Sermons on House Of Vanity:

The Desire To Do Good

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 10, 2022

We are called by Jesus to offer cups of cold water to the widows, poor and fatherless of this world but how is a believer to balance this command with also being good stewards of God's resources? For instance are we called to give to the takers of this world and if so in what manner?

The Desire to do Good 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “It is a loss, perhaps, to give to a man who wastes, but it will be a greater loss not to give at all!” Charles Spurgeon Jesus told believers that “from the one who has been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

My Refuge In Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 5, 2020

The following sermon is going to focus first on the false refuge of the things of this world and finish with what refuge in God looks like.

Our Refuge Psalms 46:1-3 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “If, indeed the Lord be our refuge and strength, we are entitled to seek after a spirit which shall bear us above the dreads of common men.” When the tides of tribulations come roaring into one’s life and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

3rd Sunday After Epiphany, Year B. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 12, 2023

JANUARY 21st, 2024.

Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20 A). THE EFFECT OF REPENTANCE. Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10 When Jonah at last arrived in Nineveh after his circuitous journey, his message was simple: “Yet forty days, and Nineveh shall be overthrown” (JONAH 3:4). ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5, Jonah 3:10, Psalm 62:5-12, 1 Corinthians 7:29-31, Mark 1:14-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Valuable Person Ever.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 15, 2020

Matthew Kelly stated in his book Rediscover Jesus—Every person is as important and valuable as the person you consider most important and valuable...

The Most Valuable Person Ever. John 4:5-26NKJV Matthew Kelly stated in his book Rediscover Jesus—Every person is as important and valuable as the person you consider most important and valuable. Jesus took people whom you and I would mindlessly pass on the streets, people we would never choose to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-26, Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passion To Be Right

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 12, 2022

Salvation is not obtain by following the Law but through faith in a risen Savior who was righteous and paid the price for our sins. We pray for the lost in hope that they might accept this gracious gift and in turn receive His robe and live forever in His presence.

Passion to be Right Romans 10:1-4 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “The Story is told of farmer Dale and farmer Pete. These were two neighbors. They really did love one another as neighbors and as fellow farmers, and these two would always compete with one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

God Hears My Song

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 28, 2025

You were created for more than success, noise, and survival. Discover the God who awakens your longing for something real.

(When the Soul Remembers God) There are moments in life when the noise finally settles… and the questions we’ve kept buried begin to rise. Maybe it happens late at night when sleep won’t come. Maybe during a long commute when the mind has too much room. Maybe in a moment when everything looks fine ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11, Matthew 11:28, Psalm 34:18, Jeremiah 29:13, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What God Delights To See Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 8, 2025

Paul expresses what God delights to see when His people gather. Men to seek God and pray with pure hearts, women dressed to honour God, and both men and women playing their distinct roles in serving God.

1 Timothy 2:8-15 What God Delights to See 1 Tim 2:8-15 8 I desire then that in every place the men should pray, lifting holy hands without anger or quarrelling; 9likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15, Luke 18:9-14, Psalm 24:3-4, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Are More Than Your Possessions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

What you own is not who you are.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, in this sacred space, under the watchful gaze of our Heavenly Father, we are called to reflect, to ponder, and to meditate on a question that is as old as humanity itself, yet often overlooked in our fast-paced, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-10

Topics: What Defines You?

How Big Is Your God?

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 23, 2020

Is your God big enough to do whatever He wants? For many of us who follow the Lord, we are not certain that God is big enough to do what is needed for us to succeed.

“Then Job answered the LORD and said: ‘I know that you can do all things, and that no purpose of yours can be thwarted. “Who is this that hides counsel without knowledge?” Therefore I have uttered what I did not understand, things too wonderful for me, which I did not know. “Hear, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me My Mountain

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 16, 2015

He that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;

Give Me My Mountain Joshua 18:1-4 And the whole congregation of the children of Israel assembled together at Shiloh, and set up the tabernacle of the congregation there. And the land was subdued before them. And there remained among the children of Israel seven tribes, which had not yet ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Voting And The Fear Of God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 21, 2024

Only personal conversion through Christ, not political conviction, will lead to lasting change.

Voting and the Fear of God Ecclesiastes 8:1-17 Rev. Brian Bill October 19-20, 2024 About a week ago, an Edgewood member and I were riding an elevator with another guy. He asked how we were doing and we replied in unison, “Better than we deserve.” He didn’t know quite how to take that response. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Pride The First Sin. Series

Contributed by John Morris on Mar 5, 2008

All other sins usually come from this first sin of Pride.

The legendary coach of the Green Bay Packers, Vince Lombardi was known to be a rather prideful man. He also became accustomed to fans seeking his autograph. One day while eating at a restaurant, he spotted a kid approaching his table. Lombardi grabbed a menu and quickly scribbled his name. When the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Ruckus In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Christians, and perhaps particularly evangelicals in particular, are undergoing what seems to me to be a bit of an identity crisis. What word fits us? o “Christian” – Unfortunately, that’s a loose term, a bit of a “catch-all” which is used to encompass anyone professing allegiance to Christ, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Overview Of Genesis 1-9

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2009

An overview of the first 9 chapters of Genesis. We will be offering a teaching overview for the mid-week services on each book of the Bible, going from Genesis to the book of Revelation.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ....’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of a belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible as the true Word of God. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: *other

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other