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Ill-Gotten Gains

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Jezebel took shortcuts to gain power and wealth and wound up being famous, but not in the way she wanted.

How many women in this congregation are wearing makeup? How many of you actually feel rather undressed if you go out without your lipstick? My mother, who turned 104 in September, used to be so dependent on makeup she even wore lipstick and eye liner on hiking trips. I don’t often wear makeup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Luke 4:1-13 - The Temptation Of Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by Harry J. Colegrove on Sep 18, 2012

This is the second message about the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness dealing with the devil offering Jesus the kingdoms of the world if He fell down and worshiped the devil. The focus of the message is on the dangers of shortcuts.

This message was inspired by a couple of sermons that I read here on Sermon Central. I do not remember who wrote those sermons, sorry! As is often the case with my sermons I did not write out the closing of this message. After reading the message the Holy Spirit should be able to give you an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Formula For Success

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

God’s Formula for Success works, But there are no shortcuts.It calls for us to be strong and courageous.It calls for us to be obedient to His commands.

There is a common desire inside everyone to want to succeed • Because we measure our worth on the basis of how successful we are. • How we measure that success is often based on a worldly standard rather than a godly standard. • Success by the world’s standard often means luxury, wealth, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

"Getting To Know God" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 11, 2014

How to we get to know how much God loves us. We have to spend time in His word and pray there are no shortcuts.

The Ultimate Decision August 11, 2014 Getting married to the right person is a true gift from the Lord. I am blessed that God allowed me to meet my wife Julie and that she married me almost 20 years ago. But getting married to the right person just doesn’t happen. There is an odd process we ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

We Don't Need More Pretenders Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 3, 2016

Adonijah, one of the sons of David, set himself up to be the King of Israel. However he was a pretender who constantly sought to tha short-cuts. This passage reminds us that, in God's kingdom, we don't need more pretenders.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 1 Kings 1:5-2:10 “We Don’t Need More Pretenders” Last week we learnt two important truths about 1 & 2 Kings. That the book gives us a very selective account history … 400 years covered ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Blessing

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Jun 6, 2006

Why all this struggle for God’s blessing when there is an easy way to it. Find out the short-cut to having God’s blessings

Adam and Eve never struggled to have anything they needed while in the garden of Eden. They enjoyed God’s blessing. What is the secret? Read the passage above and then follow on in this study. One vital thing people pray and seek for in life is blessings. Every man, woman, boy and girl wants it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:28-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025

In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deny, Take-Up & Follow

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

We must bear in mind that there’s no shortcut to Calvary and to Heaven. There’s only one way, that is denying yourself and following Jesus Christ.

Introduction: Whoever wants to follow the Lord and becomes a disciple pays a great price. As believers we have five callings. First, we were called to salvation. Then we became babes in Christ born with a new spirit of obedience. As we progressed we are called to be members of the body of Christ, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rudderless On The Atlantic Theatre

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 3, 2020

Government has a way to either positively or negatively influence their nation. However, there is no comfort is born without hidden effort, there are no shortcuts to these systemic leadership failures except to turn to God.

Therefore, I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men. 1 Timothy 2:1 History has revealed that, there are different types of government. Examples include: revolutionary, monarchical, republican, aristocratic, autocratic, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Field

Contributed by John Ong on Nov 5, 2015

For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want it to be. There are too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the shortcuts.

The hunger for love is much more difficult to remove than the hunger for bread. – Mother Teresa For most of us, the easiest way to create a happy life is by simply living according to how we want everything to be. There are way too many obstacles life and we simply want to choose the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living With Integrity SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Integrity is not a spiritual gift but the result of self-discipline and our decision to act in obedience to God's Word and mandates to our life in all situations. Do not take shortcuts to see the dream fulfilled

Integrity is a valuable character trait that reflects the alignment between our words and actions. It is not a spiritual gift, but rather the result of self-discipline and our decision to obey God's Word in all situations. Taking shortcuts to achieve our dreams may seem tempting, but true integrity ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:6-15

Topics: Attitude, General

Success In Parenting Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Our children will become what they see, hear and learn from their parents, teachers and culture. When it comes to successful parenting, there are NO shortcuts. It requires an intentional and relentless commitment to raising our children God's Way and at

“SUCCESS IN PARENTING” 5th in Series: Searching For Success Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, February 7, 2010 AM INTRODUCTION: In the beginning of this new century, a Christian statesman concluded a 50-yr. study of Christian and non-Christian families. He says that in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Blueprint For Building

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

with Christ as our foundation, we as a church and as individuals need to make sure we build with the right materials; make sure we stay God-centered; we need to rely on the Lord's strength and wisdom and avoid the temptation to take shortcuts

This church building was constructed about nine years ago. These are the blueprints for our church. Whoever put them together did a fine job, and they provided direction for the folks who built this structure which we often call First Baptist Church. It is good to keep in mind, though, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effective Worship

Contributed by Tony Lewis on Aug 21, 2002

Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence.We are trying to use shortcuts to gain illegal acces

Dr. Tony V Lewis Intro; Keys are usually used to help us gain access into something, without keys if it’s locked the only way we can get in is to break in, and that’s what some of us are trying to do, break into God’s presence. We are trying to use shortcuts to gain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:27-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Our victory is assured because Christ was victorious. We are “more than conquerors through Him who loved us” (Romans 8:37). Quitting is a shortcut leading to failure. We can finish strong when we focus on Christ.

Opening illustration: In 1952 Florence Chadwick attempted to swim 26 miles from the coast of California to Catalina Island. After 15 hours, a heavy fog began to block her view, she became disoriented, and she gave up. To her chagrin, Chadwick learned that she had quit just 1 mile short of her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational