Sermons on excuses: showing 136-150 of 18,859

Excuses Versus Excellence (2005)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 27, 2022

How often do we make excuses and look for loopholes when we fall short of our calling to shine for God?

Isa 61:10 I delight greatly in the LORD; my soul rejoices in my God. For he has clothed me with garments of salvation and arrayed me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom adorns his head like a priest, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels. 11. For as the soil makes the sprout ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10-11, Isaiah 62:1-3

Denomination: United Methodist

Moses' Excuses Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

God gives Moses a second chance.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. “Every vice has its excuse ready.” 2. “He that is good at making excuses is seldom good at anything else.” 3. “If you don’t want to do something, one excuse is as good as another.” 4. “We have 40 million reasons for failure, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Individual Responsibility

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 15, 2022

This message looks at an excuse that the Israelites used for not serving the Lord. It was an excuse, which they hoped would exempt them from their own sins and their own individual responsibility; and the excuse was very shallow.

To begin our message this evening I wish to share a story. “A farmer once asked his neighbor if he might borrow a rope. ‘Sorry,’ said the neighbor. ‘I’m using my rope to tie up my milk.’ ‘Rope can’t tie up milk,’ said the farmer. ‘I know,’ replied the neighbor, ‘but when a man doesn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Excuses Fall Short Series

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Jan 22, 2003

How can we open the window to the future that God desires for us, a future filled with fulfilled promises instead of fallen dreams? We do that by throwing away our excuses. What can some of those excuses be?

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Pastor Tony S. DiCostanzo at adicostanzo@pastors.com. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Ignorance Be A Good Excuse On Judgement Day

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 19, 2018

Showing why all men are without excuse and are responsible to their Creator and to show why carnal men love to use the excuse of ignorance to justify themselves.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 1:19-20 "Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:19-20

Excuses! We Are Full Of Them!

Contributed by Rev. Mike Willard on Dec 8, 2009

How we live a life as a Christian but offer excueses to not atten worship or serve God.

Excuses, We Are Full Of Them! Sunday, September 27, 2009 ACTS 22:16 Well if I get to it I will get to it. I just did not feel like getting up this morning and going out to that church full of hyprocites, I mean who do they think they are? I just got in at 2 this morning and I know they will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:16

Denomination: Baptist

"lame Excuses" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

Going Public will require me to throw away my excuses. Look at verse 7. Notice that this man actually dodges the question, Jesus asks of him.

“The Power of Going Public” "Lame Excuses" John 5:1-15 In this series of messages we have been looking at what it means to go public with your faith and why it matters; why it is so important. In this passage Jesus has gone to Jerusalem for one of the Jewish Holy Days. The city wall has ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Excuses And Greater Expectations

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

God expects our lives to be greattestaments to his love

Great Excuses and Greater Expectations, Luke 14:15-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 14, 2002 I came across this list that could prove to be very helpful if you ever fall asleep at work. The following is a list of excuses you can use when caught sleeping at your desk. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Lame Excuse To Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

Peter preaches in the name of Christ following the healing of the lame man.

"Many wonders and signs were done by the apostles" (Acts 1:43). 1. THE MIRACLE (vv. 1-11) It was money for which the lame man was begging; it was healing which he received. "SILVER AND GOLD HAVE I NONE; BUT SUCH AS I HAVE GIVE I THEE: IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OF NAZARETH RISE UP AND WALK" (v. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Come Together--No Excuses

Contributed by Travis Hearn on Nov 27, 2013

A sermon emphasizing unity in the church.

(Band Plays and Sang “Come Together” by the Beatles to Set Up the Sermon) Today I’m starting a new series titled, “My But’s Too Big”. Turn to your neighbor and tell them, “MYYYY word, your buts big! Didn’t that just feel soooo good! Some of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Excuse Day---Own It & Repent

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 7, 2015

The can be an attitude to bypass the plan of God and institute our own systems. We hear forgive yourself, that is good, but God demands us to REPENT. It is not enough to forgive yourself, we come to the foot of the cross and take ownship of our sins.

NO EXCUSE DAY ... OWN IT AND REPENT... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. EVER DREAMED OF NO EXCUSE DAY? A NO COMPLAINING DAY? Matthew 13:44 Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

So What's Your Excuse

Contributed by Jay Robison on Nov 6, 2012

Moses had excuses for why he could not serve God. So do we. But if we give ourselves weaknesses and all to God, God can and will use us.

Found list of excuses for accident on ins forms I thought my window was down, but found it was not when I put my hand through it As I approached intersection a stop sign suddenly appeared where no stop sign ever before and I was unable to stop in time to avoid accident I was sure the old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Quit Making Excuses Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

One thing that I’m convinced of, is that I haven’t arrived yet. I haven’t accomplished all that God has for me; And you haven’t either. The fact that we’re still alive means God has more for us.

1. God has more for your life Phil 3:12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. (NIV) (Paul said, I’m not there yet but I’m pressing forward because God has more for me) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith: Action Not Excuses! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

God knows everything you do; He hears everything you say; and He sees exactly where you are. So stop making excuses and move forward in your faith.

As always, we start with a question: What do you do, who do you know, or where do you go, that you know in your heart you shouldn’t do, know, or go? Let me remind you of something: It does not matter where you go, or in some people’s lives, where they try and hide. God is still with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal