Sermons on Routine:

Breaking Out Of Our Prayer Rut Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at ways to pray in which we will get out of our boring routine and touch God.

Breaking Out of Our Prayer Rut Psalm 13:1-6 Two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Immediately they ran toward the nearest fence. The storming bull ran after them in hot pursuit, and they realized that they were not going to make it. Terrified, one man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Praying Life Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Nov 19, 2010

Prayer is not just an isolated act; it is a lifestyle.

THE PRAYING LIFE Talking and Listening to God -- Part 1 Isaac Butterworth November 21, 2010 Ephesians 6:18-20 (NIV) 18 And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the Lord’s people. 19 Pray ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Good Times Roll! Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 26, 2021

There is a time for fasting for the glory of God, and then there are times to enjoy food, company, and good times. However, some people are not satisfied with anything and prefer to stay miserable, indecisive, and closed to what God has in store for them.

I was born and reared in south Louisiana, the heart of what is known as "Cajun Country". The city in which I grew up was surrounded by lakes, bayous, swamps, and refineries. You couldn't go ten miles down one of the major highways that went through town before you spotted your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Mark 2:18-22, Luke 5:33-39, Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Soul Shaped By Resurrection

Contributed by Quint Pitts on Dec 20, 2008

A sermon discussing the power of the resurrection to transform my soul in the ordinary routines of life--eating meals and walking.

A SOUL SHAPED BY RESURRECTION Cleopas and his friend trudged out of Jerusalem heading for their homes in Emmaus. As they began their 7 mile walk they didn’t say much. Each man was lost in his own thoughts trying to make sense of the bewildering events that had unfolded the week before. Like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-31

Denomination: *other

Communion

Contributed by Steve Pearman on May 15, 2017

Communion is something we do in church often; yet, in the routine, we can forget its roots.

COMMUNION 1 Corinthians 11:23-34 Intro We do this twice a month But we’ve not stopped to really reflect on what we are doing – what the bible says about communion Once after a church service a woman’s son had complained to her that the adults had all been given a snack, but none had been given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Who's On First? Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jan 12, 2006

Who’s on First? The old Abbott and Costello routine asks a pertinent question about perspective and priority!

Who’s on First Matthew 19:28-20:16 Matthew 19:28-20:16 28 Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, at the renewal of all things, when the Son of Man sits on his glorious throne, you who have followed me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 29 And everyone who has ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

A Man On Mission

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2018

Whether the Lord prompts you to do something remarkable or to be faithful in the routine, do all you can with all that you have for His glory alone. Most of what God asks us to do is routine but there are other times He calls us to do the remarkable.

A Man on Mission Mark 15:42-47 Rev. Brian Bill March 24-25, 2018 Jim Sheese has been hard at work again. Here’s his latest rendition of the superheroes at Edgewood. This is truly a team of sold out servants, who love God and love people. The real heroes however, are each of you. We just get ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Pleasure

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 21, 2022

A cowboy applied for health insurance. The agent routinely asked if he had any accidents during the previous year.

The cowboy replied, “No, but I was bitten by a rattlesnake, and a horse kicked me in the ribs. That laid me up for a while.” The agent asked, “Weren’t those accidents?” The cowboy immediately replied, “No, they did it on purpose.” Today I want to show you, from this passage of scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Week 1: Back At It Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 15, 2021

A two week series about coming getting back into the grove of church and ministry as we settle back into the school routine

Note: Basic idea for message came from Ministry Pass' sermon series Back at It. Title: Back at It Theme: To show the importance of getting back into the routine of church and ministry. Text: John 21:1 – 7; Genesis 11, 12 Introduction If you would turn in your Bibles to John 21. I would ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The New Temple Really Exists Now

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 19, 2022

What we should do, routinely and habitually, is commit ourselves to acting rightly and then do not expect any reward, any promotion.

Saturday of 20th Week in Course It’s always interesting when a reading from Scripture begins with the words “afterwards. . .” or “after this. . .” because when we hear those words we ask the question “after what?” So when we go back to chapter 42 of Ezekiel, we get the answer. Ezekiel, a prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12, Ezekiel 43:1-7, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Priorities Of Jesus And His Family Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 7, 2025

This passage seems to reveal how Mary, Joseph and Jesus prioritized God’s things in their routines, regards (or affections), and relationships.

Today, as we continue our study in the book of Luke, we come to a rather peculiar passage that provides a rare glimpse into Jesus’ childhood. The other gospels vary in how much they share about Jesus before his public ministry begins. Matthew devotes about 48 verses to Jesus’ early years (some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Broken Given - Your Life As Bread Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction uses the metaphor of bread, a common and ordinary staple in every culture, to represent our ordinary lives and daily routines.

Is there anything more ordinary than bread? Everywhere you go in the world, there is some version of bread. The French have baguettes and croissants; Latin countries have tortillas; Indians have naan; Chinese cultures have doughy buns. And Americans have sliced white bread. It is the building block ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-12, Luke 9:13-17

Topics: Ordinary Life, Spiritual Metaphors, Daily Devotion

Sermon Series: Blessed Broken Given

Is There Any Seed Left In The Barn? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 14, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 2:10-19, a call to radical commitment to the kingdom from the heart, and not just nominal, casual, routine obedience

Text: Haggai 2:10-19, Title: Any Seed Left in the Barn? Date/Place: NRBC, 3/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: American Christianity is has many wonderful, deep, steadfast, passionate believers among its ranks. But on the whole our commitment to the Christian faith is marginal at best. Take the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Unbelief In 140 Characters Or Less - Philippians 2:14-15 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 15, 2024

No one wants to be known as a whiner. Yet most of us complain routinely. What do you complaints reveal about your heart?

Philippians 2:14 Do everything without complaining or arguing, 15 so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe 16 as you hold out the word of life—in order that I may boast on the day of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-15

When Jesus Interrupts The Comfortable Series

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 5, 2001

Most people work very hard to develop a comfortable and set routine to life. What happens when Jesus decides to interrupt the comfortable?

"Jesus Will Interrupt the Comfortable" Luke 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION How do you feel when someone breaks into the set routine of your life? If you are bored and lonely, you might rejoice at the interruption. But if you are fairly comfortable with your schedule or routine, interruptions are annoying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist