Sermons on Patient Acceptance:

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Patience Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, good, faithful, gentle, and self-controlled."

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON PATIENCE Galatians 5:22 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: As I continue my series on the fruit of the spirit, I’ll remind you that Paul says that . . . "God’s spirit makes us loving, happy, peaceful, patient," -- I’m going to talk about patience this morning-- "kind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Looking At My Lifeline: A Story Of Hope

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 20, 2023

As a kidney patient, I have to rely on a dialysis machine to perform the functions that my kidneys are no longer able to do. Dialysis is my physical "lifeline". However, I have a greater lifeline in the Lord Jesus Christ who keeps me alive in every way.

I have been dealing with progressive kidney failure for nearly five years and the effects upon one's body that come with it. I've endured numerous trips to doctors, specialists, nutritionists, and other experts who have been more than helpful in getting me through this rough spot in my ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 17:11, Luke 22:20, Acts 20:28, Romans 5:9, Colossians 1:20, Revelation 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

All People Matter To God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 12, 2007

The text for this message is 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.”

ALL PEOPLE MATTER TO GOD 2 Peter 3:9 “The Lord isn’t really being slow about his promise to return, as come people think. No, he is being patient for your sake. He does not want anyone to perish, so he is giving more time for everyone to repent.” Jesus told three parables in Luke 14-15 that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24, Luke 7:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Up In The Air Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003

Spiritual indecision leads to sickness and ultimately to death. We are scared of taking risks. Black history shows us, however, that without accepting risk there is no progress.

You should be a fly on the wall around our house on Friday evenings. You see, Friday evenings are our night for ourselves. We try not to take on church things on Fridays, and unless you are at the point of death, you can wait for your pastoral call until Saturday morning. The pastor and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Equipping God's People

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 3, 2004

Educating the Body of Christ to the power of the Holy Spirit and the whole armor of God as well as understanding that life isn’t perfect after we accept Christ.

Equipping God’s People 1. Beyond Salvation – Isn’t Life Perfect Now? 1 Peter 3:17 – Suffering for what is right “17. For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.” Hebrews 10:32 – Persecution of new converts “32. But call to remembrance the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

He Spoke Openly

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 14, 2006

The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow, but its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God.

HE SPOKE OPENLY Mk. 8:27-38 Matt. 10:34; 16:16 Lk. 9:20 1 Cor. 15:24-25 2 Tim. 2:11–13 The message of Christ, which we heard this morning, is not easy to accept and especially not easy to follow. Yet, its truth cannot be dismissed if we are sincerely seeking God. Consequently, many want to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Key To The Father's House

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 14, 2007

MANKIND HAS A CHOICE BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL. WHEN WE ACCEPT CHRIST AS OUR SAVIOR, WE RECEIVE A SPIRITUAL KEY TO ALL THAT HEAVEN AFFORDS

6/17/07 THE KEY TO THE FATHER’S HOUSE JOHN 14: 1--4 (how many have a key(or had a key) to your father’s house? INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 22: 22>> THE KEY OF THE HOUSE OF DAVID WILL BE LAID UPON THE LORD’S SHOULDER. REVELATION 3:7>>HE SHALL OPEN AND NONE SHALL SHUT. HE SHALL SHUT AND NONE ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Child Is Born Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 21, 2007

The Christmas Story is full of surprises: Surprises that reassure us that GOd uses ordinary people, is in control of history, gives us significance and accepts all people.

What’s the most important thing about Christmas for you? Is it lunch with your family? Is it singing carols? Probably not after you’ve been hearing them in the shopping centres for the last 2 months! How about Christmas presents? Are you like Garry’s wife in this cartoon? Does it matter whether you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Noah Balcombe on Jun 30, 2005

If we have accepted Christ as our Lord then we are next called to serve. Love God & love others through serving God and serving others.

SAVED TO SERVE Great Commandment Matt 22:36 "Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?" Jesus replied: " ’Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ’Love your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Type Of Life That Is Worthy Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION)

BIG IDEA: THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD INSPIRE LOYAL SOLIDARITY (TRUE UNITY) AND SUPERNATURAL CALM AS WE STRIVE TOGETHER TO FURTHER THE GOSPEL (WHILE ACCEPTING THE INEVITABILITY OF PERSECUTION) I. (1:27a) THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST SHOULD BE THE INSPIRATION FOR OUR LIFESTYLE A. General Exhortation ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Offerings

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site.

“LOVE OFFERINGS” By: Dr. Dennis Deese www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 12:1-8 This a remarkable contrast to the widow’s two mites. But the purpose God is to show us all gifts given to him out of love are accepted in his site. Mark 12:42-43 And there came a certain poor widow, and ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

The Inability Of Man

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

This message deals with the nature of mans sin and his bondage to it and the free work of grace in the heart of the sinner. That grace sets the heart free to accept the gospel of Christ.

The Inability of man And The Provisionary work of Christ “Depravity” Totally and Radically Psalms 14:1-7 I. Man’s Inability as governed by Adam’s disobedience (V. 1) Romans 5:12 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love In This Moment Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 6, 2010

In this message, part 2 in series Love Without Limits, Dave talks about the love of God and looks at our difficulty in accepting that love in the present moment.

Love In This Moment Love Without Limits, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 10, 2010 1 Chronicles 16:34 (TNIV) 34 Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever. 1 John 4:10 (TNIV) 10 This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us... Some of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

How To Live Right

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

Our thinking drives our behavior. Rather than blindly accepting the trends in our society, Christians should allow their thinking to be shaped by revelation in the word.

How to Living Right Romans 12:1-3 6-28-09 I begin this message today with an assumption. My assumption is this: Deep in the heart of every Christian is the desire to live right before God. I can’t imagine someone who is truly born again not wanting to please God. When the cry “Abba Father” comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Charismatic