Sermons on Delayed Gratification:

Stop Wasting Your Life - Precampaign Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 18, 2004

As we prepare to enter into an intense time of prayer and discovery together, I want to share some thoughts with you this morning. This message has been adapted from Rick Warren.

Message Adapted from Rick Warren: If you will take out your outlines, I heard about a bumper sticker one time that said, “Life is too precious to waste”. But how do you do that? How do you prevent wasting your life? Well, the Bible says this in Ephesians, 5:15-17…Let’s read it aloud together, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Elisha!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 26, 2014

God allowed/permitted/organized/orchestrated Elisha to see Elijah being taken up into heaven! This was not for curiosity, thrill or personal gratification – but for a higher purpose!

Elisha saw Elijah being taken into heaven! 2 King 2:11,12”….Elijah went up by a whirlwind into heaven. 12 And Elisha saw it…….” Matthew 16:24 “Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Heart Of Love: What Am I Seeking In Life? Does It Line Up With My Faith?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification.

We live to follow certain core desires that exist beneath the surface of who we are. It seems like many people live for self-gratification. Many live for desires like pleasure. That's fairly common. Others live for the goal of success, and they pursue that underlying intention through the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Salvation Army

Whole Life Stewardship Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 3, 2017

IN A WORLD OF SELF-INDULGENCE, SELF-GRATIFICATION, SELF-ACTUALIZATION, WE VALUE LIFE STYLES REFLECTING WHOLE LIFE STEWARDSHIP ACTIVELY ADVANCING THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

Whole Life Stewardship 2/12/17 Colossians 3:17 INTRODUCTION Many of us, when we hear the word stewardship, instantly become uncomfortable. We hide that discomfort behind joke and cartoons. Here are couple. Our discomfort and our assumption that a sermon on stewardship is sermon on tithing could ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Palm Sunday 2008

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 28, 2008

Palm sunday is about my discipleship to the Humble King

Palm Sunday 2008 Matthew 21 1As they approached Jerusalem and came to Bethphage on the Mount of Olives, Jesus sent two disciples, 2saying to them, "Go to the village ahead of you, and at once you will find a donkey tied there, with her colt by her. Untie them and bring them to me. 3If anyone says ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Getting Closer To Our Divine Father Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 25, 2006

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. T

It would seem natural that we would long to be close to God, our heavenly father…for every child wants to know the security of being close to their parents: …the familiarity of their faces, the security of their strength, the assurance of their words. This is a good model for our relationship with ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Prayer And Fasting

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 14, 2005

There are many things a Christian can do and nothing changes. But you cannot fast and pray and remain the same.

What About Fasting and Prayer Esther 4:12-17 How is your prayer life? When do you pray? There are many different kinds of prayer. • There’s the “Call 911 Prayer.” You make this call when you have an emergency. You don’t want to trouble God unless you have an emergency. God serves as your ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Development Of A Man/Woman Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 22, 2019

Daniel, a normal believer, was transformed into a person of such insight and faith, that he was promoted to serve 5 kings from three different conquering nations. What steps did he take that caused such a transformation?

THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MAN/WOMAN OF GOD Dan. 1:3-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: FREE HAIRCUTS 1. One day a Barber cut a minister’s hair. When the minister reached for his wallet, the barber said, “No Reverend, it’s on me.” Next morning, as if by magic, there were 10 silver coins on his doorstep. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Has Reason Not To Like Us

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 3, 2024

Understand that Glory and Honor is from Him – it is derived; it is not intrinsic to us. We have no Glory, we have no status apart from what God has given us.

TITLE: GOD HAS REASON NOT TO LIKE US SCRIPTURE: PSALM 8 / JOB 7:17-18 I want to challenge us this morning with an unsettling statement as our thought for the morning – “God Has Reason Not To Like Us.” I will give you a moment to squirm in the pew. This Psalm of David begins and ends with the ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fast Food Faith Series

Contributed by Georgina Pando-Connolly on Apr 30, 2004

Fast food, fast weddings, fast language, microwave ovens, faxes, cell phones, call waiting. No waiting, instant gratification, that¡¯s what we¡¯re all about.

FAST FOOD FAITH 2 Kings 5: 1-14 That¡¯s it. Now I¡¯ve seen it all! I watched a show called Married by America in which a group of single women and a group of single men gave the TV audience information about themselves and were then paired up by the viewers. Viewers chose who they would marry. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

When The Master Rises Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Oct 14, 2005

Parable of the Master of the house rising and shutting the door. The danger of delay.

Please turn in your copy of God¡¯s word to Luke 13 and follow with me as I read verses 25-30. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of The Lord - Do We Have It?

Contributed by Sherie Mercier on Sep 20, 2004

It is because of delayed judgment that many Christians have no "fear" of the Lord.

Fear of the Lord – Do we have it? Scripture Text: Leviticus 10:1-7; 1 Samuel 2:12-17. 22-25. 27-29; Acts 5:1-14 and 2 Timothy 3:1-6 (Amplified Bible), 2 Timothy 4:3 Last week, we learned about standing still in the midst, but we also learned something else, The Fear of the Lord! In this day and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom For The Soul Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Having a right attitude toward our possessions/being to give generously sets the soul free to grow and love.

True Spirituality Series Freedom for Your Soul Matthew 6:1-4 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO A couple of months ago, the AARP magazine carried an interesting interview with Katie Couric. You know her as the host of the NBC Today Show. In 1998 Katie ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saving Your Money Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 24, 2005

Learning how to be wise with your money frees us up to be all that God wants us to be. And it increases our joy!

The piggy bank. In old England around the 15th century, people made all kinds of useful objects out of clay, including dishes and jars to hold spare change. Metal wasn’t used much and it was very expensive. So, dishes and jars were made from an easily available orange clay that was called ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:22

Denomination: Baptist

Never Underestimate First Base Series

Contributed by Tom Conant on Apr 3, 2009

Third in a series on stewardship

Intro. Everybody loves a home run. It is so exciting to see the batter stand at the plate, especially if the game is on the line, size up the pitcher, make just the right swing, and then see the ball soar high into the centerfield seats. Wow, now that’s baseball! But I would like to suggest to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal