Sermons on Foolish Things:

The Principal Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 16, 2015

Getting wisdom from God rather than the wisdom of the world.

The Principal Thing James 3:13-18 Vonage has made a lot of money with a catchy theme song, Whew who, who, who, who, silly commercials, my favorite is the wife talking about switching to Vonage and the husband dancing in the next room. And a simple statement, “People do stupid ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Unshakable Things

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 24, 2022

A time of shaking is coming a time in the world when everything is shaken, except certain things which can never be shaken. All that is not built upon Christ the solid rock will fall and only things eternal will stand.

Unshakable Things By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer Jr. PRELUDE: - I grew up in the church back in the day when we sang songs that stirred something up deep down on the inside. I’m not talking about emotionalism because you can be emotional without being spiritual, but you can’t be spiritual without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:10, Hebrews 12:24-29, Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Apostolic

The Things That Are Above

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

Out of grace and mercy and great kindness, God gathers our burning, blazing life; he glorifies it for the sake of Jesus Christ; he builds it up new and good in that hidden world where the line of death that separates us from God has been taken away.

(Read Colossians 3:1-4.) Dear congregation, it is as if our whole life were carried, raised up, and protected in these words. Say what you will against this “Seek the things that are above.” You may suspect that those who are constantly seeking things above may lose contact with the ground under ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Things That Matter Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 26, 2012

As we get to know God we become more and more like Him... understanding what matters and what does not.

Title: Things that Matter Text: Colossians 3:10-11(3:1-15) Thesis: As we get to know God we become more and more like Him… understanding what matters and what does not. Series Title: Living with others at home and at church: How to walk hand in hand when you don’t see eye to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This One Thing

Contributed by Andy Stanley on Dec 20, 2012

There is one thing that based on what’s going on in your life that if you could figure it out and do it, it would leave you in a much better place a year from now.

So you could go home now. We’ve kind of got it all set up for you. You know what to do. Hey thanks for being here. One of the things I struggle with at the beginning of every year is how long do you say Happy New Year. I tend to go into like February so I’m just going to try and say it ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Little Lights Matter?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 18, 2020

All a mighty oak tree is--- a nut that stood it's ground through dry times, storms and hard times. If your presence matters? Does your absence matter?

DO LITTLE LIGHTS MATTER?… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. IF YOUR PRESENCE MATTERS, THINK ABOUT: DOES YOUR ABSENCES MATTER? Text: Luke 13:18 Then said he, Unto what is the kingdom of God like? and whereunto shall I resemble it? 19 It is like a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and cast into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:18-19, Matthew 25:23, Matthew 11:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Does Unsearchable Things Series

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 15, 2020

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable. One generation shall praise Your works to another, and shall declare Your mighty acts. I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works.” (Psalm 145:3-5).

GOD DOES UNSEARCHABLE THINGS JOB 5:9 “Who does great things, and unsearchable, Marvelous things without number” God’s wonders are supernatural acts beyond human understanding. Through extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-6, Ephesians 2:4, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Isaiah 55:8-9, Romans 11:33, Psalm 145:3-6, Psalm 147:5, Isaiah 40:28, Romans 9:20-21, Job 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

In Your Dreams

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

This brief overview reminds us that Joseph is a picture of Jesus for us. However, he had to grow into his role. He was foolish; faithful; and finally formidable in his life before God and his family.

1. Working out for the good Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David & Svea Flood went with their 2-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa -- to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, & soon the 4 of them felt led by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing Series

Contributed by Wah Lok Ng on Jun 25, 2002

Many are too busy to pray and worship God. This sermon encourages us to return back to the basics and keep prayer and worship the main thing.

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING By: Wah Lok Text : Luke 10:38 – 42 Verse 42 “One thing is needed and Mary has chosen that good part which will not be taken from her”. Introduction. There are many things in life which we consider important. Yearly, I would review my goals for the year and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Charismatic

Keep The Main Thing The Main Thing!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 6, 2002

We must keep our focus forever on what is important to God!

KEEP THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 6: 33 But seek ye first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you. Acts 13: 22 --- I have found David the son of Jessie, a man after mine own heart, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-38, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 2, 2005

Remembering what really matters in our walk with Christ.

“KEEPING THE MAIN THING THE MAIN THING” LUKE 10:38-42 TREY HARRIS T-Boy and Marie had a farm. Mule died. T-Boy said, “Hitch me up.” Marie got behind the plow. Got to end of the row the man kept going. Marie yelled, “Stop!” T-Boy kept going until he was so caught up he couldn’t get out. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

Many Things Vs. One Thing Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 27, 2005

Short Bible Study - Focus: That ONE thing God wants you to do.

Title: Martha, Martha Text: Luke 10:38-42 I. Introduction a. John wanting some time, but I am too hurried II. Exegesis a. Martha Received Him b. Mary Heard Him c. Much Work was Possible, but III. Conclusion a. One Thing was needful i. Notice this is countercultural, for Jesus’ time and ours as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Main Thing The Main Thing

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

Refocusing/reminding our church on the main thing of making disciples of Jesus.

The beginning of the year tends to be a time for fresh starts, we refocus and remind ourselves of what is most important. As we look back on the past year we sometimes realize we may not have been doing everything perhaps we should have been doing. For some they realize they need to quit a habit, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Tiny Things And Righteous Things - Advent

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 3, 2006

Advent, first Sunday, kinda, sort of....We are righteous only because Jesus gives us righteousness. Also Isa 9:2-7.

A couple of years ago there was a school principal in West Virginia who banned Valentines day at his school –it was too disrupting. He refused all deliveries of candy and flowers, not even any of the faculty could give or receive cards or gifts. People could complain, but he made the rules…He was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Little Things Are The Big Things In Life! Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Mary’s song re-orients our attention back to what is most important about Christmas. . The main thing is that the Lord God chose to do a wonderful thing by sending His Son. He is Mighty and Merciful, and we are so in need of His strength and mercy!

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: The Little Things Are the Big Things in Life! Scripture Text: Luke 1.39-45 INTRODUCTION The whole atmosphere in sports-stadiums is something-to-behold! When my wife and I went to watch a professional football game, …people all-around-us were severely ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Nazarene