...

GRATITUDE That ADORNS The GOSPEL-II—Romans 1:15-25 OR: Gratitude That Graces The Gospel Attention: Christians employ Christmas Trees to symbolize & remember the birth of their Savior & Lord. Christians ‘adorn’ the tree[itself representing eternal life & continual growth] with various ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Redeeming The Time Series

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Jul 27, 2020

Without question…we are all called to be good-stewards of the time God has given us. BUT…we’re called to be more than managers of our time. We are specifically called to REDEEM the time.

I’d like you to imagine with me…that your bank account has just been credited with $1440. And let’s imagine that this happens every single day. No balance is allowed to be carried over from one day to the next. The entire balance is deleted each evening. What would you do? Hopefully…you’d ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Psalm 144:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Willing To Be Available Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

The disciples were tired and worn out from ministry; however, Jesus challenged them to put aside their own needs to love and serve others. As a result, the disciples were refreshed and strengthened in an unexpected manner.

The apostle Paul once informed the believers of Galatia, “For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself’” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Laws Of Almighty God (1 Of 5)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 29, 2024

In the weeks to come I will be preaching a series of sermons on the LAWS OF ALMIGHTY GOD.

We deal with laws of this country every day and so we are familiar with many of the laws of the land. Even children have some understanding about laws and how important they are to us. In fact, sometime children have a better understanding of the LAW OF GRAVITY than we adults do. Illus: The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 2, 2025

Ephesians 4

THE BODY OF CHRIST (EPHESIANS 4) I accepted Christ when I was 17 in a mid-size church. Our church did not have a pastor since the last one left a few years ago before I accepted Christ. I was baptized by a former pastor. In the third year of my faith the church hired a pastor who traveled from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redeeming Your Time - 5 Biblical Truths About Time And Productivity Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical command to redeem our time, the concept of time in scripture, and how we can apply these teachings to improve our productivity and service to God's Kingdom.

We are commanded throughout scripture to “redeem our time.” Because “the days are evil” and we are running out of time to do the “will of the Lord.” If our aim is to redeem our time, it is imperative that we start with God’s word. Here are five things scripture says about time and our role in it. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Topics: Time Redemption, Biblical Productivity, Divine Stewardship

Sermon Series: Redeeming Your Time

Focus

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

If we focus on the things around us and lose our focus in the matters that are really important, we may lose our souls, as well.

We are going to be addressing a subject that is unscriptural, in name, but spiritually relevant in every other way. A. Though the word, “focus” does not appear in the Bible...........the practice of focusing certainly does. 1. We, as Christians.....must stay in focus. a. satan ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do While We Are Waiting? Pt. 1

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jan 17, 2004

A two-part series on discovering what God would have us do while we wait for His return.

I want to begin this morning by asking you a question: do you know what you are supposed to be doing? The question is simple enough—it’s a yes or no answer. But the implications of that answer range far beyond that. Ask a little child what he or she wants to be when they grow up, and they’ll ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Faithful Saying Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 22, 2006

This is the fifth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores the "five faithful sayings" Paul emphasizes in I & II Timothy and Titus.

Summer is officially wrapping up. Whether you mark it by the first day of school, which for most of us has passed, or Labor Day weekend, which is just around the corner, it is about over. That means sweatshirts and sweaters, jackets and windbreakers, will be moving to the front of our closets. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Wesleyan