Sermons on Futility:

Good News, Bad News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 28, 2011

Important truths from these verses that show us why this world needs the good news so badly.

Good News, Bad News Intro: Two 90-year-old women, Rose and Barb, had been friends all of their lives. When it was clear that Rose was dying, Barb visited her every day. One day Barb said, "Rose, we both loved playing softball all our lives, and we played all through High School. Please do me one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Holy Lives Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

God offers us hope that cannot fail us but he also calls us to lives of holiness

By Rev Bill Stewart If you were watching TV on the April 12, 2009, you may have seen pictures like this one of Captain Richard Phillips shortly after his rescue. Captain Richard Phillips According to CNN.com: U.S. Navy snipers fatally shot three pirates holding an American cargo-ship captain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Anglican

Living For Love

Contributed by Kelly Benton on May 10, 2010

It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him.

Living for Love Scripture: Ephesians 4: 17-32 Date: 14 February 2010 Purpose: It help the listener understand that loving Jesus results in living for Him. I will say his name is Jeff. He was a young married man with two small children. I first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-34

Denomination: Other

Old Man Death Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

We have seen that this knowledge was Disobedience; now we see it brings forth death as God had promised.

Intro: 1. One morning in 1888 Alfred Noble, inventor of dynamite, awoke to read his own obituary. The obituary was printed as a result of a simple journalistic error. You see, it was Alfred’s brother that had died and the reporter carelessly reported the death of the wrong brother. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Rational Mind Deceived

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 28, 2012

What is it about the idea of God that makes many people uncomfortable? The idea of God does make many people feel that way, you know. For a country that has "In God We Trust" on its money, we are pretty confused about what kind of God we trust.

9th The Rational Mind Deceived Romans 1:18-23 January 22, 2012 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:18-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Eternity In Heart, Eternity At Hand Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Going to begin a series entitled, “From Here To Eternity”… focusing on the grand questions of death and eternity… of what lies on the other side.

Intro: Begin with Question: Where are you going?—not after church… not in your career … I mean the “BIG going.” What awaits you when you face physical death? - I hope in your heart your response is heaven. If so… do you have any idea what heaven will be like? Simply a place of rest? Issued ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

24:10 What's In It For Me? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 2, 2007

This is the 10th part of our 24 series, this week we look at what the part the Reward Factor plays in the life of Christians.

So as Jesus was tying up his early morning session, after having spoken on topics as diverse as murder, adultery and lying. He had told people why and how they would be blessed and I’m sure there were some in the group who were thinking, “Sure but what’s in it for me?’ As we move ahead in Chapter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014

Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wrath Of God

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 21, 2012

Nobody wants to talk about it... it is not Politically Correct... but the wrath of God is REAL!

THE WRATH OF GOD Romans 1:18-23 Today we are addressing one of those “sore spots” for Christians. The scripture boldly declares… not defends… boldly declares the WRATH OF GOD. Most churches and most Christian run away from it or try to defend it, or explain it away. But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, The Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 3, 2018

What did Jesus mean when he told Thomas "I am the way, the truth and life?" There is but one way to have a relationship with God the Father in heaven and that is through Jesus, His Son.

The Way, Truth and Life John 14:6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Can you imagine what it must have been like to be one of the disciples and hear the final words of Christ? After having witnessed Jesus walk on water, heal the sick and bring the dead back to life the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Room In The Church Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2015

There is supposed to be no room in the Church for what Paul covers with the Ephesians in this passage.

No room at church Ephesians 4:17-32 Ill. I asked a Methodist preacher one time if he was having mice problems like we were in the Baptist Church. He said, “No, our attendance is so good now, we don’t have room for mice so they moved out.” Eph 4:17 Now this I say and testify in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Babies Are Cute, But Not When They Have To Shave Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 12, 2015

Maturity, Growth, Division, Purpose

GROWN UP CHRISTIANS – Babies Are Cute, but Not When They Have to Shave 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 (p. 794) May 17, 2015 Steve Farrar wrote a great book called “Point Man.” It focuses on godly men leading their wives, families and friends. He says: “We’re all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Self-Deception: When Doubting Yourself Is Good Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Human pride is rooted in two kinds of self-deception. One is the deception that I can handle my own problems. And the other is the deception that nobody can handle my problems.

The New Testament compares the church to a bride and God to the bridegroom. All through our New Testaments we see a familiar image to help us understand and appreciate the significance of the church. Yet, there are dangers to the church. Real dangers that may cause the bride to run from the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Isn't Hiding, But See Him Anyway

Contributed by David Nolte on Aug 29, 2022

If you want God, seek Him. If you havee found God, kep seeing Him.

GOD ISN’T HIDING BUT SEEK HIM ANYWAY Isaiah 55:6-9 NASB. When we were kids we liked to play “Hide And Seek.” We all had our favorite hiding places. Under a bed, behind a couch, in a closet, behind a shower curtain. We didn’t want to be the first one found because it meant we’d be seeker next, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Awake, Not Woke Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jun 22, 2022

In the Bible, God and Jesus are repeatedly identified with light.

7 Therefore do not become partners with them; 8 for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light 9 (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), 10 and try to discern what is pleasing to the Lord. 11 Take no part in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:7-14

Denomination: Brethren