Sermons on Making Excuses:

What Makes You Mad? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 25, 2015

Fear and anger have a way of causing us to stray from God's will. Jonah shows us a clear example of this and Jesus shows us how to avoid it.

Growing up as a child in the midst of American patriotism during the cold war with Russia, I remember hearing it said by otherwise good Christian people that they wished we would just launch a bunch of our atomic warheads at Russia and blow them off the map. Some would even look at biblical books ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Make It As Sure As You Can...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 30, 2018

The Easter story can never be hindered. Enemies of the cross have tried to hide the light of Jesus. Easter reveals Jesus still shines bright.

MAKE IT AS SURE AS YOU CAN… WHERE IS THE STING? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE HISTORY OF MAN HAS BEEN QUICK TO PROCLAIM GOD IS DEAD… YOU WANT TO HINDER EASTER’S POWER? VOLTAIRE was a famous French ATHEIST (1694-1778.) He hated the church and he hated Christianity. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:62-66, Matthew 28:1-6, Romans 14:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Makes Heaven Special

Contributed by John White on Dec 6, 2017

A glimpse into the wonders of heaven

What Makes Heaven Special John 14:1-3 "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions: if [it were] not [so], I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Revelation 21:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Your Smile Makes A Difference

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Jan 14, 2018

When we share the good news with a smile it brings life,  It brings joy,  it brings happiness and good health to others. A smile can  spread happiness, start a friendship and dissolve an argument.

Your smile makes a difference! The book of  Proverbs 15:30 says : "A cheerful look brings joy to the heart; good news makes for good health." An online dictionary describes cheerful as an  act of smiling and laughing. From the above verse it is very obvious that smiling has an important role ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let’s Make A Deal

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 9, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 28: 1 – 22

Genesis 28: 1 – 22 Let’s make a deal 28 Then Isaac called Jacob and blessed him, and charged him, and said to him: “You shall not take a wife from the daughters of Canaan. 2 Arise, go to Padan Aram, to the house of Bethuel your mother’s father; and take yourself a wife from there of the daughters ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Wants To Make A Deal

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Feb 19, 2018

God never becomes weary, never feels faint.

ISAIA 41:10-13AMP “‘Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation].’ “Indeed, all those who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making 2018 The Best Ever

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

You cannot do the same old thing, the same old way and expect different results. What are you going to do the change your future? What will you allow God to do in your future?

Making 2018 the Best Year ever Selected verses Tonight we will celebrate the coming of the New Year and the exiting of the old year. Some want the old year to past more than they desire the New Year to come. Some look at the New Year with expectations of a better year. Some look at the New Year ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It’s not about rules and instructions, God is concerned with our heart. True joy is found in faith-fueled obedience to all that God teaches.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

Those who obey God by faith find real and lasting joy.

Well… welcome to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from… we’re so excited that you’re here. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are truly thrilled… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-68

Making Your Vote Count

Contributed by Fr. Frank Gough on Oct 27, 2016

Teaching that prayer is always the way to really make your voice be heard.

We have an election this coming November. And so far it has been an excellent example of modern American political campaigning. There has been vast confusion, accusations galore, an abundance of mudslinging advertisements, both real and false personal attacks and, of course, there has been the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Make America Godly Again

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 4, 2017

God's Word 'trumps' all ... A timely look at the only way of escape from the looming destruction for which we are unwittingly poised. Includes PowerPoint and link to 17 message series by same name.

Make America Godly Again Ps. 33:12-22 Get all resources for this sermon at: https://www.gracenotessermons.com/sermons/patriotic-sermons/make-america-godly-again/ Recently when I entered a voting booth I felt intimidated, like someone was watching me. Outside the polling station were many signs ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Giving Fun

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 16, 2017

Did you know that giving to God can be FUN? I didn’t think so. But it’s true. This sermon explains how giving to God can be fun.

How to Make Giving Fun A Stewardship Sermon Chuck sligh January 15, 2017 Sparked by thoughts on preaching about giving by Robert Russell at http://thecharisgroup.org/2012/07/18/how-to-preach-on-giving-2/. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 9:8 – “But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Make Me An Answer!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 16, 2017

This is a rewrite of a T. D. Jakes message of the same title. I just added the intro and the conclusion. Great message and inspiring for giving purpose to every person in your church!

LORD MAKE ME AN ANSWER Gen. 41:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: TUNNEL VISION 1. How many basketball fans do we have here this morning? Do any of you know who was the best free throw shooter in the world in 1994? Did he play for the NBA? NO! 2. According to Sports Illustrated, the guy’s name is Tom ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Make Decisions That Strengthen Relationships Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

Sometimes as humans, we are our own worst enemy. This chapter is about making choices that are wise for the long haul, that is, about being our own best friend. Someone said that a great marriage is like a first rate hotel, expensive but worth it! Success in marriage does not come merely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Make Your Home A Refuge Series

Contributed by Tim Pollock on May 19, 2016

Sermon Series by Dr. Tim Pollock

God wants your home to be a safe haven where sons and daughters can grow and flourish successfully. Our hearts as Christians can’t help but be grieved at the ever-increasing abuse in homes today. There is sexual abuse, physical abuse, mental abuse, emotional abuse and spiritual abuse at every ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist