Sermons on Spending Time With God:

Be Filled With Spirit-Worked Thanksgiving In Jesus

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Sep 5, 2009

Through God’s Word the Holy Spirit fills us with a thankfulness that seeks to use our time wisely, as he brings God’s truth deep into our hearts through music. Parts: A. Wisely redeeming your time. B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart.

Text: Ephesians 5:15-20 Theme: Be Filled with Spirit-worked Thanksgiving in Jesus A. Wisely redeeming your time B. Singing spiritual words to your Lord with your heart. Season: Pentecost 13b Date: August 30, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

A Vacation From God

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 15, 2014

Everyone loves a vacation! It's when we get away to relax. We only carry people on our vacation who we like to spend time with. Do we take a vacation with God or From God? A must answer question

A Vacation from God Judges 2:1-23, 21:25 • Every person in this building loves a vacation. This is summer time and vacations abound. It’s a time to rest, relax, and get away from the everyday pressures of life. This idea is to unwind and let what you are most comfortable with, take ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Fullness Of The Time

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Nov 11, 2006

Do you feel a groaning deep inside that you can’t get free of? Do you have a longing for a deeper knowledge and understanding of God than you ever have before? Do you carry a burden that requires strength beyond your limits? Do you need direction?

Galatians 4:4: “But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law (NKJV).” Think for a moment about your very most favorite kind of fruit. A peach or a nectarine or a pear or pineapple or whatever fruit it is that you find to be the absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Sweat The Small Stuff

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jul 16, 2016

When people are with us, we must be with them. When God is present with us, we must be present with him. When life gets complicated, simplicity is the best solution.

How many of you have ever prepared a meal for a large group of people and wished that you had at least one other person to help you? If you have, you can understand how Martha felt in the gospel reading we heard from Luke 10:38-42 earlier in this morning’s service. This story takes place ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

4 Things To Remember, When You're In The Cave

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Oct 22, 2007

If were going to reign on the throne...SPEND SOME TIME IN THE CAVE

Psalm 57: ( read title) 1-11 God anointed David when he was young to be king He was always fearless He defeated Goliath The nation began to sing songs about him Saul (king) set out to kill David Here David is hiding in a cave He doesn’t belong there The nation likes him more than Saul ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Running On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

It is imperative for those in spiritual leadership to spend time in personal prayer.

RUNNING ON EMPTY TEXT: Amos 4:4; 5:4-6 Amos 4:4 -- "Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years:" Amos 5:4-6 -- "For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Investing In Rotten Apples?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2002

It is easy to spend our time racing down useless roads.

I ponder today about CHASING RAINBOWS? SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW BLUEBIRDS FLY. BIRDS FLY OVER THE RAINBOW--- WHY THEN, OH WHY CAN’T I? Why do we wish to be some place else? To be someone else? Why can’t we find joy in daily living? We dream great visions of grandeur, that keep us from ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

119 - Pt. 3 - Praise Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 24, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 3 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:61-175

Denomination: Pentecostal

119 - Pt. 4 - Affliction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 4 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67-75

Denomination: Pentecostal

Alone With Jesus

Contributed by Michael Meyers on Jul 31, 2004

Spending quality time alone with Jesus will enrich your life.

OPENING Time spent alone with someone who is a close friend is vital to a relationship. Whether it’s a friendship, a marriage, or a relationship with your children or parents, you often benefit from time alone with them. Most people don’t spend enough quality time with those who are close to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Was Mountain Man

Contributed by Terry Bailey on Dec 23, 2000

Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father.

Jesus Was A Mountain Man The Text: Matthew 8:1-3 The Teaching: Jesus knew the need and the rewards of spending time alone with the Father. Verse #1: When He came down from the mountain... 1. Jesus was not afraid of the Wildlife (Bears & Lions) 2. Jesus was not afraid of the local legends ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Time

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2021

Have you ever thought about your "moments in time" and how once you have completed them they are over. This year-end/New Year's message looks at our choices and the time we lose that we will never get back.

Faith in Time Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8: Matthew 6:24; 33; Philippians 4:13; 19 If I were to ask you “What time is it?” all of you would check your watch or phone to tell me the time. If I were to ask you “What season is it?” many of you would wonder what is going on in my head that I would ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Matthew 6:24, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 90:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of The Place Within A Place Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 4, 2003

This sermon looks at the importance of not only being established in a local church but of spending time in communion with God.

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PLACE WITHIN A PLACE 2 Samuel 3:1-2Now there was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. But David grew stronger and stronger, and the house of Saul grew weaker and weaker.2 Sons were born to David in Hebron: God made places before He made People. (See ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Knowing Christ

Contributed by John Johnson on Dec 7, 2002

If we are to have a successful relationship with God, we must spend time getting to know him.

Matthew 5:13-16 Salt and Light Witnessing There are two things that we value that seem so small but are part of our survival. We either complain because we have too much of these two things or we want more of them. One is hardly seen. Yet if you have too little of it you can taste ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ultimate Timing

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jun 5, 2002

Leaders invest their time in what produces the greatest return.

The Ultimate Timing Leaders invest their time in what produces the greatest return. It is said that the leader of an organization gets paid the highest salary in the corporation for making only 2% of the decisions. And that very simply is his or her job description. Get your fields ready and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible