Sermons on Wasted Time:

Great Things Come In Small Packages

Contributed by John Slythe on Oct 11, 2006

How we can learn for all of God’s creatures - even the smallest ones.

Great things come in small packages. This statement is proven true throughout the Bible. From Abraham as one lonely 90 year old pilgrim, to the orphaned slave child Moses to the shepherd boy David – God’s Word teaches us great truths from the smallest of people. Jesus was even born in a small ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28, Proverbs 30:24-38, Proverbs 6:6-8

Denomination: Christian Church

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Feb 9, 2001

Paul uses tremendous contrasts to show the need to distrust the world and to completely trust God and what He offers.

The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly February 10, 2001 Contrasts can be a wonderful tool to use in order to make a point. We’re very familiar with contrasts that use extremes and represent opposite ends of a spectrum. Some of these include, black and white, big and small, tall and short, fat and thin, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Camels And Kingdoms

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

looking t the kingdom of God through the eye of needle

Last week we began looking at what it means to follow Christ and be a disciple. This morning we are going to continue upon that same theme. Just in case you don’t remember last week, or you weren’t here, I’ll just recap. I said there are two roads we can take in our journey with Christ. the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 4: Diligence Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2003

Fourth in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #4 - Diligence.

2, November 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Four: Diligence Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-6, Proverbs 12:24

Denomination: Mennonite

A Lesson Hard Learned Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Let’s learn from the life of Jonah

INTRO: A minister, boy scout, computer expert were the only passengers on a small plane. Pilot came back to the cabin and said the plane was going down and there were only three parachutes and four people. Pilot: “I should take one because I have a wife and three small children” (took & jumped). ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2019

We become more thankful when we focus on God and not on what is happening with other people.

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Over the past couple of weeks, we have been examining the topic of being thankful. • God created us to be thankful, and being thankful makes us appreciate the life and blessings that God has given to us. • One of the things that can get in the way of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage–avoiding Fornication

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 26, 2024

Practical instructions for righteous behavior. The assembly at Corinth was having problems with division, worldly sinful behaviors within and how to cope with non-believers. Satan was still deceiving them as he continues deception today.

We have studied, in past weeks, practical instructions for righteous behavior in the assemblies of God. Apostle Paul wrote letters to a mixed assembly of Jews and Gentiles at Corinth; new converts, being young in the faith, and older, more seasoned members in the faith of Jesus Christ. The assembly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9, Genesis 2:24, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Of Elisha - "Fully Surrendered” Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 15, 2022

Elisha continued his journey with Elijah passing through two more towns - Jericho and Jordan, both with special teaching we can personally apply. After that, Elijah was caught up and Elisha became God’s powerful prophet.

THE CALL OF ELISHA - “FULLY SURRENDERED” PART 2 OF 2 SERIES – MESSAGES ON ELISHA – HIS LIFE AND MINISTRY Number 2 We continue the account of the call of Elisha as he succeeded Elijah. This is Part 2. 2Kings 2 v 4 [[Elijah said to him, “Elisha, please stay here, for the LORD has sent me to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:8-14, Joshua 2:22-23, 2 Kings 2:6, Romans 12:1-2, 2 Kings 2:9-13, 2 Kings 2:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prophecy: A Root Of Hope! Series

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Nov 30, 2010

This sermon is about the prophecy about Jesus birth, coming from the root of Jesse, and that he brought hope to the Gentiles! So to we have a root of hope in Jesus in our time!

(secondary text: Romans 15:9-12) When a member of my congregation, 18 year old Heidi was thrown from a car back in May, and suffered a head injury it was a real miracle that she recovered and was soon in rehab at Crystus Santa Rosa. She was learning to walk again through rehab and therapy and a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Conditions For Abiding In His Presence

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on Feb 11, 2003

Do you want to know the continual presence of God? Would you do what is necessary to know His presence at every moment? Here are some of the conditions for abiding in His presence.

A Sermon For You A Ministry of Huckaby’s Evangelism Today’s Sermon Title Conditions For Abiding In His Presence By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby D.D. Please read with me from the book of Psalms, chapter forty-six, and verse ten. Psalms 46:10; "Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Raises The Little Girl

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 15, 2006

The miracle of Jesus raising the little girls demonstrate the Lord’s authority of death itself.

Jesus Raises the Little Girl Luke 8:40-42 & 49-56 Introduction: This morning we are going to take a look at the other of the two miracles Jesus did upon his return from his encounter with the Demoniac in Gadara. He was welcomed upon his return by what is referred to as a multitude. Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 24, 2008

A sermon for Thanksgiving (outline and several thoughts from an article by Nancy Tester in Pray Magazine)

Sermon for 11/23/2008 HoHum: Ephesians 5:20- always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:18- give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. WBTU: A. Yes, but is God ever going to help us with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Human Responsibility And Israel: The Other Side Of The Coin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 10, 2004

Although God’s Sovereign Grace is a sure thing, it is also true that we are responsible for all of our decisions. We can look at the rejection of Jesus as the Messiah by most of the Jews as a choice they made, even though this was in the plan of God.

Human Responsibility and Israel: The Other Side of the Coin (Romans 9:30-10:13) 1. I love British English, particularly their figures of speech. 2. Some friend of ours leant us some DVD’s of "Jeeves and Wooster." We love that show. 3. Anyhow, in one episode, they referred to marriage as "both ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Godless Delusion Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 23, 2016

How not to be deluded? Reflect and learn, submit to God and persevere. Listen well to what God is saying, through His Word, our loved ones and pastors.

Last Sunday we saw David’s flight from Saul. David set us an example of a man who is after God’s heart. In the midst of his hardships… • He trusts that God is present and watching over him… • He keeps up his conversations (prayers) with God, and • He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living A Life That Matters

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 18, 2024

We all want to make an impact in this world. We will look at the life of Solomon.

Living a life that matters Ecclesiastes1:1-11 + selected Scriptures Good morning everyone, glad that you have joined us. Please turn to Ecclesiastes 1:2-11 I hope the title of the message caught your attention. Living a life that matters! I am sure in some way that this is our prayer. The ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene