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The Three Deadly Thorns

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 14, 2016

A message about our spiritual priorities, showing the danger of the thorns of worries of this life, the deceitfulness of wealth and the desire of other things in the parable of the sower/soils.

Three Deadly Thorns Introduction: The parable of the soils is found in three of the four gospels, but for the purposes of our sermon this morning, lets look at the fourth chapter of Mark. In the parable of the four soils, Jesus paints a visual picture of a farmer scattering seed around and it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:4-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decreased, Dependent, But Not Disconnected

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 16, 2020

Find balance. Depend upon Him, but when you see the obvious, just do it.

John 3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease. This is the calling of all Christians. Daily, we are to decrease our wills and allow His will to increase until we have no will but His. I see two extremes. There are people who miss the obvious before them and pray about everything often missing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:30

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Lord Require?

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 8, 2018

Message for the first Sunday of the New Year. Can we live like we want then make it all up to god on Sunday? Will God accept our worship if our lives are full of sin?

In this, the first Sunday of the new year, this message is about putting first things first. Too often we get wrapped up in non-essentials and we put the cart before the house, we major on the minors, rather than major on the majors. Read Micah 6:1–8 Naples, Italy, is a city on the verge of ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: A Call To Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 4, 2024

In Haggai 1:5-7, the prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage challenges us to examine our lives and priorities, to ensure we are aligned with God’s will.

Transformed by Truth: A Call to Prioritise God's Work Haggai 1:5-7 Introduction: Today, we are diving into the powerful message of Haggai 1:5-7. The prophet Haggai brings a wake-up call from God to His people, urging them to reconsider their ways and prioritise God’s work. This passage ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, Haggai 1:5, Lamentations 3:40, Haggai 1:6, John 15:5, Haggai 1:7, Matthew 6:33, Proverbs 3:5-6, Genesis 1:27, Colossians 1:16, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying Like Elijah

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer.

Praying Like Elijah Text: James 5.13-18 Thesis: To note that prayer really does make a difference in order to encourage people to become Christians in order to take advantage of prayer. Introduction: (1) James believed in prayer. He prayed so often that his knees became ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Halfhearted Revival

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 23, 2001

If we follow our usual priorities we will never see revival in our hearts and in our churches.

I’ve noticed that Melissa and I have two different approaches to clothes shopping. Melissa will take out the garment and closely inspect the material and look it over a few times to see if it has any flaws or defects then finally after a close scrutinizing inspection she will give the price tag a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by David Moore on May 30, 2008

This sermon shows how the Lord used Haggai to encourage the people in the building of the Temple, and to rethink their priorities.

Consider Your Ways Text: Haggai 1:1-15 Introduction: The book of Haggai is the second shortest book of the Old Testament and the first of the postexilic writings. In other words the last three books of our Old Testament were written AFTER the captivity of the Jews was passed and the people had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Surviving Job Stress Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 27, 2001

In order to survive job stress, we must put God first; we must sometimes say "no" to other things in order to say "yes" to God.

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the demands of your job, as if no matter how hard you work, you just get farther and farther behind? You go into the office early so you can get some work done before the phone starts ringing, you work through lunch answering e-mail, you stay late trying to get the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts From A Child - Pt 2

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004

In addition to priorities and purpose, children, and especially the Christ child, gives us passion and perspective.

Last week we started this two part series with the suggestion that among the gifts that our kids give us are priorities and purpose. And we looked at the opening chapter of Luke’s gospel and into the lives of Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary and saw how their priorities and purposes changed when it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:29-32

Denomination: Church Of God

To My Sons…

Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003

The essence of life is contained in accepting responsibilities, setting and keeping the right priorities and focusing on eternity.

INTRODUCTION- 1. Both of my sons are going through some big changes . . . . 2. My sons, this sermon is to you and for you. Of course what I have to say to you will hopefully express the same desire of every parent for their sons and daughters. I. A FATHER’S RESPONSIBILITIES A. YOUR TRAINING ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12, 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus On Right Praying Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Sep 3, 2002

This sermon presents Jesus’ teaching on right praying that is characterised by right motives and right priorities.

JESUS ON RIGHT PRAYING Matthew 6:5-15; 7:7-12 Kingdom Life Series #18 Several truths stand out from Jesus words: § Jesus expects every follower of His to pray. “When” not “if.” § Jesus tells us how to pray. There is a right way and a wrong way to pray. § Jesus also tells us what to pray for. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15, Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

First Things First

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 2, 2008

A New Year’s message on excuses and priorities and the preeminence of Christ--what it means to be a disciple.

“First Things First” ~Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Count the Cost Jesus encounters three volunteers who are eager to swear allegiance and follow Him, but who have certain conditions. They figured they were ready to follow Jesus, and they seem quite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Congregational