Sermons on Excuses Excuses:

Where Are The Nine?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 26, 2019

In the Gospel story of the 10 lepers, Jesus healed them all. Only 1 of the 10 returned to thank Jesus. Have you ever wondered why the other 9 did not return to give thanks? This sermon speculates 9 possible reasons that mirror our own excuses and biblical prescriptions for them

Where Are the Nine? Theme: Thanksgiving Chuck Sligh November 26, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. Also, I am always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Forward

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jan 16, 2026

The devil and the world keep us busy. Our flesh enjoys being busy with the world, enjoying the stuff of it. One after another we have excuses- all seem reasonable! But do they count to be any good for us in the long run? We are so short sighted and blind towards the future!

Joshua 1:9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be you dismayed: for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” Here is a young man (Joshua) God has called to lead a great number of people to an unknown future. He does not know the journey ahead. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Isaiah 40:31, Psalm 90:12, Philippians 3:13-14, Psalm 65:11, 1 Peter 1:3, Zephaniah 3:17, Habakkuk 1:5, James 1:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Jeremiah 17:7, Lamentations 3:22-24, Jeremiah 29:11, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Hebrews 13:8, Malachi 3:6, 2 Corinthians 4:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Trying Stops, Doing Starts

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 9, 2023

Do you know the word "trying" appears once in the Bible and it's not about attempting to do something and failing? Trying has become "the" excuse as to why we fail to do what God has called, empowered and commanded us to do.

When Trying Stops Doing Starts Scripture: James 1:3; John 10:10; Mark 8:22-26; 11:22-24 The title of my message this morning is “When Trying Stops, Doing Starts.” I am trying! I am trying to do better! I am trying harder! I am trying to stop! I am trying to start! I am trying, I am ...read more

Scripture: James 1:3, John 10:10, Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Destined For Greatness

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

You were set apart for a special purpose in life and then use that life to bless others – that’s what God has destined you for greatness!

Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing into the lives of others Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. In ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 8:28, Judges 4:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come For All Things Are Now Ready Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 18, 2010

I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I cannot come because o

“Come; for all things are now ready” Luke 14:16-24 I. THE LOVE WHICH IS SEEN (16-17) A. Intention which love shows B. Invitation which love sends II. THE LIES WHICH ARE SAID (18-20) A. The deception with their excuses 1. I cannot because of my PURCHASED LAND 2. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Coming To Grips Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 11, 2012

How do we buy into the lame excuses we offer without crumbling under the internal conflict we generate from living in ways that are contrary to what we say we believe? The truth is, it all comes down to the way we view the world – it comes down to what f

I want to tell you a story this morning – a funny, yet strangely disturbing story. The setting was a small group retreat with a bunch of teenage boys – I was one of the leaders. We’d had a really good weekend; sharing our faith stories, digging into the Scriptures, spending time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is It Important For Us To Do Every Day? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

Sometimes our everyday life can get in the way. Sometimes we let our everyday life get in the way, sometimes we make sure our everyday life gets in the way, sometimes we can give ourselves an excuse for not doing what we know God wanted us to do.

20150215 ASH PM Everyday Worship Our theme for this year is Supernatural Springs and our focus this month is the Supernatural Spring of Worship. The question I want to start with this evening is: What is it important for us to do every day? There are four things that the Bible suggests are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Disability: Care And Honour

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 11, 2022

When the Lord God called Moses in the wilderness, Moses was reluctant at first to heed the call. In fact, he tried to use his disability to excuse himself from service: “Moses said to the Lord, ‘Pardon your servant, Lord. I have never been eloquent. . . . I am slow of speech and tongue’” ...

Disabled people are differently abled people who were also made or Created by the Lord for His glory. We see many disabled people in and around the society, in our families and even in the ministries that we have today with the different talents and abilities to support the families, ministries and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13, Acts 9:32-35, Mark 3:1-6

It Is Not A Nothing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2008

We excuse everything with "I don’t care", but when we see the eyes of those we have offended and hear them speak, we know that we have hurt them. When we see Christ and hear Him at the cross, we can no longer pretend that we don’t care.

I “I don’t care.” That was the mechanism I used as a boy to fend off whatever punishment my parents gave. “You’re grounded.” “I don’t care”. “No allowance this week.” I don’t care.” And, to tell the truth, I didn’t care. I would just go to some quiet corner and get a book and read. I was ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified Speech

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Nov 12, 2025

God calls us to be sanctified vessels fit to be used for His greater purposes. One area that we need sanctification is our speech. In a world that thrives on lies and deception, the Lord Jesus challenges us to live a life of integrity and to practice speaking the truth at all times.

The meditation for today is taken from Joshua 3:5, And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." (AFV) There are two phrases that I wish to highlight from the above mentioned verse, the first one being ‘Sanctify yourselves’ and the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5, 2 Timothy 2:21, 1 Peter 1:15, Ephesians 4:25, Matthew 5:37, John 8:44, Genesis 37:31-33, Proverbs 12:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Final Election

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

...much more important than the Mid Term Election on Tuesday is the Eternal Election spoken to us in this morning’s scripture. THE FINAL ELECTION is all that really matters this morning. Your eternity is on the line.

The following is a compulation of several messages on politics and Election Day taken from SC pastors. A Power Point Presentation is available upon request. The Final Election INTRO: Should Jesus tarry, this Tuesday could very well be THE FINAL ELECTION. This could be the last time we will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Love Crushes . . .

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 26, 2003

From the historical account of Adam and Eve’s fall into sin, we learn that the Lord’s love crushes our excuses that we try to hide behind so that he can bring us the Good News that his love has crushed our enemy, Satan, who wants to destroy us. What unch

The Lord’s Love Crushes . . . Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Genesis 3:8-15 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

No Better Than We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 13, 2003

It is a dangerous illusion to excuse our selves by claiming that we are no worse than anyone else. We find faults in people who look too perfect or who don’t give us what we want when we want it. But help comes from Jesus, who IS better than we are.

When you get caught in some sort of blunder, how do you get out of it? How do you take care of your guilt when you are weighed in the balances and found wanting? Let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you’ve shaded the truth. I will not suggest that you have lied; you have shaded the ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

Sin No More

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2012

Don’t use the excuse that you can’t help slipping into sin. Call on God’s power to free you from sin’s grip. Don’t run to sin but run away from it. Do not deliberately put yourself in a situation where you become vulnerable to sin. Tactic: ‘Submit to God,

Opening illustration: Play a video on ‘SIN’ and what people today perceive it to be … Introduction: Jesus’ instruction to “sin no more” was a command to end her adulterous activities and adulterous relationship. Being a member of the body of Christ does not give us excuse to continue a sinful ...read more

Scripture: John 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Balancing The Books

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 2, 2019

Where is God’s justice and judgement? Why does God delay His judgment? Why doesn’t He vindicate His people now? Is He unable to, or does He not care? Some had seized on the ‘delay’ in the appearance of God’s judgment as an excuse to ignore or reject the idea of God’s judgment.

A Study of the Book of 2 Thessalonians “Balancing the Books!” 2 Thess. 1:5-12 Does it pay to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:5-12

Denomination: Baptist