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  • Alison Bucklin avatar

    Excuses, Excuses

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 23, 2023
     | 1,734 views

    Everybody has an excuse for not getting seriously involved with God. And some of those reasons are genuine. But some excuses are just another way of saying “I have more important things to do with my life, don’t bother me.”

    Jesus had been preaching and teaching, healing all kinds of sicknesses and casting out demons, up and down the Sea of Galilee for months. Everywhere he went people gathered, waiting for hours - some just to hear him speak, others hoping for the chance to ask him a question or even just to touch ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    No Excuse For Excuses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 26, 2021
     | 4,797 views

    Douglas Bernstein, a psychology professor at the University of Illinois recently asked faculty members for the ‘most unusual, bizarre, and amazing student excuses’ they had ever heard.

    He got dozens of responses from his fellow professors: * Grandparent death: an old favorite, but one professor’s class established some sort of record when 14 of 250 students reported their grandmother’s death just before final exams. * Car Problems: "I had an accident, the police impounded ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Excusing Excuses

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 7, 2022
     | 2,917 views

    We meet some strange people in the world in which we live. I guess what is really strange about life is that we think everyone is strange but us.

    Illus: There was a young Scottish boy called Angus, who decided to try life in Australia. He found an apartment in a small block and settled in. After a week or two, his mother called from Aberdeen to see how her son was doing in his new life. Angus said, “I'm fine! But there are some ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    No More Excuses Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 24, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,208 views

    Even Jesus did not meet every need that he was presented with. In the same way, neither can today’s church meet every need, BUT, we can meet some.

    Introduction: I. One thing I know, when it comes to doing something good for others, there is no shortfall of opportunities. A. All around us are people in need of something. 1. People sick in the hospital, can be an opportunity to visit, and share God’s love. 2. People in nursing homes, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Umbehagen avatar

    Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What's Yours?

    Contributed by Mark Umbehagen on Aug 23, 2001
    based on 227 ratings
     | 38,047 views

    Good sermon to be used on a "No Excuse Sunday".

    “Excuses, Excuses, Excuses, What’s yours?” Hebrews 10:22-25 Central Baptist Church August 26, 2001 “No Excuse Sunday” To make it possible for everyone to attend church, how about having a special "No Excuse Sunday?" Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say "Sunday is my only day ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    Good Excuses Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2014
    based on 5 ratings
     | 31,548 views

    At the very heart of the parable is who will be found in the Kingdom of God. It has to do with those who will respond positively to their invitation to accept Jesus, God’s great invitation to salvation.

    LUKE 14: 12-16-24 [PARABLES IN LUKE] GOOD EXCUSES [Isaiah 25:6-9] While attending a dinner party at a Pharisees’ house (vv. 1, 7, 12) Jesus challenges the guests to live and work so they will be rewarded in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus then gives a parable about a banquet that alludes to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2022
     | 1,743 views

    No excuse is sufficient to keep us from following where Christ Jesus calls.

    Excuses – Luke 9: 51 - 62 Intro: A farm boy accidentally overturned a wagon load of corn on a country road. A farmer who lived nearby came out of his house to investigate. “Hey, Willis,” he called out, “sorry about your troubles. Just come into the house and have ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Kevin Ruffcorn avatar

    Excuses Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Oct 2, 2010
     | 4,743 views

    We all have excuses for not responding to Jesus' call to follow him. Life is hectic, complicated and filled with items that claim our attention. We have one reason, though, to respond to Jesus' challenge--his love and grace.

    Luke 9:51-62 “Excuses” INTRODUCTION One of the most memorable illustrations that I’ve ever seen involved a glass container similar to what I have here and rocks of various sizes. Using the rocks the demonstrator underscored and important lesson in life. Just when we thought ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Robert Higgins avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,981 views

    What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?

    Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William R. Nabaza avatar

    No Excuses

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013
     | 3,538 views

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the worl

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you like Excuse Guy or Way Guy? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD's Will and GOD's Way in our lives. IV. TEXT: Romans 1:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) For ever since the world was created, people have seen the earth and sky. Through ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 26, 2019
     | 3,449 views

    No excuse is good enough to keep us from following Jesus.

    Excuses Luke 9: 57 - 62 Intro: I heard of a pastor who also preached on this passage. He centered his thoughts and comments on the fact that those who would follow Jesus claimed, “I will follow, but . . .” At the conclusion of his message, the pastor said, “I encourage all who identify with ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Excuses

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 24, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,165 views

    Sermon dealing with the "yes, but" response to following Christ.

    Luke 9: 51 – 62 / Excuses Intro: A farmer came to his animals one morning and said he wanted to make a breakfast for all his neighbors. From the hen he took the eggs and from the cow he took the milk. When the farmer headed for the pig, the pig started running, burst through the fence ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    No Excuse

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 12, 2019
     | 3,453 views

    A study in Psalm 19: 1 - 14

    Psalm 19: 1 - 14 No excuse To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of David. 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Excuses"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 10,434 views

    Come, for everything is ready now. And there is no legitimate excuse to refuse.

    Dwight L. Moody once preached a sermon from this parable; something I’m going to tell you about at the end of this sermon. His title was “Excuses” and as a sort of salute to the great preacher I’ve given mine the same title. I’ve never seen his sermon so any resemblance in this sermon to his is ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    No Excuse Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    This sermon shows how no-one, not even the moralist, has any excuse before God.

    Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:1: "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things" (Romans 2:1). Introduction In Romans 1:24-32 Paul describes God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed