Sermons on Excuse:

Christ And The Law Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Aug 7, 2013

A sermon examining how Jesus fulfilled the Law.

CHRIST AND THE LAW Matthew 5:17-18 Here in the USA, when a new president takes office, (if his predecessor was from the opposition party) one of his first acts after his inauguration is usually to go to the Oval Office and begin to sign executive orders with the intention of immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping The Benefits Of Having The Son

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2013

There are benifits to having God's Son, Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord.

Title: Grasping the Benefits of Having the Son Introduction: I want to read to you from Scripture about what the Ultimate Father did. "For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, that whoever, believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging Around For The Miracle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 15, 2006

Pastor Dave asks the questions, “How does the way the average Christ-follower manages his/her life differ from that of the average non-Christ-follower? Or is there a difference?” It comes down to whether or not we really believe that God changes lives.

Hanging Around for the Miracle Life Management 101, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers July 9, 2006 Our current series is Life Management 101. We’re coming out a hectic time of year – the close of the school year – into another equally hectic time – summer, with its vacations and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Are You Ready Yet?

Contributed by James May on Jul 16, 2006

Do you have on your garments of Righteousness? That’s what it will take to be a part of the Marriage Supper of the Lamb.

Are You Dressed Yet? By Pastor Jim May Jesus taught very often through the use of parables, or stories that made a point, because we are often too earthly-minded to grasp the spiritual truths that He tried to present. Though we might look at the Jews and think of them as a rebellious people who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Settle For A Sideline Faith

Contributed by Steve Greene on Jul 19, 2006

A challenge to help your congregation realize that they have a responsinbility to get in the game themselves instead of settling for a sideline faith.

Don’t Settle for a Sideline Faith – Get in the Game! 1 John 1:1-9 It is possible to attend church your entire life and still spend eternity in hell. That’s a shocking statement! I suspect some might disagree with it at first, but it is the truth. It is possible to attend church your entire ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Fly High - Acts Part 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 27, 2006

The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out and lead multitudes to the Lord.

“Fly High” – Acts part 8 On the lighter side of life: It’s all in how you see yourself (picture) Thesis: The book of Acts showed that Jesus used ordinary men like Peter who were filled with the Spirit to heal people and even raise people from the dead so that “Power evangelism” would break out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contagious

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

Do you have a spirit of contagion?

I was confused the other day. I was listening to this song from Ron Isley, Chante Moore, and R. Kelly entitled “Contagious.” The premise of the video is that Ron Isley plays this rough, Godfather type named Mr. Big who is in a relationship with Chante Moore’s character. He comes home one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Desperation Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Sep 11, 2006

The first in a series corresponding to a 40 Days of Prayer campaign. This message focuses on the power found in prayers of utter desperation.

(Video Clip – “It’s a Wonderful Life”, George’s Prayer of Desperation) Poor George. It’s a Wonderful Life, but George is at the end of his rope. Desperate, he admits he is not a praying man. Still he asks, that if God is there, to show him the way. Not that unusual of a circumstance. Whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do They Party In Heaven

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 1, 2007

What causes the angels in heaven to rejoice?

Do they party in heaven? Luke 15:1 1Now the tax collectors and “sinners” were all gathering around to hear him. 2But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” 3Then Jesus told them this parable: 4“Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Living In A Hostile World Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 22, 2007

The apostle Peter gives five principles believers need to embrace to equip and defend themselves against the threats of an unbelieving, hostile world

Stephen Boissoin, is the director of the Alberta Youth Outreach Foundations “Cave” youth centre initiatives. In 2002, he was investigating funding opportunities for his ministry on the Alberta Human Rights Commission’s website. “To my disbelief” he states, “I came across a page that highlighted an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Other

"God Is Just And Justifier" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 6, 2007

Sermon 8 in a study in Hosea

8 How can I give you up, O Ephraim? How can I surrender you, O Israel? How can I make you like Admah? How can I treat you like Zeboiim? My heart is turned over within Me, all My compassions are kindled. 9 I will not execute My fierce anger; I will not destroy Ephraim again. For I am God and not ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-12

Denomination: Orthodox

The Do's And Don'ts – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Can you think of a time when you were given a task to accomplish and you weren’t given the specific do’s and don’ts of what and how? How did it make you feel? What kind of success did you have? Today we will learn just how true this statement is: “God nev

Can you think of a time when you were given a task to accomplish and you weren’t given the specific do’s and don’ts of what and how? How did it make you feel? What kind of success did you have? Today we will learn just how true this statement is: “God never asks us to do anything He hasn’t prepared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

While We Wait Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 19, 2006

First in a series on the early church from Acts 1-4. This message deals with how to wait on God.

Note: Although my outline is very similar to a great sermon by Medford Foskey on this same passage, I only read his sermon after completing most of the work on mine. However I did "steal" his opening story. “It is a sin to be good if God has called us to be great.” That is the first line from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth

Contributed by Steve Malone on Oct 2, 2006

James in our text gives 3 reasons why we should learn to manage our mouth and he backs each reason up with 2 illustrations

Keeping Your Foot Out Of Your Mouth James 3:1-12 Today we’re going to look at what James has to say about "How to Manage Your Mouth". We love to talk. There are talk shows everywhere. Everybody seems to have something to say. Statistics on the average American. You have 30 conversations a day ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Calling Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 3, 2006

Fourth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores the acceptance and movement on a divine call from God.

(Extensive inspiration for this sermon, and the series "Prevailing Prayer" taken from Francis Frangipane’s booklet of the same name.) Everyone grab a Bible. When you get one, hold it up in the air. We have a bit different type of message this morning in that we are simply going to take a look at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan