Sermons on Drowsy:

Lazy Bones Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 1, 2009

Several jokes and illustrations on how to know if you are lazy--then what the Bible says about it and how to be diligent as a servant of the Lord. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Lazy Bones II Thessalonians 3:6-18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/LazyBones.html If a problem is not dealt with is usually doesn’t go away...instead it gets worse. Ill.—small splinter in finger is just irritating at first, but eventually it will become infected and much more serious over time. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

When The Beast Gets Loose Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 3 in a series on temptation. This deals with last 3 of seven deadly sins.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 3-When the Beast Gets Loose Romans 7:14-20 October 21, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Romans 7:14-20 We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. Ro 7:15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Should Always Be Ready

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Nov 6, 2008

A sermon for the 26th Sunday after Pentecost, proper 27 - Matthew’s story of the Ten Bridesmaids.

26th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 27], November 9, 2008, “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through our baptism into Christ’s death and resurrection, you have claimed as your sons and daughters, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Ten Lamps

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 24, 2008

A message from the parable of the wise and foolish virgins.

Dakota Community Church November 23, 2008 (pm) Ten Lamps Matthew 25:1-13 "At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

The Real Oil Crisis (Be Prepared)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that focuses on being prepared to receive Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 1"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2Five of them were foolish and five were wise. 3The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. 4The wise, however, took oil in jars along ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Lay Me Down To Sleep

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 3, 2008

In Peter’s life story we have the record of three times when he was off guard, relaxed, asleep. On each occasion there was something that he did not know.

I Lay Me Down To Sleep Acts 12:6 Sleeping at the wheel is a good way to keep from growing old. The amount of sleep required by the average person is about five minutes more. Laugh and the world laughs with you, snore and you sleep alone. People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

Securing The City Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 14, 2016

Godly character and how you live your life is always your greatest defense against the enemy. Nehemiah appoints people who are faithful to God and trustworthy to follow God's commands to help him secure this treasured city.

Securing the City Nehemiah 6:15 – 7:5 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership; shows faithful obedience to God - This morning, we continue our examination of this incredible story -- Nehemiah’s leadership has helped them complete the wall’s construction -- But ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change And Transfiguration Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 22, 2013

Change is necessary for every Christian to become like Jesus and Mary; it is essential, but it is seldom pleasant.

Second Sunday of Lent 2013 Lenten Series Change. One of my famous Christians once told me that the hard part about being a disciple of Jesus Christ is that we are always having to change. To be more like Jesus and Mary, we have to give up habits that keep us from them–gossip, overeating, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

The Call Of Samuel And The Fall Of Eli.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 10, 2023

A young boy called into the service of God. An old priestly family rejected.

THE CALL OF SAMUEL AND THE FALL OF ELI. 1 Samuel 3:1-20. I). HE IS CALLING YOU BY NAME. 1 Samuel 3:1-10. The days of the Saviour-Judges were drawing to a close and, as in our own days, “the word of the LORD was rare” (1 Samuel 3:1). There was a dearth in the land, but not a famine of bread, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Promises, Promises PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Inspire hope in the promise of resurrection, encourage the pursuit of justice and righteousness, and urge preparedness for the return of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we will be diving deep into three poignant passages of scripture - 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, and Matthew 25:1-13. These passages will guide us in exploring the profound themes of the promise of the resurrection, offering hope to each other, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Amos 5:18-24, Matthew 25:1-13

Topics: Resurrection, Justice

A Church On Fire

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Jan 16, 2002

What does it take to be a church on fire for God?

A Church On Fire Scripture Reading: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 Scripture Text: Matthew 3:11 “I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3, Matthew 3:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Sailing, Speaking, And Sleeping In Church

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Eutychus raised from the dead. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts 20:1-12: • In 1 Corinthians 15:32, the apostle Paul makes a cryptic, • Yet incisive reference to his time in Ephesus: “I fought with wild beasts at Ephesus” • That was his description of the frenzied riot he and his companions, • Had just endured in chapter 19 verses ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

Wanting What He Wills

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 17, 2018

A sermon plumbing the depths of Jesus' agony in the Garden of Gethsemane.

One of my favorite scenes from the Andy Griffith show is when Barney Fife fights hard to stay awake during a sermon. Have you ever tried to pray but went astray because you fell asleep? Have you ever had a hard time staying awake in church? I can’t imagine that ever happening here! During our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Caller Id"

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

2nd Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

2nd Sunday after Epiphany, January 15, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Lord, in each generation you call forth those to follow you. Through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Ready And Waiting

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 9, 2010

Waiting for Jesus return can make people grow complacent about the fact that He IS indeed coming back, and it really will be soon.

Ready and Waiting? by Steve Keeler Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus is telling a story about ten virgins who are like bridesmaids at a wedding. In order to make sense of Jesus' story, we need to understand a bit about Jewish wedding customs. Traditionally, the groom would leave from his house and travel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational