Sermons on Futility Of Ritual:

Why Do We Worry? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus provides three prescriptions for a worry-free life. Tonight from this passage of scripture lets learn what those three prescriptions are.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 15 Why do we worry? Pm Service February 8th 2009 Matthew 6:25-34 Introduction I read some statistics while preparing for this message from the American journal on health, that really tell the story for us about worry, 50% of all the people in America’s hospital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Better Together

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Dec 10, 2016

This message is about being thankful and being built and better together than alone.

I want to continue today on the theme of being grateful and being thankful… In the O.T. gratitude was the only condition in which life could be enjoyed… The Hebrew people thanked God for creation, gave thanks when they received good news…even thanked Him when they received bad news… Job had just ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Ephesians 1:20

Denomination: *other

Generation Of Vipers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2016

To show that GOD meant to show us as believers what evil generation this is, and it starts from their mouth.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you guarding your heart? Yes. While unbelievers are guarding their mouth. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD meant to show us as believers what evil generation this is, and it starts from their mouth. IV. TEXT: Matthew 12:34 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Toiling

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Feb 6, 2014

What are you toiling with today?

Question: What are you toiling with today? “Toiling” : Doing arduous or unpleasant work; effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort; Taxing to the utmost; testing powers of endurance; Difficult to accomplish; demanding considerable mental effort and skill. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

There Is No Need To Worry

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 20, 2025

Worrying does not solve problems; rather, it creates more stress and fear in our lives.

THERE IS NO NEED TO WORRY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 6:27 "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" Supporting Texts: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30 INTRODUCTION: Worry is a common human experience. We worry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27, Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Psalm 55:22, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 15, 2023

If we ask, what is the minimum standard we can give to the Lord and still be OK? then it reveals a problem in our relationship with the Lord. We find joy in giving abundantly.

In many areas of life, we find minimum standards. There are minimum daily requirements of vitamins. There are minimum speed limits on the interstate. You probably remember a time in your student life when a paper was assigned and the first question a student asked was, what is the minimum number ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-5, Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fight For Family PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

This sermon aims to explore the tactics of the enemy, the importance of unity among believers, and the power of prayer.

Good morning, family. Today, we're diving deep into the book of Nehemiah, specifically Nehemiah 4:1-14. We'll be exploring three big themes: The Enemy's Tactics, The Need for Unity, and The Power of Prayer. Let me start by sharing a quote from a respected Christian, Mattie Stepanek. He once said, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-14

Topics: Family

Salvation Milestones

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 11, 2010

Knowing that Jesus is savior of the world is of no profit unless that knowledge allows the power of God to produce a spiritual transformation, which results in our life manifesting the fruit of the spirit.

SALVATION MILESTONES ILLUSTRATION A number of people went to the King and said, "Sir, there are many wandering preachers and scholars who indulge in constant dispute, some saying one thing and others saying another. What, Sir, should we believe concerning them?" The King answered, "Go and find a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian Church

New Wine & Old Whiners

Contributed by Gary Kins on Jun 25, 2007

This message is a challenge to let God use you to make a difference.

Call To Worship - Isaiah 58:1-11 Scripture Reading - 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 New Wine & Old Whine Mark 2:18-22 Parallel Passages: Matthew 9:14-17 & Luke 5:33-39 Introduction: 1. Illustration: 1991 Chrysler New Yorker - Mark 5 It was my first real Chrysler and I loved it. I would still like to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Of Those Who Have Never Heard The Gospel?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 30, 2016

A response to the question, "What of those who have never heard the Gospel?" God is just and God is gathering to Himself and for His glory a great harvest of souls.

“You have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. Do you suppose, O man—you who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Pitiful Sight

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 29, 2011

An illustration of people groups who today do ’penance’ to earn God’s favor highlights Paul’s admonition to the Jews who made so many pitiful attempts at gaining God’s salvation He wants to freely give away. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, Powerpoint

A Pitiful Sight Romans 4:9-25 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PitifulSight.html Every hear a great throng of people make pilgrimage to the Shrine of Guadalupe in Mexico, a site where supposedly the Virgin Mary once stood...however unlikely that is. They go there hoping to get her attention, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph Over Trials Sermon Ii: For Making Things Better, God's Way Is Sure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 13, 2020

In times like these, when folks are searching for answers to their frustrations and for a way out of the wilderness of despair, God's way is sure for making things better both now and forever.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE: FOR MAKING THINGS BETTER, NOW AND FOREVER, GOD’S WAY IS SURE After their fall from a state of perfection, with all the good things that go with living in paradise, God pronounced judgment on mankind --- Adam and Eve: “In sorrow thou shalt”. God did not, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7

Living In Obedience: Baptism And The Lord’s Supper Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 13, 2025

Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, or symbols to be ignored, they are divine acts of obedience and remembrance that shape our lives as followers of Christ.

Living in Obedience: Baptism and the Lord’s Supper Introduction Today, we are going to explore two sacred practices—the ordinances that our Lord Jesus Christ Himself commanded His Church to observe: believer’s baptism and the Lord’s Supper. These are not mere traditions, not symbols to be lightly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38, Romans 6:3-4, 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Luke 22:19-20, John 14:15, Ephesians 5:18, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

99 44/100 % Purity Is No Accident Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jun 2, 2001

Just as federal agencies work to ensure our food and medicines are held to high standards of purity, God wants us to hold ourselves to His high standards of purity in living.

The creation of what we now call Ivory Soap was an accident; more air was beat into the vats than anticipated when a worker forgot to turn off the mixing machine. Later, calls for this mystery floating soap created tremendous orders. Its creation was an accident. Holy living for us is no ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-24, Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Fulfills The Old Testament

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 23, 2008

There are not two covenants, or two fulfillments; Jesus fulfills the covenants with Abraham, Moses and David

The New Testament is the completion of the old. The New Covenant in the blood of Christ, which we re-present at this hour, is the fulfillment of the Old. We forget this important reality at our peril, because it leads us to either pass by our indebtedness to our older brothers, the Jews, or, like ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-11

Denomination: Catholic