Sermons on Excuses Excuses:

You Too Can Be Deceived

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jun 8, 2005

None of us is immune to spiritual deception, and the Word is full of warnings about deception

You, Too Can Be Deceived TCF Sermon June 5, 2005 As a preacher, or really any kind of public speaker, you’re always thinking of a really good start for your message. That opening that will captivate your audience, and hopefully disarm them, and eventually begin to draw them in to listen with some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Deceptive Disciple Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Nov 3, 2002

An examination of the betrayal of Judas and the tragic fact that EVERY person will have a testimony...either for Christ or Satan.

CrossPoints – Part Nine “The Deceptive Disciple” John 18:1-7 • Page 766 • Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2002) “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples and crossed the Kidron Valley. On the other side there was an olive grove, and he and his disciples went into it. [2] Now Judas, who ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Jesus?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

In our day, as in John’s, there were people promoting a faith beyond the faith in Jesus Christ. Is there anything worthwhile beyond Jesus?

I wonder sometimes if the Church hasn’t become bored with Jesus. I mean, after all, there’s only so much we can know about Him; only so much praise, it seems, we can offer Him. And it’s tempting sometimes to create other messages, other goals, another focus besides this two thousand year old ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 5, 2003

This sermon deals with the choices we make in life which rob us of other things.

Who Or What Are You Going To Cheat 10/26/03 NLF I Samuel 15:13-23 Luke 10:38-41 Let’s meet a few people today. Randall is the star football player on the team. Last week against Southside, Randall rushed for 250 yards, and scored six touchdowns in the 70 to 6 blowout of East River. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:13-23, Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Bad Do You Want It?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

How far do you want to go with the Lord. Do you want everything that He has for you or are you content to live with the bare minimum?

12/31/02 Watchnight Service How Bad Do You Want It? 2 Kings 13:14-19 14Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. 15And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cultivating Generosity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon explores the benefits of generosity in various areas of our life including the stewardship of our time and money and how we can cultivate a generous spirit.

Cultivating Generosity II Cor. 9:11 6-9-02 Intro: 1. What would you think of a preacher who at offering time stood by the offering plate and carefully examined how much each person was giving? Suppose I stood up here as we were bringing our offerings and took each check—opened it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Man Enough To Stand Alone Series

Contributed by Dale Harlow on Jun 19, 2003

As Elijah faces the prophets of Baal, we will look at what it takes to be a real man in a society that has neutered manhood.

Title: Man Enough to Stand Alone Text: 1 Kings 18:16-24 Series: The Prince of Prophets, Elijah A woman getting onto a ski lift was given instructions that the moment the lift’s chair touched her backside she was to sit down and lift her feet from off the ground. Instead when the chair came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"life, What You Do With Yours Matters" Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 19, 2002

In this message we will see 3 reasons why what we do with our life matters(The Life - part one)

“Life, What You Do With Yours Matters” The Life – part one I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:19-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esdras Series

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Mar 30, 2006

La suite de la génération qui veut bâtir pour Dieu, Esdras est le type de croyant pour notre siècle qui veut rétablir l’adoration, et qui sait qu’il a un mandat pour cela de la part de son Dieu.

SERIE BATISSEUR DU ROYAUME (2) ESDRAS ESDRAS (ez’-Ra) (Araméen ou chaldéen, Esdras "aide", ou la forme raccourcie d’Azariah, "Dieu a aidé." Un homme d’érudition sacrée, qui a consacré sa vie à l’étude des Ecritures saintes, pour qu’il puisse être en condition pour les interpréter pour ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

What makes a person influential? What caused Daniel to be such a powerful influence all the days of his life?

Influencing Others Exemplified By Daniel Daniel 1:8-21[1] 8-14-05 Intro “You are the salt of earth.” “You are the light of the world.” That’s Jesus’ description of his followers in Matthew 5. Both metaphors are about influence. In that culture salt was primarily used to preserve meat—to keep ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Don't Be Bossy Be Glossy! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place.

“Be Glossy! Not Bossy!” Thesis: Church leaders need be willing to serve God and His people and not become deceived by the world but remain servant leaders to the end. Young people in the church need to learn to follow Jesus and submit to the leadership that God has put into place. Scripture ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Thoughts About Me (Psalm 139) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

God knows us competely and thinks about us continually.

Gods Thoughts About Me Psalms 139 QUIZ – Meant to be really difficult – might take you all of a second to answer these… (answer them silently) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November. The Russian calendar used to be 13 days ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 139:14, Romans 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 24, 2006

We are made in God’s image, and that fact alone makes life precious - this is a message presented on Life Sunday, 2006

In the Image of God TCF Sermon January 22, 2006 Genesis 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. There’s no better place to start a message on this particular Sunday, than with this verse, which tells us very clearly that we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Stoop At Standing Time Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 7, 2008

This sermon prepares believers for spiritual warfare that if we’re going to be victorious against the enemy we must stand our ground with God.

Stand up, stand up for Jesus, ye soldiers of the cross! Lift high His royal banner, it must not suffer loss. From victory unto victory His army shall He lead Till every foe is vanquished And Christ is Lord indeed. Stand up, stand up for Jesus, the trumpet call obey. Forth to the mighty conflict in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend?

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

Judas’ betrayal of Jesus serves as a wake-up call of how close we can come to God’s kingdom and still be lost.

How Could Anyone Betray His Best Friend? John 13:2, 18-30; Luke 22:1-6, 21-23, 47-48 INTRO. From Walter Wangerin, The Book of God, pp. 765-767. As he went, more and more people threw their garments down in the road before him. It became a garment of clothing and praise. People ran back to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:2-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational