Sermons about Offering Excuses

Forgive Us Our Debts

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 16, 2008

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Christ gave this perfect patter for prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly.

Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6:12 Intro Christ gave this perfect pattern for the prayers we are to offer to the Father. We are to do our part to study it closely and follow it correctly. There is a very significant conjunction in this perfect pattern of prayer. The word “and” links the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Most Important Worship - A Sermon That Walks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 5, 2002

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There are many ways to offer worship to God, but without this one form of worship, everything else we do is lip service.

OPEN: Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a large mustache stepped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-21, Matthew 7:21-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do I Do With My Shame? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 8, 2024

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This sermon looks at the connection between the "garment" that God used to cover Adam and Eve's sin and the "garment" that was gambled for at Jesus' crucifixion.

AN AGE-OLD QUESTION: What do I do with my shame? - We’ve all done things we are not proud of. We have all sinned. How do we deal with the shame that comes from that? - It’s an ancient problem that has troubled people since pretty much the beginning of time. - This morning I want to again look at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7, Genesis 3:21-22, John 19:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2001

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Offer that which you have to God and He can use it to accomplish great things.

Moses was shepherd, tending the flock of his father-in-law Jethro. He has been living such a life for 40 years when the Lord suddenly appeared before him in a burning bush. God spoke to him, and called him to serve Him. Exod 3:7-10 7 The LORD said, "I have indeed seen the misery of my people in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep On Loving Each Other

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 21, 2001

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An outline demonstrating God’s love through Christian concern offered in times of tragedy.

Introduction Keep on Loving Each Other! – Hebrews 13:1-8 I. In the face of hardship because of the faith a. To provide help and hospitality to those in need (esp. brothers and sisters in the faith) – Abraham and lot entertained angels as a result - may we be so blessed. b. To suffer along with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

He Knew Everything About Me Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jan 26, 2003

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3rd in the series "Conversations with Jesus." Jesus offers unconditional love to the woman at the well.

Clip from final scene of "Shrek" Fiona: "I was supposed to be beautiful" Shrek: "But you are beautiful" Unconditional love. It’s the deepest longing of our hearts, because each of us harbors deep inside the fear that if others really knew us, that they would want nothing to do with us. In ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Search For Satisfaction

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 2, 2002

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What are you seeking for satisfaction in life? Jesus says that He offers true satisfaction

INTRODUCTION • Have you ever wanted something but you just could not quite put your finger on it? • Many times it happens when we go out to eat. There are so many places to eat in Springfield that the choices can be overwhelming at times. • I do not know how many times Robyn and I would be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship Requires Tithing Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Feb 9, 2002

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This sermon encourages believers to tithe and give offerings to the work of the lord to fulfil the vision of the church.

Prov. 3:5-10 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths. Be not wise in your own eyes: fear the LORD, and depart from evil. It shall be health to your navel, and marrow to your bones. Honor ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Great Thanksgiving

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Nov 30, 2002

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The main source of every blessings is our God, offer Him our thankful heart.

HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US November 24, 2002 Our Great Thanksgiving PSALM 95: 1-3a “ Oh come, let us sing to the Lord! Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving; Let us shout joyfully to Him with psalms. For the Lord is the great God.” This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

A Home For Others

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

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The measure of space that we offer to God and to our fellowhumans is the measure of space that is sanctified in us.

The Advent is over. Tonight we celebrate the birth of the messiah. The gospel, Luke 2.1-14, narrates the account of the birth of our messiah. Circumstances bring Mary, who is pregnant, with her husband to Bethlehem, a city which had no more room to offer to its visitors. There our child is born in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Catholic

Words And Prayer For Virginia Tech

Contributed by John Tung on Apr 25, 2007

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Addressing the Virginia Tech. shooting this week and offering words of prayer before my sermon.

Today, I want to start by addressing the shooting at Va. Tech. this week. I have followed the news this week, as you have. It seems to me that the cause of this shooting was mental illness exacerbated by the immigrant experience. So, the first thing I want to say is that we need to take the stigma ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best And The Last Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 4, 2007

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The spiritual message of Jesus’ first miracle is that the Savior is the best that God has to offer mankind.

“The Best and the Last” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 2: 10 (1-11) “And said to Him, “Every man serves the good wine first, and when have drunk freely, then that which is poorer; you have kept the good wine until now.” The occasion of our text is the first recorded miracle of Jesus, at the wedding ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Counselor Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007

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Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Guidelines For Giving

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Nov 3, 2005

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Paul offers the Corinthian Church some principles to guide their giving based on the example of the Macedonians.

Consecration Sunday, the day we come to consecrate ourselves and our lives to God. That one day of the year when we have to endure the preacher’s sermon on the joys and benefits of giving. We sit and squirm while the preacher drones on about being a cheerful giver, all the while knowing we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

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God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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