Sermons on Hurry:

Treasure Hunters

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 21, 2005

Jesus warns us in this parable of the danger of pursuing the wrong treasure all our life, even finding it, and then discovering we have missed discovering life’s eternal treasure. Such eternal treasure is found in our relationship with Him.

Treasure Hunters July 14-15, 2001 Luke 12:13-21 (New International Version) 13Someone in the crowd said to him, ¡§Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.¡¨ 14Jesus replied, ¡§Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Joy Amidst Life's Surprises

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 22, 2005

Christmas is meant to be joy time, and in the stories of Christmas from the Biblical to the secular there is a theme of joy amidst surprises that runs through them.

Finding Joy Amidst Life’s Surprises Luke 1:39-55 (New International Version) 39At that time Mary got ready and hurried to a town in the hill country of Judea, 40where she entered Zechariah’s home and greeted Elizabeth. 41When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

A Heart Full Of Worship Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Second sermon in a series on the Lord’s Prayer based on a booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 5, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:7-15 "A Heart Full of Worship" A woman was getting a pie ready to put into the oven when the phone rang. It was the school nurse: Her son had come down with a high fever and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Lutheran

One If By Land, Two If By Sea

Contributed by James May on Jul 3, 2005

Paul Revere’s ride was a warning of the Redcoats coming. Today we "ride" to warn of the Second Coming of Christ. Is our life going to be worth the sacrifice that Jesus paid to set us free?

One if By Land or Two if by Sea By Pastor Jim May Thank God for freedom to worship him. Thank God for the blessing of living in the “land of the free, and the home of the brave”. I thank God for America. Even with all of our problems, injustices, prejudices, crime and bad government, we still ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Christmas message based on the reality that Jesus came as a real person so we can know God.

Jesus in the Real World Luke 2:1-24 December 9, 2007 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: Raise your hand if you either are a teenager or you’ve been a teenager. Now raise your hand if at anytime during your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sleepy Sailor Scares Seasoned Seamen Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Feb 21, 2008

One man’s disobedience, affected so many innocnet people. Although Jonah gave up on his call from God-God did not give up on His call to Jonah and He waited until the right time, to get Jonah’s attention.

JONAH 1:5 SLEEPY SAILOR SCARES SEASONED SEAMEN I. STORM: A. Sudden. B. Similar. C. Savageness. II. SAILORS: A. Sinners. B. Struggling. C. Seeking. III. SLEEPER: A. Spent. B. Shadow. C. Squandering. The ship in which Jonah was sailing was never given a name in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

You Gotta Have The "Want-To"

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 8, 2008

GIVES US EXAMPLES FROM THE BOOK OF ACTS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF CHURCH ATTENDANCE.

CHURCH ATTENDANCE YOU GOTTA HAVE THE “WANT TO” And they continued stedfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers" (Acts 2:42). "I want to be a worker for the Lord, I want to love and trust His holy word; I want to sing and pray, and be busy every day ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Knew The Price Of The Trip

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 12, 2008

This is a sermon for Palm Sunday. It shows that Jesus was not the earthly king they expected, but the Godly King they could not accept. http://www.sermonlist.com

TODAY WE ARE GOING TO TALK ABOUT · People going on trips WHEN SOME PEOPLE TRAVEL · They get to the motel · And unpack everything · And put them in the drawers AND WHEN THEY GET READY TO LEAVE · They have to pack it all up again · They say that while ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-38

Denomination: *other

Public Parade Provokes Punishment

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

The Triumphal Entry by Jesus on Palm Sunday will remain in history as one of the best organized confrontation to the powers that be. Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem proved He was the real leader and not Rome nor the High Priest. For this, He had to die.

MARK 11:1-11 PUBLIC PARADE PROVOKES PUNISHMENT I. POTENTATES: A. Powerful. B. Pawn. C. Perfect. II. PROCESSION: A. Public. B. Popular. C. Peaceful. III. POSSIBILITIES: A. Plebeian. B. Provocation. C. Punishment. The Triumphal Entry was the final death knell for our Lord. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Showing Our Love For Jesus

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 15, 2008

Examines the primary means of displaying your love for Christ - Obedience. Examines how to study your Bible.

SHOWING OUR LOVE FOR CHRIST It’s that time of year again, and in spite of the best efforts of some college presidents, homeowners’ associations, and local governments, manger scenes, Christmas tress and lights are sprouting up all over the place. There may not be any snow on the ground around ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In All Of Its Fullness

Contributed by John Harper on Jan 2, 2009

Faith is believing in God when there is no logical reason to believe in God. Faith does not mean you’re not afraid, it means even though you are afraid you still trust God for the outcome. Living by faith does not mean we are blindfolded to the problems a

“Faith in all of its Fullness” Hebrews 11:1-12 December 28, 2008 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: What is faith? Is faith the absence of fear? Do you have more faith than your neighbor? Faith is believing in God when there is no logical reason to believe in God. Faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Roots - Part 1 - Praise And Purpose Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 4, 2009

Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. What is beneath the surface is directly responsible for what you

Roots Pt. 1 - Praise and Purpose I. Introduction Beneath the surface. Overlooked but powerful and essential. Unseen but they can split concrete and destroy roads. Essential to sustain life. They produce all of the seen life and fruit. We brag about fruit. No roots and no fruits. What is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

In This You Greatly Rejoice

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2009

1- We rejoice in spite of trials 2- We rejoice in honor of Christ 3- We rejoice in hope of salvation

INTRO.- ILL.- Bobby McFerrin sang the song, "Don’t Worry, Be Happy," which came out in 1988. Here is a little song I wrote You might want to sing it note for note Don’t worry be happy In every life we have some trouble When you worry you make it double Don’t worry, be happy...... Ain’t got no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship Is A Verb Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 19, 2009

This messages continues with the focus on attitudes that hinder our worship.

Worship Is A Verb – Part 3 Scriptures: 1 Samuel 16:7; 1 Kings 18; Exodus Chapters 1-14 Introduction: Last week I covered the first three hindrances to our being able to enter into true worship. The first hindrance that I mentioned was intellectualism. This is the doctrine that knowledge comes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Lighted Cabinets Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 25, 2009

Story form sermon about a man who put all the symbols of recognition on display, but no one noticed. Finally someone asked who helped him attain all this. The world does not need to see display cabinets; it needs to see the God who empowers us.

Like it or not, every day, every moment, we send out messages about who we are. Whether it is about our work, our home, our civic life, our possessions, or our spirituality, we send out strong signals about what is in our very core. Those around us will receive those signals, make no mistake; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist