Sermons about Improper Priorities

Story 24 Kingdom Treasure Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 2, 2014

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Jesus' priority in his ministry was the Kingdom of God. This lesson focuses on the value and power of the kingdom.

1. Thy Kingdom Come Astronaut James Erwin is one of but a few men to walk on the moon. As he stood upon the lunar landscape and looked up at the earth, he prayed for the first time in his life. He thought about the strife among nations, poverty, hunger, and rampant evil; and he thought to himself: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

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The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'3: 'Koinonia: Authentic Fellowship.' (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: What does fellowship mean? How is fellowship done? When does fellowship happen? SERMON BODY: Ill: • At the seaside or a fair ground or theme park, • Did you ever put your face through a cut out hole in a headless painted frame? • To represent a muscle man, a clown, or even a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Understanding The Root Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jan 26, 2004

based on 40 ratings

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4th in series of 5. As you study this passage you’ll begin to understand the root of happiness. Even more important you will learn that your happiness is not God’s priority. His priority is far better and completely different...

Understanding the Root of Happiness What do you do when the wine runs out? There are some happy moments in life. Take children for example. The day your child is born is a happy day. The day they say their first word and they take their first step are happy days. The 1st birthday is a happy ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12, John 13:17, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

based on 17 ratings

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One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

based on 230 ratings

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The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Titanium Rule

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Feb 5, 2004

based on 5 ratings

| 4,489 views

This sermon is a clear presentation of the priority of evangelism; with an emphasis on loving others the way Jesus loves us.

[Sunday, October 29, 2000, Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City, TN Robbie Phillips, Minister] “The Titanium Rule” Jn 15:9-13 Introduction Everyone knows the story: The great queen, when told that her people are starving and have no bread to eat, replies, “Let them eat cake”. The almost comic ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Else Is Garbage

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

based on 23 ratings

| 4,416 views

This sermon deals with the need for Christians to make their relationship with God and their service to God the main priority in life.

Everything Else Is Garbage Romans 8:5, Philippians 3:1-10, Exodus 22:31, 2 Kings 9:10, 31-37, Romans 10:9, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 Corinthians 3:11, 1 Timothy 2:5, 1 John 5:11-12, Isaiah 64:6, Philippians 3:8b-9 Philippians 3:8-14, 2 Tim 4:7 - 8 June 26, 2004 I. Two weeks ago I started ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 5, 2003

based on 118 ratings

| 3,860 views

We get ready by believing promises of God, sharing His priorities, personalizing His peace

Are u ready for Christmas? It’s already the first Sunday of Advent. 3 more Sundays and woo hoo celebration time! But are you ready? Just couple of Saturdays ago the NHL staged an outdoor NHL hockey game out in Edmonton – first the old guys played and then the real NHL players played? Those guys ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Big Game Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

based on 14 ratings

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To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance.

The Big Game of life? Thesis: To win the big game of eternal life will need to have right priorities, preparation, prayer and perseverance. Video Clip from Illustrate: Clip on David Carr NFL quarterback for Houston Texans. David Carr was the first pick in the 2002 draft. He immediately became the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

based on 4 ratings

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The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Important Aspects Of Man's Existence

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 1, 2006

based on 8 ratings

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Understanding the important aspects of man’s existence will help us identify our priorities in life.

I started re-reading my Bible in Genesis and there are new insights that I have gained. Let us read GENESIS 2:4-25. This passage explains the important aspects of man’s existence. 1. First aspect of man’s existence is RESPONSIBILITIES. (vv. 4-15) Prior to man’s existence, God planted the Garden ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 5,457 views

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

based on 11 ratings

| 5,767 views

God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

based on 4 ratings

| 3,751 views

What’s in YOUR wallet; or what’s in your heart? Money reveals our priorities

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Feb 18, 2007 Intro: “The offering” video, from Good $ense. Why Do You Give? That humorous clip shows several different motivations for giving: glory, guilt, gratitude – what is yours? Why do you give? Ministry Takes Money Over the past two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

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