Sermons on Keep Praying:

Seeing Past Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 16, 2003

The second message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

SEEING PAST OUR CIRCUMSTANCES ACTS 17:22-28 Introduction: We exist in a society that is increasingly becoming more and more polar in its beliefs. On the one end is a group, expounding the belief that we only go through life once, and as such, we should focus on making that trip as pleasurable as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-28, Psalm 139:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

Excess baggage of life can keep us from experiencing the joy and peace in our Christian walk.

Excess Baggage Luke 16:19:31 Introduction – Skit Pilgrims Progress The Journey The Load Releasing the Load Scene from Heaven and Hell Lazarus with Abraham in peace and serenity (vs. 22-23). We see Lazarus sitting with the saints in Heaven. The scene in Heaven is peace and serenity. Lazarus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Stay On The Journey

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Apr 11, 2002

Our christian walk is more a journey than a destination. We have to keep hoping back on the train

This section of scripture may seem benign enough with a casual reading, but as we will see, this little story confronts us with a number of issues from our past Luke 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was seven miles from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Chain Of Command

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

Failure to submit to God given authority figures in our lives keeps us from his Blessings.

God’s Chain of Command Our nation began with the revolutionary war. It seems we have been revolting ever since. In the name of individual rights we have crushed the soul of society “submission to authority”. It seems we have been in one rebellion after another. The draft dodgers of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Much Luggage

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 11, 2001

What do we do, what do we have that keeps distance between us and God

What do we do that keeps us from getting as close to God as could be. I. God wants us to be close to Him 1. John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not parish, but have eternal life.” 2. As He did with many characters in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, John 3:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Staying On Track Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 14, 2001

FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK

BIG IDEA: FOLLOWING THE RIGHT EXAMPLES (THE WAY OF THE CROSS RATHER THAN THE WAY OF INDULGENCE) WILL KEEP US ON TRACK IN THE RACE TO GLORY TO JOIN OUR SAVIOR, THE LORD JESUS CHRIST Gromacki: "In this section, the apostle challenged the believers to experience the joy of maturity." I. (:15-16) ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Me, Myself, And I

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 29, 2001

How we can keep from becoming enslaved to the demon of greed by understanding the concept of gracious giving.

IN REGARDS TO WEALTH, O.J. SIMPSON WAS ONCE QUOTED AS SAYING, “I SIT IN MY HOUSE AND SOMETIMES I GET SO LONELY IT’S UNBELIEVABLE. LIFE HAS BEEN SO GOOD TO ME. I’VE GOT A GREAT WIFE, GOOD KIDS, MONEY, MY OWN HEALTH -- AND I’M LONELY AND BORED... I’VE OFTEN WONDERED WHY SO MANY RICH PEOPLE COMMIT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Diseased With An Issue

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 7, 2001

Don’t allow religious issues to keep you from getting to your only source of help.

As we make our way into the scripture this morning, we encounter a woman with an uncontrollable hemorrhage. She had been hemorrhaging for 12 years, and because of her condition no one could touch her or anything she touched. She was apparently hopeless. She felt ashamed, embarrassed, and unworthy. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Procrastination

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

I know I should come to God and live right, but I just keep putting it off.

Procrastination We procrastinate many things…cutting grass…washing clothes. I know I should come to God and live right, but I just keep putting it off. Ex 22: 29 “Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of liquors: The firstborn of thy some shalt thou give unto me. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Exodus 22:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look To Jesus

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 30, 2001

Where are you looking? If you keep your eyes on the road you can stay out of the ditch.

LOOK TO JESUS NOTE: To Non-Subscribers ------------------------ Would you like to recieve GREAT sermons in your mail box by various minsters from all across the USA? Please mail in your subscription today! We will then send you our latest publication of, "THE HOLY STANDARD." In it you will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

These Little Foxes

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

How can a christian keep himself pure and usable to God? Find out as you read this sermon.

THESE LITTLE FOXES Take us the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines… Songs 2:15 But above all things, my brethren, swear not, neither by heaven, neither by the earth, and neither by any other oath: but let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation. James ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can We Protect Our Most Valued Resources Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Personal time with Jesus protects that which is most important in our lives--and keeps us on task

One hundred forty vertical stone slabs that stretch 494 feet long and stand 10 feet tall at the highest point. Engraved on this coal-black wall are 58,132 names of American soldiers dead or missing. If you’ve been to the Vietnam Memorial, you have witnessed the somber silence that sets on the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:15-22, Nehemiah 2:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Holds Us Back? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

What holds us back? What keeps us from taking bolder steps for the Kingdom of God?

"What Holds Us Back?" (Matt. 18:23-9:1; Mark 4:35-5:20; Luke 8:22-39) INTRO 1. I have been a Christian for 28 years, and for 28 years I have fought within myself. 2. Part of the fight is to do the bold things God wants me to do. 3. I LOVE routine; I find security in it. 4. Sometimes, I have let ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Stop Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 13, 2002

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Back To The Basics". This sermon encourages believers to keep moving forward for the Kingdom.

Sunday Evening, November 24, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Back To The Basic” [#7] DON’T STOP Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: 1. I love the “snooze button.” I can’t get up in the morning without hitting that button as least twice. In fact, I usually set my alarm 30 minutes earlier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dirt Under The Nails

Contributed by Chris Holmes on Nov 23, 2002

This sermon is geared toward people seeking how keep the divine spirit of Christ manifested within them.

I. Defileth of A Man A. It is not waht enters the body that shall defileth a man 1. Defileth is to make dirty 2. Jesus says that defilement has nothing to do with what one eats but rather with what one says and does. B. It’s the words that leave the mouth that defileth a man 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational