Sermons on All Is Vanity:

I'm Going To Disney Land

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

There is a Disney Land in the Bible.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com --------------------------------- Now that you have been born On planet earth - What do you plan on doing? "I’m going to Disney Land." Eccl. 1 Don’t you just love the commercials that show some super sports star just after he or she has won a big event and the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Father Of All Fatherhood

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 14, 2005

God is not called Father because he reminds us of dear old Dad. Exactly the opposite is true. The Father of our Lord Jesus Christ is the one from whom all fatherhood in heaven and earth takes its name.

On the way here, as we were traveling across America last week, I saw the film _The War of the Worlds._ If you haven’t yet seen it, I heartily recommend the monsters, and the film contains great scenes carnage and destruction. It also has very satisfying scenes of the evil aliens getting their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All's Well That Ends Well Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 19, 2010

Christians can endure the injustices of life because we know the end of the story—in the end there will be justice.

[If you would like to receive free sermons each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] WISDOM’S SMILE In Ecclesiastes chapter 8, we find the word “vanity” three times (vv. 10, 14). The Hebrew word for “vanity” literally means “vapor.” Vapor ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love Bears All Things, Believes All Things, Hopes All Things Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

When I love like Jesus loves I set others free to be the best that they can be

ENGAGE In our relationships it seems like there are two kinds of people – those who look at our lives and see our weaknesses and tell us what we can’t do, and those who look at our lives and look past those weaknesses to our strengths and tell us what we can do. That is true in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares the value of wisdom with his children, as well as the vanity of the world and its promises.

The Value of Wisdom: Let's Make A Deal (1 Kings 3:3-14) Proverbs 2 There abounds stories about people getting to make wishes, or even 3 wish. The old story of finding an ancient bottle on the beach, rubbing it, and a Genie coming out to grant the finder three wishes is a classic. Can you imagine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The All Sufficient

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 30, 2002

The seven covenant names of God of the Old Testament can be directly linked to the seven "I AM" sayings of Jesus, and they show us that Jesus is the all sufficient One.

THE SEVEN “I AM” SAYINGS OF JESUS When Moses met with God by the burning bush he asked the Lord a question: “Behold, when I come unto the children of Israel, and shall say unto them, The God of your fathers hath sent me unto you; and they shall say to me, What is his name? what shall I say unto ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Culture Of Loving (Helping) Everybody Including Your Enemies.

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Mar 10, 2019

Your neighbour is everyone around you so love everybody at all times and in all situations show love

May the peace of the Lord be with you. *DAY 5 OF LENT* Our reflection for today is on the 4th Kingdom Culture from the parable below: *THE GOOD SAMARITAN* Luke 10:25-37 King James Version (KJV) 25 And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Charismatic

That He Might Have Preeminence In All Things Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 15, 2018

The false teachers of Colossae could never give Jesus Christ the place of preeminence; for, according to their philosophy, Jesus Christ was one of many “emanations” from God. He was not the only way to God (John 14:6); rather, He was but one rung . . .

6/9/18 Tom Lowe Title: IIB3?THAT HE MIGHT HAVE PREEMINENCE IN ALL THINGS?Colossians 1:18c • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” follow related verses. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Colossians 1:18c (NIV) (Text) 1:18c: “so that in everything he might have the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Lost Matter

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 9, 2022

In the heavenly realm all people matter.

The Lost Matter Luke 15:1-10 1. Jesus tells us in today’s reading about lost sheep and lost coin and a sinner • The brief parables of the lost sheep and the lost coin both illustrate Jesus’ mission to the lost. • Luke 19:10“… for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Hello, My Name Is Yahweh! (Series On The Names Of God -#3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Oct 17, 2024

We are all known by many names.

Even dogs have many names they are known by… (1) There are over 340 different kinds of dog breeds. • Labrador Retriever • German Shepherd • Bull Dog • Beagle • Poodle To name a few. (2) Not only are dogs named by different breeds they are also named individually. Illus: San Francisco ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Exodus 3:13-15, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray For All Those In Need Of Salvation

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 11, 2019

There are people who know God but are still under the law. They need to be released from this bondage. Those who have not yet encountered Jesus also need to encounter Him to get salvation. We need to pray for all these people on a constant and continuous basis.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *PRAY FOR ALL THOSE IN NEED OF SALVATION* Romans 10:1-5 King James Version (KJV) 10 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved. 2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

God Is Over All

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 16, 2016

Jesus, is God over all

GOD IS OVER ALL Romans 9:5 5 To them belong the patriarchs, and from their race, according to the flesh, is the Christ, who is God over all, blessed forever. Amen. Christ is over all. Over all our worries. Let me begin, by telling you an awesome story. Around 6 years ago, I began to have a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:5

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Worth Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 13, 2012

There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. Solomon asks all of those questions as he pursues the meaning in life.

Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 A Life Worth Living There are four questions we ask about life: Who am I? Where did I come from? Why am I here? Where am I going? These questions are asked by everyone at some point. We want to know what our purpose for existence is. Introduction – Life, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Peril Of Self-Exaltation

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 18, 2025

God created us for His glory, not ours. When we learn to redirect all praise, success, and honour to Him, we stay safe under His covering. But when we begin to think we are the source of our own greatness, we invite destruction.

THE PERIL OF SELF-EXALTATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Daniel 4:28-37 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 16:18, Isaiah 42:8, Acts 12:21-23, James 4:6, 1 Corinthians 1:29 INTRODUCTION: One of the greatest temptations that men face—especially when they begin to taste success—is the desire to ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:28-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Restoration: An Exposition Of Isaiah 11

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 29, 2019

We all await a better day.

The Great Restoration: An Exposition of Isaiah 11 In desperate times, people look for a reason to have hope. Without hope, all is gloom and despair. The troubles we suffer from are often of our own making. There are those who trouble us also. And, all too often, we cause others much trouble. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible