Sermons about Reasons For Delay

Don't Look Back

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 30, 2012

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Three men each making a statement regarding his commitment or lack of commitment to following Christ. Each wanted to follow Christ; none wanted to stop looking back. Their commitment can be described as limited, delayed, and insincere.

Don’t Look Back Luke 9:57-62 Would you consider yourself a committed Christian? Realistically, are you a disciple of Christ or merely a follower of Christ? There is a difference. Three men each making a statement regarding his commitment or should I say lack of commitment to following ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Baptist

Hindrances To Prayer Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

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Do you know that your prayers are heard. There are some things that will stop your prayers from being heard.

Hindrances to Prayer We have been in a study of How to get prayers answered. We have looked at several things about prayer that all must be taken together for the proper results. If we had preached them all together we would have been here a long time and that is why we are on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simeon: A Lesson In Waiting & Obedience

Contributed by Tj Long Jr on Jan 1, 2024

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Simeon and Anna are faithfully waiting but without the obedience of Joseph and Mary, the promises of God would've been delayed. We must be diligent as disciple-makers because to bring people the good news, to bring Jesus to them.

Christmas is over and now we have 358 days until Christmas 2024. If I was a child I’d be a little depressed about having to wait so long Christmas to come back around again. As I was growing up there were many things I felt like I waited on; a girl to like me, for me to be taller, for me to get my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20-44

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

I Need You To Touch Me!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 16, 2024

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We often delay seeking Christ's help until desperation drives us to Him. He stands ready to deliver us when we come to Him confessing our need for Him to touch us.

“When [Jesus] came down from the mountain, great crowds followed him. And behold, a leper came to him and knelt before him, saying, ‘Lord, if you will, you can make me clean.’ And Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him, saying, ‘I will; be clean.’ And immediately his leprosy was cleansed.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Wait For The Vision

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Mar 21, 2022

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This message looks at the topic of delayed visions, and attempts to understand why it might be taking so long for a vision to manifest or be fulfilled. When God shares a vision, we need to have patience and endurance, and walk by faith.

When I was a kid, I was obsessed with aviation. Well, one evening, when I was about ten-years-old, I was outside walking on the family farm; and off in the distance, I saw a hot air balloon about a mile away. I had high hopes that it would move towards the farm and land, but that was wishful ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 7, 2013

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Believers are called to be ready for the: 1) Desired Coming (Luke 17:22-24),the 2) Delayed Coming (Luke 17:25-33), and the 3) Divisive Coming (Luke 17:34–37).

In the 1966 classic cartoon, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas”, Every who down in Who-ville liked Christmas a lot, but the Grinch who lived just north of Who-ville did NOT! So the cuddly as a cactus Grinch (with termites in his smile and garlic in his soul) tried to wipe out Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:22-37

Denomination: Other

God Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

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God created both rich and poor for His reasons, not ours.

GOD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Proverbs 22:2 Introduction – Story of Rockefeller interview. I met a millionaire in Hyde Co. His automatic response to the question, “How are you,” was “If I could just make that next nickel, I believe I would be alright.”. In this world there are only two ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Don't Answer The Door

Contributed by Don Austin on Jul 21, 2001

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Reasons people don’t answer God’s call.

"Why People Don’t Answer The Door" Rev 3:20 Have you ever gone to someone’s house and knocked on the door and they never came to answer it? You know their in there, the TV is going or the radio going, tape player going, but they don’t answer the door. I was told a story once about a guy went ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

Does Your Giving Stop At Nothing? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 15, 2001

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Analysis of why people don’t give and reasons for giving.

Introduction: - A Barna research study back in April 2000 found that only 8% of born-again Christians give 10% of their income or more. - We’ve obviously got a lot of work ahead of us this morning. Three questions about your attitude toward giving: 1. Who owns your money? - "That’s pretty ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Future Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

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We have four reasons to put our hope in the FUTURE!

HOPE FOR THE FUTURE… By Chuck Hendrix 1PE 1:3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade--kept in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love One Another Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

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Here are three reasons and three ways to love one another

LOVE ONE ANOTHER 1PE 1:22 Now that you have purified yourselves by obeying the truth so that you have sincere love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from the heart. 23 For you have been born again, not of perishable seed, but of imperishable, through the living and enduring word of God. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Jesus Stayed Open To Suggestions

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions.

One of the reasons why great leaders succeed is that they are open to suggestions. When people becomes so proud that they close their minds to new ideas, they are bound to fail. Keeping your mind open allows you to see all the opportunities that the Lord has for you every hour of every day. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 4, 2003

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Biblical reasons for the frequent (weekly) observance of the Lord’s Supper.

The New Testament Church; Its Memorial I Cor. 11: 17-26 INTRO.: One day while donating blood, a nurse asked me, "Does your church observe communion each Sunday?" When I told her "yes," she said, "I think every church should. I’m thinking of joining a Christian Church just for that reason." Thru ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

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This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Peace And Joy

Contributed by Jay Patton on Aug 25, 2002

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The reason why Paul can order Christians to rejoice in the Lord.

Introduction: Why Me Lord? Background: One of the ways we can stand firm in the faith is to remember who it is we serve. Purpose Statement: Christians have every reason to rejoice because… I. The LORD is with you (v. 5) A. Yahweh Shammah: The Lord is There 1. Context of Ezekiel 48:35 2. His Eyes ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

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