Sermons on Complacent:

Moses: From Contentment To Calling

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Self-help says “look within” for happiness; Scripture says contentment comes from being humbled by God and satisfied in Christ. In Moses we’ll see that contentment often precedes calling, stays active (not complacent), and resists complaining—because Christ is enough.

Let me ask you a simple question, “Are you content?” I saw a self-help based article on the Internet that suggested contentment can be found by catching yourself thinking “life sucks,” and stopping such thinking. It continued that contentment is found by cultivating a thankfulness for “little ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-13, Exodus 15:22-24, Exodus 16:2-3, Exodus 17:4, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shake The Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 3, 2010

We look at the DUST that leads us to be complacent. Dust stands for DISOBEDIENCE, UNBELIEF, SOMEONE ELSE'S PROBEM and TIMIDITY Let's replace those with DISCIPLEMAKING URGE to share our faith SURETY of our Calling TRUST in God

Sermon If we want to be successful in God’s service we need to wipe the DUST off our feet and move forward Let me say that DUST is a mneumonic for D- Disobedience U- Unbelief S- Someone else’s problem T- Timidity Introduction A country preacher in Canada decided to skip services ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-30

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Concerned About Your Friends Without Christ? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

Those people out there without Christ are not going to break down the doors of this church to get here and learn about Jesus. We cannot be complacent until someone has shared with them like somebody shared with us.

INTRODUCTION Please open your Bibles to Romans, chapter 9. Today I am going to preach to you. You say, “Well, I thought that’s what you did every Sunday.” Actually, those of you who hear me Sunday after Sunday realize about 90 percent of the time I am a pastor-teacher. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Be A Man Of God?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 20, 2023

The people of Israel had become careless and complacent. God called a man from a small country town to prophesy judgment and preach repentance. This man submitted to God's call to go and prophesy unto Israel.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God called man from ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-17, Luke 18:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Motivations For Missions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of God. Motivations for Missions from t

Motivations For Missions Introduction - Bible students, Pastors, and lay people without motivations for missions become complacent. Without the proper kinds of motivations, people might involve themselves in missions for other reasons than doing the will of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where There Is No Vision The People Will Perish

Contributed by Levi Wright on Jun 16, 2007

We need to rise up to the high calling of God and stand on the tower and write our vision together and build up the kingdom of God..... When people become settled in their lives and in their ministry, they tend to become complacent. Where there is no vis

Banner of Praise Ministries Rev. Dr. Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “Where There Is No Vision The People Will Perish” Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he”. INTRODUCTION When people become settled in their lives ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Would Christian Do (Wwcd)

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Sep 1, 2020

There are thousands of Christians who reached a level of maturity in their Christian faith and then became self-satisfied and complacent. They decided they didn’t need to grow anymore, or pray anymore, or study anymore. And they started dying spiritually because they buried their talents.

Theme: WWCD Text: I Peter 4:10 Place: Riverside Church of Christ Date: August 30, 2020 Intro: People in our society today love signs just to make the word simplified and to catch attentions. Especially when you’re promoting a product or something… Signs like; RCOC, BIR, SEC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Settle For Less When More Is Available

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 26, 2024

Caleb was not complacent, neither was he willing to compromise. One visit to the Promised Land changed Caleb forever. One of the most amazing character traits in Caleb’s life is that He never settled for less when more was on the table.

Sermon: Don’t Settle for Less When More is Available Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19 “ The Lord commanded Joshua to assign some of Judah’s territory to Caleb son of Jephunneh. So Caleb was given the town of Kiriath-arba (that is, Hebron), which had been named after Anak’s ancestor. Caleb drove out the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 15:13-19, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Removes Our Fears

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

When anxiety comes into our life, fear can slow down our steps and cause us to seek complacency rather than stepping out in faith. Where do you go to have your fear alleviated?

Jesus Removes our Fears John 6:16-24 Matthew 14:25-33 Two gas company servicemen, a senior training supervisor, and a young trainee were checking meters in a suburban neighborhood. They parked their truck at the end of the alley and worked their way to the other end. At the last house, a woman ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24, Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024

In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-7, Acts 20:26-27, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 27:6, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Need Power Like

Contributed by Pastor Ben F Corley on Nov 28, 2006

Today, as never before in the history of the church, the church of the Living God is loosing her power with the Lord. Many people today have lost interest inprayer, and Bible study and little by little the power the church once had is leaving, and complac

" WE NEED THE POWER LIKE !!!!!! " Text; 1 Timothy 1:6-8 Intro: Today as never before, the Church of the Living God is loosing it’s power that she had with the Lord. There are many, many reasons for this, but I think the greatest of all the reasons is as I have said we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

James: The Apostle Of Passion Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 2, 2018

While a lack of passion leads to spiritual complacency, the wrong kind of passion leads to unholy acts! Today’s sermon is going to focus on the life of Apostle James who learned firsthand that passion is only good when aligned with the will of Christ!

James: The Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Do you have passion to serve the Lord? You know the kind of passion that is so strong that you cannot and will not contain your desire to serve God no matter what the cost! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56, Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Spiritual Sleep In The End Times Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 4, 2025

Now is not the time to sleep but to be spiritually awake. The end is nearer than ever. Jesus is coming soon, and only those who are watchful and ready will go with Him.

THE DANGERS OF SPIRITUAL SLEEP IN THE END TIMES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 25:5-6 Supporting Texts: Romans 13:11, 1 Thessalonians 5:6-8, Ephesians 5:14, Revelation 3:1-3 INTRODUCTION: The end times are characterised by spiritual apathy, lukewarmness, and distractions. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Country Preacher Preaching In The City

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 14, 2022

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Then in walks a God-called man from a small country town, prophesying judgment, and preaching repentance.

The affluent people of Israel were enjoying their life of luxury and prosperity. They had become careless, and complacent, mistreating poor people, and selling them into servitude. Before long, Israel would be vanquished by Assyria, and the rich would become slaves. Then in walks a God-called man ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Receiving The Infilling Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 1, 2011

The reason why many in the body of Christ are complacent and don’t pursue to seek to receive the Holy Spirit knowing that He is going to shake them up and even rattle them so hard ... they miss out on the unbelievable empowerment and joy of the Lord.

Opening illustration: The story is told of an elderly woman named Norena, who lived in southern Florida. When a hurricane hit that area, her home was one of many that was severely damaged. Norena received an insurance settlement, and the repair work began. However, when the money ran out, so did ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational