Sermons on Wasted Time:

There's Something In The Struggle

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 21, 2007

With spiritual eyes we can see that many times there is something we need that can only come through the struggles of life.

Let’s also read 2Co 1:3-4 3 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; 4 Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, 2 Corinthians 1:3-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Right Christmas

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jul 1, 2008

“The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.”

Galatians 4:4-7 A Right Christmas “The coming of Jesus was for the purpose of salvation.” Sunday Morning Sermon 12.9.07 Intro: (start with video) http://myspacetv.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoid=4642543 “12 crazy days of Christmas” (Title and text) That video is funny – but it’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s About Time Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 26, 2010

T.I.M.E. Treasure it by planning your time, invest it in people, manage yourself by prioritizing your choices, and enjoy it by finding fulfilment in doing God’s will.

We are stewards of all that God has given us, including time. • At the last retreat, Rev Koh shared quite a bit on this – about the wise use of time. • One month has passed since we heard his messages, and I wondered if we did let the message sink in. Are we using our time wisely today, or wiser ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walking With Wisdom Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Do you wish to be wise? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you.

Introduction Do you wish to be wise? Do you wish to make wise decisions? Would you like to give wise counsel? Would you like to discern God’s will and use your time wisely? Our text wants that for you. Let’s see what wisdom we can gain from it. Text We are about to close out this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lesson 3: What God Teaches About Time

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 17, 2011

What God teaches us about using our time wisely and to look beyond our life today to our eternal future.

A. WHAT GOD TEACHES ABOUT TIME “There is a time for everything . . . 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 to build up; a time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Give God Your Time Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Feb 9, 2016

Give It Up

Give God Your Time 1. There is a petition required for opportunities - Colossians 4:3 2. There is an opposition against opportunities - I Corinthians 16:9 3. There is a recognition needed in opportunities - II Corinthians 2:12 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Jesus Do

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 27, 2018

a look at what God is doing in our lives and what we can do for Him while we here.

What would Jesus Do” Sermon Series Time management and Time spent Selected verses Introduction- Last week we began a Series called “What would Jesus do.” How would Jesus act concerning the things you go through in life? How did Jesus allow God the Father to disciple Him? How did Jesus allow ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The 4th Wise Guy (A Story Time At Christmas) Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Dec 16, 2011

A wee Irish offering about Time and how it works

The 4th Wise Guy (A story of Time at Christmas) Gentle Reader, With the season so close and with me not a place to preach, nor a home to call my own. I find I have a lot of time on my hands (so to speak) It's starting to get cold here and Marti wants me to purchase a new winter coat [I really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013

The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrong Place, Wrong Time

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 16, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18

Jeremiah 41: 1 – 18 Being in the wrong place at the wrong time 1 Now it came to pass in the seventh month that Ishmael the son of Nethaniah, the son of Elishama, of the royal family and of the officers of the king, came with ten men to Gedaliah the son of Ahikam, at Mizpah. And there they ate ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 41:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Stew, The Smell Will Tell

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 17, 2017

STEW, CONTINUAL STATE OF SUPPRESSED AGITATION and WORRY. Many people in our churches are not thankful as they are too busy stewing? A skunk may claim to be a cat, but the smell will tell.

STEW: THE SMELL WILL TELL. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no fruit grow on thee henceforward for ever. And presently the fig tree withered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-31, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remember Lot's Wife PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the meaning behind Luke 17:32, emphasizing the importance of letting go of the past and aligning with God's plan for our future.

Good morning, Church. It’s a blessing to stand before you today as we delve into the Word of God, specifically in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 32, where Jesus prophetically admonishes us to, "Remember Lot's wife." This three-word sentence speaks volumes and today, we will unpack what it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Topics: End Times

God Keep The Door Open For Me PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Understand and appreciate God's infinite patience and love, and allow Him to work in our lives, especially during our lowest moments, as His grace gives us hope and character through our sufferings.

Good morning, everyone! You're all looking mighty fine today. I'm so glad to see you here to share the Word of God with me. Today, we're going to dive into a part of Romans that's all about God's patience, love, and the hope He gives us. There's this quote from Philip Yancey, "Grace, like water, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Topics: God's Timing

A Family Affair PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Emphasize the importance of trusting in God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the significance of family matters in our lives.

Good morning, Church family! It's a blessing to gather together today to delve into God's Word and hear what He has for us. We're going to explore a story from 1 Samuel, focusing on three essential themes: God's perfect timing, the power of prayer, and the importance of family matters. Before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-8

Topics: Timing, Waiting

Waiting On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 6, 2023

Explore the strength, hope, and joy that come from waiting on God.

Good morning, beautiful church family! Today we're going to be diving deep into one of my favorite passages in the book of Isaiah, chapter 40, verse 31: "But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Perfect Time