Sermons on don't get too comfortable: showing 301-315 of 190,165

Don't Miss The Mark

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 22, 2003

The only way I can miss the mark is if my attention is drawn away from the mark. If my attention and my focus is constantly on the mark there’s no way I can miss it. But if something takes my attention off the mark there is that possibility that I could

Paul says in verse 12 of Philippians 3, that he had not attained everything that God had in store for him. The great apostle Paul who we revere and hold up said even I haven’t attained everything that God has for me. But I press on everyday that I may lay hold of that for which Christ Jesus has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Have A Cow Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Relationships are central to our lives. Who we connect with determines our destiny, our peace, and whether we live a full life.

Bovine Basics Part 1 “Don’t have a Cow” Text: I Kings 11:28-31; 37-40, 12:20; 26-33 A. Introduction Interesting story. Jeroboam is described as mighty young man of valor. He had favor with the king, Solomon. And beyond that he has even received a powerful word from God about his destiny. He ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

As earthen vessels As jars of clay, We are stewards of God’s comfort. God places his comfort in us, So that we may in turn comfort others.

Introduction A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell him that he shouldn’t wash his cat with Tide but she couldn’t change his mind. The lady said, ‘Well son, I warned you not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Comfort

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

As earthen vessels As jars of clay, We are stewards of God’s comfort. God places his comfort in us, So that we may in turn comfort others.

Title: Jars of Caring Text: II Corinthians 1:3-7 Thesis: We are “Jars of Clay” through whom God works. Introduction A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't You See?

Contributed by Clair Sauer on May 4, 2011

The risen Christ encounters us when we find ourselves downtrodden on the road to Emmaus. And through that encounter we are transformed in such a way that Emmaus becomes the beginning o the journey, not the end.

How many times in your life have you experienced "the blank stare"? You all know what I'm talking about, right? You're trying to explain something to someone, when their eyes begin to glaze over, and their mouth drops open, and they look at you as if you are speaking a foreign language. And then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Comfort Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

Series: God¡¦s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)[#1] COMFORT Isaiah 40:1-8 Introduction: 1. Who here enjoys riding roller coasters? If you like riding roller coasters, why? You would probably say things like, ¡§I enjoy the loops, or the curves, or the fast speeds¡¨. But let me ask you another ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Limit God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 17, 2024

Encourages believers to recognize and embrace the limitless nature of God, and to live lives that reflect this understanding.

Good morning, beloved, I greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. It's a blessing to be gathered here in fellowship, in the house of our God, the One who is limitless in power, boundless in mercy, and unending in love. Our sermon today is drawn from the book of Psalms, chapter 78, verse 41. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Topics: Number, 14:22

Don't You Know?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 18, 2005

Three things we learn about Jesus from this childhood account.

Luke 2:40-52 Didn’t You Know? Woodlawn Baptist Church December 18, 2005 Introduction Several years ago the Journal of the American Medical Association published an article by Dr. Paul Ruskin on the Stages of Aging. In the article, Dr. Ruskin described a case study he had presented to his students ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Comforter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

Series: God’s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)[#2] COMFORTER Isaiah 40:9-26 Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the first 8 verses of Isaiah 40. We looked at how God comforts us through being reconciled to Him, our lives being reconstructed by Him, and the reassurance we are given by Him. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

Nailprints Don't Lie

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 19, 2003

Thomas dealt with his loss by postponing his choices and by absenting himself from the community. We do the same; but the nailprints of our shame and our guilt tell the truth about us.

 We respond to loss in a variety of ways. There is no predicting how people will act when they lose something they cherish. I have seen everything from screaming and wailing to solid stoicism to outright laughter. I have conducted funerals where people have wept openly, and others ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Comforter

Contributed by David Dailey on Jan 26, 2001

The Work Of The Comforter

I JOHN 4:4 & JOHN 14:16, 18, 26 THE COMFORTER Ye are of God little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world. Them - refers to those who are operating or controlled by the spirit of anti-Christ. Anti-Christ means against the anointed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, John 14:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Fall Asleep

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 31, 2006

There are things that He has asked us to do as our boss that we will need to continue to work on till the day we die or He comes back for us.

DON’T FALL ASLEEP. ACTS 20:7-12 For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday. It’s Labor Day &, in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical holiday of all. They say that if Labor Day is a celebration of the unique rights & freedoms that we, as workers, enjoy in our nation; & if we believe that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Don't Belong

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Oct 8, 2006

Christians don’t fit in the world because we are not like the world. Sermon explores our relationship with God, God’s expectations from us, and His promises to us.

I Don’t Belong Have you ever gone someplace where you just didn’t fit in? Do you ever remember being in a group and had the feeling that you didn’t belong? These feelings are prevalent when we move to a new city, or go away on vacation to a foreign country, or try to meet new people in ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Don't Be Fooled By Appearances Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 7, 2007

The Israelites had returned from captivity to find their city and their temple in ruins. They rebuilt what they could, but they became despondant because they weren’t wealthy enough to restore the temple to its former glory. However, God gave them insight

OPEN: An old farmer was about to die and he called his 2 sons to his bedside. He said, "Boys, my farm and the fields are yours. You each have equal shares. I leave you a little ready money, but the bulk of my wealth is hidden somewhere in the ground of the farm. I’m not sure anymore quite where it ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thankful People Don't . . .

Contributed by John Roy on Jan 29, 2001

Thankful people are grateful, generous, and remember the gracious hand of God.

“Thankful People Don’t . . .” Luke 17:11-17 Earlier in this century thank-you notes were an art form, consider the following, “In regard to thank-you notes, it is best to recognize a gift with an immediate note of thanks. Unlike arriving at a party, there is no such thing as being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-17

Denomination: *other