Sermons on excuse:

The Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Oct 14, 2010

There is a risk that we act more superior than non-believers because we have some “inside knowledge of God” and they don’t?

Romans #2 The Need for Salvation “All People are Sinners” Romans 1:18-3:20 INTRO: One of the biggest questions of all time: Why did God send his Son Jesus to die for our sins? Why do you think that is? Discuss with people around you We are going to address that issue tonight Even ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Failure

Contributed by John Raulerson on Nov 7, 2007

God uses failures to teach us valuable lessons about Him, ourselves and life. Whether or not we learn from these lessons is up to us.

FAILURE Deuteronomy 8:1-3, 15-16 All of us have experienced failure. This failure can cause us to live in bondage. However, if we begin to look at our failure as God sees it, then we can be set free. God does not excuse our failure, but He uses it. God takes things we would never dream ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paralysis Of Analysis Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 25, 2008

Sometimes we try to analyze and figure everything out and allow fear and intimidation keep us from reaching the lost.

The Paralysis of Analysis: How we can overcome the fear that keeps us from reaching the lost. The church became casual in comfort, neglecting its primary task of reaching sinners. Now, will we become paralyzed by fear? Review: Acts 1-9 • Because of Stephen, the Church goes from inward to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Easter Apocalypse

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2018

Bringing the hope of salvation into an otherwise dismal prospect.

THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ‘plans formed of old, faithful and sure’ (Isaiah 25:1) - which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Water, Life And Divine Forgiveness Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2023

Jesus was on earth to forgive our sins and raise us to divine status.

Third Sunday of Lent 2023 Take a moment as we settle down from a very long Gospel, close your eyes but stay awake. Think of the best person you know who is not a relative. This person, man or woman, is honest, self-controlled, just to a fault, and cheering to everyone. The best person you know. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42, Romans 5:1-8, Exodus 17:3-7

Denomination: Catholic

Honor & Humility Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Understanding Honor & Humility

Context: 1. Jesus was invited on the Sabbath to dine with a high ranking official for the Pharisees. 2. Jesus tells them a parable about sitting in places of honor and not doing so but rather choosing a lower place. Jesus tells this parable because he saw how the invited guests were looking to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Howard Harden on Jan 13, 2001

Luke shared three encounters from Jesus’ life to teach us the cost of following Jesus.

The Cost of Following Jesus Luke 9:57-62 I recently was moved by an encounter I had with a little girl. We were in line at the small town store where I live. She was small and dirty. Her clothes were unwashed, her feet barefoot. Dirt was upon her face, but she did not notice. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Better Is One Day In Your House

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 22, 2003

Even though our culture says otherwise, it is imperative that we be in church whenever we can.

June 22, 2003 Morning Service Text: Psalms 84:1-12 Subject: God’s House Title: Better is One Day in Your House I want to start out today by talking to you about this church. Why do you come here? We have all heard the excuses people make for not coming to church, but have you ever really stopped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better Is One Day In Your House

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jun 23, 2003

Christians need to understand the reasoning for being in church whenever they can.

June 22, 2003 Morning Service Text: Psalms 84:1-12 Subject: God’s House Title: Better is One Day in Your House I want to start out today by talking to you about this church. Why do you come here? We have all heard the excuses people make for not coming to church, but have you ever really stopped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding New Hope In Failure

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

We all fail. But God does not cast us away when we fail. This sermon talks about what we can do about our failure and how God treats us failures.

Jan. 14, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:1-10 “Finding new hope!” INTRODUCTION The prize for the most useless weapon of all times goes to the Russians. They invented the “dog mine.” The plan was to train the dogs to associate food with the undersides of tanks, in the hope that they would run ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Alpine Skiing: Some Things We Need To Do For Ourselves Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 26, 2002

The second in the series on the Winter Games, looks at the areas in our Christian life that we are personally responsible for

Everything has been done, you’ve dreamed, you’ve sacrificed, you’ve trained. And now as you stand looking down at the slope below you, you realize that everything now depends on you. As you prepared for this day you had your coach, your trainer and your family supporting you and encouraging you. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Go To Church?

Contributed by Richard Horn on Jun 13, 2010

Teaching on Hebrews 10:22-25 and the reasons we should attend church services.

June, 13, 2010 Why go to church? SERMON: Late night television brought us something that is a mainstay in our lives - the tongue in cheek top 10 list. So here is my version of the top 10 reasons to go to church: Ø 10 - They serve a quality grape juice for communion Ø 9 - They sing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master's Desire Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 8, 2010

Exposition of Luke 14:15-24 regarding our duty as servants to be heralds of the gospel and compel people into the kingdom of God

Text: Luke 14:15-24, Title: The Master’s Desire, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/7/10, AM A. Opening illustration: Unless there is a transformation of contemporary church life so that once again the task of evangelism is something which is seen as incumbent on every baptized Christian, and is backed up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Dinner With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus eats with religious people

34. Who is Jesus? May 01st, 2010 Dinner with Jesus We are back in our series through Luke looking at the life and mission of Jesus. Last week we had a great Easter service, record attendance. Just when you thought it was safe to get back in the Gospels we are going to see more religious people. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-24

Denomination: *other