Sermons on Reluctant:

#11 The Holy Spirit Helps Us To Consecrate Ourselves Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 11, 2015

To fully consecrate one's selve to God is not an easy matter. We struggle with our double-mindedness because the selfesh/sinful nature causes us to be double-minded. It is only with the help of the Holy Spirit that a believer can come to surrender fully

Introduction: Scriptures: Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:16 I. The Meaning of Consecration to God A. Dictionary definition of consecration 1. To make or declare sacred, dedicated to the service of a deity 2. To devote or dedicate to some cause or purpose Example: Athletes to a sport, a student ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Loving Your Mother Prepares You To Be A Good Husband Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between honoring your mother and being a loving and faithful husband.

As Christians, we are called to honor and respect our parents, as commanded in the Fifth Commandment (Exodus 20:12, Ephesians 6:2-3). But did you know that loving and honoring your mother can also prepare you to be a good husband? In this sermon, we'll explore the biblical connection between ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Ruth 2:11

No More Excuses: Embrace Your Calling SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

The world may not see the fruits of our faith because we, like Moses, are hiding and making excuses instead of taking action. God often asks us to undertake challenging tasks. Will we trust Him? Do we respond with faith or excuses when God calls?

Last week, we heard a powerful message about faith and works. The pastor challenged us with the question, "Where's your fruit, Church?" Today, we will delve deeper into this question by examining Moses' response to God's call in Exodus chapter 3. Are there things holding us back from being as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Topics: Faith, Action

Keys To The Harvest In The Kingdom Of God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the keys that would bring a great harvest of souls in the kingdom of God

KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OUTLINE 1.SEED 2.SEASON 3.SERVANTS 4.SOIL 5.SACRIFICE 6.SHOWERS 7.SURE HOPE THE MESSAGE KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1.SEED Mark 4;31-32 The first key to the harvest is the seed. Without the seed there can be no harvest.The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35, John 4:32-38, John 4:34-56

Denomination: Pentecostal

Harvest

Contributed by Richard Wanko on May 26, 2006

its time to live

KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD OUTLINE 1.SEED 2.SEASON 3.SERVANTS 4.SOIL 5.SACRIFICE 6.SHOWERS 7.SURE HOPE THE MESSAGE KEYS TO THE HARVEST IN THE KINGDOM OF GOD 1.SEED Mark 4;31-32 The first key to the harvest is the seed. Without the seed there can be no harvest.The word of God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good News

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 21, 2021

The good news is that God's kingdom is in the here and now as well as in the future.

Good News Mark 1: 14 - 20 Intro: One Sunday morning the Bubba Schmidt family was driving home from church where Bubba had preached a “great” sermon. His 9 year old son, Jon said, “Dad, when I grow up, I’ve decided to be a preacher. Bubba thought that perhaps his message had touched his son. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Embracing Grace: Living And Dying In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 12, 2023

Exploring the final words of Christ, this sermon illustrates how we should live and die in faith, akin to a child falling asleep in their father's arms.

Today, we gather to reflect on the last seven sayings of Jesus Christ. These profound statements not only reveal how Jesus lived but also teach us how to face death with childlike trust in our Heavenly Father. In His final moments on the cross, Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of surrender and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Grace, Faith

The Life Of Excuses

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

In all areas of our life, we can not help but notice that some folks are better at doing some things than others are.

For example, this is certainly true, when it comes to: • Sports • Academics • Cooking • Building • Teaching • Saving money Sad to say, but this is also true when it comes to lying. Some are much better at telling lies than others are. Some people lie so much, that you know they are lying if their ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When I Need God Most Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

When I deserve Him the least and need Him most God is there for me.

General George S. Patton once said: I don't measure a man's success by how high he climbs but how high he bounces when he hits bottom. After what we saw in Jonah chapter 1 last week, I think Jonah certainly would have been encouraged by those words. After all, it’s hard to imagine that Jonah ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jun 6, 2004

A challenege to share your faith to a lost world in need of Christ.

All on the Altar – Becoming Fishers of Men Aug. 11, 2002 Matthew 4:19 and Luke 5:1-11 Sunday AM Intro: This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reason #4: We're Co-Heirs With Christ Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 11, 2002

We see God, not as a harsh master, but as a loving father, who offers us a close, personal relationship and a secure inheritance.

Sermon Series> Romans 8, Reasons to be ENCOURAGED Reason #4: We’re sealed as co-heirs with Christ, 8:15-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’re part of the family! Paul points out that, although once were in bondage to sin, we’ve been purchased from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26, Romans 8:15-18

Denomination: Congregational

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Close Ears

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 18, 2009

Deacon ordination service: deacons, like Stephen, must forgive and heal those who have chosen to close their ears to the truth.

When my son Bryan was small, sometimes he would go into a kind of daydream. He would sit there and seem to stare off into space, and if you spoke to him, he just wouldn’t hear. He would get so far into himself that we would have to wave our hands in front of his face and shout to get his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational