Sermons on In Vain:

The Godly-Father

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Dads are very special people to their kids and they have a tremendous impact on their lives and in our society…

The Godly-Father; 1 Kings 2:1-4 In his book “Fatherhood”, Bill Cosby wrote, “Now that my father is a grandfather he just can’t wait to give money to my kids. But when I was a kid and I asked him for 50 cents, he would tell me the story of his life. How he got up at 5 a.m. when he was 7-years-old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Dealing With Criticism

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 13, 2003

Fifty-two practical ways of dealing with criticism.

Dealing With Criticisms (Philippians 2:13-16) Without an ability to deal with criticisms many people give in to discouragement, anxiety or angry over reactions. Quote: Advice from Dr. Mitchell’s life: Someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fix Your Thoughts On Jesus

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 14, 2002

Pentecost 21(B) - OCTOBER 13, 2002 - Fix your thoughts on Jesus: He is greater than Moses and He is God’s faithful Son.

FIX YOUR THOUGHTS ON JESUS HEBREWS 3:1-6 OCTOBER 13, 2002 HEBREWS 3:1-6 1Therefore, holy brothers, who share in the heavenly calling, fix your thoughts on Jesus, the apostle and high priest whom we confess. 2He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Road Signs Series

Contributed by Neil Lieder on Feb 12, 2007

Learn to Drive Series Week 5: Road Signs is an easy way for people to get a grasp on God’s warnings for our spiritual journey.

Learn to Drive Series Week 5 Road Signs Tonight in our “Learn to Drive” series, I want to talk to you about road signs. Before you can start to drive on state roads, you must take a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Do-Attitudes Series

Contributed by Kelly Dufour on Jan 29, 2009

Today, we will look at the next four Beatitudes which describe what a Christian should do, we’ll call them “The Do-Attitudes.”

The Jesus Code: Part 2 “Do-Attitudes” Sunday, September 21, 2008 Pastor Kelly Dufour Text: Matthew 5:7-12 Introduction: Headline: Man soars three miles above Los Angeles in a lawn chair "aircraft" The incredible flight of Larry Walters, a 33-year-old Vietnam veteran and North Hollywood truck ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

The gospel is presented in this text in its simplest terms - the life and work of Jesus Christ.

Introduction We are nearing the end of 1 Corinthians. Just two chapters to go. And best of all, this chapter, which is the longest, contains some of the most inspiring, joyful passages in the Bible. And we get to start off with the very gospel itself. Text Now I would remind you, brothers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eulogy-Wesley Willis

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 9, 2012

This is a eulogy for my uncle who came to the Lord and drifted away, but through a long illness process came back to the Lord.

Funeral Eulogy Wesley B. Willis November 8, 2012 by Rick Gillespie- Mobley The year was 1951. The United States of America was in the middle of the Korean War and things were not looking for the country. But God in heaven was still concerned about a family in Dublin, Ga there on ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of Humility

Contributed by Peter Scott on Nov 19, 2013

Why humility brings joy for the Christian if they follow the example of Christ.

The Joy of Humility Philippians 2.1-11 Introduction If you have been here for the past two weeks, you will know that we are looking at Paul’s letter to the Christians in Philippi, a Roman garrison town in Eastern Macedonia which Paul visited on his travels into what is now modern day ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

House - Part 1 - House Rules Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Nov 5, 2009

Is God’s house a building? Does His house have rules, systems, or structure? How can we be His house unless we know?

House - “House Rules” Text: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 2:19-22, 1 Peter 2:5 Psalm 127:1 – KJV 1Except the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it: Message - If GOD doesn’t build the house, the builders only build shacks. Ephesians 2:19-22– Message 19-22That’s plain enough, isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Deal With Critical Christians

Contributed by David Scudder on Jun 21, 2010

The problem with being critical is that is what other other people do. When we are being critical we often call it being discerning, or perceptive, or astute, or sensitive. This is a sin that almost all of us struggle with to one degree or another. After

II Corinthians 6:1-10 Purpose: To show the proofs of a faithful follower of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be slow to criticize in order to protect the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: Paul was no stranger to criticism. One of the reasons Paul wrote first and second Corinthians was to answer his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Traditions Series

Contributed by Tim White on Dec 5, 2011

Jesus reveals the danger associated with traditions when they vie for a place among the sacred. In revealing the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, He clarified the lifestyle of dependence expected of His disciples.

Our Traditions Mark 7:1-23 (17-23) Why would some people buy a cat and tie it to the bedpost to show their reverence to God? Many years ago, a very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. Every day before his time of meditation, in order to show his devotion, he put a dish of butter up on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Of Silence

Contributed by Lawrence Guest on Dec 29, 2004

Christians must make our voices heard

The Sin of Silence 60 seconds of silence!!!!!!! (Luke 19:40) And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out. We as Christians have been silent for far to long. Our country was founded on godly principles. Our founding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:40

Denomination: Baptist

Bewitched Or Blessed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 2, 2018

Message 5 in our exposition of Galatians addressing Paul's admonition to Galatians wrong thinking about faith.

Chico Alliance Church “Bewitched or Blessed” Review Paul wrote this brief letter to believers in the area of Southern Galatia who he himself had introduced to the Good News of freedom in Christ. Shortly after some false teachers called Judaizers began their destructive and disruptive teaching. ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Is He Lord Of Our Nation?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 28, 2019

A study in Psalm 33: 1 - 22

Psalm 33: 1 – 22 Is God the Lord of our nation? 1 Rejoice in the LORD, O you righteous! For praise from the upright is beautiful. 2 Praise the LORD with the harp; Make melody to Him with an instrument of ten strings. 3 Sing to Him a new song; Play skillfully with a shout of joy. 4 For the word of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Old Burnt Stones And A New Wall

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 16, 2014

Never has the church been in greater need of Revival and never have we needed the Power and the Anointing of the Holy Spirit more. with old burnt stones God is going to do a new thing, God is going to build a new wall, will you be part of it?

Nehemiah 1:1-4 The words of Nehemiah the son of Hachaliah. And it came to pass in the month Chisleu, in the twentieth year, as I was in Shushan the palace, 2 That Hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal