Sermons on Believing In Vain:

Arrows Of Truth # 25 - What Does The Local Church Need To Do To Connect Believers? Series

Contributed by Louis Posthauer on Mar 25, 2022

A weekly series to help believers engage with loved ones, friends and neighbors who are dropout believers to restore them to the church - the Body of Christ.

Arrows of Truth # 25 - What does the local church need to do to connect believers? We are considering the concept of connectedness as the goal of the local church for every believer (including restored dropout believers). Each local church is painfully aware of the problem of the ‘back door’ – ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:12

Believe What The Works Tell You About Jesus (John 10:22-41) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

Jesus has told the Pharisees who he is. They just aren't willing to truly hear him.

The past several weeks, we've taken a break from John by studying the "Sons of God," mostly focused on the OT. [I made this its own separate series on sermoncentral, and today's won't make as much sense without reading that first]. Today, I think we are the place where we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-41, Psalm 82:1-8

Be Careful Little Eyes What You See Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 24, 2008

This simple Children’s song has a powerful Biblical foundation in Ephesians 5, and helps to get us to see what God wants from us, and why.

OPEN LEADING CONGREGATION IN THIS CHILDREN’S SONG Oh, be careful little eyes, what you see, (repeat) For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh be careful little eyes what you see. Oh, be careful little mouth, what you say, (repeat), For the Father up above, is looking down in love, Oh ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Up Is Down: Serve One Another Series

Contributed by Dan Raymond on Mar 7, 2016

However, for many people, serving doesn't conjure up a positive image. Instead, they think of endless menial chores, cleaning up other people's messes, and catering to their vain whims. Yet the New Testament calls us to become servants of one another.

What do you think of when you hear the word serve? No, I don't mean the opening hit of the racket in a tennis match. I'm not even talking about your waiter or waitress at Shiela’s. I mean what does a servant look like? What picture comes to mind? It's possible that you have a positive image. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Resurrection Means Hope!

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2001

Christ’s resurrection guarantees the believer’s resurrection; the believer’s resurrection gives life meaning; and the believer’s resurrection makes death a gain.

Illustration Thomas Jefferson, a great man, nevertheless could not accept the miraculous elements in Scripture. He edited his own special version of the Bible in which all references to the supernatural were deleted. Jefferson, in editing the Gospels, confined himself solely to the moral ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:25-27, 2 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Nov 22, 2021

Just as in sports, your Stance will affect your ability to defend.

Stand Firm The Resurrection of Christ 15 Now, brothers and sisters, I want to remind you of the gospel I preached to you, which you received and on which you have taken your stand. 2 By this gospel you are saved, if you hold firmly to the word I preached to you. Otherwise, you have believed in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Becoming A Christian Philosopher

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 15, 2023

The word “philosophy” means a love of wisdom. Paul said, "Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8). There must be two kinds of philosophers.

BECOMING A CHRISTIAN PHILOSOPHER Practical Principles for Living or Detached Musings? INTRODUCTION A. In 1972 I took Introduction to Philosophy at Shawnee College, Ullin, Illinois under an old professor named Dr. Pepper, who looked like Colonel Sanders. 1. I learned that the word philosophy ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, James 3:15-18, Proverbs 7:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Belief That Behaves Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 6, 2000

How believer are to believe

Belief that Behaves Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams James 1:19-25 Tonight we are going to look at the third test James puts to the believer. The first was his response to trials (1:2-12) The second was his response to temptation (1:13-18) The third is his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Will We Get From Here To There?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Feb 13, 2005

A set of directions as we move forward as a church.

How do we get there from here? Pastor Glenn Newton 2-13-05 Text: 1 Chr. 16:7-23 (Read) “How do we get there from Here? Have you ever asked that question? Maybe when your on a trip and your husband, the navigator won’t stop and ask for directions? Maybe you’ve said that when you’ve been at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:7-23

Denomination: Nazarene

The Real Deal

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

The life of the believer through the eyes of God.

The Real Deal Matthew 6:1-15 1 "Be careful not to do your ’acts of righteousness’ before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 "So when you give to the needy, do not announce it with trumpets, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission If You Accept It: Transformation Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 15, 2011

This message is the second in a series designed to be a journey of discovery. The goal of the series is to help each of us gain a better understanding of the Holy Spirit. This message examines the transformation that took place in the lives of the discipl

Tim Hansel in his book “When I Relax I feel Guilty.” Writes some insights of what most people want from God. “I would like to buy $3.00 worth of God, please. Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Romans, Part 23 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2011

Since there is no condemnation in Christ, believers can feel proud to be called sons and daughters of God and be willing to witness for Jesus without fear.

Romans, Part 23 Romans 8:10-15 Introduction - No condemnation has been placed upon anyone who is in Christ -- Brings strength for the tasks ahead -- Allows us to be comforted because God is in control -- The sins of the past are gone, provided we will confess them - Christ was the only way God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans, Part 25 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 18, 2011

The hope that God provides brings salvation to all, if only we will live a life that is directed by the Holy Spirit and submits to the will of God. (Ref: Romans 8:23-27)

Romans, Part 25 Romans 8:23-27 Introduction - The Law (shedding of blood) had to be fulfilled for mankind to be forgiven -- Hebrews 9:22, “In fact, the law requires that nearly everything be cleansed with blood and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.” - It is true ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience The Spirit In Work Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 25, 2011

The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities.

Series: Experience the Spirit Theme: The Body of Christ needs to learn to experience the Spirit in their everyday lives so that they grow spiritually. We can learn to experience true spirituality as we see the Spirit at work in our daily lives and activities. As we learn to recognize the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 7, 2011

Ezekiel’s vision of the Valley of Dry Bones and what it means to us today

Vision of the Valley of Dry Bones Story: Girolamo Savonarola was one of the greatest preachers of the fifteenth century. He preached in the beautiful cathedral of Florence in Italy, which contained a magnificent marble statue of the Virgin Mary. At the very start of his ministry there, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Anglican