Sermons on Make No Excuses:

Attitude Makes The Difference

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2010

In this sermon we learn the importance of attitude, and we learn how to have a positive, joyful and hopeful attitude.

Introduction: A. Does this bumper sticker describe you: Warning – I have an attitude and I know how to use it! 1. Today I want to talk about the fact that attitude makes a difference. 2. I preached on a similar topic last Tuesday night out at Camp Hunt’s Work and Worship Week, and some ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dads Make A Difference! Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Dad, you might not feel like your presence is very important. You might not feel like you are making a difference, but you are. Fatherless kids are more likely to...

It was a quick trip to the park on a Saturday evening. Nothing major, just a few minutes with the family to get out the hyper-activity. I didn’t notice it right away, but once it sank in, there was not stopping the waves of sadness, frustration, and anger. It might not be a big deal to you, but it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Warriors In The Making

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010

God helps us see beyond ourselves, beyond our circumstances, and learn to trust Him for who He is! He assures us that we are not alone and is very gracious to confirm His word to us!

Mighty Warriors in the Making Judges 6:11-17 11 The angel of the LORD came and sat down under the oak in Ophrah that belonged to Joash the Abiezrite, where his son Gideon was threshing wheat in a winepress to keep it from the Midianites. 12 When the angel of the LORD appeared to Gideon, he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Better Choices

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 16, 2007

Some decisions have little impact on us, but others are decisions that will impact our life and the lives of others. I am convinced that with these type of decisions we make better choices when we rely on the Word, on Jesus and on the Holy Spirit in our

Making Better Choices By Greg Johnson May 16, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Last Friday, I went with my wife Becky to the fresh fruit and vegetable market that we like to shop at occasionally. The task assigned to me was to pick out seven apples. It took me as much time to pick out ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:8-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Christ Known

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

How are we to approach the task of making Christ known? Peter suggests this should be done through Revelation, proclamation, and demonstration.

MAKING CHRIST KNOWN 1 Peter 2:9-12 INTRO: The population of our world is growing at an alarming rate. Statisticians tell us that by the year A.D. 2050 the population of the world will be 14 billion, or more than twice its present size. Unfortunately, our evangelistic efforts are not keeping pace ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make It To Friday

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 29, 2007

Facing troubles and tests in our daily walk drains our energy. We wonder if we can even make it to Friday. Three things from I Peter show us how to get there.

May, 2007 How to Make it to Friday I Peter 1:17-23 INTRODUCTION: In this scripture Peter is writing to Jewish Christians who were driven out of Jerusalem and scattered throughout Asia Minor and to all believers everywhere. This writing took place as Christians were being tortured and killed for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:17-23

Denomination: Methodist

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Go Make Disciples

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 12, 2011

This message was preached on a Sunday morning when we had a missionary guest. It shows the importance of taking the Gospel to the whole world.

Go Make Disciples Matthew 28:16-20 A few years ago we went to the goodwill outlet store in Indianapolis. Where they literally dump everything in these big piles and you dig through it like a big yard sale. I always tell the kids if you see something that you think we can resell on Ebay let me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Mothers Make The Difference

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 5, 2011

Mothers make the difference in our lives. They go unnoticed or unappreciated most of the time, just like Jochebed, who raised Miriam, Aaron and Moses. Mothers, do not under-estimate your influence in the family. Let us honour them for their protection,

A teacher gave her K2 class a lesson on the magnet and what it does. • The next day in a written test, she included this question: My full name has six letters. The first one is M. I pick up things. What am I? • When the test papers were turned in, the teacher was astonished to find ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Difference That Makes The Difference Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jul 31, 2015

To establish that God calls upon teachers, and preachers to make a difference in their messages, methods of correction and ministries. The difference is the substance of the message; not the style of delivery. This lesson, identifies a man skilled in the art of preaching, when, not yet converted!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Difference in the Message 2. The Difference in the Method 3. The Difference in the Ministry Remarks. 1. The setting of this lesson is in Ephesus; sometime after Paul had left for Antioch, closing out his second missionary journey. A new preacher has come to Ephesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 1 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make Good Investments Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Sep 1, 2015

So how are your investments doing?

“Living a Joy-full Life: Make Good Investments” Phil 4:14-23 So how are your investments doing? It’s more than likely that you immediately thought about your financial investments. And why not? Investment advice is everywhere – radio, television, newspapers, magazine ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making The Bible Relevant

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 14, 2015

The Bible is already relevant. Maybe we need to get out of the way and let its power be seen.

1. There is a lot of talk today about making the bible "relevant." a. The word Relevant means "Logically connected with and important to the matter in hand; appropriate, germane, pertinent." b. There seems to be a precedent in verses like: 15 Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 3, 2015

In the conversation Abraham had with the Lord before the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah, we see the compassion that both Abraham and God had for people.

Let’s Make A Deal Genesis 18:16-33 (NLT) For a video of this sermon and others, go to www.thecreekmonroe.com Intro: A man fell into a pit and couldn’t get himself out. A subjective person came along and said, "I feel for you down there." An objective person walked by and said, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Making God Laugh

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jan 25, 2014

God has all kinds of emotions. He even laughs. The matters that make Him laugh are no joking matter.

Making God Laugh or Chuckles in the Highest We know that God has feelings and emotions. Hebrews 4:15 15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. (KJV) 15 Porque no tenemos un Sumo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making A Good Showing Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 10, 2014

Are you prejudiced or just partial?

“Faith That Works: Making A Good Showing” James 2:1-13 Suppose you agreed to make some visits on new residents in the South Haven area. You are given two names and addresses, but have time to make only one visit. You discover that the one address is in a very ritzy subdivision, the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed