Sermons on Misplaced Priorities:

Prayer For Spiritual Enlightenment

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1.

WE NEED THE ENLIGHTENING WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FULLY UNDERSTAND AND RELATE TO GOD 1. Motivation for this request for spiritual enlightenment -- The Reality of their Spiritual Life = cause for both thanksgiving and pastoral concern a. "for this reason" these Gentile believers genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Honor God Seeks

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Apr 6, 2009

A look at Luke 9:57-62 at the characteristics God desires of his followers.

THE HONOR GOD SEEKS Luke 9:57-62 Dillon Burroughs TTU Honor Society 4.02.09 The Honor God Seeks Includes… 1. Desire: “I will follow You wherever You go” (v. 57) 2. Sacrifice: “The foxes have holes and the birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head” (v. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Blind And Toothless Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2017

Why can't a Christian sue another Christian? And can a Christian take a non-Christian to court? And how should a lawyer who is Christian handle lawsuits?

In 1910, a man named Olaf Olavson was desperate for cash, so he sold his body to an institute in Sweden to be used for medical research after he died. But in 1911, he unexpectedly inherited a fortune and decided to "buy himself back." To his surprise, the institute wouldn't cooperate. Shocked by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change.

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating one's proverbial head up against a wall, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"This Thing Doesn't Work"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 26, 2011

We are talking about News Years resoultions. If you really want to change it takes discipline to get into the word of God but the benefits far outweigh the effort.

Now that the New Year is right around the corner there are those infomercials that tout great fitness. It seems that each year the machines get weirder. Hang upside down, spin 360 degrees then throw up. That loses about 5 lbs. Then there are those that bend you like a pretzel while listening to Rap ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Four Steps To What God Wants

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Jan 28, 2005

This passage names four things God wants from his people. He wants us to humble ourselves, pray, seek his face, and turn from our wicked ways

Four Steps to What God Wants 2 Chronicles 7:14 & 15 ***Give background of Solomon’s prayer in previous chapter? Introduction: How many times have you heard someone say; “Just tell me what you want” Many have made this frustrated exclamation to someone they are trying to please--- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 13, 2011

The early church’s response to an internal problem teaches the contemporary church some valuable lessons.

* The dramatic growth of the early church: last count (4:4) around 5,000 men (probably around 20,000 total) * Such growth led to a “good” problem: many more needed to be ministered to than there were people to minister * The 12 did not have the ability to both effectively deliver the Word and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Godly Man

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God.

I. A Godly Man is a man who has established a personal relationship with God. A. He knows God personally. 1. He knows Christ as Savior a. II Timothy 1:12 "For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready For Some

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Jun 4, 2005

This is a sermon for preporation for a upcoming Revival.

Are you ready for some Revival? 6/4/2005 Psalm 138 All of us came remember on Monday nights, Hank Williams coming out and singing are you ready for some football. It is a joyful song for many football fans around. Finally something good to watch on Monday ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: *other

How To Live Your Last Days On Earth

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 1, 2003

Learn four Christian responses for times of upheaval in life and in the world

Many of us have probably been watching the news about the war in Iraq. Maybe some of you are anxious about the possibility of a terrorist retaliation. Others of you may be wondering, if only in passing, whether this war brings us one step closer to the return of Christ. These concerns should ...read more

Denomination: *other

Why Preach The Bible?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 1, 2007

The aim of good Bible teaching and preaching is to conform believers to Christ’s image.

Introduction: Not A Time For Weak-Hearted Preaching By Fred Jackson and Jody Brown November 22, 2002 (Agape Press) - A well known Bible teacher and author is calling on pastors to confront false beliefs from the pulpit. John MacArthur says no epoch in history has witnessed the rise of as many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him

Contributed by Mark Roper on Mar 29, 2008

Knowing Jesus is life’s greatest privilege and our most urgent need

That I May Know Him Philippians 3:7-14 The importance of having our priorities in the right order A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14

Denomination: Church Of God

United We Stand Divided We Fall

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 9, 2008

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside of the Church. God does not want us to be divided. We must be united as

Every family, every organization and every movement struggles with the problem of internal divisions. Not only is there division on the outside, but there is division on the inside. Many internal conflicts result from a struggle over control. I’m here to let you know this morning that if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10, Romans 12:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Anna: The Importance Of The Prayer-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 29, 2015

Through prayer, we can be sure to be where we need to be when we need to be there in order to be in on what God is doing.

We’ve noticed how this passage speaks of three sets of individuals who are an example of what needs to be true of us if we’re going to be in on what God is doing in our day. We’ve looked at the importance of the Word-filled life, as we considered Joseph and Mary. Then we thought ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-40

Denomination: Baptist