Sermons on Dont Wait:

Receiving And Treasuring

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 3, 2008

If we don’t understand the purpose of the Word, we’ll miss out on the life of God. Through His Word, God transforms us more into his likeness. Every word in scripture is a doorway to the heart of God and a stairway into the realms of God.

Receiving and Treasuring – Proverbs 2:1 Intro.: The first focus that Solomon lays out has to do with the way we treat the Word of God. Proverbs 2:1 – “…if you receive my words and treasure my commands within you…” The “receiving” refers to how we posture ourselves before the Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1

Denomination: Charismatic

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

How Satan Destroys The Believer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God?

Intro: Satan’s priority is to DESTROY (John 10:10). He has been destroying individuals, families, churches & nations. Don’t let him mess yours! Now what would it take Satan to make you quit on God? To understand different areas of our lives that Satan may attack and be prepared when it happens, let ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: *other

The Seeking Magi (Pastor Dale) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Dec 14, 2008

Why are God’s people often not living counter-culturally or don’t seem to clash with culture? Maybe the problem has something to do with being intellectually or scientifically stimulated about Jesus and the mysterious cosmic phenomenon rather than experie

I read a fascinating article last week that invited me to watch a breath-taking phenomenon that only occurs once every 44 years. It is the aligning of Jupiter and Venus with the Moon. Added to this amazing spectacle, viewed best with binoculars because the evening light would make it hard to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Tree Or Chaff, Tall Timber Or Dust (Olympic Edition)

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 3, 2012

A sermon that I have remodelled for the Olympics, Psalm one, tells us about how a man i sblessed, we don't need to be great athletes to be blessed. To find out how to be tall timber in God's eyes read on.

Tree or Chaff, Tall Timber or Dust (Olympic Edition) We are told in life that it’s unfair to compare ourselves to others but when the Olympics are on and we see the best of the best of physical humanity it’s possible that we do a bit of comparing. What an awesome job our rowers have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Salvation Army

Pride And Promiscuity

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 12, 2016

Jesus contrasts a prideful Pharisee and a formerly promiscuous sinner desperate for grace. One is changed forever and one is unchanged. The difference: pride vs. humility. We all are in need of a Savior. Sadly, some don't realize it until it is too late.

Luke 7:36-50 Pride and Promiscuity The sermon title for today’s story is in honor of my wife, who first introduced me to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a classic tale of two strong-willed and misunderstood personalities coming together in romantic love. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Marriage Barrier Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 12, 2015

Most married couples have a barrier between them. But they don't even realize it. Thus, they operate with a major handicap. What can be done about it? God only knows. But the walls can come down by the grace of God!

I. Realize your problem – Obvious symptoms. A. Blame - He had an affair; it’s all his fault. I wasn’t supportive, encouraging, etc. B. Denial - Worked hard, good provider, don’t know why? C. Bitter - Saw my father do that, not me! Interpret everything in light of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of The Heart

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 19, 2018

Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says?

Prelude Are we so blinded by our church buildings and our rituals that we don’t see God? Are we blinded by the world’s sinfulness? Are we noble like the Bereans, studying our Bibles daily to see what God says? What defiles us? Let’s look at Matthew 15:10-20 and see what Jesus has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus-Consciousness

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 11, 2018

I don't like watching basketball. You know why? In the show after a match will end. The people or sports commentator will praise and worship all things, the floor, the court, the ring, the crowd or audience having a wonderful audience, the players, the re

JESUS-consciousness Be JESUS-consious everyone not self-conscious which leads to selfishness. Psalms 97:11 Light is sown for the [uncompromisingly] righteous {and} strewn along their pathway, and joy for the upright in heart [the irrepressible joy which comes from consciousness of His favor and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Can Live In Perfect Peace

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Nov 3, 2017

Jesus says the world will treat His followers just like it treated him. But He says that we can have peace in the midst of the persecution. Sadly, we don't see peace operating in the lives of most Christians. Why not?

If you spend any length of time listening to or reading what the media (conservative and liberal) are saying about politics, which is most often focused on President Trump, and social issues like racism, the anthem protests, BLM, the Alt-right, etc., you might believe our country is teetering on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:22-25, John 15:18-20, John 17:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord Of All: Lord Indeed Series

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 18, 2012

Transfiguration Sunday: Who is Jesus? Maybe better asked, "Who is Jesus to you?" We fail to truly recognize Jesus when we don’t understand his full divinity and his willingness to suffer and die on the cross for our sake.

Who is Jesus? - All-around great guy? Great teacher? Prophet? Savior? God? If you wanted to take the easy way out – your answer would simply be, “Yes.” But I’m not going to let you get away with that. Truly knowing Jesus touches more than understanding. It touches more than knowing ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of The Season Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 25, 2011

We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. They're so common and so much a part of Christmas that we don't often give them much thought. But how tragic if we neglect the most important light of the season.

OPEN: We tend to take Christmas lights for granted. We see them on Christmas trees, and on bushes and buildings throughout the city. They’re in practically every store and mall, and sometimes we’ve seen them in synchronized musical displays on homes. So, we tend to take Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-13, 2 Samuel 19:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Break The Cycle Of Spiritual Osmosis

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on Jun 4, 2011

Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. The Bible gives us a good indication about the effects of associating with what is called “bad people”. Some kind of Osmosis happens.

1 Corinthians 15:33 (God’s Word Translation) Don't let anyone deceive you. Associating with bad people will ruin decent people. (New Living Translation) Don't be fooled by those who say such things, for "bad company corrupts good character.” (International Standard Version) Stop being ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Denomination: Baptist

Choices?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 6, 2012

Most of the time what seems a good choice in the sight of the world is not necessarily the right and good choice in the sight of God. Things might seem very good on the surface but for the end result and eternity sake they just don’t level up. And what is

Opening illustration: The teenager expressed the view of many. Speaking of the wild parties he attended, the 16-year-old declared, “Without these parties, my life wouldn’t have any purpose.” Attitudes like this result from a string of bad choices that multiply until life loses its meaning. Examples ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Today Or Tomorrow We Will Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012

James gives us the proper perspective for life. 1- Don’t be quick to make plans in life 2- Recognize how quickly life disappears 3- Seek the Lord’s will in all things 4- Acknowledge the sin of doing nothing

INTRO.- Today or tomorrow. Well, what about today and tomorrow? What are you going to do today? And tomorrow? Hopefully, on the Lord’s Day you will always make it priority to worship the Lord with the Lord’s people wherever they assemble. And personally speaking, I think many Christians really ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ