Sermons about Slay Lame Excuses

Table Manners

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 13, 2001

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Erasing the excuses for being exclusive.

Today is National Ice Cream Day. Did you know that when ice cream was invented the Quakers thought it was sinful. According to them it had to be sinful. Nothing could taste that good and not be sinful! That kind of sums up the perspective of a lot of Christ followers. If anything is fun - it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Go!

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

based on 66 ratings

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Fear of failure is no excuse for inaction.

Text: Mt 25:14-30 I recently came upon this interesting list of words. Let’s see if you know what they mean: 1.Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. 2.Aerophobia: fear of drafts. 3.Porphyrophobia: fear of the color purple. 4.Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. 5.Levophobia: fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

"A Lesson In Fishing"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 24, 2004

based on 61 ratings

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There is no acceptable excuse for a church to die.

John 21:1-14 “A Lesson In Fishing” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Our Gospel Lesson for this morning takes place in Galilee, near the place where Jesus fed the five-thousand another meal of bread and fish. Seven of the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Secret Of Rest

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 15, 2010

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There is no excuse for being excessively busy.

Secrets of the Most Holy Place Series The Secret of Rest August 11, 2010 A ...each man's work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man's work.14 If any man's work which he has built on it remains, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Super: Naturally! A Heart To Pray, Eyes To See And Hands To Heal

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2015

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If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal.

SUPER: NATURALLY! #3: A HEART TO PRAY, EYES TO SEE AND HANDS TO HEAL THE BIG IDEA: If we want to make a difference in people's lives, we need to have a heart that prays, eyes that see, and hands that heal. KEY TEXT: Acts 3:1-10 1. A PEOPLE WITH A HEART TO PRAY: “Now Peter and John went up ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

What Child Is This? Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 3, 2018

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Message 10 from John reviewing the doctrine of healing and covering the claims of Jesus.

Chico Alliance Church “What Child Is this?” John affirms the power of Christ over the curse of disease, sickness and death in the last part of chapter 4 and the first part of chapter 5. Since Jesus came to earth to set in motion the necessary elements to reverse the curse of sin, it is not ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Asked For Alms And He Got Legs!

Contributed by Alan Hamilton-Messer on Mar 13, 2014

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Mission. God wants us to reach out to ALL people. Even the ones we think are not good enough for church. Who are not intelligent enough. Smell badly. Don't dress well. Drink too much alcohol or take too many drugs.

He asked for alms and was given legs! Acts 3:1-10 Over the next few months we will hopefully have some mission events taking place in the church. So this morning I thought I would speak about mission. All around us are many people who are hurting for one reason or another.And God has given us the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Liberation From Loneliness Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002

based on 87 ratings

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This six part sermon series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s Slaying The Giants In Your Life.

Slaying the Giants In Your Life Series "Liberation From Loneliness" 2 of 6 May 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A A recent Gallop poll said 4 out of 10 Americans admit to frequent feelings of intense loneliness. *The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-11, Psalm 102:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Against Worry Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 13, 2002

based on 158 ratings

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This six part series on overcoming crippling sins is based on David Jeremiah’s book "Slaying The Giants in Your Life."

Slaying The Giants In Your Life Series: Winning Against Worry (3 of 6) May 12, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A sermon about "Worry" on Mother’s Day! (How fitting) If you’re a Momma, Worry is part of the territory, in the cup of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

When Enemies Attack

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 14, 2004

based on 31 ratings

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Have you killed the lion and bear in your life?...Are you ready to slay the Goliath that stands and challenges you?

“WHEN ENEMIES ATTACK” “The battle of David & Goliath is a pretty familiar story to some and I would like to share with you some parts of that story today. I think some of you might be able to say; “Yes I am just like David in a battle with a giant!” For those who are not familiar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:23-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mark Of Discipleship -- Reading The Bible Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Mar 27, 2004

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We know we should read the Bible, but we have LOTS of excuses -- but do these excuses really hold water?

The Mark of Discipleship: Reading the Bible Delivered on March 21, 2003 By The Rev. Dr. W. Maynard Pittendreigh Senior Pastor Mpittendreigh@goodshepherdpc.org This is one of 14 sermons in a series delivered by Dr. Pittendreigh and Rev. Dietrich on The Marks of Discipleship. The elders of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wedding Banquet: Invitation, Ingratitude, And Indiscretion, Part I

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 20, 2023

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Jesus' parable of the wedding banquet (Matthew 22:1-14) is a call to salvation. There will be many who will make poor excuses and refuse the invitation. There will be those who accept it with gratitude, but some will try to enter in their own way. In which category do you fit?

Throughout the Scriptures, the call of God to come to Him for salvation, grace, and mercy is prominent. The paradise we lost at our fall into sin is not irreversible nor permanent. He has promised redemption even though we do not deserve it. He promised to make all things new, starting with the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Isaiah 55:1, John 7:37, Ezekiel 33:11, Isaiah 45:11 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Excuse Me – Can I Get Some Directions?”

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

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God provides everything we need to pass the stressful tests that come our way.

"Excuse Me -- Can I Get Some Directions?" James 1:5-7 OPEN: Today we are continuing in our study in the book of James. Last we introduced the book and took a look at the topic just the first couple of verses. James started out by talking about getting a different perspective on our problems. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Come To Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

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Excuses we make for not following Christ

How to come to Christ There was a man who traveled to see Mother Teresa a few years ago. He found in her home pictures of multiarmed Hindu gods on the walls. He wondered why she would have such idols in her place. He later found out that was the way the Catholic theology ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40-69

Denomination: Wesleyan

False Teachers Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

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Grace is not an excuse to indulge in a sinful lifestyle.

Jude 8-13 “False Teachers” • Vs. 8 “in the same way” these false teachers were acting with the same heart as the previous 3 examples: they were untrusting, disobedient, chasing after there own desires. • “Dreaming” can be interpreted in a couple ways. o These false teachers were claiming to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

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