Sermons on Excuses Excuses:

The Greatest Commandment In The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 2, 2025

True peace and purpose come from wholeheartedly loving God, loving others sincerely, and recognizing Jesus as both Savior and Lord in every part of life.

Some of us walked in today with a spring in our step; others dragged in with weights we can’t quite name. Bills on the counter. Questions in the heart. News alerts that make us sigh. And right in the middle of it all, God meets us—not with a scowl, but with a smile; not with a list of hoops, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Love God, Devotion

John Son Of Thunder 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 4, 2025

The Sons of Thunder teach us the importance following Jesus. They demonstrate what it means to be a bold witness for Jesus.

Sermon: John Sons of Thunder 2 by Pastor Michael McCartney Summary of sermon: This sermon titled "Sons of Thunder" emphasizes the significance of following Jesus, showcasing the transformation of the disciples James and John from being known as the "Sons of Thunder" to embodying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:16-19, Luke 9:54, 1 John 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thunder And Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 22, 2025

Today we are going to focus – maybe refocus on Love – John was called the apostle of Love and He knew love and truth had to be linked together to be able to live in a world which distorted both love and truth!

Thunder and Love part 2 – John the Apostle of love! Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21: 7 Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God. Love – biblical love comes from God Those who love are born of God and they personally know God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, John 13:34, Ephesians 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At Work And At School, Focus On Jesus (Ephesians 6:5-9) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 16, 2025

Our true boss, who we always stay aware of, is Jesus. He's the one we aim to please; his paycheck is the one we seek.

Today, we wrap up the part of Ephesians that's often called the "household code." We tend to think of the family as being one or two parents, some kids, and a dog. But in first century Rome, the household often included slaves. Many people had at least one or two. Some Roman ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

A Warning To Israel: Peter’s Sermon Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 8, 2017

This shows that Jesus was one with the Father, and co-equal with Him; while the apostles knew that they were weak, sinful men, and dependent for everything on Jesus, whose power effected the cure of the crippled man.

August 19, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: A Warning to Israel: Peter’s Sermon (3.12-26) Acts 3.12-26 (KJV) 12 And when Peter saw it, he answered unto the people, Ye men of Israel, why marvel ye at this? or why look ye so earnestly on us, as though by our own power ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Intensive Stare James 1:25 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 24, 2021

One of the main reasons we fail to put God’s Word into practice is forgetting. This message gives practical steps you can take to learn how to meditate deeply on God’s Word so it becomes a part of your life.

James 1:22 But be doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. 23 Because if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man looking at his own face in a mirror. 24 For he looks at himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. 25 But the one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25

The Song Of Solomon - Chapter 5 – The Bride Searches For Her Beloved Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 28, 2024

This is the turning point in the Brides progression of maturity

V.5:1 - “I came to my garden, my sister, my bride, I gathered my myrrh with my spice, I ate my honeycomb with my honey, I drank my wine with my milk. Others Eat, friends, drink, and be drunk with love! She 2 I slept, but my heart was awake. A sound! My beloved is knocking. “Open to me, my sister, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Christ Is: God (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 16, 2025

To establish that the Scriptures reveal Jesus Christ as God. Class is still out for some of our Scholars in this regard; some would have Him yet in the tomb, while others see Him no more than a mere man. This dissertation proves Jesus Christ is God.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Jesus Christ Is God Introductory Remarks. 1. During our research and development on the lesson on being “partakers of the divine nature of Christ,” as described in 2 Peter 1:3-4, a great truth emerged. And that was that many religious scholars deny or reject the divinity ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3, John 5:18, John 10:30, John 20:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pressure Cooker

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life.

Pressure Cooker Thesis: Life is filled with pressure cooker moments that could lead to an explosion. So it is imperative that we learn how to manage the pressure cooker moments in life. Video Illustration: From Back stage Patty- She talks about how she is under tremendous ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Resistant Living Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 16, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "A Declaration of Dependence." Learn how to live a worry resistant life through dependence upon God.

WORRY RESISTENT LIVING Series: A Declaration of Dependence Matthew 6:25-34 July 18, 2004 Introduction: There is a deadly disease that is running rampant in our society today. Every year millions are infected and hundreds of thousands die from its deadly symptoms. No, it is not AIDS or the West ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

What We Need Now

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

What we need now is for God to give us: I. Renewed Vision, II. Renewed Vitality, and III. Renewed Victory.

What We Need Now Text: Ps.84: 11, 12; Ps.86: 6, 11 Intro: The writer of Psalm 84 concludes that psalm with some very encouraging thoughts. In verse 11, he compares God to the sun, by saying that, “God, like the chief heavenly body in the physical realm, is the sole source of all our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sovereign God

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 11, 2005

Our great God is sovereign, and He exercises His sovereignty for His glory and our good

Sovereign God For Our Good and His Glory TCF Sermon October 9, 2005 Do any of you watch a program on TV where the episodes are continuing? You know, each week is a cliffhanger of sorts, trying to get you to come back to watch next week. Most of those kinds of shows have a brief recap that starts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing For The Truth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

The challenge for us, as it was for young Titus, is to stand for the truth so we won’t fall for something else.

This past Wednesday Beth and I joined with a handful of other adults across the street from the high school in order to pray for the students who had gathered for See You At The Pole. More than 40 teenagers congregated in front of PTHS in order to pray for their campus, their community and ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Hulk (How To Lose Your Temper) Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Nov 26, 2003

This is a part of the series on movie blockbusters.

SLIDE 1 Welcome to Bethany, especially if you are a guest today. Could I ask you to sign the attendance pad and pass it on to your neighbor and as it comes your way especially notice if someone is sitting in your row that you do not know. Or did not know their name and be sure to introduce ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-26, Proverbs 11:29

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Die

Contributed by Julius Everett Sr. on Dec 31, 2002

Delivered from the curse of the Law

Delivered from Under the Law It’s Time to Die! Romans 7:1 6 Highland Avenue SDA Church March 9, 2002 All through the history of the Christian church there has been a great argument about Romans chapter seven. Men like Origen, Wesley, the great scholar Wyse, Moffat, the British scholar, C.H. Dodd, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Adventist