Sermons on mediocrity: showing 61-75 of 1,772

The Broken Heart Of God Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Feb 19, 2006

A sermon that exposes how God’s broken heart empathises with our broken heart - again depends heavily on illustrations from Floyd McClungs book The Father heart of God although don’t blame him for any mediocrity - it’s mine.

Father heart of God sermon 4 The broken heart of God. The Broken Heart of God. Reflections on human brokeness. Floyd McClung – Aircraft ride. GE 6:5 The LORD saw how great man’s wickedness on the earth had become, and that every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2017

Are you fed up with living a mediocre Christian Life? Do you want your days to be different? Do you want to be amazed and surprised as God draws you closer to Him each and every day? Then it's time to follow God's Divine Direction for your life.

Get Over Your Past: Divine Direction Its a new year, and we have a new preaching theme, Discovering Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Discover YOUR Destiny... Discover OUR Destiny... Maybe your thinking, “Sounds like a nice idea, it would be great to discover and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-2, Deuteronomy 24:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Impressions Really Matter Part Two

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

Why first impressions matter

God’s Glorious Church First Impressions Really Matter Part Two 1 Corinthians 10:31 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 24, 2005 Introduction In 1 Corinthians 10:31, the apostle Paul told the church at Corinth, “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Aggressive Or Slothful

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Encouraging believers to be more aggressive in our witness for Christ

Tuesday, May 29, 2001 AGGRESSIVE OR SLOTHFUL 1 Samuel 30:7 & 8 It is time for the Pentecostal Church that has been the witness of Holy Ghost fire in this world to become aggressive in reaching the soul the clock is ticking. In your Bible the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, Moses dies and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Little Church

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

We choose what is good enough for us, cars, entertainment and homes. God expects offerings to him to be more thatn good. HE demands excellence.

A Good Little Church There are a lot of good things in life. We all make choices in what is good enough. Like how many premium channels on our TV. Perhaps extra things that we deserve after all our hard work. The harder we work the more careful we are with our spare time. (I’m not sure ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:10-14

Denomination: Congregational

Running The Race

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Jul 6, 2011

The Christian life is not for sprinters...it's for marathoners who can steadily keep moving toward a dream. We're in a race...a spiritual race. Many will never complete the course. But as a Christian, we have all the tools necessary to equip and train us

Running the Race 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 Bud Greenspan, author of 100 Greatest Moments in Olympic History, wrote the following: At the Olympics, glory doesn't only go to those who win. Dorando Pietri was in a state of collapse as he entered the stadium for the final yards of the 1908 marathon. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Heavens Hero Joseph Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

The Focus of Faith must be God’s Promises even when we are near dead you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Heaven’s Hero, Joseph If your doctor told you that you only had a few days left on this earth, what would you reaction be ? If the revelation of death’s immanence causes you change the way you are living at present, I would suggest that you change the ways of your life now rather than later. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Stay In Right Lane: Consistency Counts" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 11, 2003

Why Consistency in our Spiritual Walk is important.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches March 2, 2003 “Stay in Right Lane”: Consistency Counts II Kings 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION: We will soon begin the Lenten Season. I’d like you to look back over the past year and ask yourself the question, “Am I a more consistent or less consistent Christian than I was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Vision - Seeing God's Kingdom

Contributed by Harold Simpson on Jul 13, 2004

This sermon was preached at 2003 South Alabama Annual Conference held on the campus of Lomax-Hannon Bible College, Greenville, Alabama.

9 October 2003 “‘This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven’” (Matthew 6.10,11). Vision – Seeing God’s Kingdom! Vision is what causes us to not settle for the mediocre and mundane. But allows ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10-11

Denomination: Methodist

Recognizing Your Deliverance Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

5th and Last Watch night of Revival Series focusing on Philippians 1:19.

Recognizing Your Deliverance Theme Verse: For I know that as you pray for me and as the Spirit of Jesus Christ helps me, this will all turn out for my deliverance. (Philippians 1:19) Monday: For I know: “What Do You Believe” Tuesday: As you pray for me: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19, Acts 11:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Prayer is more important than giving, because when we pray, we are moved to give. How can we face life's tests without prayer, our spiritual study? Life's tests are much harder.

Today, we will explore the significance of prayer in our lives. Prayer is essential because it not only connects us with God but also empowers us to live a life of purpose and fulfillment. Let us delve into Romans 12:1-12 to understand the importance of prayer. 1. Prayer vs. Giving: Which is more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-12

Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Growth

A Pattern For Life And Love Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 2, 2002

Exposition of Romans 12:11 regarding diligence and laziness.

“The Pattern for Life and Love” Romans 12:11 Review I. Receive the gift of righteousness II. Apply the Gift of Righteousness III. Place of Israel in the God’s Plan of Salvation IV. Live the Gift of Righteousness • Dedicate fully your body and soul to God’s service • Renew your thinking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Pursuing Excellence

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Mar 23, 2005

Even a glimpse at the Life of Jesus Christ makes obvious the fact that God is a God of excellence. A life of excellence is what He has bought for us. What does that mean for us as Christ-followers today?

“Pursuing Excellence” Mark 4:35-41 As we examine the life of Jesus as it is recorded for us in the four gospels, we get glimpses through windows, as it were. Not every detail of His life and ministry is recorded for us, nor could it be. The Apostle John tells us in John 21:25: “And there are also ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose The Glory

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2021

The pandemic forced churches to move from the four walls and the eloquent edifices to online sermons with an escalated determination to ensure influential and doctrine-based content because the new pandemic church demanded we do so.

“Don't lose the Glory” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. SCRIPTURE: 1 Samuel 4:19-22 “And about the time of her death the women that stood by her said unto her, Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. And she named the child Ichabod, saying, The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:19-22

Denomination: Apostolic

There Is Hope

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 21, 2020

The church must stop being reactive and always playing defense to satan’s attacks! It’s high time the church mounted, an offensive attack and became proactive against the never ending attack of the accuser!

There is Hope As of today, there are people all over the world, sitting around and thinking about a lot of things. Will the economy rebound and what about the stock market? Am I going to be able to continue to work? When will all this end? When will things get back to normal? TBS. (now keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9, Acts 19:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational