Sermons on effort that is worthless:

A Biblical Balance Sheet Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Aug 17, 2010

God offers riches to satiate every desire for those who let go of their trash.

Scripture Introduction Those of us born prior to 1970 will appreciate the article, Math Tests through the Decades in Reader’s Digest: • 1960s test: “A logger cuts and sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of that amount. What is his profit?” • 1970s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Something Worth Dying For"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 12, 2004

Abraham was couageous enough to die for his slimenall nephew, hurray... but was he willing to die for his beloved wife?

Title: “Something Worth Dying For” Introduction: I almost killed myself in 1978. I was putting together a hugh forty foot television tower that my father had given me. Instead of assembling it on the ground and raising it as one unit, in ignorance, I mounted it one piece at a time. When I had ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Or Bust

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Aug 4, 2011

This sermon explains several qualities that are required if a believer is going to have "The Gospel or Bust" attitude

INTRODUCTION * Midwest, 1930s = livelihood of farmers became almost non-existent; many set out on Route 66 for California with the phrase “California or Bust” written on signs attached to trucks * The phase “or bust” has continued to be used by people in different contexts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Leads Us To Trust God More Than People For Support

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us a great deal about man’s inferiority to God. David wrote, "Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless. With God we will gain the victory, and he will trample down our enemies." (Psa. 60:11) Ask the Lord to help you avoid any human dependency that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 60:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Peas In A Pod?

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours...”

A. INDENTIFYING WITH BIBLE CHARACTERS 1. What Bible character do you think you identify with more than any other? 2. I hesitate to name any names, because all of the people I would want to resemble were so great in God’s kingdom—like David the “man after God’s own heart”, John the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

David, Man Of Renown Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

Here is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion.

What we find today is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion. David has been with the Philistine king Achish on their way to attack Saul and his army, when God intervenes in a providential way to release David from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Regret Smashed. 2023!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 12, 2023

3 important truths about regret: Smash regret The spirit of offense Live free in Jesus.

Regret Smashed. 2023! Philippians 3:1-3NLT Perpetual New Year's resolution: Vow to do some of the things you’ve always wanted to do but couldn’t find the time. Call up a forgotten friend. Drop an old grudge, and replace it with some pleasant memories. Share a funny story with someone whose ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3, James 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Religion That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006

Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Confronts Series

Contributed by Tim White on Jun 19, 2009

You are either stepping towards God or away from Him. There is no neutral position.

* It’s important to get good directions. * In November, 1975, 75 convicts started digging a secret tunnel designed to bring them up at the other side of the wall of Saltillo Prison in northern Mexico. On April 18, 1976, guided by pure genius, they tunneled up into the nearby courtroom in which many ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of The Grace Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jul 20, 2007

Are you saved, because you are better than the rest – that you are not “self-seeking” and you embrace the truth and follow what is good? Did God save you, because you are not stubborn?

“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. Now we know that God’s judgment against those who do such things is based on truth. So when you, a mere ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Born Again?

Contributed by David Wilson on May 17, 2012

Jesus shares with Nicodemus the need to be born again as the basis for righteousness, spirtual perception, and eternal life.

VERSES 1-2 A Visit at night Nicodemus approaches Jesus by night. We need to remember that in the days before electricity people did not usually run around at night. There are only two assumptions we can make about Nicodemus visiting Christ at night and both of them are reasonable. First, that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Religion James 1:26-27 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 31, 2021

James 1:26 speaks of "true religion." We know about caring for orphans and widows, but what about the other part?

James 1:26 If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless. 27 Religion that is pure and undefiled before God, the Father, is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

'the Importance Of A Diligent Spirit'

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 27, 2008

The importance of maintaining a diligent spirit towards God and His kingdom in our everyday lives.

“ The Importance of Having a Diligent Spirit ” Psalms 119:4 ‘Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently’ 1- The word diligent is a biblical word that is used to express the need to show great care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties in spiritual matters. To be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Battered Christian

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Mar 6, 2019

Many times in life, we are faced with situations that are undesirable and can cause us to become battered by the enemy. Maybe it is a job situation or any family or social situation, we may find ourselves in that we feel like we have no way out. What should we do in cases like this?

John 8:34--Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin. (Found on Reddit) A law professor in Australia spent 20 years as a cop before becoming a lawyer and eventually teaching. In explain the BATTERED WIFE syndrome of defense to murder, he told a story of a call to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, John 8:34

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Arrogant Or Ignorant? God Has The Cure

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 18, 2002

How Paul dealt with the arrogant yet ignorant members of the Corinthian congregation.

January 20, 2002 1 Corinthians 1:3-9 3 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 4 I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. 5 For in him you have been enriched in every way -- in all your speaking and in all your knowledge ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran