Sermons on Mine Own Will:

Inexcusable Excuses

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 14, 2009

We just dont no how we can

INECUSABLE EXCUSES We look for excuses in all walks of life to keep from doing what we need to do for the Lord. Our Lord does not except excuses . Yet we keep giving them. 1. NOT NOW. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Turned The World Upside Down

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 28, 2006

Without controversy, anyone, will agree that the Apostle Paul was the one New Testament figure that stood out above all others. His life teaches us a wonderful pattern to follow.

"THE MAN WHO TURNED THE WORLD UPSIDE DOWN" Acts 17:1-6 This is Memorial Day Act 17:1-6 NOW AFTER [Paul and Silas] had passed through Am-phi-polis and A-pol-lo-ni-a, they came to Thessalonica, where there was a synagogue of the Jews. And Paul entered, as he usually did, and for three ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

No Regrets

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 14, 2007

As Paul neared life’s end he wrote to Timothy a message of NO REGRETS. If your life was nearing the end today, could you say the same?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA www.trumpetoftruthonline.org Have No Regrets II Timothy 4:6-8 Intro: The Apostle Paul writes to young Timothy as he looks out at the chopping block where the Roman guards will soon chop off his head and he says these words in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty Perishes

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 6, 2015

When we ignore God and His power and try to do things in our own power and might, we would wither away quickly! Caveat!

Beauty perishes! James 1:11”For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” For many years I did not get any flowers from any students, but few students who ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Above Excuses Series

Contributed by Onaefe Edebi on May 5, 2014

Inspiration for This Day

"He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." Its not an uncommon habit for people to often spend so much time finding other people to blame, expending much energy finding excuses for not being all they are capable of being, and then, complain of not having enough energy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 10, 2017

Jesus has not called you to be a church in your own power, but has given you everything you need to do His work.

February 12, 2017 Morning Worship Text: John 14 Subject; The Holy Spirit Title: The Work of the Spirit Part 1 I want to begin a new series this morning – we kind of got started into last week – but this series will be on the work of the Holy Spirit. We will begin in John 14 and go ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Face Off

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The key to victory in the Christian life. We don’t fight our battles on our own. God fights our battles for us.

The Face Off 2 Chronicles 20: 15 – 23 Let’s continue Jehoshaphat’s story. In response to an enemy threat, Jehoshaphat and the people of Judah began seeking God, begging Him to intervene on their behalf. As they came together for a time of fasting and prayer, a prophet delivered a message. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dragon In The Delivery Room Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Feb 11, 2005

Looking beyond the prophetic interpretations, we find a powerful link to our own role in the Great Controversy between Christ and Satan.

It is truly a blessing to have so many mothers in our midst today. And it is a privilege and an honour to pay tribute this weekend to the women in our lives. These mothers and grandmothers, and great-grandmothers in our midst have contributed in so many ways to make each of us who we are, and we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-4

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Part 3---Pray And Seek Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on May 1, 2007

But when we seek the first thing we must seek is God’s kingdom, not our own. We need to stop worrying about tomorrow because today has enough problems of its own. When we are doing God’s work and concentrate on that our problems will go away. When we seek

What God expects of us Part 3---Pray and seek We have talked for the past 2 weeks about what God wants us to do. We discussed dedication and sacrifice and even humbleness. Today we are going to continue with that thought about what God wants us to do, then next week we will go into what God will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contrasts Between Christ And The Antichrist!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 28, 2010

In these last days the devil will manifest himself as an imitation of the Lord. The Bible calls him the antichrist. He will deceive the nations. The Bibles states (Mat 24:22 KJV) And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: b

The Contrasts between Christ and the Antichrist! Any housewife knows that the best way to remember the things she meant to do and forgot is to start praying. They will come to her mind to divert her from prayer. The devil will let a preacher prepare a sermon if it will keep him from preparing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:22-27

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing On The Power Of God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 15, 2016

At Pentecost, God enabled Jesus' disciples to do what they could not do on their own. God fulfilled Jesus' promise to spread the gospel to all lands, as the pilgrims heard the good news in thier own language. God calls us, too, to be his witnesses.

Acts 2:1-21 Drawing on the Power of God A few days after the Thanksgiving holiday of 2016, Eric Heffelmire was working on his GMC truck at his family home in Vienna, Virginia. As he recalls, “I was on my back, face up, and I was trying to get some corroded brake lines when apparently the jack ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

You Had To Act

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 21, 2015

Many who encountered Jesus found it impossible to remain neutral about Him. Today everyone has their own idea about Jesus. Some of these ideas are based on what others have said and some of them are their own thoughts. What is your public stand on Jesus?

Opening illustration: A US congressman, John Lewis, was 23 years old when he participated in the historic 1963 civil rights “March on Washington” led by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Half a century later, journalist Bill Moyers asked Lewis how he was affected by Dr. King’s ‘I ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

After God's Heart

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jun 20, 2017

David was a polygamist, adulterer and murdered. He was deceptive. He never meted out justice and was irresponsible with the crimes committed under his own roof. How does a man with that track-record get God's blessing with, "A man after my own heart"?

After God’s Heart Psalm 19:1-14; 1 Samuel 13:14 On this Father's Day, I am led to a man of men, a prince of princes and a statesman of politicians. He was a poet, musician and military leader who conquered nations and put fear in his enemies. The most profound accomplishment that would be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Self Defense Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's friends were not just indifferent. They felt compelled to argue, scold, and reject him for his negative expressions of grief. Having no one else to defend him, Job comes to his own defense, and as his own lawyer, argues his case.

Some of you may have visited the famous Carlsbad Caverns of New Mexico. I have not, but I have read about how the ranger guides the group to a place where they are seated on stone benches. Then all of the lights go out. Suddenly it is as black as black can be. You can hear water dripping you ...read more