Sermons on Preoccupied:

Here Is Love Series

Contributed by Paul Green on Oct 28, 2009

What does it mean to wash the feet of others? It means humbling yourself - you get down where the need is – and you do something about it. In our culture the need is not to wash feet as it was in Bible times. But there are many, many practical needs all a

24 hours to live We’ve all heard the story about the man who received a phone call from his doctor. The doctor said, "I’ve got some bad news and some really bad news." The man said, "tell me the bad news." The doctor said, "The bad news is that I got your test results back and you have only 24 ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Humility. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 25, 2018

Lessons in Humility - Luke chapter 9 verses 37-50 - Sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Failure #1: – They Were Unable to Cast Out The Demon (vs 37-43) Failure #2: They Were Afraid to Ask For Clarity (vs 44-45) Failure #3: They Were Pre-occupied with Self & Position (vs 46-48) Failure #4: They Were Cliquish & Exclusive (vs 49-50) SERMON BODY: Ill: • He has one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-50

Denomination: Brethren

Where Are You Looking?

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 19, 2015

Where you are looking can determine your eternal destiny. Once we come to faith in Christ, the Bible mentions three places we should look. This sermon deals with these three directions we should look spiritually.

Where Are You Looking? Chuck Sligh July 19, 2015 TEXT: Numbers 21:4-9 – “And they journeyed from mount Hor by the way of the Red sea, to compass the land of Edom: and the soul of the people was much discouraged because of the way. 5 And the people spake against God, and against Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 3, 2014

Keeping the Sabbath is all about walking with Him; it’s about submitting to His lordship. So, whatever else it means to “keep Sabbath”, this we can be sure of: Jesus is the reason, Jesus is the focus, Jesus is what it’s all about.

Sabbath: The Lord of the Sabbath Scripture Text: Luke 6.1-10 INTRODUCTION As a young man, there were several older gentlemen that I had high regard for - the life-witness, their faith, their devotion to God. But-as-a-young-person, …I always found some things about them that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A Failure To Believe Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 16, 2019

In Romans chapter 10, Paul explains that the majority of the Jews had missed the salvation turning point of history. They didn't understand that Jesus was the end of the law, and tripped over the stumbling stone of Christ. They failed to believe in Jesus.

A. When it comes to salvation, there are many paradoxes and ironies that go with it. 1. Salvation is free, but it costs everything. 2. Salvation is available to all, but few receive it. 3. Salvation is something that everyone needs, but few recognize it. B. So when we talk about salvation and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Me Remind You

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 8, 2021

Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. A synonym for remind is to jog the memory. That's what we need at times. Reminders were given in the bible. Let's take a look.

LET ME REMIND YOU Reminders, we all need them. The main reason we need reminders is because we're forgetful. We have so many things to remember and focus on it's easy to be forgetful. If something isn't part of our daily routine we can tend to forget to do it. Sometimes it only takes a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:25-26, 1 Corinthians 15:1-20, Galatians 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:5-9, 2 Peter 1:12-15, Titus 3:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mind Of Christ

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 14, 2024

The practical steps to having the Mind of Christ

The Mind of Christ Philippians 2:5-11 (part 1) Good morning. T.W. Hunt has a great study on the Mind of Christ that we did previously. Some of our teaching was borrowed from that study. He said, “Suppose Christ broke through the veil that separates the spiritual from the physical and audibly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 2:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 26, 2022

In the story of the birth of Jesus, we encounter the clash of two kings, both called the King of the Jews. In Jesus and Herod we find two opposite ways to live, and come to understand the real meaning of life. Hopefully all of us will choose to follow King Jesus rather than King Herod.

Introduction: A. Today I want to begin by talking about The Scrooge and The Grinch. 1. Personally, I have always enjoyed the story of the Grinch more than the story of the Scrooge, probably because of the humor of the Grinch and his little dog dressed up like a reindeer. a. The Grinch also has a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Micah 5:2, Galatians 3:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Discerned: Gratitude Demonstrated

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 3, 2001

When we discern God’s grace, we will demonstrate gratitude to God.

We are looking at Psalm 116 this morning. The content and relationship described in this Psalm cause one to think that the psalm writer is King David. This psalm is a personal testimony of thanksgiving to God. Over 30 times, the writer uses "I," "me," and "my." The words contrast the difficulties ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: *other

Why The Devil Goes To Church

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 22, 2002

This sermon is meant to help us evaluate how we worship and to warn us to avoid Satan’s influence even at church.

Every time Jesus met someone demon-possessed He kicked the demons out! This case is unusual because of where it took place - in the very house of God! Why in the world would a man possessed by demons even be interested in going to the house of God? Why would the devil want to go to church? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Hunger

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Apr 23, 2002

This is a message that explains what it means to hunger for God.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! Attitudes of the Blessed Pastor Jerry C. Vargo Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Initiation & Faith Response

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Afflictions Of The Righteous Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

Part 20 of a series in Psalm 119

The Afflictions of the Righteous Part 20 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: October 5, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119:153-160 Introduction Once again the psalmist seems to be preoccupied with the oppression and opposition he is facing. He is making his way out ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:153-160

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Spelunking

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

How Spiritual low points in our lives grow our faith.

When I went off to college in eastern Kentucky, I soon learned what the term “spelunking” meant. I discovered that a spelunker was a person who explored caves and under ground caverns. A popular past time was to go to Carter Caves State Park and to explore the caves there. Many students at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Your Eyes Turned Homeward

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 6, 2002

A sermon on how Christians out to look at Heaven.

Introduction: Navy’s requirements for sailors on leave in foreign countries Background: Paul continues the contrast of the enemies of the Cross Purpose Statement: As citizens of heaven we ought to… I. Keep Our Minds On Things Above (v. 20a) A. Are you living like a Christian or a Cretan? 1. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Baptist