Sermons on excuse:

The Holy Innocents As Witnesses To Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2014

The massacre of the Holy Infants was a tragedy that God turned into a victory.

Holy Innocents Mass (December 28) Thirteen Days of Christmas Saint Matthew is the only evangelist who records what might be called the “Joseph Gospel.” He gives us the account of the angel appearing in a vision to Joseph, confirming Mary’s story that she was pregnant by the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Catholic

Parable Of The Great Supper.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 24, 2023

It is not only an invitation, but also a command.

PARABLE OF THE GREAT SUPPER. Luke 14:15-24. LUKE 14:15. “Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God,” remarked one of the guests sitting at table with Jesus. How sincere the remark was we may only conjecture: but it is, on the surface, a true enough sentiment. But it is one thing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24, Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Embracing New Beginnings SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

We've all made mistakes and poor choices. This sermon will guide you on how to embrace new beginnings in life.

HOW TO START FRESH: Preparing for the New Year Isaiah 43:18-19 (NIV) Do you desire a fresh start in your Christian life? Many of us have made mistakes and experienced setbacks and failures that have hindered us from fully enjoying the Christian life. But the good news is that God wants to give us ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: New Year's Day, Life Change

Decay Or Declare Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 15, 2024

This is the 3rd Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#3] DECAY OR DECLARE? Judges 2:20-5:31 Introduction: Because of failures from past generations, Israel found themselves in a bad situation. The people were living in times of spiritual decay, but God had not forgotten them although this new generation didn’t know who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Serve One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006

In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Made Me Well Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 23, 2006

Third in a series on "Who is this Jesus?" based on the 7 signs in the Gospel of John; the main emphasis is on becoming spiritually well.

THE MAN WHO MADE ME WELL “Do you want to get well?” A friend and I were talking some time ago and both of us agreed that it had been a long time since either of us had felt completely well. There was nothing seriously wrong with us, just a general weariness, sinus problems, and mysterious aches. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Today God Is First Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 15, 2008

Putting God first requires resetting our priorities.

Have we ever promised something to the Lord and then we failed to follow through on our commitment? We promised to give a certain amount to the mission pledge card last year but reneged on that pledge? At that time, our business was doing well. Then, the oil crisis came. The peso-dollar exchange ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Practice Of Confession Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 4, 2007

Confession is a necessary ongoing practice to break down the wall of sin between ourselves and God, helping us to grow in deeper in Christ.

In the Bible, one of the primary messages that shines through is God’s unconditional love for each one of us no matter how much we fail him and his desire for us to walk in close relationship with him. We have been focusing over the last several weeks on how we grow spiritually which means how we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

What Are You Seeking Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.

I will send you the powerpoint for free, just email me with the sermon title in the subject line. James 3:13-18 “What are you seeking?” “A person after the heart of God should also seek the wisdom of God.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.23.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) A professor of mine said ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stunt Your Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 5, 2011

Paul confronts the Galatians about how they lost their first love for God and for the servant God had sent because of their following a false message.

• How discouraging is it to invest so much into something only to see it go in a dangerous direction after you are no longer there to influence it. a) Business you once owned b) A child after he/she moves out of the house c) Church you once were a member of(or pastor of) • Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

A Faithful Husband

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 24, 2010

God is faithful in spite of our unfaithfulness. We are saved by grace alone.

A Faithful Husband, Hosea 1:2-11 Introduction The book of Hosea is the first of those books of the Old Testament known as the writings of the Minor Prophets. They are often referred to by an Aramaic term “Trei Asar,” which means the twelve. They are called as such (Minor Prophets) ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Beat The Bushes

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2009

This study considers the command to go into the highways and hedges and compel people to God.

Have you ever heard or used the phrase “beat the bushes?” Beat the bushes refers to searching diligently for someone or something. The word etymology is based on the hunting practice of having someone hit bushes with a stick in order to force birds to fly up into the air to be shot. We have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemies We Fight

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 9, 2009

An examinination of the three enemies believers fight against and tools to overcome them.

THE ENEMIES WE FIGHT A couple of weeks ago, a friend told me he had watched a TV show, where some Catholic priests had performed an exorcism. He asked me if we Protestants believed in demons and if we did, why you didn’t hear more about Protestants performing exorcisms? We talked about it some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Price To Pay

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

When we take the time to read and meditate in the scriptures, it is very obvious that we are all called to gather, but the sad reality is that this alone does not necessarily mean that we are following and serving God.

There are many people in this world that wish to follow Christ, isn’t that true? How many people gathered here today wish to follow Christ? All of us here have the deep desire in our heart to follow our Lord and Savior. In fact, this desire was what motivated us to find a congregation where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Better Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

Sometimes what we need to do is not try to create something better, but appreciate what already is best, as these proverbs lead us to do reflect on what is better in life.

Introduction As Americans of ingenuity, we are always looking for something better – a better way to travel, to produce energy, to clean stains. That zeal to improve our lot pushes us to make the many improvements in technology that we have. But sometimes what we need to do is not try to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:16-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed