Sermons on Priorities:

Easter 2019

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 23, 2019

The empty tomb reminds us of God's Power, Priority and Presence in our lives.

EASTER Back in 1922 a British archaeologist named Howard Carter became famous when he discovered the intact tomb of King Tutankhamun, a young Egyptian pharaoh who lived and ruled in about 1332 BC. Other tombs in Egypt had been found before this, but what made this tomb so unique was the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Good Servant Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 29, 2022

1 Timothy 4:6-10 shows us the priorities of a good servant of Christ Jesus.

Scripture In his First Letter to Timothy, Paul opened chapter 4 with a discussion about false teachers. Paul wanted Timothy to combat the errors of these false teachers. Paul set down several features regarding the false teachers in verses 1-5. Then Paul went on to tell Timothy that the way to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Which One Should We Prioritize,physical Fitness Or Spiritual Fitness? Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 1, 2024

In today's world, physical fitness has become a top priority for many people.

We spend hours at the gym, running, and engaging in various physical activities to maintain a healthy body. However, as Christians, we must remember that our spiritual fitness is equally, if not more, important. LET US explore the importance of both physical and spiritual fitness, and why we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Hebrews 12:1-3

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009

Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"the Priority Of Preaching" ( Mark 1:14-15) Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 31, 2020

The preaching of the Word of God does not go out or return void, despite what we might witness or think. The Sacred Word continues to convict the heart and give new life to all who are dead in iniquity.

Fellow under-shepherd, I've been there. I know the frustration you feel when it seems that you preached your heart out this past Sunday. You fed your flock the food of the Word and gave the message God placed upon you. I know what it means to study for long hours, to pray, to compose the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Romans 3:10-18, Matthew 4:12-17, Luke 4:14-15, 2 Timothy 4:1-5, Romans 10:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 2, 2016

1. Choose the right priorities. 2. Choose the right place. 3. Choose the right people. 4. Choose the right Provider.

The Best Choices We Can Ever Make Ruth 1:1-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 17, 2015 BACKGROUND: *All of us make choices in life, and when you think about it, it's amazing how many choices we make every day. I am so glad that you chose to be here with us this morning. You ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Taskmasters Power

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 17, 2009

Satan has made it his priority to keep the saints of God from there priorities, to keep us so bogged down with “tasks”, “problems” and “issues”,the result is that we become burdened down and driven by forces that are seemingly beyond our control, and unkn

Satan has made it his priority to keep the saints of God from there priorities, to keep us so bogged down with “tasks”, “problems” and “issues”, that we neglect to spend time with God in prayer, in church, in his word, because of the burdens that are laid upon us by the taskmasters As a result we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Priorities Of The Heavenly Citizen: Part Two (Col. 3:15–17) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 3:15–17

The Priorities of the Heavenly Citizen: Part Two “Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Changing Look

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 25, 2004

Thise sermon deal with the need for Christians to make seeking the face of God thier top priority in life.

A Life Changing Look Exodus 33:12-16, Exodus 12:37, Exodus 32:11-14, 31-32, Exodus 33:18, 20-23, 2 Corinthians 3:7 October 17, 2004 (Exo 33:12-16 NIV) Moses said to the LORD, "You have been telling me, ’Lead these people,’ but you have not let me know whom you will send with me. You have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Baptist

Church On Fire Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A church that’s on fire for God is not only endued w/ power, but equal in position, and evangelistic in priority!

Church on Fire Acts 4:31-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ChurchOnFire.html Don’t worry—if the church were truly on fire we wouldn’t announce it in the bulletin or by way of a sermon. But I’m proud to announce that this church is officially ‘on fire for God!’ Village atheist was not a bad man, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Purposeful Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 8, 2004

Learn from Jesus, who live His life with a clear purpose, with the right priorities and with a godly passion.

We long to live a purposeful life. One Christian author Rick Warren wrote a book, "The Purpose Driven Life", with a subtitle, "What on earth am I here for?" It turned out to be a bestseller, because that’s the cry of the human heart. We want to live life with meaning and purpose. I want to make ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Than Forgiven Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Jesus’ priorities. This shows we all hurt, and God wants to heal us.

Mark 2:1-12 – More Than Forgiven It’s hunting season and two friends were out hunting. One was always bragging about what a good shot he was. About that time a duck flew over. He took aim and fired… the duck flew on unscathed. He paused a minute and said, "My friend, you are now witnessing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What The Master Needs Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

Last in series on Jesus’ priorities. It’s about giving our donkeys - really, ourselves - to the Master.

Luke 19:28-38 – What the Master Needs (NOTE: these are not original thoughts to me. Most of this cmoes from another sermon of the same name.) Christian author Philip Yancey, in his book The Jesus I Never Knew, described Palm Sunday this way: “The triumphal entry has about it an aura of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-38

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

No one is truly worthy to follow Christ unless they are willing to commit to serving God as the top priority of their life.

Who Is Worthy? - Mt 10: 24 - 39 Intro: Jake had been struggling with his faith since his cancer surgery. He was only 22 and had experienced so much and had so many doubts and questions. He decided to enter a theological seminary to study God’s word and hopefully find some answers. When he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Effective Evangelism - Witnessing - Soulwinning Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 3, 2005

The Right PASSION, The Right PRIORITY, & The Right PRESENTATION. Link included to formatted text version and Powerpoint Presentation.

Effective Evangelism Acts 15:36-16:5 See entire series--"Acts: The Church Handbook" at http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html This sermon in formatted text and PowerPoint: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EffectiveEvangelism.html ------------------------------------ Do you know anyone who cannot sit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist