Sermons on Excuses:

Cutting Through The Legalese Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 17, 2003

We look for loopholes in what God has called us to do, but the Bible calls us to a proactive lifestyle, it makes us face who we really are, and it calls us to accountability.

Some of us love to take the simple and make it complex. Some of us thrive on taking perfectly obvious matters and making them as obscure as possible. My neighbor’s car has on it a bumper sticker that says, “Eschew obfuscation”. After about a half-hour with the dictionary, I found out that means, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude: The Response Of A Successful Steward Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2004

We learn about three different attitudes with regard to stewardship.

Scripture Think of a person whom you greatly admire and respect. Do you have such a person in mind? Good. Now, what is it about that person that you appreciate so much? What is it that really draws you to them? Let’s list the qualities and characteristics of the person whom you greatly admire. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

When we risk according to God’s purpose, we are greatly rewarded.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST” ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Chuck Swindoll tells about a sign along an Alaskan highway that reads: “Choose your rut carefully. You’ll be in it for the next 200 miles.” Lots of people are in ruts and don’t even know it. Most of us tend to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Messiah Is Risen Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 11, 2012

Some people may not understand it, and some people may not want to hear it, but Jesus Christ is risen from the dead!

Messiah Is Risen! Text: Matt. 27:62-28:15 Introduction 1. Illustration: All but four of the major world religions are based on mere philosophical propositions. Of the four that are based on personalities rather than philosophies, only Christianity claims an empty tomb for its founder. In 1900 B.C. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Expect The Unexpected Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 27, 2011

God's purposes prevail even when our plans don't.

Expect the Unexpected Romans 15:22-29 Rev. Brian Bill 3/27/11 When the unexpected happens, we’re prone to either become exasperated or to make excuses. Here are some actual unedited excuses received by a public school. “My son is under the doctor’s care and should not take P.E. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Giving Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Mar 7, 2016

Sermon #3 of "Give" series. One of the great blessings that comes with giving is joy.

“The Joy of Giving” 2 Cor. 8: 1-12 February 21, 2016 Intro: Comedian Flip Wilson told a story about a preacher and his church. A preacher was trying to get his people to be more enthusiastic about their church. The preacher said in his sermon: "If this church is going to get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A More Excellent Way Series

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 24, 2002

Step onw on how to pursue excellence in the Christian walk

PURSUING EXCELLENCE IN YOUR WALK I A MORE EXCELLENT WAY 1 CO 12:31 By Pastor Russ Witkowski ¡§But eagerly desire the greater gifts. And now I will show you the most excellent way.¡¨ Kata huperbole hoday! ¡§Excellent¡¨ - to throw beyond the usual mark, to surpass, a throwing beyond others, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31, Proverbs 22:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Free To Serve The Lord Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 23, 2007

God has set you free on purpose...to serve Him!

You are Free to Serve the Lord! Hebrews 10:19-25 Hebrews 10:19-25 19 Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the Most Holy Place by the blood of Jesus, 20 by a new and living way opened for us through the curtain, that is, his body, 21 and since we have a great priest over the house ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Caging And Killing The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Final sermon in series on temptation. This deals with the work and grace of God to help us resist and overcome besetting sin.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 4-Caging and Killing the Beast October 28, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you hear about this one? National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced this week that an internal investigation into the gambling of NBA referees found that all 56 officials had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Repentance With Jesus

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 9, 2007

An Advent sermon that encourages us to engage in daily repentance with Jesus.

As we get closer to the end of the year what are you looking forward to? School finishing. Holidays. Christmas Day. Presents. Family get togethers. The prophet Isaiah in chapter 11 lays out a picture of something that all followers of Jesus Christ can look forward to. Listen again to a few ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Have In Your Hand

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 8, 2013

God can take nothing and turn it into a weapon against the Devil

What Do You Have In Your Hand? We all know the story of the burning bush and Moses’ excuses before God. He had 4 excuses and God had 4 answers. - Who Am I? (vs 11-12) God’s answer was - it doesn’t matter Moses: who you are - what is important is who I am and that I will be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus heals a crippled man

Do you want to get well? John has Jesus teach in the context of Jewish festivals This story is all about the revelation of God in Jesus on the Sabbath Read John 5:1-15 John 5:1-15 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God Able To Depend On You

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 23, 2012

How are you as for the work of God?

IS GOD ABLE TO DEPEND ON YOU Luke 14: 18And they all with one consent began to make excuse. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, and I must needs go and see it: I pray thee have me excused. 19And another said, I have bought five yoke of oxen, and I go to prove them: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2018

We are each called to be obedient … just as Moses (eventually) was. Imagine how much different life would be if we obeyed God? Prayerfully, we'll respond when He calls us as well.

Exodus, Part 5 Exodus 3:11 - 4:31 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - Last week we saw the call of Moses into the service of God -- Today, we'll see Moses's replies to God's ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Kindness, Our Need For Repentance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2025

Romans chapter 2 is a clear warning against judgementalism. God is the true judge, and we need to prepare ourselves for the coming judgment of God and share the love of Christ to others.

Have you ever heard a Christian describe themselves as one beggar telling the other beggars where he found bread? If you have then good for them. That attitude is so important because we are not to be judgmental, but we should humbly acknowledge we are all sinners. We were saved by grace, and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist