Sermons on Wasted Time:

Time, An Ever-Rolling Stream

Contributed by Raymond Lu on Apr 2, 2010

Time points out man’s limitation and God’s sovereignty.

TIME, AN EVER-ROLLING STREAM Rev. Raymond Lu Psalm 90 It has been estimated that in an average lifespan of seventy five years, a Christian will spend twenty-three years asleep, nineteen years at work, six years in travelling, seven and one-half years in dressing and attending to personal toilet, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stewardship: Giving In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 24, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to give despite the hard times now being faced.

Today is the start of our stewardship series which is normally done this time of the year. Our stewardship series is always about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. This morning I want to start off the series by looking at the topic, “Stewardship: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Desperate Times - Desperate People

Contributed by John Butler on Feb 28, 2009

A word of encouragement for the church to pursue unity and faith in troubled times without compromise.

Desperate Times - Desperate People I. Hope or No Hope?... Praise the Lord! If you have your Bibles turn with me to Mark chapter 2 this morning. How many in here this morning knows that we’re living in desperate times? We live in a day and time where doom and gloom are all we seem to hear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little Series

Contributed by Anthony White on Feb 28, 2009

With the looming economic meltdown, persons are tempted to not be faithful in their stewardship. This sermon is an encouragement to be involved despite the hard times now being faced.

Stewardship: Doing In Times Of Little 1Kings 17:1-24 Since 2004, we have always set aside February as stewardship month, in which we talk about the use of our spiritual gifts, the use of our time and the use of our resources. Last week I started the stewardship series, by looking at Stewardship: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 18, 2010

God expects His people to produce good fruit, and He gives this example as a warning for His people to wake up.

The superscription at the top of the page in my Bible says, "A parable of a vineyard." Parables use an obvious situation to bring out a far deeper truth. It has been said that "Parables are earthly stories with heavenly meanings." Let me give you something about the setting of Isaiah 5. When ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Time To Turn Temptations Away

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Mar 19, 2010

Lent 1(A) - It is time to turn temptations away. Satan comes with diabolical deceit. Jesus overcomes with simple scripture.

IT IS TIME TO TURN TEMPTATIONS AWAY (Outline) February 21, 2010 - Lent 1 - MATTHEW 4:1-11 INTRO: Satan tempted Jesus in the wilderness. This teaches us about the danger of the devil. This also shows us the safety we enjoy in our Savior and by our salvation. "Be self-controlled and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Feb 19, 2008

The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal.

A Time For Personal Spiritual Renewal Matthew 4:1-4 The natural drift in our Christian life is toward spiritual dryness, apathy and indifference. When we get into a spiritual rut – a grace with the ends knocked out - we are ready for a time of renewal. Out natural tendency is to drift from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

Our Quiet Time With God Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 15, 2013

When the Bible speaks of the heart, it speaks of our inner mental and emotional state. So instead of “pacemakers” of the heart, let’s consider “peacemakers” of the heart. I will give you five peacemakers of the heart over the course of the next several we

Peacemakers of the Heart “Our Quiet Time with God” Introduction: 1. Sometimes, when floods come, they will carry away houses, cars, furniture, etc. Yet, the giant oak tree stands unmoved. Why is this? Because it has something that all those other things don’t have – roots! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Bible Church

Guarding Our Huddle Time Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jan 24, 2013

When a married couple has this regular huddle time, they can handle the day’s pressures with calm and confidence. Why is this?

Peacemakers of the Heart Guarding our Huddle Time Introduction: 1. We are commanded to pursue peace (Psalm 34:14; 1 Peter 3:10-11). God intended for His children to live a peaceful and sane lifestyle. 1 Timothy 2:2 • Read Psalm 23 2. But if this is to become a reality, we must put in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: Bible Church

A New Breed For A New Time

Contributed by Rex Johnson on Feb 2, 2013

We are starting with the beginning of Elijah’s ministry this morning. Elijah begins by delivering a word from God to the worst King that has ever been for the children of Israel, King Ahab.

Christian Fellowship Sunday Morning 4-17-10 1 Kings 17: 7-23 2 Kings 1:8 Matthew 3:4 “A New Breed For A New Time” We are starting with the beginning of Elijah’s ministry this morning. Elijah begins by delivering a word from God to the worst King that has ever been for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 7:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face Time With God

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 6, 2013

The sermon shares what it takes to get Face Time with God: It involves spending time with God. When one spends time with God it changes you, it puts greater balance in your life.

Exodus 34:29-35 Face To Face Time The Bible in today s lesson said that Moses Face did shine after meeting God Face to Face , vs 29he was not aware that his face was radiant because he had spoken with the LORD. 1. Let us consider: Surely it will take great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Methodist

Do It On God's Appointed Time

Contributed by Dr. Ade Oyeyemi on Feb 15, 2013

Often we run our program and expect God to comply with what we are doing, but the easiest way to get things done and right is to work with God's timetable. Christians are to learn patience and reliance on God, anytime we operate on the permissive will of

The Ultimate Substitute God commanded Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, Abraham’s precious son, to Him. Abraham did not ask any questions but obeyed because he trusted wholeheartedly in God and believed something was going to happen. God, in response to Abraham's faith and obedience, provided a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Call On The Lord At All Times

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 6, 2013

“A man from the crowd cried out, ‘Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child’” Luke 9:38.

Theme: Call on the Lord at all times Text: Gen. 15:12-21; Phil. 3:17-21; Luke 9:37-43 Words are very important. They shape our lives and determine our destiny. At Creation “The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There's No Time To Take A Break!

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 12, 2013

The church has much work to do! We we never arrive at a place in history where the work of the church is irrelevant.

Text: Matthew 25:35-40 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-45

Denomination: *other

The Right Place At The Right Time Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 14, 2009

Is it all just a matter of luck or chance? How can I find my way and change my mediocre life into one that is marvelous?

The Right Place at The Right Time Genesis 27:1-26 Hebrews 11:20 As a Pastor I have a sacred trust with God. I have been entrusted to give you the good news about Jesus Christ. I have also been entrusted to lead you to green pastures that are lush with every kind of spiritual food necessary to help ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed