Sermons about Offering Excuses

Who Do We Follow?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 30, 2014

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We may call ourselves Christians, but is Jesus our Shepherd? Are we really following him or merely using his name to excuse following a man, a tradition or our own stubbornness?

Intro: We often hear the 23rd Psalm read or recited at funerals, but did you know that it does not apply to everyone, only to the sheep of the Great Shepherd. Goal: To really understand the most popular of all the Psalms. Plan: We will go through Psalm 23 looking at some important details. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Peter And Cornelius Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 8, 2021

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Cornelius' career and rank in society did not forbid his time for God. He never cited a lame excuse because he was in the defense ministry. Read further to enjoy the message.

Acts 10:1-22 Peter and Cornelius Household 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God 10:09-22 Peter and his trance on Food habits Acts 10:01-08 Cornelius’ vision of Angel of God Luke reports that there was a centurion named Cornelius, He was serving in the Italian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Looking For The Escape Clause?...the Good Samaritan

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 12, 2022

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The story of the Good Samaritan was Jesus' way of blasting our excuses for trying to get out of obeying God to demonstrate compassion for the needy. An escape clause is a device in a contract to elude responsibility!

LOOKING FOR THE ESCAPE CLAUSE?...The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 3 LAWYER JOKES 1. JOKE 1: A lawyer died and went to Heaven. “There must be some mistake,” the lawyer argued. “I’m too young to die. I’m only 55.” “Fifty-five?” said Saint Peter. “No, according to our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making Light Of Worry, Palliate.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 1, 2024

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Where worry begins faith ends. Where faith begins worry ends. We often excuse worry and fretting is just human. Will we trust God? Will we worry? It is to you!

MAKING LIGHT OF THE LITTLE FOXES: STRANGLE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Watch: YouTube: Wade Hughes) This needs to be done in several different parts, PALLIATE OR MAKE LIGHT OF THE KINGS INVITATION… Matthew 22:5 But they made light of it, and went their ways, one to his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:5, Judges 7:3, Luke 9:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Refuse The Call

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 26, 2025

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Often we so focus on the temporal issues that we lose sight of the eternal values. Jesus invites us to a closer personal relationship to know him in his fullness.

NOT ME! I REFUSE TO COME? INVESTING IN THE TEMPORAL! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) SOMEDAY WE WILL COME TO THE JORDAN RIVER REPRESENTING DEATH? WHAT ARE THE END OF LIFE REGRETS THAT WILL ROLL BEFORE US? I OFTEN CALL THIS STUPID TAXES? PEOPLE REGRET ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28, John 1:39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Come And See Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 8, 2001

based on 45 ratings

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Jesus calls us to "come and see" what he has to offer the world.

Sermon on John 1:35 - 51 Come and See There is nothing that beats first hand experience. It is harder to believe what someone tells us if we cannot experience it for ourselves. Surely this is the very reason John the Baptist pointed out the "Lamb of God", and why in v39 Jesus says, "Come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Intercessory Prayer

Contributed by Gary Smith on Feb 14, 2003

based on 56 ratings

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This sermon offers encouragement to all who are praying for the salvation or for the healing of a loved one.

“The Power Of Intercessory Prayer” TEXT: John 4:46-54 Introduction: At first glance this may seem like a strange text to use with the subject of “Intercessory Prayer,” but I think that there arefew scriptures that do a better job illustrating all the elements involved in intercessory ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Church Of God

No Rubber Crutch

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006

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The Bible is no rubber crutch, but offers real and substantial support for living the Christian life.

No Rubber Crutch John 17:14-17 INTRO.: In times of testing, we all need a crutch. A place of last resort. I recommend the Bible. Your test may be health crisis (Cancer), tragic accident. loss of job or business, divorce after many years. Sometimes you really need some help that no man can give. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Principles In Financial Giving To The Church

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

based on 11 ratings

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This is a review of some Scriptural principles that apply to our participation in the Church Offering or Collection.

Of all the items of worship, the one that gets the least of attention is the Offering. I think that is the case for a couple reasons - First, we do not place much emphasis on the Offering because we do not want to be grouped together with other churches and religious ministries that focus a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus And Nicodemus Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 13, 2001

based on 228 ratings

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We learn that Jesus came to offer answers to our deep and longing questions

TOWARDS EASTER 2001: JESUS AND NICODEMUS John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION This morning I want us to meet a man and get to know him a little better than we might have before. His name is Nicodemus. There is a lot we don’t know about this man, but I think we can learn a lot about him and about Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sower's Diagnosis

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

based on 126 ratings

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In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

(A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Think I'll Just Praise The Lord

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 5, 2001

based on 259 ratings

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We are created for God’s glory and we are to offer Him praise continually

PS.145:21; 146:1-2; 147:1; 148:1-5; 149:1; 150:1-6 "I THINK I’LL JUST PRAISE THE LORD" A) I believe according to the Bible, man was created to praise and glorify the Lord! * Isa.43:7 God says, "For I have created him for my glory." * 1 Cor.10:31 "Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Smyrna: Grace Under Fire Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

based on 245 ratings

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Jesus Himself identifies with the persecuted church, and offers His grace and words of comfort.

Intro: The Persecuted Church · A prominent national leader in the unregistered Protestant house church movement in China was executed Oct. 14, 1999 by firing squad. · Chechen militants kidnapped a young Baptist deacon and are demanding that his church sell its building and use the money to pay ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace On Earth Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 29, 2002

based on 56 ratings

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God offers us peace with him, with each other and peace from worry.

It was dark and cold and the small group of men huddled around their fire to keep warm. In the social strata of the day, you’d have to say they were near the bottom rung. But still, despite their lack of education and social status they were aware of much more than the intelligentsia might have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Last Call

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Jun 8, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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God is longsuffering.. and He offers a last call, but we must heed that call.

Last Call? 10/18/03 Have any of you ever ridden on a train? I have never been on a train before but I have seen shows and movies where people get on a train. You see all of these romantic movies where the man and the woman are standing outside ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

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