Sermons on slowness: showing 106-120 of 14,926

Be Angry, But Do Not Sin

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 5, 2015

Anger is one of the hardest emotions for Christians .to deal with. We often do not acknowledge we have it .because we feel we are not supposed to have it In the first place. There has to be a better way and beloved there is! Updated August 2018.

Everyone has their Pet Peeve... One of mine is ……telemarketers. Is there any group more persistent than telemarketers? Like the determined character in a horror movie, once a telemarketing company has you in its sights, it won’t stop chasing you until you agree to buy some product you have no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, James 1:19-21

Denomination: Anglican

Christ-Centered Life Sermon V: Slowing Down And Simply Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 19, 2020

In our everyday lives, when it seems like everybody is in a hurry to get somewhere fast, mature Christians have learned the joy of slowing down to enjoy life by simply living to please God.

SLOW ME DOWN, LORD, THAT I MAY SIMPLY LIVE TO PLEASE YOU When our grand-daughter was four, we took her to the airport to see the planes and to ride the very fast underground Plane Train. Sitting at the very front of the lead car of the train, looking through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-12

A Lesson In Trusting

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Mar 6, 2001

We’re sometimes slow to trust God even though He has always come through in the past.

A LESSON IN TRUSTING “Be careful”, Jesus warned them. “Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod”, (Mark 8: 15). Here we have one of those recurring occasions that take place in the ministry of Jesus - the feeding of a large crowd of people. The people came from near and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:9-21

Denomination: Holiness

The Blessing Of Repentance

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Nov 19, 2001

The church has become quick to judge others and slow to repent. Without repentance there is no freedom, no joy, no forgiveness, no blessing.

The Blessing of Repentance INTRODUCTION  During His earthly ministry, who were the people Jesus was angry with? – ‘religious’ people  They were so quick to point out everyone else’s faults but slow to examine themselves  Yet, even today the church has become quick to judge ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11, Acts 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Speed Bumps

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 16, 2001

A sermon to explain how God attempts to slow us down when He wants to get our attention.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1 – 11 Title: “Divine Speed-Bumps” Introduction: David and his men were trying to handle the Holy Presence and glory of God with “Human Hands.”  God will only let you do things your way just so far.  It appears that David’s caravan “hit a bump” in the road at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Interrupted Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Mar 4, 2008

This is the 4th message in the Lousy T-Shirt Series. It speaks to our need to slow down and take a sabbath...

How many of you remember the movie speed? Keanu Reeves, Sanda Bullock, Dennis Hopper? Dennis Hopper plays this bad guy that has rigged a bus with a bomb. If the bus falls below 50 miles an hour, it explodes. if they try to get anyone of the bus, it will explode... Keanu plays the cop who is trying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Dec 28, 2005

When the work gets slow and workers are getting discouraged, a little motivation comes to us from the book of Haggai.

Consider Your Ways Haggai was given four messages from the Lord for the people who returned from captivity in Babylon. But before we talk about the messages that he delivered, we must first understand the situation at hand. Background: To get the setup to the book of Haggai, you must go back to ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Spiritual Strength

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Aug 17, 2010

Burdens and trouble may slow us but we can renew our strength from our everlasting God.

RENEWING SPIRITUAL STRENGHT Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. I. THE STRENGTH DRAINER 1. L - Load or burden 2. O - Obstruction 3. S - Sinful ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And All God's People Said Amen

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 15, 2015

There are times when our lives move so fast, that we need to slow down and let our souls catch up with our bodies. In the midst of our busyness we need to slow down and go to that solitary place for prayer. And then let your Amen prepare you for Action.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message: Today's assigned readings are: Isaiah 40:21-31; Psalm 147; 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:29-39 (Parallel Verse is Luke 4:38-44) A Pastor had a conversation .... concerning Sunday morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-44, Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Anglican

God's Answers Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Jan 20, 2003

God always answers prayer, but sometimes the answer is No, Slow, Grow or Go. Adapted from a sermon by Rev. Crowe.

INTRODUCTION ILLUS: Remember Johnny Carson? If you’re below forty, then you probably don’t know who I’m talking about. Johnny was the king of late night television before David Letterman and Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines, one of which was Carnac The Magnificent. Johnny would ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Persistent Faith"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

It isn’t about praying for something God is slow to give. It’s about being steadfast and holding on to faith.

“Now He was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not to lose heart, 2 saying, “In a certain city there was a judge who did not fear God and did not respect man. 3 “There was a widow in that city, and she kept coming to him, saying, ‘Give me legal protection ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Moving What Matters To The Middle Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

Part 8 in series Slowing Down, Dave continues examining what it means to restructure life so that God is at the center.

Moving What Matters to the Middle Slowing Down, part 8 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 24, 2009 Tonight I want to talk to you about moving what matters to the middle. Remember two weeks ago we were talking about how you and I are, like Daniel in the Bible, stranded in Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:4-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Gospel Of His Great Mercy - 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on May 8, 2011

‘The LORD is slow to anger, abounding in love and forgiving sin and rebellion. Yet he does not leave the guilty unpunished...

Dakota Community Church May 8, 2011 The Gospel of His Great Mercy - 2 Communion Sunday Exodus 12:12-13 “On that same night I will pass through Egypt and strike down every firstborn—both men and animals—and I will bring judgment on all the gods of Egypt. I am the LORD. 13 The blood will be a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Advent Week 1 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 4, 2023

Invites us to embrace the Advent season as a time to slow down, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Jesus Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united in our love for Christ and our shared hunger for His Word? As we come together, let's take a moment to pause, to breathe, to center our hearts and minds on the divine truth that awaits us in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Topics: Advent

Downward Mobility Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009

Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist