Sermons on Without Excuse:

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2018

Why does Satan lie & deceive & tempt & manipulate? And the answer is, "Because he doesn't have the power to force us to sin." If he could force you to sin there would be no need for temptation or manipulation."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 3:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 A. The first 2 verses of Genesis tell us that in the beginning our world was formless, empty & dark. But then God gave shape to the formless, brought light into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Without Truth Is No Life At All Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 12, 2016

A small outline of salvation and spiritual growth.

Title: A Life Without Truth is no Life at All Focus: Salvation and Spiritual Growth Illustration for Attention: The music blared through my ears as I sat with my head down praying for a revival. As I begged the Lord I thought, “If only they could somehow return to the Creator, to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope In A Hope-Less World

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Aug 10, 2005

“We can live forty days without food, eight days without water, four minutes without air, but only a few seconds without hope”....How do we understand and therefore respond to the kind of world we are living in today?

Our world is experiencing an uncertain time, a defining moment in the history of this planet. That is not an over dramatization of the events of the last month but rather a prophetic perspective of the years ahead. It seems summed up by the lament of a volunteer rescue worker in New York City, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Made Me Do It! Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 1, 2022

Can Christians willingly or unwillingly host demons inside our bodies? What do you think?

From the beginning of our creation, humans have manifested lustful, immoral, shiftless, or self-gratifying attributes. The first occurrence of “the devil made me do it” used as an excuse was in the Garden of Eden. "Eve says, "I was deceived by the serpent, and I ate." Does her ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-3, Galatians 5:19-21, Luke 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

The Clock Is Ticking

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 12, 2016

Gods help,is readily available for us all the time, however He expects us to use our time wisely! You know

The clock is Ticking Illus. Paul Humphrey A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time a person sins, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why We Pray Without Ceasing Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 9, 2004

Daniel’s prayer life provides the example and the explanation of persistence in prayer.

Why We Pray Without Ceasing The Daniel Story Introduction: For nearly a year we have been digging into the theme of prayer. We have examined some of the basic principles regarding the power of prayer. We took the Lord’s Prayer apart phrase by phrase. We looked deep into some of the places the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:4-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Without Understanding - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bruce Pierce on Apr 15, 2023

Discipleship

Introduction: Discipleship Joke: A preacher was preaching in an unfamiliar church one Sunday morning. As he stood in the pulpit to begin the service, he tapped the microphone to make sure that it was on. He heard nothing, even though, it was working fine. So he leaned closer to the microphone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:43-56, James 1:5

5 Ways To Speak Without Regret Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 11, 2024

Words spread easily. Kudzu was introduced from Asia for soil erosion control. But the problem with Kudzu is it easily spreads and suffocates native plants and even trees. Knowing that your words can spread so easily, think before you speak.

I want to speak to you about 5 Ways to Speak without Regret. Let’s talk about the power of your words for the next few minutes. We continue a series entitled Give Me THAT Attitude. Often, we tell our children, “Don’t you give me that attitude.” This is the exact opposite. These are attitudes we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21, Proverbs 18:14, Proverbs 15:28, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Out Of The Box! Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Aug 14, 2007

God has purposed you to walk in His will for your life. Many times we start believing what others have destined for our lives such as "you will never be anything; you are stupid; you are nothing". This has caused many of us to "be in a box". It’s time

Read Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Definitions: Destined: to decree beforehand; to set apart for a special purpose Greatness: knowing your purpose in life and sowing it ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moses Inferiority Complex

Contributed by Joe Farnella on Aug 24, 2012

This Sermon has it contributor from the book called "Feet Of Clay" By Paul W. Powel

Moses thought he was Inferior Acts 7 20- 29 I: Good beginnings -Exodus 2: 10 – 15 First 40 years he was over confident and did not depend on God. - I want to highlight VS 10. Not much is said here but I have looked at historical accounts (Not the movie 10 commandments) he was in line if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-29

Denomination: Baptist

Satan Hindered Us

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 23, 2011

Satanic hindrances in the believer’s life may finally prove to be their worst demise.

Introduction: Satan is credited with many things in the bible. He is an accuser, a murder, a liar, a sifter and yes; according to our text today, He is also a Hinderer. I want to show several ways during this holiday season that Satan hinders us: I. Satan Uses SIN to Hinder US. II.Satan Uses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

"any Samaritans Among Us?"

Contributed by Darrell Campbell on Aug 24, 2022

You can love people and not be a Christian, but can you be a Christian and not exercise love?

An expert in Jewish Law asked Jesus a question about eternal life. We have no indication that the question wasn't sincere. Eternal Life was more than a duration, but the quality, even the rewards of it. The lawyer was correct in his answer to Jesus, at least textbook, but the man got it all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Pounds Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 16, 2025

We all have the opportunity to serve God.

A. LUKE 19:12-26 1. God owns everything. He is the nobleman who owns the money, the servants, the farm, and the increase from the work of the servants. 2. God trusts us with things He gives us. “A certain nobleman . . . called his ten servants and delivered them ten pounds” (19:12-13). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Crazytown Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

What is prayer and how do we lay hold of this gift that God has given to us?

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… at all of our campuses… and wherever you’re joining us from. My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always… we are so excited… that you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-17