Sermons on settle for less:

12 No More & No Less. --- There'll Be No More Apostles. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

These 12 the Lord would use in laying the FOUNDATION of His True church, Jesus Himself being the Chief Cornerstone.

# 2 Intro. #2 APOSTLES STUDY 2-23-14 We begin talking last time talking about the Apostles, and pointed out what the qualifications to be an apostle were, we can't go over all that was said last time again today; however we did point out that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:14

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 2, 2019

There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.”

Sermon Series: Less is More with God Part 2 Sermon Title: Seven Men! What Do They Tell Us About God? introduction There is a theme that runs throughout the pages of Scripture that reveals to us that “less is more with God.” Let me show you what I am talking about by looking at the words of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What It Means To Be A Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 5, 2018

God wants us to experience His adventure, His miraculous provision and defense, His Word, His will, and, like Jesus, His choice of ending to the story. The story may not be like the storybooks, fairy tales, and superhero movies. It may end in martyrdom.

Revelation Chapter 11 continued 7. and when they have completed their testimony (witness), the beast will come out of the Abusso and make war with them, and overcome them and kill them. 8. and their bodies will be on the street of the great city, which is called spiritually Sodom and Egypt, where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:7-14

Denomination: *other

Think Before You Speak Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 23, 2012

We have the glorious privilege to choose our words. This privilege is one of the main reasons we are to gain wisdom. The righteous speak wise words. Thus they are fitting or appropriate & give life to people & situations.

PROVERBS 10: 11-14, 18-21, 31-32 THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK These verses address the subject of talking. Speech is one of the most distinguishing gifts of man. The faculty of speech offers immense influence either for good or evil. It is the principle channel by which we will affect people and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why Settle For An Ishmael, When You Can Have An Isaac

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Nov 16, 2006

MAN STRUGGLES WITH CHOICES, OFTEN CHOSING THE DEVIL’S SECOND BEST RATHER THAN GOD’S BEST

WHY SETTLE FOR AN ISHMAEL WHEN YOU CAN HAVE AN ISAAC GEN 16: 1-5 GEN 21: 10--13 5/5/05 INTRODUCTION: WHY SETTLE FOR “SECOND” BEST, WHEN GOD WANTS WHAT IS BEST FOR HIS PEOPLE. WHAT TROUBLES WE CREATE, WHEN WE TRY TO MIX MAN’S WAY WITH GOD’S WAY. GOD MADE A PROMISE TO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Debt Is Slavery

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 1, 2024

Less is more and debt is less.

Proverbs 22:7 The rich ruleth over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. There are more people enslaved in the land of the free than we would like to admit. They are slaves to debt. Credit debt is way out of control and many families are one payday away from bankruptcy. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, 1 Timothy 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Word From Our Sponsor

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 7, 2007

Don’t Settle - don’t settle for sin over true pleasure, don’t settle for desserts when you can dig into the word on your own

Title: A few words from our sponsor Text: 1 Cor 6:12 – 13a MP: Don’t use your liberty to settle for anything less than the fullness of God’s glory. We think that 30 second spots are unique to our generation 1. Everything is permitted, but not everything is beneficial a. Christian Liberty is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Helmet Of Salvation: Going To Church Is Enough Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Mar 1, 2023

Settling for the minimum will be the death of the American Church. Satan knows that. Satan introduces a lie in our minds and hearts that “going to church is good enough.”

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Helmet of Salvation: Going to Church is Enough Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… READ EPHESIANS 6:10-18 (ESV) “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hunger Games 1 Anything Less Is Just Playing Games Series

Contributed by Trae Durden on May 24, 2012

This series are for a college retreat. They are more of study sheets for the whole group than a sermon.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Matthew 5:6 Title: Anything Less is Just Playing Games Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Must Become Greater, I Must Become Less

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 4, 2008

While John was at the peak of his career, Jesus appeared on the scene and the crowds, who had once streamed out of the villages to follow John, began to follow Jesus instead. As John watched them go, his only response was, “He must become greater, I must

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-31

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

Dealing With Disagreements

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 8, 2006

Principles for settling disagreements.

“Dealing with Disagreements” James 4:1-12 Disagreements occur in every area of life including the home, job, and even in the church. God’s word gives us a plan in dealing with disagreements. I. Look at the cause of the disagreement A. We are at war with ourselves. 1. Inner desires ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Frivolity Of Prosperity

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 30, 2015

To spend frantically and thoughtlessly is norm today, but to count every penny and be wise is class apart!

Frivolity of prosperity! 1 Timothy 6:17”…. Do not set your hope on the uncertainty of riches, but on God, who richly provides us with everything to enjoy.” Five year old Krishna of our Abide School, holds on to coins really, really tight; I saw him this morning during the school ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living In Joy Sermon V: Why Quarrel When There Is So Much To Rejoice About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy if we quarrel and worry a lot less, pray a lot more, cultivate right thinking for right doing so as to live in peace with God, others and ourselves.

WHY QUARREL WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH TO REJOICE ABOUT Do you remember the last time you had a quarrel with someone close to you? If you don’t remember, that may be a good thing as long as you don’t claim that you’ve never had such a quarrel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Don't Settle For Plan B - Go For Plan A(Braham)

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 29, 2011

God gives us dreams of his big plans for us - but as time goes on, we feel we have to "be realistic" - The lesson from Abraham: don't. Just keep trusting the God for whom nothing is impossible.

Sermon on Genesis 15 "Don't settle for Plan B: Go for Plan A--Braham" A representative of the gas company phoned the owner of an expensive new home to make an appointment for the service man to come in and light the pilot lights and adjust the furnace. The owner said that was OK, but he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Anglican