Sermons about Wasting Potential

Dealing With Frustrating Circumstances

Contributed by David Deborde on Sep 10, 2001

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A look at Numbers 1.1-19 to see how one man dealt with a potentially frustrating situation

Frustration surrounds us in this world: parents are frustrated at times with their children (and vice versa), siblings get frustrated with one another, we get frustrated with red tape, our employers, doctors, politicians, traffic, etc. The list could go on and on. People even get frustated with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

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As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong 1. Why is it that many of us are into “approval addiction?” 2. Some of us need a lot of approval, whereas others needs less. But we all need it. Why? 3. The answer is simple: life is rough, and it tears away at our self-esteem. People, circumstances, our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ask For It To Rain

Contributed by Gary Mitchell on Jul 30, 2004

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This sermon adresses the outpour Of the Holy Ghost in these last days that will bring the church to it’s full potential

Ask For It to Rain Zechariah 10:1----Mark 4:26 I believe it is the desire of God to bring to us the Former and the latter rain together Joel 2:23 - Joel 2:24 (KJV) 23Be glad then, ye children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God: for he hath given you the former rain moderately, and he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encouragement: Making Others Strong

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 12, 2015

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As long as the church of Jesus Christ has the potential to improve, we need to be serious about encouraging others.

Encouragement: Making Others Strong (2015 Revision of an earlier sermon already posted) 1. We are often discuouraged. 2. There is an old story about a pastor leaving a church. At his farewell dinner, he tried to encourage one of the pillar members, “Don’t be so sad. The next pastor ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 21, 2018

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A series on the Fruit of the Spirit, helping us to reach our full potential. Today we look at peace.

Fruit of the Spirit - Peace Galatians 5:22-23 April 22, 2018 When things aren’t going your way. When you’ve had a bad day, or something bad happens, or you are a little nervous about something, how do you help yourself to feel better? I believe one of the best methods is to eat desert. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Winning The War In The Battle For Our Minds

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

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In the battlefield of our minds, we cannot allow satan to succeed in his campain to capture it, for a christian mind is a terrible thing to waste.

A war is when two forces come together for combat. A war is usually caused by a particular action, or the two forces is fighting to possess a particular thing. To engage in warfare, one must be a disciplined soldier: one who is obedient, shows great devotion and has great expectation for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Has Favourites Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 15, 2014

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Christianity is unique in our belief that God has become one of us. and Mary waste one favoured by God to bring this miracle to birth.

The Incarnation’ as we call it, God becoming a human being, is the fundamental belief that sets us apart from Judaism and all other religious followings. It really is where the rubber hits the road in terms of the Christian faith. We Christians are the only people on this earth who believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Anglican

Three Years To Bear Fruit

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 24, 2015

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To show that GOD placed a time even on our spiritual growth so don't waste time but use time for GOD's Glory.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD place a time on everything? Yes. Look at the creation, it's divided into 6 days of creation. GOD created a time and placed a time on everything. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (The Living Bible) 3:1 There is a right time for everything: 3:2 A time to be born; A time to die; A time to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miserable Son And The Maddened Sibling

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 24, 2022

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Was the miserable son wasteful? Why did the father not punish the young son, if he deserved it? Was the maddened son self-centered and resentful?

Verses 11 – 19: Was the miserable son wasteful? The young son’s portion of the property was 33% (Deuteronomy 21:17). By and large, he would have gotten this at his father’s death, although fathers in some cases decided to split their property early and resign from dealing with the estates. What is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Furthering Your Faith-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 28, 2024

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4 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-IV—2Peter 1:8-11(:5-11) Attention: Suppose you have bought a new vehicle, that will be your ‘daily driver. It will be used to take you to work & back home; To haul your children to school, church, sports events, dance recitals, parades, play-dates, etc.; It will be used ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live A Joy Filled Life

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

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Joy is one of the characteristics that the world lacks and Christians who possess joy have the potential of a strong witness in the world.

Acts 3:1-10 “How To Live A Joy Filled Life” INTRODUCTION What is the difference between joy and excitement? When we become excited, are emotions are stimulated from outside of us. When we experience joy, we have an intense pleasurable emotion that is inwardly motivated. Joy is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Facing The Goliath In Our Lives

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

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"So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most."

"Facing the Goliath in our Lives" - I Samuel 17 So Many Christians Never Achieve The Maximum Potential In Their Lives Because They Never Conquer The Thing That They Fear The Most. - Jonathan Falwell 1. Introduction a. The Israelites feared the Philistine Giant because he seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-46

Denomination: Baptist

Success

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 1, 2008

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the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential.

This newsletter is really about success. I know it says “Purpose” on the top and I keep talking about “true potential,” but the degree of success you will experience in life comes from understanding your purpose and fulfilling your true potential. So, yup, this is really just a success ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elder Son Returns Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 17, 2011

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Part 5 in series Return of the Prodigal, this message examines the possibility, potential, and process for the return of the elder son to the father.

The Elder Son Returns The Return of the Prodigal, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 13, 2011 Today we continue our series called Return of the Prodigal, based on Jesus’ parable in Luke 15. I want to start off with a provocative quote from Henry Nouwen. This series has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:31-32

Denomination: Free Methodist

Learning How To Walk A New Way - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

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If we are going to reach our full potential as believers and as a church we have to deal these basic concerns first.

“Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 May 31, 2009 OPEN: Last week we started on this study in Eph. 4 and we are learning how to walk a new way. It doesn’t matter what your age is – there should always be something new entering into your walk with the Lord. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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