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Leaving God Out Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 1, 2017

It seems like a no brainer for believers to include God in every aspect of life? So what would cause a believer to leave God out? Our Family Minister, Scott Jewell explores some of the excuses people use in this message.

Read Hebrews 11:8-12 Each week, we have a group of ministers that meet over lunch to encourage each other and sometimes we plan sermon series together. This month we’re focusing on obstacles to healthy relationships. Last week, Jeff spoke about only giving the leftovers, today I want to discuss ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Mina

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Apr 20, 2015

This is a sermon about dong more for God with what we have. No one is excused from working for God. This message is a challenge for Christians to do more and learning that they have been given the abilities, resources, gifts etc to do so.

The Parable of the Mina Introduction: Ill. Once a man said, “If I had some extra money, I'd give it to God, but I have just enough to support myself and my family.” And the same man said, “If I had some extra time, I'd give it to God, but every minute is taken up with my job, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lying To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 4, 2017

If God killed every Christian who lied, the churches would be empty. This does not excuse lying, but it does acknowledge our fallibility. The message is a study of one couple that attempted to deceive God and what He did about their deceit.

“A man named Ananias, with his wife Sapphira, sold a piece of property, and with his wife’s knowledge he kept back for himself some of the proceeds and brought only a part of it and laid it at the apostles’ feet. But Peter said, ‘Ananias, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Message 16 - 1 Thessalonians Chapter 5:21 – Examine Carefully And Hold Fast To What Is Good – No Excuses! Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 7, 2023

We live in a world today where all the boundaries have been blurred and are increasingly, becoming blurred. We have no fixed point for marriage, no correct lines for morality, no division of good or bad in gender or behaviour or attitudes. We examine what GOOD is. Do good to all.

MESSAGE 16 - 1 THESSALONIANS CHAPTER 5:21 – EXAMINE CAREFULLY AND HOLD FAST TO WHAT IS GOOD – NO EXCUSES! {{1Thessalonians 5:21 “but examine everything carefully. HOLD FAST TO THAT WHICH IS GOOD.”}} [A]. THE INTRODUCTION When we consider this short instruction, two questions may come into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21, 2 Thessalonians 3:13, Romans 3:10-12, Isaiah 5:18-19, Isaiah 5:20-22, Acts 10:38, Galatians 6:10, Luke 6:33, 1 Timothy 6:17-18, Romans 12:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 2, 2015

Hypocrisy! The bane of the church. The most common excuse for non-believers. But it is also something God HATES! So much that he struck down dead a Couple for it. This sermon examines 4 signs of hypocrisy, and what to do about it.

Hypocrisy Series: Acts Chuck Sligh February 1, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation of this sermon is available upon request by emailing me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. [PROP: A BEAUTIFUL BOWL/PLATTER (LIGHT COLORED ON THE INSIDE). MAKE SURE OUTSIDE IS CLEAN AND INSIDE IS AS DIRTY AS YOU CAN MAKE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Answering Atheism

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2015

Militant anti-theism claims that religion is the root of all evil...yet this worldview presents an intangible definition of evil. The problem with atheism is moral, an excuse to live any way one pleases...while Christianity offers a clear view of life.

“The fool has said in his heart, there is no God,” Psalm 14:1. Jesus warned against lightly calling people fools in Matthew 5:22. “Anyone who says 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of Hell.” A “fool” is not an unintelligent, dim-witted person. The term ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

God Does Not Throw The Clay Away! Try Again!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 18, 2017

WE CAN NEVER GIVE UP ON PEOPLE. Seems, I can see farther than I can reach? We must love hard to love people and dream new possibilities. Marred clay? No excuses, try again.

GOD DOES NOT THROW THE CLAY AWAY... TRY AGAIN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com YOU CAN SEE FARTHER THAN YOU CAN REACH... BUT KEEP REACHING... Have you ever watched a western where the cowboy falls into QUICKSAND? The cowboys natural reaction is to kick and fight. The more the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lessons From A One Talent Man

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 10, 2021

What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse it! 3. Just use it!

God is the creator of all things, even people. 1. Personality = Peter and Andrew 2. Ability = Talents 3. God cares about small = insignificant things about us. Matthew 10:29-31 What do you do if you are a one talent man? God has given everyone at least one talent. 1. Don’t Hide it! 2. Don’t Excuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31, Matthew 25:14

Denomination: Baptist

Iva1 Beware Of Being Cheated By Philosophy And Empty Deceit Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 19, 2018

" For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse” (Romans 1:18-20)."

10/4/18 Tom Lowe IVA1 Beware of Being Cheated by Philosophy and Empty Deceit (Col 2:8) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as end notes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 2:8 (NIV) See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Reverence The Lord's Name

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and

Reverence the Lord’s Name Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and to watch your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

"His Angels..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 31, 2005

An excuse is a thin slice of falsehood stretched tightly over a boldface lie. When someone says, "Angels aren’t real..." it’s also a lie. Trust His Word and let’s study it together when it comes to Angels!

Introduction Of all the stories in the Word of God, the most intresting ones are those about Angels. Angels have a mission. Commissioned by God each one has a responsibility and it involves ministry. Let’s examine it together! Main Division I. They Are Ministers Of Worship (Isa 6:1-3) II. They ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:20

Denomination: Baptist

Has God Called Off The Rapture?

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 30, 2016

Skeptics point out the Long Length of Time it’s Been since Jesus' promise, the wrong predictions of date-setters, and the lack of current supernatural interventions as excuses to write off the Rapture. But has God changed His mind?

HAS GOD CALLED OFF THE RAPTURE? 1 Thess. 4:15-18 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A deacon had a talking female parrot that always said, “Kiss me! Kiss me!” This bothered the deacon. 2. Then he heard the pastor had a parrot who always said, “Let’s pray! Let’s pray!” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Judging Others

Contributed by Matthew Davaughn Cox on Mar 6, 2013

You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things. Romans 2:1 (NIV)

I. Today's message will be discussing judging others. a. Do you like when other people judge you, just off what they have heard about you? b. How would you feel if people judged you everyday? c. Have you ever judged anybody and were wrong about your judgement? II. What rights do you have to judge ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: *other

What Kind Of Offering Are You Giving?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 22, 2014

Many seem to think excuses are a good offering. We study the types of offerings in the Old Testament. Tithes, Burnt, Grain, Thanksgiving, Peace, Guilt, etc. G You can give and not love, but you can never love without giving.

*WHAT ARE YOU OFFERING GOD? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SHOW ME YOUR GIVING AND I WILL SHOW YOU YOUR PRIORITIES... Hebrews 9:22 And almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood is no remission. Hebrews 13:11 For the bodies of those beasts, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgiveness For The Foremost Sinner

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 21, 2022

Can God forgive you of the worst sin you've ever committed? The message explores the grace of God, not to excuse our sin, but to encourage us to look to God for grace as we turn from our sin to walk with Him.

“I thank him who has given me strength, Christ Jesus our Lord, because he judged me faithful, appointing me to his service, though formerly I was a blasphemer, persecutor, and insolent opponent. But I received mercy because I had acted ignorantly in unbelief, and the grace of our Lord overflowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist