Sermons on Told What To Do:

What Darius Noticed In Daniel

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Aug 11, 2024

What do people see in you?

What Darius saw in Daniel Dan 6:16 Faith that cannot withstand testing, cannot be trusted. “If your faith fizzles before the finish, it was faulty from the first” Darius saw that Daniel was 1. Singular in his devotion. Thy God Darius didn’t say, “One of the gods you serve”. He said ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

When Excuses Fall Short Series

Contributed by Tony Dicostanzo on Jan 22, 2003

How can we open the window to the future that God desires for us, a future filled with fulfilled promises instead of fallen dreams? We do that by throwing away our excuses. What can some of those excuses be?

Permission is granted to reproduce the following Sermon Outline for corporate worship distribution. The manuscript, which follows the outline, contains the text needed to complete the handout. For further sermon resources or help, contact Pastor Tony S. DiCostanzo at adicostanzo@pastors.com. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are We Eating?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 6, 2011

We are to be obedient to the Lord and to tell others the Good News. But we can do neither unless we understand the Lord’s Word, and we cannot understand that unless we read it and unless are taught it in our churches. So, what do you think? Are we

Today, I want to talk about what we are eating. Let me rephrase that; what are we being fed? I want to talk this morning about the plight of the American church. The church is not to make ourselves feel good, but to help others find life. We need to understand Who it is that makes that offer, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: *other

Do We Forget Or Do We Just Brush Off The Reality Of It All?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 17, 2011

I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier?

Do we forget or do we just brush off the reality of it all? I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier? Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do The Numbers Really Matter?

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Mar 9, 2017

This sermon is about entrusting Christ with what you have regardless of the size, quantity, and condition.

As diligent as the disciples were, they seem to always find themselves dealing with mathematical impossibilities with Jesus. This group of fishermen, tax collectors, reformed zealots, and farmers did know basic math; but they didn’t quite know Jesus. Mark, the evangelist, reports to us an occasion ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 20, 2008

God often calls us to minister in ways that seem to be beyond our abilities. Like Moses, God always equips us sufficiently to accomplish what He calls us to do.

Title: You Can Make A Difference Series: God Uses Broken Vessels Text: Exodus 3:1-10 Introduction In 1829, Martin Van Buren sent the following letter to then President Andrew Jackson: To: President Jackson The canal system of this country is being threatened by the spread of a new form of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saul Of Tarsus' Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 4, 2016

To establish that Saul of Tarsus’ conversion followed the New Testament’s “pattern of conversion,” as depicted in the Book of Acts. This lesson dispels the false notion that Saul was saved on the road to Damascus rather than in the city three days later.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Saul's Clash with Christ 2. Saul's Call by Christ 3. Saul's Conversion to Christ Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: "Saul of Tarsus' Conversion." What will be evident in this lesson is that Saul's conversion ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham: The Offering He Didn't Want To Make Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 29, 2021

Abraham was told to make a special offering. He didn't want to do it, but he didn't want to disobey the LORD, either. What could he do? What did he do?

Introduction: Several years have come and gone since Isaac was weaned (Genesis 21) and this encounter. Abraham had made a number of altars and had offered several sacrifices since he had come to Canaan, but this was an offering he didn’t want to make. Even so, he obeyed God and received a reward ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled By Trouble? Do A Defrag

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 20, 2014

I use butter, egg, tea bag... What does heat do to these? Trouble is a part of living, what we do with trouble can make a difference. As on the computer sometimes we need to do a defrag.

WHEN TROUBLE TROUBLES YOU... DO A DEFRAG... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I use three items: BUTTER... A HARD BOILED EGG... BAG OF COFFEE... I bring out one at a time... We discuss what heat does to each BEWARE: SLOW SMOTHERING... a slow threat to our enviromental threat KUDZU: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Desire To Do Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022

We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Not What They Expected Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

How much do you remember about John the Baptist? Camel hair clothing, locust diet, or loaner lifestyle? While those are memorable, John is arguably one of the most significant people in Jesus’ life and ministry. See how the unexpected surrounded John's birth.

While at the children’s hospital this summer in California, my wife Nikky and I were sitting in the atrium to the main entrance one day when I noticed a man in a black suit and an ear piece walking around. He was looking all over the place and talking to people. As I watched him I leaned over to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:57-66, Luke 1:67-80

Denomination: Lutheran

Strength Is For Service, Not Status. Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 16, 2012

A Christianity that allows you to escape living by radical faith in God is not a Chrsitianity that would be recognized by the early church, or by many believers in third-world countries around the world.

Strength is For Service Not for Status 01-15-2012 Pastor Dan Little Adfontes.djl@gmail.com The Landmark Church, Binghamton, NY 13901 Jesus showed the disciples what it meant to live as a servant. For three years He modeled the servant life before them, and then toward the end of His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: *other

You Need What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 19, 2002

What do you think you need? The Bible thinks you need patience.

LOOKING FOR A REMEDY By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I am pondering: Where am I? Where should I be? How do I get from where I am, to where I should be? Paul wrote in Romans 7:24, O wretched man that I am! Who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19, James 1:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Do - I Do, Because I Love You

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task!

"I Do, I Do - Because I Love You!" Introduction: Greetings fellow brothers and sisters in Marriage. We have come together these couple of days to center in on our Marriages. Wow! What a task! I honestly believe that everyone here at this Couples' Seminar is here because they want to enhance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:31, Ephesians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This Do In Remembrance Of Me

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 17, 2021

Sometimes men put for to many qualifications on this scripture. Jesus said as often as you do this, do it in remembrance of me. Paul repeated the same. I believe the object of community is to reflect back on what the Lord has done for us all.

In Remembrance of Me Observing the Lord’s Supper Harvest Fellowship Community Church PCG Dale Carter Sr. August 1, 2021 Observing the battle ridden faces of those that set before me today, one can presume that there are many memories behind those beautiful eyes that gleam with thoughts of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23

Denomination: Pentecostal