Sermons on Excuse:

What Is God Saying? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on May 3, 2002

God has said much throughout this series. Today, as we look at Daniel 6, we see a man who belongs to God. In Daniel 6 God is saying, "BE MY PEOPLE."

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? “BE MY PEOPLE !" 1. ““BE A PEOPLE OF INTEGRITY.”” (v 1-9) (A) DANIEL WAS LIVING IN A CORRUPT GOVERNMENT WITH JEALOUS AND ENVIOUS MEN. DARIUS’ IDEA WAS A GREAT ONE. TO SET UP 120 GOVERNORS AND 3 MEN TO OVERSEE ALL OF THEM. THE PROBLEM WAS THAT THESE MEN WERE SKIMMING MONEY AND ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Our Biggest Problem Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 14, 2009

Sometimes we spend so much time worrying about other peoples’ problems that we don’t even realize that maybe the real problem lies with us.

What the Cross Teaches Us Part One: Our Biggest Problem “He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.” 1 John 2:2 (NIV) Icebreaker A concerned husband went to a doctor to talk about his wife. "Doctor, I think my wife is going deaf. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:2

Denomination: Church Of God

What Salvation Isn't Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 21, 2015

This is the 16th sermon in the series "The Cure". There are many opinions about salvation- Many of them a wrong.

Series: The Cure [#16] WHAT SALVATION ISN’T Romans 9:6-33 Introduction: Most weeks I start off with a personal story; but this week, I want to share with you what God has shown me. God speaks to us in several ways: Through prayer, through Scripture, through circumstances, through other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-33

Denomination: Baptist

Masquerade (Our Enemy)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2017

Our enemy often masquerades himself to hide his real identity. We need to be wise and see who he is and what is his goals.

Page #1 MASQUERADE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MANY PICTURE OUR ENEMY IN A RED SUIT, HORNS, POINTED TAIL, AND A PITCH FORK! NOT SO IS SNEAKY AND SUBTLE. Masquerade: a party where people wear mask and costumes. A way of appearing or behaving that is not true or not real. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:4, John 10:10, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Without Strength

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 15, 2018

All of fallen humanity is spiritually dead and without strength to perform any kind of righteousness that would please God.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 5:6 "For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show that all of fallen humanity is spiritually dead and without strength to perform any kind of righteousness that would please God. and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Small But Smart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 3, 2020

Gideon chose to attack the Midian army with trumpets, torch and pitcher. No swords. God’s plan might look weird but watch the end!

Small but Smart! Judges 7:1:He divided the 300 men into three companies, and he put trumpets and empty pitchers into the hands of all of them, with torches inside the pitchers.” While I was talking to the wife of a senior pastor of a huge church with more than 50 pastors working under them, I ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should Crristians Share Jesus

Contributed by Jesse Crooks on May 12, 2023

Why is it so important that the Church shares Jesus?

Why Should Christians Share Jesus Luke 14:15-24 15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of God. 16 Then said he unto him, A certain man made a great supper, and bade many: 17 And sent his servant at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Escaping the Trap Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 23, 2006 For the past 3 weeks now we’ve been concentrating on the subject of “offenses”. Jesus told us that it’s impossible to go through this life and not be offended by someone or something. And so we’ve taken the attitude, “That being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Isn't Anything Sacred Anymore?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon discusses the need for change in our lives: From repenting and turning towards Christ to the willngness to step out of our comfort zones to follow Him.

January 23, 2005 Good morning. Let me start by saying that Diana and I could not wait to get back up here. It’s like that old John Denver song: ‘It’s Good To Be Back Home Again.’ And, we do consider this our home now. Thank you for inviting us to be a part of your church. I want to talk to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Believe? The Father Of Lies Or The Father Of Truth?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2023

Every day we hear things from people and we have to decide if we believe them or not.

Illus: I heard a very famous preacher one time say, (I want mention his name but if I did many of you would recognize his name immediately) He said this “I have never been discouraged a day of my life!” That statement shocked me when he said that because such men in the Bible as: • John the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-47, John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Save Yourself From This Crooked Generation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2020

Peter told the crowd at Pentecost: "Save Yourself from this crooked generation." But there's a few problems with that statement. Do you know what those problems are, and what the Bible says about those objections?

OPEN: In a third-grade class, the teacher asked Johnnie, “Is the world round?” “No, ma’am,” was the reply. “It isn’t?” exclaimed the teacher. “Then I suppose it’s flat?” “No, ma’am.” “Well, honey, if the world isn’t round and it’s not flat… then what is it?” Johnnie smiled and replied: “My dad says ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hungering For The Presence Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 1, 2014

Moses ran FROM the Presence of God and later he ran TO the Presence of God. Are you hungry for experiencing the Presence of God in your life and ministry? Here is tremendous truth about the Presence of God that is life-changing.

HUNGERING FOR THE PRESENCE OF GOD Text: Exodus 33 Series: Greatest Chapters of the Bible Sermon #4 Dr. Larry Petton Cross Pointe Community Church _____________________________________________________________________________________________ A church had a special concert and the worship center ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Accelerating Your Dream

Contributed by John Brewster on Nov 1, 2006

How we see things, speak things and see ourselves in the middle of God’s dream and purpose for us is everything.

ACCELERATING YOUR DREAM CHANGE - CHANGE - CHANGE We all know it has to come THROUGH everyone of us in order to "Accelerate The Vision" -- INCREASE! CHANGE WHAT? NUMBERS 13:1-33 We have to CHANGE our "Mindset" FIRST .... It’s Real Easy To Listen To What We Need To Do Taught To Us ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Really Mean To Serve Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Jul 18, 2006

Jesus gave everything, we too should choose to give and serve one another in love.

Tonight I want to start out by having a little brain storming session. I have a blank card for each of you that I want to pick one of the sides and write the word “serve” at the top. Now, I want us to take a minute or two and just write down all the things that come to your mind when you hear this ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational