Sermons on Excuses Excuses:

Under Construction

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

GOD IS STILL WORKING ON US...

“Under construction” Phil 1:6 Intro: Many may look at this steel bar and see nothing to it. A). Others may see a steel bar that has a limited use at best. B). A blacksmith sees this as a $10 horseshoe. C). A manufacturer sees this as $350 worth of sewing needles. D). A watch maker can turn this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Encounters: Ezekiel (Religious Experience Vs. Religious Action) Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jul 24, 2004

This is about Ezekiel’s God encounter. It explores the difference between religious experience and religious action. Religious EXPERIENCE means nothing without ACTION.

Read Ezekiel 1:4-3:15. This is a bizarre vision. Not all God encounters are alike. We see here two things: Religious Experience (ch. 1) and Religious Action (chs. 2 & 3). What is the difference between the two? * Religious Experience is… In chapter 1, we see Ezekiel’s strange religious ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God In The Box, Or The God Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 13, 2004

In this message you will learn how to trust God for even the smallest matters in your everyday life.

*I Kings 19:9-13 „h Today¡¦s sermon has to do with how we view God. our perspective of who God is and what he can do determines how victorious we will be in our every day matters. Our view of God determines our response to certain situations; „h Elijah¡¦s view of God was a god that responded ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Clean Heart

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 24, 2002

How to maintain a clean heart

A Clean Heart John 13:1-32 IN THE WORLD TODAY THERE ARE MULTITUDES OF BROKEN-HEARTED PEOPLE. WITH FAMILIES BREAKING UP, CHILD ABUSE ON THE RISE, DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TAKING ITS TOLL, AND THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF HUMANISM TEACHING PEOPLE TO BELIEVE AND ACCEPT THE LIE RATHER THAN THE TRUTH, THIS ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Self-Determined Life

Contributed by David Seeley on Nov 30, 2004

The self-determined life is the life lived with one goal in mind--to please self. God has a better way for His people.

Self-determination: n. 1. freedom to live as one chooses, or to act or decide without consulting others. I. It is a life of fleeing God’s will (Jonah) A. Jonah’s call—Jonah 1:1-2 Jonah was a well-known prophet at Gath-hepher (II Kings 14:25). Like many of the Jews, he felt that God was only the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

Religion And Politics

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 6, 2005

Sometimes Christians suffer because of their faith, but God is able to deliver and make it right.

Religion and Politics Acts 12:5 INTRO.: A man once said "I guess no one should talk about religion or politics." I informed him I disagreed since my livelihood involved talking about religion. When he discovered I was a preacher, he proceeded to fill me in on why he didn’t attend church. I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Women Of Impact

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

mother’s day

Intro: over the last number of years there have been many powerful women in this world. Mother Teresa, Princess Diana, Hillary Clinton, Laura Bush, Martha Stewart, Oprah Winfrey, and Barbara Walters to name a few. All of these have had a powerful voice in this world. Today, we honor mothers and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14, Esther 4:14-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lie: Church Is Not Really Important Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 12, 2005

Many Christians are AWOL today in their faithfulness to Christ’s church because they have bought into the lie that church is not really that important.

Series: Lies Satan Tells Lie: CHURCH IS NOT REALLY THAT IMPORTANT Hebrews 10:25 Not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as the manner of some is; but exhorting one another: and so much the more, as ye see the day approaching. Many churches boast hundreds and even thousands on their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Why Jesus Wept?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 1, 2005

Two reasons, "For the wages of sin is death..." Death brings tears. "The gift of God is eternal life." Faith in Christ brings hope. Unbelief brings even greater tears!

Title: “Why Jesus Wept?” Introduction: When Jesus was told that Lazarus was sick, the disciples did not want Jesus to go to Jerusalem. The text would suggest three reasons they could have used to try to talk Jesus out of making this trip. These same three reasons are excuses people use for not ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Eloquence Of The Bible Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jan 31, 2008

Psalm 46:1 contains an example of the eloquence God uses to teach you of His love. It will stir your desire to see what else He has to say to you.

THE ELOQUENCE OF THE BIBLE This morning I want to show you a passage of scripture that illustrates the eloquence of the Bible. God’s word is the most beautiful, meaningful, and wonderful message ever given to man. It is as applicable today than it has ever been to real life. Yet it is so often ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrites In The Church

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

dealing with hypocrisy

“Hypocrites in the Church” Matthew 23 2/8.98 Intro: Have you ever noticed how some people always have an excuse for not coming to church? I found a solution for this: No Cop-Out Sunday. Read Article. Probably the number one reason people give for not coming to church is “There are too many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have You Lost Your Mind

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 1, 2007

It is high time that we as Christians lose our minds . We are challenged in this letter of thankfulness to the Philippians to take on the transformational thinking, and attitude of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Intro: I’m always gripped by stories of people who have managed to develop a different mental attitude than that commonly held by those around them: The poor man who refuses to think poor The sick woman who focuses on what she can do rather than her handicap Such people display the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Wait To Long To Answer

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jun 16, 2007

The cost of waiting to long to answer the call of the Holy Spirit

DON’T WAIT TO LONG TO ANSWER Solomon’s Song 5:1-8 Intro: In Solomon’s Song there are three major characters. Solomon, the Shulamite and the shepherd lover. Now in this encounter you have to pay close attention to the scriptures to realize the shepherd lover a mysterious type person. He ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Facts" About Finances

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 27, 2004

Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures. Meaning, most people fail to manage money wisely.

Introduction Three phases portray the financial condition of a family: Big bills, Big accounts and Big mistakes. About nine out of every ten people with an income are financial failures (George Bowman. How to Succeed in Money). He means that they fail to manage money wisely. There is a way to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-26, Luke 19:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem With Relying On Your Heart When Judging Right And Wrong

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 5, 2013

A look at the danger that comes with claiming that our conscience is the ultimate arbiter of right and wrong. We have traded blush on our cheeks for a shrug of our shoulders.

GETTING RID OF SHAME: We frequently trade blushing for shrugging. - Jeremiah 8:12. - This is such a rich phrase here in verse 12 – they don’t even know how to blush. - Sometimes we act like the heart and conscience will always be a reliable artiber of what’s right and wrong, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:12

Denomination: Baptist