Sermons on Make Excuses:

Time For Spiritual Growth SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon serves as a wake-up call for those who have been stagnant in their spiritual journey. It's time to be productive for the Kingdom of God!

Today, I want to share a powerful message with you. It's time for a wake-up call in your life. You have been stagnant for far too long, and it's time to make progress for the Kingdom of God! Deuteronomy 1:6-8 (NIV) "The LORD our God said to us at Horeb, 'You have stayed long enough at this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Topics: Spiritual Growth, Productivity In God's Kingdom

Do This 3 Decisions

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 19, 2013

To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you decide on things? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 3-fold decisions we make every moment of our lives. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22 (Amplified Bible) But test and prove all things [until you can recognize] what is good; [to that] hold fast. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Missed Opportunity

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 14, 2019

Every success in life is a result of the opportunity you make effective use of.

THE PROBLEM OF MISSED OPPORTUNITY "So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life." Genesis 3:24. And just like that, Adam and Eve (representing the human race) lost an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Looks At The Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

We have a heart born with sin. The Lord makes our hearts godly.

“THE LORD LOOKS AT THE HEART” (Outline) August 13, 2023 – Pentecost 11 – 1 SAMUEL 16:1-13 INTRO.: Be thankful that our loving and gracious God looks at our hearts. Our hearts might just be the hardest material known to God. Only the Lord God of Armies is able to change our hearts. “Then I will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is A Family Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Azbell on Jul 24, 2004

We have covered both the male and female roles in a marriage or relationship. We also touched a little on love. I, however, have been directed to teach in alittle more detail on love here. Love, as we see it, is usually an emotional feeling down in the he

What is a Family Third in the series What is Love? We have covered both the male and female roles in a marriage or relationship. We also touched a little on love. I, however, have been directed to teach in alittle more detail on love here. Love, as we see it, is usually an emotional feeling down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Big Invitation SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 10, 2023

God has given an invitation to eternal life. Will you accept or reject grace?

Good morning, good afternoon, or good evening, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united by a common purpose, a shared faith, and a mutual love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to understand more about the incredible love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Topics: Grace

Genesis 6 - Part 6 - Does God Make Mistakes? I Mean, He’s God, Right? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 18, 2009

Does God make mistakes that He regrets? I mean He’s God, right? He is supposed to be perfect. If He’s emotional then doesn’t that indicate weakness? And if he changes His mind all the time, where does that leave me?

Genesis 6 - Part 6 - Does God make mistakes? I mean, He’s God, right? I’ve done some pretty stupid things in my life that I have regretted. What about you? We all make mistakes. Some more serious than others. People in Noah’s day, however, couldn’t have cared less about their sin. They were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 1 Jude 1:10-11b Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

A donkey in the hands of the Lord, is superior to a donkey of a man. Balaam was the real donkey. If it was not for an obedient donkey, Balaam would have died as a disobedient donkey, and the obedient donkey would have lived. Jude continues the message on false teachers

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 1 Jude 1:10-11b {{Jude 1:10 “These men revile the things which they do not understand, and like unreasoning animals, they are destroyed by these things which they know by instinct. Jude 1:11 Woe to them for they have gone the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8, Numbers 22:1-13, Numbers 22:17-41, Numbers 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Error Of Balaam – Making Profit From The Work Of The Lord – Part 2 - Jude 1:10-11(B) Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 13, 2022

Was Balaam a great prophet? Wonderful things came from the mouth of Balaam when he blessed Israel and did not curse them. Jude makes reference to him with "the error of Balaam" but how do we see that error in churches? That is what we will consider this morning.

THE ERROR OF BALAAM – MAKING PROFIT FROM THE WORK OF THE LORD – PART 2 Jude 1:10-11(b) Jude is the book that we are seriously considering. We did Cain and Korah In Part 1 from last week. Then we were introduced to this compromising man, Balaam who was hired by Balak, king of Moab, to curse the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:10-11, Zephaniah 1:4-5, Matthew 6:24, Numbers 23:4, Numbers 22:1-41, Numbers 23:1-30, Numbers 23:19-20, 2 Peter 2:14-17, Revelation 2:14, Numbers 31:16, Deuteronomy 23:4-5, Numbers 25:1-5, Deuteronomy 23:5, Numbers 31:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Did God Take 6 Days To Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 3, 2025

God exists, He made everything in 6 literal days, and he utilized patterns to do so. He utilized patterns because He delights in them. Our life is happier and easier if we embrace His patterns in our daily life.

Why did God Take 6 Days to Make Everything? Gen. 1:1, 2:1-3 1. God Made _Everything_ (1:1) A. God Exists, and it’s _Clear_. Honestly, it’s rather obvious. “It is so obvious, so salient, so clear that God exists, that the Bible assumes it in Genesis 1:1. To deny this basic tenet of life is to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Trusting God's Plan When Life Does Not Make Sense. Proverbs 3:5-6

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 12, 2024

Learning how to trust the Lord through the difficulties of life.

Trusting God’s plan when life doesn't make sense. Proverbs 3:5-6 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Moses, Elijah ..and You

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 12, 2021

Do you really believe? Does your faith meet the minimum thresh hold, that of the mustard seed?

Moses and Elijah.. and you Moses and Elijah stand out as two very great prophets in the Kingdom of GOD. They even came from their heavenly abode to meet with our SAVIOR in Matthew 17:3. Before that JESUS our SAVIOR said that HE had not come to destroy the law or the prophets but HE had come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

We Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Realize God did not create you to be a consumer but to make a contribution to the world

“WE WERE SHAPED FOR SERVING GOD” Sunday, May 23, 2004 40 Days of Purpose – week 5 We are in the fifth week of 40 Days of Purpose answering the question “What on earth am I here for?” I have asked Karen Yarnall to be a living demonstration of last week’s message, but also this week’s message, as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Joyful Noises

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Feb 14, 2001

Some joyful noises as Christians that we can make unto the Lord.

"Joyful Noises" ¨ Text: Psalm 98:4 ¨ Introduction: ¨ When we think of making a joyful noise unto the Lord, I believe singing or playing a musical instrument in a God honoring way would be the first thought to come to mind. ¨ After all in the Psalms we are instructed over and over again to make ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4

Denomination: Baptist