Sermons on Spending Time:

If God Says "Wait" Don’t Worry - Just Pray! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 27, 2014

There may be many prayers that you have prayed asking God to change a situation or circumstance. There will have been times when it felt like God responded quickly to your prayer. What do we do when God says "Wait"?

If God Says "Wait" Don’t Worry - Just Pray! In this world, there are people who welcome change and people who resist change. There are those who like to maintain the Status Quo, and others who seek change for the sake of change. There are many things in this world that we cannot change. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust God's Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 8, 2025

Life is full of seasons—some joyful, some painful, some confusing. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds us that every moment—yes, every moment—has its appointed time under heaven

Go! And Trust God's Timing - Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 Ecclesiastes 3:1–11 (NLT): “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to kill and a time to heal. A time to tear down and a time ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, Isaiah 46:10, 2 Corinthians 5:1, Romans 8:28, Galatians 4:4-5, Proverbs 3:5-6, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Would See Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 22, 2008

# 34 in series. Jesus states three amazing paradoxes, Life comes through death, Life comes through spending it, Greatness comes through service.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 34 “We Would See Jesus” John 12:20-26 I want to begin this morning by reading you the text from the translation called (The Message). I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Savings Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Many of us spend $1.10 for every $1 we make. The result is something breaks in our house or in our life and we are incredibly stressed out.

I want to talk about creating margin in our life this morning. Margin is when we have a little extra space that allows you to breath. It’s when I have a few extra minutes to enjoy life. Or when I have a few extra dollars beyond just paying the bills to devote to things that matter. Whether we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Your Fork

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 9, 2022

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Do we have our forks ready? What excuses will we give? Will we be properly dressed? Where will we spend eternity?

The Marriage Supper of the Lamb. Here is a short story that was sent to me. After reading the Scripture, read the story, then we will look at the message. There was a woman who was diagnosed with a terminal illness and had a few months to live. As she was getting her things in order, she ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Have Not Passed This Way Before

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 19, 2023

Keys to having the Lord's blessings during difficult times

Joshua 3 You have not passed this way before - Read Joshua 3:1-17 Can you imagine? Can you imagine the Lord leading you into a river and having the water of the river, in flood season, stack up beside you so that you could walk through on dry ground? Can you imagine having the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Wonder Of Exaggeration

Contributed by James Snyder on May 27, 2017

If you earn it, you can spend it any way that you want to. The great joy of life comes from reaping what you sow.

I once asked my father if he would give me a weekly allowance. After all, many of the kids in my school were getting allowances from their parents and I thought I deserved an allowance as well. I was surprised by my father’s response. “I give you a great allowance here everyday.” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walking With Christ Introduction Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Jan 3, 2023

We are going to spend an entire year in the Sermon on the Mount. But in our introduction, we are going to pass by the Sermon and into the ministry Jesus had begun in calling his disciples.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION - Welcome Guests - Make sure to invite friends to join us in the new year! 2023 is going to be special as we move into our new theme called: Walking with Christ. - EXPLAIN: Sermon on the Mount, walk with Christ that week—live out what we’ve learned, each lesson ending ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13, James 1:22, Hosea 6:6, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 1:5-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outlive Your Life

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 9, 2011

We are made to make a difference. Do not just spend your life, invest it. Believe that God can use you, and accomplish His purposes on earth.

[The thoughts in this sermon has been taken from Max Lucado's book Outlive Your Life.] You were made to make a different. We are not here to just make a living. • If we are called to be disciples of Christ, we are called to make a difference with our lives. Max Lucado shared this story in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Guide On Novel Christian Living

Contributed by Randyll Pandohie on Feb 19, 2022

Life is unexpected, difficult and at times persons use some form of theology in their living. In this paper, we look at how Christian theology could be utilized for a novel way of living.

The life of God is difficult and by no means it is easy for persons to live it. At times people feel as though we cannot get through the day without God and without his grace. When we speak of God’s grace it is his mercy that we all have. In this article, we will speak about ways to live a Godly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1, Philippians 4:6, Jeremiah 33:3, Colossians 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Ready To Leave Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

As you spend a life walking with God, serving God and trusting His power; your exit should experience God’s favor and God’s reputation.

A. ELIJAH ON HIS WAY TO MEET GOD: 2 KINGS 2:1-10 1. About to finish. “The LORD was about to take Elijah to heaven” (v. 1): a. Everyone seemed to know (vv. 3, 5, 7). b. Many will see (2:15). c. Some did not think Elijah went to heaven, but to a mountain (vv. 16-18). 2. Note the progression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get God To Say "Yes"

Contributed by Harvie Neatherlin on Jun 17, 2003

We spend almost all of our life hoping to hear a word that contains only three letters. This sermon contains the formula for getting God to say YES.

Introduction: We spend a good part of our life hoping to hear a word that is made up of only three letters. We are most often on a quest to secure it and will go to almost any length to hear this word. And whether you realize it or not you begin this quest at a very early age. Some of you, as I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-15, 2 Chronicles 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"preparing The Way: Embracing Peace "

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 10, 2024

Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into our lives and our world.

Good morning/afternoon, everyone! As we gather in this sacred space during this Advent season, we are invited to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ. Advent is a time of anticipation and longing—a season that calls us to consider how we can welcome the peace of God into ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

You're Richer Than You Think

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 27, 2007

The parable of the Shrewd Manager is an unusual story where the crook is commended. But Jesus has some important things to say about money and how we spend it.

“YOU’RE RICHER THAN YOU THINK” “You’re richer thank you think.” Or that’s what Scotia Bank would like you to think. This is a bit of a deceiving commercial, but duh, that’s advertising for you. If you come to Scotia Bank they will look at your investments and show you what the other institution ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Treasure In Heaven

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

We need to place our treasure in heaven through giving to the poor and tithing to the church rather than fall into greed (excessive spending) and worry (excessive saving).

[Clip from short film, Gone Nutty, from Ice Age. Scrat tries to store nuts for the Ice Age, and he stores one too many. 4:12] Jesus warned us about two dangers: greed (which includes materialism), and worry. Both of which lead to the same problem, storing up for ourselves treasure on earth, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Methodist