Sermons on Dont Go To Far:

Perseverance

Contributed by Dennis King on Oct 25, 2022

Perhaps you've been lucky and haven’t had to endure a lot of life’s common trials and tribulations. If so, “persevering or perseverance” might not resonate much with you?

Perseverance Perseverance means various things to different people at different stages of their lives. Let's rethink some of the situations we encountered where we demonstrated tenacious determination before we discuss biblical characters that displayed exceptional perseverance. What does the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:27, Job 42:10, Romans 8:18, 1 Peter 5:8, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How The Church Can Go Wrong

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

Sometimes I Don't Like People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 15, 2007

2 of 5 messages. This message focuses on Philippians 2 and building an attitude that is humble.

Charlie Brown said, “I love mankind but people drive me crazy.” I identify with that idea. I do love mankind but people – well, people can be really hard to put up with.” People are just difficult to live with. They do such stupid things that sometimes you want to just throw up your hands and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Please Don't Ask Me To Pray

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2005

This sermon deals with why we are reluctant to pray to God in both public and private.

Please Don’ Ask Me To Pray 9/4/2005 Psalms 51:1-13 Hebrews 3:10-15 How many of you have ever been at a meeting and it came time to open in prayer or close in prayer and you were saying on the inside “Please don’t ask me to pray.” One of our members who lived to be about 105 was Mr. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Low Can You Go?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Paul, Pt. 1

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? (ROMANS 7:12-25) A man one dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. “What is that?” he inquired. “It is the book of your life,” was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. “What is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Low Can You Go? Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 1

HOW LOW CAN YOU GO? (ROMANS 7:12-25) A man one dreamed of passing into the world beyond. An angel met him and showed him a great golden book. “What is that?” he inquired. “It is the book of your life,” was the reply. Looking closer he saw that there were some writing on the first page. “What is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:12-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Compromise Your Prayer Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2002

Part of a series on Daniel 1-6 called compromise. Sermon deals with prayerlessness.

[Note: This sermon was adapted from a chapter in John R. Rice’s book, Prayer: Asking and Receiving. I don’t agree with everything in the book, but I liked much of what he had to say in his chapter on prayerlessness.] Daniel 6 In this chapter we find one of the most famous Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Go To Antioch Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2023

If we want to grow as a church we have to go and tell people about Jesus, and then we need to teach them how to follow him.

Let’s Go to Antioch Text: Acts 11:19-30 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard a story about a guy who applied for a job as an usher at a theater in the mall. As a part of the interview process, the manager asked him, "What would you do in case a fire breaks out?" The young guy answered, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Methodist

Going Through Samaria - Part 1

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” - Part 1 11/26/2000 a.m. (John 4:1-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church You’ll notice that Jesus and the Pharisees had a little scrap in the first verses of John chapter four. The Pharisees were jealous of Jesus because He baptized more disciples than John the Baptist. (Sort of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Road Are You Going To Take? Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

As Paul encouraged young Timothy, so a pastor encourages his young confirmation class to choose the right road and stay on the right road...to eternity.

Confirmation Sunday II Timothy 3:14-17 Dear Members of Crown of Glory, Dear Guests and Visitors here this morning, and especially you, the Confirmation Class of 2003: In just a few years, the seven of you will be taking another big step in your lives as you learn to drive a car. And sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

We Don't Look Like Much

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 1, 2010

In our text this morning we can identify and understand the significance of Being in God’s Will. Those on the outside looking in can’t possibly understand what it is that God is doing. When we consider the movement of God in this place through the lense

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Preached at Perfected Praise Worship Center Oklahoma City, OK Sunday, May 30, 2010 TITLE: WE DON’T LOOK LIKE MUCH SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 30:34-43 What an exciting time to be a part of this Ministry and experience what God is doing for us. I pray that we enjoy the moment ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:34-43

Denomination: Baptist

On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #1

“ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, GO!” Joshua 1:1-18 Thank you… Excited…Rarin’ to go… work to be done, tremendous responsibility and opportunity Change of leadership now, new leadership… Questions, unsure about future, Perhaps fearful of what might happen next at church, State of uncertainty… Any ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You're Not Going To Believe This!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002

God responds to Habakkuk amazement at God’s lack of action by letting Habakkuk know that He is more involved than the prophet will ever believe.

“You’re Not Going To Believe This!” Habakkuk 1:5-11 In A.D. 988 Prince Vladimir made Christianity the state religion of Russia. Throughout the last 1000 years the Russian church has had a rich history of great men and women of faith, wonderfully ornate and reverential cathedrals, and influence ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Hardships And Rewards Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE REWARD

TITLE: THE RIGHT STUFF FOR THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY (COUNT THE COST … AND BE WILLING TO PAY IT!) HARDSHIPS AND REWARDS! BIG IDEA: PAUL USES THREE PORTRAITS TO EXHORT TIMOTHY TO DEDICATE HIMSELF TO THE HARD WORK OF THE GOSPEL MINISTRY – FOCUSED ON THE ULTIMATE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible