Sermons about Improper Priorities

Church Priorities: Elders

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

based on 124 ratings

| 3,661 views

This message addresses the qualifications of those who serve as elders in the church.

For the last couple of months we have been talking about Who You Are in the body of Christ. We said that We are the church of Jesus Christ. And because we are the church of Jesus Christ, we are a family. As with all families there comes responsibilities. We have looked at our responsibilities to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Churches Priority: Worship Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

based on 80 ratings

| 8,510 views

This is the third in a series entitled :What Makes A Great Church

TITLE: The Churches Priority: Worship Text: Acts 2:42; John 4 Theme: Worship P.S. As we seek to fulfill this purpose then our priorates will become clearer and less self serving. Introduction: Illustration: In any construction project there is usually a question of priorities, which determines ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23, Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Key To Leadership: Priorities Series

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

based on 44 ratings

| 7,521 views

How we use our time will directly affect our effectivness for the Kingdom

The Key to Leadership: Priorities The Test of Time Introduction The way we use our time will determine whether or not we count for God! The quality of a person’s leadership depends on how he spends his time! The effectiveness of our leadership depends on how effectively we use time! Many of us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:12, John 19:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Prayer For Priority Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

based on 26 ratings

| 5,675 views

Part 4 in the series The priorities in prayer

ELIJAH THE PRAYER FOR PRIORITY “If God Be God… So Be It” Date: March 17, 2002 PM Place: Allendale Baptist Text: 1 Kings 18:17-39 Introduction Before we get into the prayer of this man, let me give you some background and names you should know  Ahab is the king of Israel & Samaria ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-39

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities, Principles, And Purpose

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

based on 35 ratings

| 10,031 views

These are three powerful words, especially for young men and young ladies who have given their hearts and lives to the Lord and have said, “Here am I, Lord, use me.” Priorities, you have got to have priorities in your life. In proper order. Principles.

Dr. Falwell, speaker to Liberty University student body, faculty and staff Convocation in Vines Center – January 25, 2006 A little earlier before we came on the platform this morning, I asked Dr. Elmer Towns, who is seated here, “Elmer, when we co-founded Liberty University® thirty-five years ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Love: A Matter Of Priority

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 3, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 2,017 views

Understanding love opens the window to life

Jn 15:13 In his book They Call Me Coach, John Wooden says, “It has always been my philosophy to follow our game plan. If we believe in it, we will wear the opposition down and we’ll get to them. If we break away from our style, and the commandments are our style, however, and play their style, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Right Priorities

Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005

based on 80 ratings

| 51,986 views

We have to learn to set the right priorities in our lives if we expect to experience God’s best.

SETTING RIGHT PRIORITIES by Pastor Jim May Something that is lacking in the lives of so many Christians today is the inability, or the unwillingness, to set the right priorities for their lives. Most of us act as “Reactionaries” meaning that we simply react to everything that happens; then we do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Proper Priorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

based on 94 ratings

| 8,670 views

Paul teaches us in this passage about making wise choices based on God’s priorities. He writes, "Do you know that if you continually surrender yourselves to anyone to do his will, you are the slaves of him whom you obey, whether that be to sin, which lea

What Are Your Priorities? (Rom. 6:16) Illustration:Haddon Robinson points out that one old recipe for rabbit started out with this injunction: "First catch the rabbit." Says Robinson: "The writer knew how to put first things first. That’s what we do when we establish priorities -- we put the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Family A Priority Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

based on 89 ratings

| 8,885 views

To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor.

The 10 Commandments #5: Make Family a Priority Text: Exodus 20:12 Thesis: To stress the necessity of a child’s honoring his/her parents and the necessity of parents living a life worthy of honor. Introduction: (1) America’s ambassador to Japan, Douglas MacArthur II, served as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Straightening Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004

based on 59 ratings

| 5,797 views

All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ.

Becoming a Joy-FULL Person 5. Straightening Your Priorities Philippians 3:1-14 May 29/30, 2004 Don Jaques SUBJECT: Straightening Your Priorities Central theme: All people should live as if nothing compares to the greatness of knowing Jesus Christ. INTRO: This last week some big events ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Priority Of Prayer In Worship Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

based on 44 ratings

| 14,533 views

# 4 in series on 1 Timothy. Deals with the priority of prayer in worship.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #4 “The Priority of Prayer In Worship!” 1 Timothy 2:1- 7 It seems to me that we live in a society that is growing more and more ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Maintain Your Priorities Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

based on 124 ratings

| 30,095 views

Our priorities are defined by where we focus our eyes and our hearts and by what he hold on to as most dear. Christ-followers should set their priorities on the eternal and not the temporary.

(adapted from Southeast Christian Church’s series: “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 6:19-24 TITLE: “MAINTAIN YOUR PRIORITIES” INTRODUCTION: A. A husband and wife were attending a county fair where, for twenty dollars a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Refocusing Our Priorities Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002

based on 261 ratings

| 54,125 views

The diagnosis, consequence and solution to misplaced priorities coinciding with an all church focus of stewardship.

In the Jules Verne novel The Mysterious Island, the author tells the story about five men who escape from a prison by hijacking a hot air balloon (www.PreachingToday.com). As the balloon rises into the air, the wind blows it toward the ocean. As the hours pass, the surface of the ocean draws closer ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Refocusing Our Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001

based on 163 ratings

| 13,802 views

In the light of the terrorism of September 11th in New York and Washington we need to refocus our priorities.

REFOCUSING OUR PRIORITIES INTRO.- ILL.- A boy said to his girlfriend, “Ah, look at that cow and calf rubbing noses in the pasture. That sight makes me want to do the same.” His girlfriend said, “WELL, GO AHEAD. IT’S YOUR COW.” Brothers and sisters, what’s your focus in life? Rubbing noses ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year Priorities

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007

based on 509 ratings

| 91,580 views

1- worship 2- work 3- witness

INTRO.- ILL.- A reporter covering a coal-mine disaster wrote a story that began: “God looked at the grief today in this little West Virginia mining town, and He wept.” The city editor emailed back: “Forget the mine cave-in. Interview God.” Obviously, getting to know God in a personal way should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermons on Improper Priorities:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Jan 25, 2002

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Oct 4, 2002

Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 27, 2002

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 22, 2006

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 3, 2006

Contributed by James May on Mar 13, 2005

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 10, 2003

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 29, 2003

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jun 2, 2004

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 26, 2005

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 11, 2002

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 21, 2001

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 1, 2007