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  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Deceptive Power Of A Good Excuse

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,332 views

    Excuses can rob us of God's best. They are an enemy of great faith and accomplishment. In this examination of Luke 14:15-24, we learn from Jesus's story about those who excused themselves from a great feast. Those people missed the opportunity of a lifetime.

    Intro We take as our text today Luke 14:15-24. Follow with me as we read that passage. “Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, ‘Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God! 16 Then He [Jesus] said to him, ‘A certain man gave a great ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Beyond Excuses: The Good Samaritan Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2025
     | 541 views

    To avoid the trap of self-justification, don't debate God's clear commands; just do them, trusting Jesus to help you.

    Seinfeld was a popular sit com featuring the humor of comedian Jerry Seinfeld. In an episode called “The Fire,” Jerry's friend, George attends a child's birthday party at the request of his girlfriend, Robin. Take a look (show video: George and the Fire, Seinfeld, Season 5, Episode 20). ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Andrew Dixon avatar

    Sermon # 37 - Excuses People Give Series

    Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Dec 27, 2024
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     | 1,228 views

    Jonah has some lame excuses for why he did not want to obey God and preach to the city of Nineveh. There are many others in the bible who gave excuses and the question is “Are we also giving excuses?” or “Are we fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus and leading others into His kingdom?”

    We read in Jonah 4:2, “And he prayed to the LORD and said, “O LORD, is not this what I said when I was yet in my country? That is why I made haste to flee to Tarshish; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love, and relenting from disaster.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Dr.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    We Are Always Giving Excuses Most Inexcusable

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 14, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,960 views

    Why give and excuse just do it

    WE ARE ALWAYS GIVING EXCUSES MOST INEXCUSABLE Look at some in the bible that were not excepted (1) Not at this time. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bo Dunford avatar

    A Farm, An Ox, And A Hen-Pecked Husband

    Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020
     | 3,640 views

    Whenever people are confronted with Christ for salvation, they all make excuses.

    LUKE 14:18 “A FARM, AN OX, AND A HENPECKED HUSBAND” A) Wherever the Gospel is preached … Wherever men are confronted with Christ ....... * Wherever the invitation to salvation is extended, there is one common response ....... * THEY ALL MAKE EXCUSES. B) This is as old as the human race ... It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Barzillai Series

    Contributed by Darren Rogers on May 18, 2008
    based on 31 ratings
     | 21,466 views

    What character of the Bible best describes you? Do you start out well only to finish poorly and offer God every excuse you can think of?

    Barzillai – 27th April 2008 am 2 Samuel 19:32 Background – David running from Absalom Bar-zil-lah-ee The Holy Spirit says something of Barzillai that He says of very few people. He says that he was “a very great man.” The Bible does not hand out this kind of praise openhandedly. It marks ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Big But

    Contributed by Kelly Benton on Jan 18, 2012
    based on 24 ratings
     | 12,169 views

    Seems we have all kinds of excuses not to do the things we ought to be doing. Simple truth of the matter is... we all have Big Buts that get in the way of us consistently living a sold life for Jesus.

    (Opening Big But video, Worship House Media) I have a really big but, it’s huge if I have to be honest about it. And you know what the funny thing is about it, I have several big buts and before you discard me because of the disgusting thought of it, I am going to go out on a limb a say that ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    How To Get Rid Of Your Big But Series

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Feb 15, 2012
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,050 views

    When God asks us to do something for Him we usually respond with a but. Here is a sermon on what some of those buts are and how we deal with them.

    Title: How to get rid of your big but Text Exodus 3-4 This sermon was preached at Calvary Assembly of God Dudley Ma by Rev. Tony Hamilton as part of our E100 Bible reading challenge series Do you have a big but. I know I have a big but. I think at one time or another, we have all had a big but. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • John Lowe avatar

    Great Faith Vs. The Fiery Furnace

    Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 22, 2013
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     | 10,527 views

    Why should they risk the fiery furnace? If they were going to take a stand, it should be over something that is really important. But sometimes, it’s the little things that cause such great damage.

    3-03-03 Great Faith vs. the Fiery Furnace Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, answered and said to the king, O Nebuchadnezzar, we are not careful to answer thee in this matter. If it be so, our God whom we serve is able to deliver us ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Four Fearsome Factors

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2011
    based on 81 ratings
     | 17,379 views

    Is God fair to let a person die and go to Hell who has never even once heard the name of Jesus? A Biblically [not politically] correct answer. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    Four Fearsome Factors Romans 1:16–20 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/FearsomeFactors.html Is God a righteous God? Is God a just God? Is God fair to let a person die and go to Hell who has never even once heard the name of Jesus? You’ll have to admit that’s a good question, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    God's Message Of Motivation Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,416 views

    We must put first things first.

    [If you would like to receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com; you can also visit http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/] INTRODUCTION TO HAGGAI [Fill a large glass jar with fist-sized rocks] Is this jar full? [Dump in a jar of small rocks] Is the jar full now? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • The Rev deniray mueller avatar

    Yes! . . . Well, Maybe

    Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jul 1, 2019
     | 3,409 views

    Jesus calls us to be his disciples, but too often we have excuses to do it right then

    Luke 9:51-62 As most of you know, this is my final Sunday at Saint John’s. According to the canons of the Diocese, I must leave when the new rector comes. After much prayer and tears, with the help of Father Stephen, I decided the most graceful way to leave would be at the end of the current ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Five Challenges With Finding The Truth Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 9, 2022
     | 1,781 views

    Pilate's iconic "What is truth?" question is the centerpiece of a passage that highlights several of the ways that we struggle with truth in our lives.

    PILATE ASKS A GREAT QUESTION: “What is truth?” - John 18:38a. - Many ways to take it: sincere, sneering, lost, confused. - But at the end of the day, it is an essential question. - It’s not enough to be sincere in our beliefs, we need to sincerely believe something that’s true. - What about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Dave Hartson avatar

    Are You Like The Paralytic Man? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Jan 5, 2022
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,760 views

    Sometimes we say or act like we want to change to God's way but when we examine ourselves, we really don't.

    INTRODUCTION Last week, I began a new series entitled “Make your Life Count in 2022”. And in that very first sermon of this new series, I talked about what it took to make God first in your life. You must remove the roadblocks that stand in the way between you and God. Secondly, God wants you to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Looking For Spiritual Loopholes?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 20, 2022
     | 1,744 views

    Who is my neighbor? Trying to justify self? There are no love loophopes.

    LOOKING FOR A LOOPHOLE…? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Mark 8:36 For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? 37 Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? What would it take to make me happy? What if every dream ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God