Sermons about Improper Priorities

A New Year's Examination

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 9, 2007

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What better time for Christians to evaluate their priorities and make the changes that are needed for the upcoming year

story is told of a man who called the doctor and told the doctor that his wife was having problems of hearing and he wanted the doctor to check her out. So the doctor said check her out at home and see how bad it is before you bring her in. Man said how do I do that. Doctor said ask her something ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11, Acts 17:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008

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A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

“First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational

Calling The Sheep To Return Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 14, 2010

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It is a priority for us to call those who have left the Church to return to fellowship and the sacraments.

Monday of 20th Week in Course August 16, 2010 You Shall Be My Witnesses The people of the Old Covenant were twice exiled from Judea. To this first group, stuck in Babylon, the priest Ezekiel was sent as a prophet. A mime prophet. He acted out in his life the reality of exile, suffering, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Catholic

"Love": Our Pursuit For Our Growth Part 8 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Sep 7, 2010

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Passionate love must be our priority, protective and practical, adding love to brotherly affection.

I read a story about a woman who told a friend that she wanted to get a divorce. She was full of hatred toward her husband. “I just don’t want to get rid of him. I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has hurt me.” Her friend suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

How To Develop A Strong Prayer Habit

Contributed by Tom Feola on Oct 24, 2012

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How to develop a strong Prayer Habit is a teaching on making prayer a priority in our lives.

How to develop a strong Prayer Habit There seems to be two kinds of Christians when it comes to prayer. 1st. Those who love list and formula's to prayer. I am finding out that we don't need more heavy loads but we need to bring our loads to Jesus. Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV) 28 “Come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Say Yes To The Dress Series

Contributed by Troy Luttrell on Mar 16, 2014

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When a Christian dresses like Christ, they will display to the world their new position, personality, and priorities

Introduction: Our journey through the book of Colossians. • If Christ is all I need, then chapters three and four outline what it looks like to live out that statement; where the “rubber meets the road” in the Christian life. • Just like in 3:5, we read in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

How To Walk Wisely In The World Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 19, 2019

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As we pass through this world on our way to heaven, witnessing should be a priority for the Christian.

As Paul speaks about the Christian’s walk in this world, he tells us we need to walk wisely. We do this, he says, by taking advantage of every opportunity to give a verbal witness for Jesus. Why should witnessing be a priority for believers as we are living in this world? Two reasons: Reason #1: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"bening A Servant"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 8, 2019

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The message is being a servant by treasuring the moment, putting priorities in order, and knowing the richness of Christ.

John 12:1-8 • Mary, is the sister of Lazarus and Martha, they are dining at Simeon the Lepers House • During a dinner in their home with Jesus and the disciples as guests, Mary anoints Jesus' feet with "a pound of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Caught Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 22, 2020

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The Word of God and God's activities in the world should be out top priority.

Caught Or Not Matthew 13: 44 - 46 Intro: Where do you think the most expensive piece of real estate on the planet is located? - - - Cemeteries. All kinds of treasures are buried there: dreams never pursued, books never written, songs never sung, inventions never pursued, churches never built, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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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

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

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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

All Else Is Garbage

Contributed by Kent Lenard on May 30, 2004

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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

The Big Game Of Eternal Life

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 9, 2005

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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

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