Sermons on Quickness:

Go! And Wait On The Lord - Psalm 27:14 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 12, 2025

Waiting is one of the hardest lessons in life. We live in a world of instant answers and quick results. We microwave our meals, we stream movies instantly, we send a message and expect a reply within seconds. Yet God often calls us into a season where His answer is not immediate.

Go! And Wait on the Lord - Psalm 27:14 Introduction: The Tension of Waiting Waiting is one of the hardest lessons in life. We live in a world of instant answers and quick results. We microwave our meals, we stream movies instantly, we send a message and expect a reply within seconds. Yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14, Isaiah 40:31, Joshua 1:9, Galatians 4:4-5, Romans 5:6, Acts 3:19, 2 Thessalonians 3:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022

The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Long Road Rome Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 7, 2021

Paul used personal ingenuity and shrewd strategy to accomplish God’s ultimate will. We, too, can better serve God if we embrace the unlikely combination of being innocent but yet shrewd.

The Long Road Rome (Acts 23:1-35) 1. Over the next few chapters, we are going to meet some interesting characters. 2. Today, we will be introduced to Felix (show photo 1). 3. In a few weeks, we will meet Festus (show photo 2). 4. Last of all, we will meet Agrippa (show photo 3). 5. Paul was in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-25, Luke 16:1-13, Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why Me God

Contributed by Bret Bone on Aug 13, 2012

Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the press

Slide #1 Prayer Most of us start our day out the same...Not to ex-cited about waking up… we stumble into the kitchen and first reach for a cup of motivation… (Our coffee). We try and sit down for a few minutes… slam down a quick breakfast and think about all the pressing ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

A Magnificent Concerto! Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 24, 2010

Nehemiah doesn't do things the way I would do them. If there is a job to be done, I am usually quick to say, "Let's get on with it! If it needs to be done, let's not waste any more time. Let's do it!"

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (This is the third of a Leadership series featuring Nehemiah. Some ideas & illustrations in these messages were based on or benefited greatly from, to varying ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Overcome Temptation? (Luke, Part 3) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 7, 2022

None of us is immune to being tempted … but we all can overcome by following the same model that Jesus provided for us. When you resist him, you are choosing the things of God; you are choosing to turn away from the quick pleasure fix (of sin) and seeking His way to guide your life.

Introduction / Recap - We know that Luke was a physician – helped Paul throughout his ministry -- He was most likely a Gentile from Antioch (Syria) addressing a Gentile audience - Examining the language of the text indicates that he was well educated -- Familiar with Greek; well versed in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Not Your Anointing From Me!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2019

Psalm 51 describes David’s great mental anguish at the reality that he had hurt his relationship with God and might have lost God’s favor. Christians today are too quick to assume they have God in a box. Please Lord, don't take Your Spirit away from me!.

TAKE NOT YOUR ANOINTING FROM ME! Ps. 51:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Larry Weathers is a math teacher in Benton, Kentucky. One of his math students got his hand caught in a go-cart chain and lost a third of his finger. He missed a few days of class. 2. When he returned, Larry asked if his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Is Not Easily Provoked

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 15, 2025

Depending on what Bible version you have, First Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 says this about love: “Love is not provoked”, “isn't irritable”, “is not easily angered”, “isn't quick-tempered”. Is it possible to control your anger, your irritable response even when provoked? Sure it is.

Alba 12-24-2025 LOVE IS NOT EASILY PROVOKED I Corinthians 13:5 There was an advertisement in the paper: WEDDING DRESS FOR SALE, NEVER WORN. WILL TRADE FOR A .38 CALIBER PISTOL. Do you think someone was angry here? I would say its likely. Depending on what Bible version you have, First ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5, Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 27, 2004

Some­thing hap­pened to me, which was known only to my­self, and which caused me the most se­vere men­tal suf­fer­ing. The hymn was the fruit of that suf­fer­ing. It was the quick­est bit of work I ever did in my life. I had the im­press­ion of hav­ing it

O Joy That Seeks Me Through Pain (Psa 23:3) He restores my soul. George Matheson, a blind Pastor said about his famous hymn: My hymn was composed in the manse of Innelan [Argyleshire, Scotland] on the evening of the 6th of June, 1882, when I was 40 years of age. I was alone in the manse at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Culture Part 2 - The Altar Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Feb 15, 2020

What do we think of when we think of "The Altar?" For some it brings back sweet memories from our childhood. For others just confusion and misunderstandings. We cannot experience a move of God without The Altar! Today, let's take a quick look at the subject of "The Altar."

Isaiah 55:6-7 6 Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: 7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-7, Genesis 12:7-8, Genesis 13:18, Genesis 22:9, Genesis 3:21, Genesis 26:25, Genesis 33:20, Genesis 35:1-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Preventive Maintenance For Relationships Series

Contributed by Kelly Randolph on Feb 19, 2003

This message encourages believers to practice biblical principles in relationships regarding attitudes, communication, and anger.

Preventive Maintenance for Relationships James 1:19-21 By far the most difficult problem in relationships is poor communication. Whether we are talking about marriages, parenting, business, team sports, you name it. The one area that is most often tagged as the culprit in relational difficulties ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Spiritual Maturity Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 30, 2005

In James 1:19-20 James shows us three characteristics of growing in spiritual maturity.

Scripture The story is told of two men who were traveling along in a hot-air balloon when they began to realize that they had no idea where they were. To make matters worse, as they looked at the sky, a storm began brewing overhead and heavy clouds started rolling in. For a brief minute they came ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Ears One Mouth Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 7, 2017

We should be willing to truly listen before we speak.

Two Ears One Mouth Text: James 1:19-20 Introduction 1. Admittedly we all have trouble listening. Maybe we are watching our favorite TV program, and our husband or wife is talking to us about something that is important to them. As they talk, we may mumble, "Hmm", "Yeah", and "Uh Huh". Until ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Art Of Listening Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 30, 2024

The book of James meets us head on.

James - No Spin Zone James 1:19-26 September 15, 2024 According to relationship and communication experts, the most important aspect in any relationship is what? LISTENING! Yet, listening is not easy, is it? How long it will take some of you to start day dreaming during my message? When you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Say No?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 18, 2024

How can Abraham say No to the Lord, after hearing the Lord’s voice for 25 years during the waiting period for His son Isaac, where the Lord’s voice was guiding, encouraging and strengthening him to survive the waiting period?

Then God said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2 When faced with such a situation, the challenge is not how can I say Yes, but how can I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:2