Sermons on Excusing Ourselves:

Which Excuse Is In Your Wallet?

Contributed by Paul Hardy on Dec 28, 2017

To help us dismanle all excuses we might propose for sinful actions.

INTRODUCTION: There are several popular commerccials that as, "What's in your wallet?" It begs the question that we carry several credit cards with us, right? Today, let's ask ourselves the question, "What excuses have we hidden away in our wallets for those things we wish we hadn't done. . ." ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE

PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE THE MESSAGE PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 10, 2020

God shows no FAVORITISM in the invitation of the gospel.

Erasing Excuses For Being Exclusive Acts 10:1-11:18 The famed test pilot Chuck Yeager related a fascinating story in his autobiography. He was flying an F-86 Sabre over a lake in the Sierras when he decided to buzz a friend’s house near the edge of the lake. During a slow roll, he suddenly felt ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Get Off The Porch PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores overcoming personal hindrances and excuses through faith in God, using the healing of the invalid at Bethesda as an example.

Welcome, beloved, to another time of sharing in the Word of our Lord. It is always a joy to gather with you, to sit at the feet of our Master, and to drink from the wellspring of His wisdom. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called to reflect upon a passage from the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Topics: Excuses, Healing

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

No More Excuses: State Of The Church Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This is a "State of the Church" address encouraging listeners to attend church often and be a "culture carrier."

INTRO: * 2007 has been an event-filled year * Technology continues to improve -- with the iphone * Home foreclosures are at an all time high * Global warming has gotten more attention o As Al Gore got his place in the spotlight again * Problems in the middle east continue to cause stress & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 4: Moses' Excuses

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2011

What excuses do you give to God?

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

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

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

No Excuses: In God We Trust Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

Paul leads us to understand the harvest of generosity. We cannot outgive God... and if we can trust Him with eternity we should be able to trust Him withe the resources of life!

No Excuses: In God We Trust 2 Cor. 9 1 There is no need for me to write to you about this service to the saints. 2 For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting about it to the Macedonians, telling them that since last year you in Achaia were ready to give; and your enthusiasm has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"no Excuses" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Apr 19, 2021

Based on Exodus 3:1-17 - Challenges hearers to live a "no excuses" life

“NO EXCUSES” Ex. 3:1-17 FBCF – 4/18/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – EVERYBODY WILL NEED A PIECE OF PAPER TO WRITE ON AT END OF SERMON. Some people are pure geniuses when it comes to making excuses. Here are some that were given to insurance companies when they were investigating car accidents: - “I had ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cheap Talk And Lame Excuses

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2019

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62.

Should we forget everything to follow Him, or is it a question of priority? What priority does God have in our lives? Let’s learn about excuses in Luke 9:51-62. Denying Jesus in Others Luke 9:46 Then his disciples began arguing about which of them was the greatest. 47 But Jesus knew their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-62

Denomination: Baptist