Sermons about Delayed Gratification

Faithful Stewards Of Ourselves Series

Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 11, 2000

based on 75 ratings

| 8,515 views

A teaching message on how we can be faithful stewards of our life, body and realtionships.

A Message from the Pastor Faithful Stewards # 1 Faithful Stewards of What God has Given to Us -Ourselves I have a friend who really likes to go to a particular restaurant and order their double cheeseburger and fries. It is good, but it is really greasy. He likes to say it is 'fat free'. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Have A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

based on 484 ratings

| 37,156 views

The attitude a person as toward life will determine the outcome of their life.

How To Have A Winning Attitude Philippians 3:8-14 I think we need to understand that the same victorious life that was enjoyed by the Apostle Paul is available to every believer. It really is possible for common folk like you and me to become mighty in spirit and experience the same triumphant ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Tale Of Two Selves"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 22, 2001

based on 125 ratings

| 8,792 views

#6 in a series through James. James 4:1-10

“The Tale of Two Selves…” James 4:1-10 There is a Charles Dickens book called "A Tale of Two Cities", it is a classic story of the French Revolution. It concerned a family caught up in those turbulent days, as it affected them in their lives, in both London and Paris. It’s the tragic story ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Wash Yourself Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 12,538 views

Part 2 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. When Jesus saves us, He sanctifies us positionally. But it is left to us to maintain our practical sanctification. This requires daily cleansing.

WASH YOURSELVES Isa. 1:16-18 INTRO. Last week we discussed the fact that revival would not come without first recognizing and confessing any unconfessed sin that may be hiding in our hearts. The Holy Spirit moved and many of you were touched and led to clean out the basements of your ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Tempted

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 5,496 views

As WE CONSIDER THE TEMPTATION OF CHRIST, WE SHOULD FIRST NOTE THE PURPOSE OF HIS TEMPTATION, SECOND THE AVENUES OF TEMPTATION, AND THIRD THE RESULTS OF HIS TEMPTATION.

Tempted Luke 4:1-15 INTRODUCTION: TEMPTATION IS A SLEEPLESS UNWEARYING ENEMY. THOUSANDS OS SEEMINGLY STRONG MEN AND WOMEN HAVE BEEN WRECKED ON THE HILLS OF WHAT THEY CONSIDERED TO BE IMPROBABLE IF NOT IMPOSSIBLE TEMPTATION. NO PERSON WHO HAS EVER LIVED HAS BEEN OR IS IMMUNE FROM TEMPTATION ? NOT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God."

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,285 views

Jesus gathers his disciples for a teaching on prayer....to pray and not grow faint. He uses a persistent widow, a shadey character, a dishonest judge to make a point about the goodness of God. The message is not about the "way to have peace with God" bu

In Jesus Holy Name October 21, 2007 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Redeemer “A Desperate Widow: A Parable About A Responsive God” During the past Sundays our Sunday morning Gospel lessons have been moving us through the Gospel of Luke. In Luke 14 Jesus told his disciples about the “cost of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Is It In You?

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 28, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 7,940 views

Is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit evident in your life?

(Rom. 8:1-14) "...who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit." The book of Romans is, in my opinion, the very best doctrinal thesis on the subject of Salvation and the Christian walk! Romans Chapters 1, 2 & 3 describe man’s sinful condition and declares him GUILTY before God. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

| 5,700 views

What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

The power of God’s Kingdom John 12:12-16 NIV What a splendid occasion it must have been, Jesus riding on that humble donkey, into the city of Jerusalem, while children spread palm branches on the street in front of Him. The people singing and shouting "Hosanna, Hosanna! Blessed is He who cometh in ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16

Denomination: Church Of God

I'll Shout If From The Mountaintop

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

based on 5 ratings

| 6,808 views

Missions Sermon

MISSIONS SERMON Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20 I’ll Shout It From the Mountaintop Introduction: A British writer named Derek Ratcliffe recently analyzed our television viewing habits. He spoke of "the mindless, shallow hedonism that seems to be the way our society is heading: a restless search for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

based on 1 rating

| 2,092 views

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22. THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Repentance Is Fruitful

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

based on 129 ratings

| 11,747 views

3 Advent C, John’s tough love awakes our need for fruitful living in repentance

Luke 3:7-18 Real Repentance Needs Fruit "What should we do then?" the crowd asked. 11 John answered, "The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." 12 Tax collectors also came to be baptized. "Teacher," they asked, "what should we do?" ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Is Yet To Come

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 21, 2004

based on 26 ratings

| 10,064 views

At the end of a misused life there awaits a place called hell. Wealth or poverty does not determine our eternal state but our relationship with Jesus surely will.

An old mountaineer had lived a full but not exactly saintly life and now was on his deathbed. He summoned his weeping wife. “Sara,” he said, “go to the fireplace and take out the third stone from the top.” She did as he instructed. “Reach in there,” said her husband, “and bring out what you find.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Feeds The 5000

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 25, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 8,345 views

We can all make changes - sacrifices if you insist- enabling us to give more to God so that we can better participate in His work.

July 31, 2005 The 11th Sunday after Pentecost Series A Matthew 14:13-21 Jesus Feeds The Five Thousand All four Gospel writers report this event - each with his unique perspective. Jesus, upon hearing of the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of Herod Antipas, ruler of Galilee, withdrew by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 3: Generosity Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

based on 80 ratings

| 12,166 views

Third in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #3 - Generosity.

26, October 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Three: Generosity Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 23:6-8

Denomination: Mennonite

Providence Of God In Those Empowered.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

based on 4 ratings

| 3,663 views

God is in control - over all, big shots; little shots; and those who ought to be shot!

Admin OptionsFeature Edit Discussion Close Discussion Add Tags Cancel Delete Discussion Intro: 1. The other day I was sitting out in the front yard and noticed my hammock. I decided it would be a good idea to take a little siesta. But I go so preoccupied with something else, that I never got ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sermons on Delayed Gratification:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Glen Vanderkloot on Nov 11, 2000

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 22, 2001

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 23, 2007

Contributed by Michael Martin on Jan 28, 2007

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Dec 6, 2003

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 21, 2004

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 25, 2005

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 24, 2003

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010