Sermons about Refocusing Priorities

Singular Allegiance

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Aug 17, 2014

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Worrying about this life reveals distrust in God's providence for what we need. Faithfully offering God our service and love will be a treasure that will endure even into eternity.

Jesus says, “You cannot serve both God and Money” (Mt. 6:24). We can either serve God or Money, but not both. We may either seek first the kingdom of God, or seek first the things of this world. We are slaves to God’s law, or slaves to the law of sin (cf. Rom. 7:25). But we cannot ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Anglican

"How Will We Serve God In 2016?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 23, 2015

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A sermon for the New Year.

"How Will We Serve Christ in 2016?" Matthew 25:31-45 I think this is a very appropriate passage of Scripture to look at as we come to the end of a year, and prepare for a new one. The reason I say this is that Jesus is filling in the metaphors of the parables that come before it. "This is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: United Methodist

Do You Really Want God To Come? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 20, 2015

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Even so, come Lord Jesus. Really? Are you sure?

“Jesus 101: Do you Really Want God to Come?” Mark 1:1-8; Luke 3:1-14 Many liturgical prayers end with the phrase “Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” One of our communion prayers ends the same way. Even the book of Revelation (22:20) ends with “He who testifies to these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Yolo You Only Live Once

Contributed by Reylourd Reyes on Jan 23, 2015

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YOLO Sermon part of the month-long New Year sermons LHC, January 24, 2015 As the saying goes, "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough". Question is, what are we doing with life today?

Introduction Good morning everyone. Welcome to Life Hope Community gathering. It is my prayer that you’re all at your most comfortable seats. Before we move on let’s look at this: -Flappy bird video How many of you are familiar with this computer game? I think sometime in 2013 when ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Adventist

How To ‘hallow’ God’s Name Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

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Mary shows us how she hallowed God's name by giving God the priority in her life. By hallowing God's name we seek his direction in our lives.

Message "How to ‘Hallow’ God’s Name” A Sermon on Luke 1:39-56 Let’s do a little survey. How many of you say the Lord’s Prayer at least once a week? What about once a month? Once every six months? It’s interesting isn’t it that the prayer isn’t used as much as in the past. So we should ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Luke 1:39-56

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Dec 5, 2003

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We get ready by believing promises of God, sharing His priorities, personalizing His peace

Are u ready for Christmas? It’s already the first Sunday of Advent. 3 more Sundays and woo hoo celebration time! But are you ready? Just couple of Saturdays ago the NHL staged an outdoor NHL hockey game out in Edmonton – first the old guys played and then the real NHL players played? Those guys ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Last Words: Our First Work

Contributed by Michael Milton on Oct 17, 2001

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The last teaching of Christ remains the priority of every believer and every assembly: to make disciples of Christ.

Introduction to the Reading of the Scripture I want to preach from Matthew 28.16-20. It is a very familiar passage and is all but taken for granted during Mission Conferences. Like John 3.16 and a few others, the passage is so popular that it is liable to being dismissed by those who have heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

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One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shift Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 5, 2006

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The life of a disciple calls us the "Shift’ our priorities - this is the 4th in a series; LIFE.COM

INTRODUCTION, On my computer it is the second key from the bottom – it is simply titled “SHIFT” The shift key has only one function – to change things • Press the SHIFT key on any letter and you quickly go from lower case to upper case letters • Press the SHIFT key with a number and you go from a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Obey Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 10, 2005

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God’s three priorities are love, obedience and trust; and this sermons shows us the areas of obedience.

The ChristianLife Week 2 Bob Marcaurelle A. Goals (Continued) b. Obedience GOD WANTS US TO OBEY “If anyone loves me he will obey my teachings.” (Jesus in John 14:23) “If someone says he knows Him (God) and does not obey ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Titanium Rule

Contributed by Robbie Phillips on Feb 5, 2004

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This sermon is a clear presentation of the priority of evangelism; with an emphasis on loving others the way Jesus loves us.

[Sunday, October 29, 2000, Harrison Christian Church, Johnson City, TN Robbie Phillips, Minister] “The Titanium Rule” Jn 15:9-13 Introduction Everyone knows the story: The great queen, when told that her people are starving and have no bread to eat, replies, “Let them eat cake”. The almost comic ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Exemplary Church

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 25, 2003

based on 37 ratings

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When the priority of people in a church focuses on the love of Jesus Christ the reputation of that church will be missions and ministry.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of faith, family and friendships. ------------------------------------------------------- August 24, 2003 For from you sounded out the word of the Lord not only in Macedonia and Achaia, but also in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

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What’s in YOUR wallet; or what’s in your heart? Money reveals our priorities

How The Kingdom Works: Part 3 – Funding The Kingdom Feb 18, 2007 Intro: “The offering” video, from Good $ense. Why Do You Give? That humorous clip shows several different motivations for giving: glory, guilt, gratitude – what is yours? Why do you give? Ministry Takes Money Over the past two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

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6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Vision For Marriage

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Sep 6, 2007

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Brings out the importance of Marriage in God’s priorities. Ends with an exposition from Ephesians 5.

A VISION FOR MARRIAGE Pastor Eric Hanson March 21, 2004 We are living in curious times regarding marriage. There are those who would like to abolish marriage altogether and replace it with various legal arrangements having to do with property and finances. At the same time, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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