Sermons on In Vain:

For Your Consideration

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 29, 2010

An old TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s Goodness and Severity, Your Ways, and Your Effect on others.

For Your Consideration Deuteronomy 4:39-40 Introduction: The old “Twilight Zone” TV series started each week’s episode with the catch phrase “submitted for your consideration...” This morning I would like to submit four areas to you for your consideration; Your Fallibility, God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Visitation: Jesus Is The Dayspring Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 12, 2010

The dynamic of waiting for Christmas morning is the same dynamic that set up the first Christmas 2010 years ago. When Jesus arrived, He came as Emmanuel, God with us, the Dayspring who has visited us.

THE VISITATION #1: JESUS IS THE DAYSPRING TOP TEN CHRISTMAS SONG DOWNLOADS OF 2010: Any guesses as to what #1 is? 1. Grandma got run over by a Reindeer 2. All I Want for Christmas – by Mariah Carey 3. Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree 4. Jingle Bell Rock 5. The Chipmunk Song 6. White ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-79

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 29, 2010

A message from James chapter 3 on the power of the tongue

The Power of Words James 3:1-12 CHCC: November 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: I saw a T-shirt the other day that said, “Lord, make my words sweet as honey because tomorrow I may have to eat them.” If you ever wished you could take back something you said, you can identify with that ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

True Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Christian freedom is from God’s Law condemning you and freedom from sin’s bondage. But it’s also freedom to receive God’s gifts in worship and freedom to stand in His presence as a sinner, yet fully righteous because of Christ Jesus.

Intro We Americans revel in our freedom. We delight in our freedom to do what we want, when we want. We believe it’s our right to enjoy life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But of course, we know that political freedom is always conditional. I am not free to interfere with your ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

A New Covenant

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 31, 2009

In Christ, the promise of God to Abraham has been fulfilled.

A New Covenant, Jeremiah 31:7-14, 31 Introduction It is a rather interesting thing to study the religious context into which Jesus descended. Indeed, apart from at least a cursory knowledge of the strict legalism into which Jesus was born, the full measure of the freedom and grace which is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:7-34

Denomination: Christian Church

God Doesn't Play Favorites

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 13, 2010

When anyone walks into this church they must feel like the only one who is getting honored is Jesus Christ and no matter what background that person is from they will respect the fact that God is center focus in his church and not people.

God Doesn’t Play Favorites James 2:1-13 Monte T. Brown August 21, 2005 Sunday Morning First Baptist Riverton Introduction Shortly after the close of the Civil War, a former slave entered a fashionable church in Richmond, one Sunday morning at the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Revealing The Unknown God Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

Today we’re going to be in Acts chapter seventeen as we continue to follow the missionary travels of the Apostle Paul. We’ve seen him and his partners go to Philippi, to Thessalonica, and to Berea. In each place they’ve seen lots of people get saved, they then set up a church, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

Age, Art, And Aim

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 21, 2011

A sermon on Proverbs 22:6 (Outline adapted from Stephen Olford)

HoHum: This particular passage of scripture has been the center of great controversy. There are many people who, with an aching heart, looking at their children who are rebelling from the things of the Lord, and their hearts filled with wonderment as to how the child could turn so far from God. But ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

JAMES tells us to live out our faith. Faith is given to us that we might believe. But we must also live out our faith, faith must be...alive.

2010.03.21.SERMON.Living Faith James 2 Beware Of Personal Favoritism 1 My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect of persons. 2 For if there come unto your assembly a man with a gold ring, in goodly apparel, and there come in also a poor man in vile ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Shepherd, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 25, 2010

The LORD our Shepherd is also our Good Shepherd.

Our Shepherd, the Good Shepherd © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin, Though free for use. Part One: The LORD is Our Shepherd Psalm 23 1 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters. 3 He restores my soul. He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Never Alone In Christ Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Jun 27, 2010

In this installment, we look at Elijah's sin, not resting in God's provided sabbath

Concordia Lutheran Church 4th Week after Pentecost June 26, 2010 Living Never Alone…in Christ 1 Kings 19:9b-21 † In Jesus Name † Paul started the epistle to the church in Galatia with this greeting, which is for you, the people of Concordia as well! 3 Grace to you and peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Consider The Omnipresence Of God

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jul 1, 2010

The giving of careful thought to the sublime, lofty,and grand subject of the omnipresence of our almighty God is a worthy undertaking.

CONSIDER THE OMNIPRESENCE OF GOD TEXT: Psa 139:3-16 INTRO: These verses are beautiful expressions of the omnipresence of God; conveying deep instruction. Needed is a plain discourse on the omnipresence of God. THEME: The giving of careful thought to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:3-16

Denomination: Church Of God

“are You As Faithful As An Elephant?” (Horton Hatches The Egg) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the first message in a series that examines the parallels between well know Dr. Seuss stories and Biblical Truth.

Introduction: This series is entitled “The Gospel by Dr. Seuss.” Who would have thought that weaved through out the pages of Dr. Seuss’ stories were nuggets of Biblical truth. As we go through this series we will draw parallels between Biblical truth and some of Dr. Seuss’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving God And Loving People

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 3, 2013

Our highest calling is to love God and love people. By doing this, we will fulfill God’s purposes of worship, fellowship, ministry, evangelism and discipleship.

LOVING GOD AND LOVING PEOPLE (Sept. 2013 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) INTRO TO TOPIC: What on Earth are we here for? A quote from a book called The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren. He was on Piers Morgan with his wife this past week doing an interview about their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: *other