Sermons on Patient Acceptance:

America's Idols: Success Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on Aug 30, 2008

How to reject the world’s model of success and accept God’s plan for Success

Good morning church. I am so excited you have joined us this morning as we continue our series of Bible Teachings, American’s Idols. You might be thinking, Terry, we don’t worship idols. You been in our homes, we don’t have statues of little gods set up on the Television Sets. And we ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:7

Denomination: Methodist

Hell: Things To Know So You Don't Have To Go Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Sep 10, 2008

People go to hell because they never accepted God’s gift of salvation, Jesus.

“Hell: Things to Know without Having to Go” – Pastor Rob Yanok Introduction - Fire does not make hell. That’s not to say that there isn’t fire. What makes Hell is the lack of the presence of God. Hell is a place of eternal damnation, which is eternal separation from God. TEXT- John 17:3, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Strong

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 19, 2011

The commandment "Be strong and courageous" is given three times. Obviously it cannot be easily accepted...

Joshua 1:1-9 Joshua - called to leadership - Moses died before leading the people into the promised land - relate to forefathers - V6: "Be strong and courageous; for you shall put this people in possession of the land that I swore to their ancestors to give them." Leadership - Annual Meeting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Joshua 1:16-19

Denomination: Congregational

Excuses

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus wants to spend time with us. Do we accept the invitation or make excuses?

Jesus wants to spend time with us . . . do we accept his invitation or make excuses? Luke 14:15-24 Jesus has summed up the human heart – these are the main things that keep a person from experiencing a personal relationship with God. An excuse is a hint of a reason wrapped in a lie. 1) First ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Born Free

Contributed by Jason Besse on Nov 22, 2010

When we accept Christ we are born again, with all of the rights of a citizen of Heaven.

Born Free Reverend Jason R Besse 10-23-2010 Text: Acts 22: 25-29 Intro: The story we read today comes from the book of Acts. The book of Acts takes us from the Ascension of Jesus, to the day of Pentecost, where 70 were filled with the Holy Ghost in the upper room in Jerusalem, to the establishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:25-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Raising Kids That Don’t Disappoint Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

A PROVERBS-DRIVEN LIFE ACCEPTS THE CALLING TO RAISE CHILDREN AS A TASK DELEGATED AND DIRECTED BY GOD.

Life Simplified Raising Kids that Don’t Disappoint November 13, 2011 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far from him. Proverbs 22:15 INTRODUCTION Happy children are children with boundaries and who are well disciplined. Children who respond well to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Where Can You Find God's Presence?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 4, 2011

You have been given an invitation to enter into God's Presence. Will you accept the invitation?

February 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 10:19-25 Subject: God’s Presence Title: Where Can You Find God’s Presence? Open your bibles to Hebrews 10. While you are turning there I want to share a personal story with you. In May of 1988 on the last day of school, Charlotte and I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Respectable Sin

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 14, 2013

One of the greatest threats to the church is that we become Politically Correct and accept "respectable sins."

RESPECTABLE SIN 2 Timothy 4:2 Have you ever heard of "outing?" "Coming out party" Used to mean going out for picnic and a party to celebrate a girl becoming a teenager. Now mean "Corning out of closet" Now it means to become openly ungodly and defying public opinion used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Resignation

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 16, 2010

A heartfelt sermon as I resigned from a church to accept a call from another church.

Sermon for 8/15/2010 Resignation Introduction: Conflicts are not uncommon, but when the preacher and song leader get into it, stand aside. One week, the preacher preached on commitment, and how we should move forward into doing service for others. After this sermon, the song leader led the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simon Says

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 8, 2022

This is a sermon that deals with how close someone can come to accepting Christ but still be lost.

Simon Says! I assume everyone here at one time or another has played the game Simons say. One person calls out the commands but unless you add the phrase, “Simon Says” to it, you are not to do it. It was the jumping on one foot that always got me. My grandbabies love to play it with me. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-25

Denomination: *other

Servant Leadership: An Option For Businesses, A Mandate For Churches Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 30, 2020

The Business world is realising the value of Servant Leadership and accepting that is is profitable. Hoe about Churches?

Servant Leadership: An Option for Businesses, a Mandate for Churches “Everything rises and falls on Leadership” says Leadership Guru John Maxwell. That is why Businesses invest heavily on Leadership development activities. The Business world has come to realise the benefit of adopting Servant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:25-28, Genesis 1:28, Deuteronomy 17:14-20, 1 Samuel 8:11-18, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Called To Be Loved Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 10, 2018

Being part of God's family means that we have acceptance, access, assurance and assistance

CALLED TO BE LOVED There was an emperor in the Far East who was growing old and knew that he would soon have to choose his successor. Now normally when an emperor needed to chose a successor he would make his selection from one his own children, but he had none. Ordering all the eldest children ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Superiority Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 17, 2017

Only those who accept the cross of Christ as the payment for their sins will receive eternal salvation.

The Superiority Of The Cross Text: Heb. 9:11-28 Introduction 1. "In the Cross is salvation; in the Cross is life; in the Cross is protection against our enemies; in the Cross is infusion of heavenly sweetness; in the Cross is strength of mind; in the Cross is joy of spirit; in the Cross is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Methodist

Hopeless And Helpless? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 22, 2013

Jesus offers us healing, but will we accept His healing, or keep our sicknesses?

Hopeless and Helpless? June 9, 2013 John 5:2-8 I believe one of the hardest, most difficult things for most people --- is to ask for help. We want to be independent. In fact, we fight for our independence. Yet, at the same time, once some people have accepted help, they get stuck in a place ...read more

Scripture: John 5:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Vision Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 21, 2015

Peter's vision reveals that all people from every nation are acceptable in God's Kingdom

Acts 10:1-17, 34-35 “The Vision” INTRODUCTION Recently a relative visited us for a few days this past year. She’d been to Surprise a few years ago and she was astonished at how Surprised had changed. Surprise had to change in order to accommodate increased population and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran