Sermons on In Vain:

Holding On When You Should Be Letting Go

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 10, 2006

We must put an end to self-sovereignty.

HOLDING ON WHEN YOU SHOULD BE LETTING GO: A COMMUNITY OF FEAR Matthew 2.16-18 S: Community C: A Fearful Community Th: Advent Pr: WE MUST PUT AN END TO SELF-SOVEREIGNTY. TS: We will find in our study of Matthew 2 an example of a man who would not let go of his self-importance. Type: Inductive ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Coloring Outside The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008

The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of The Tongue Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

James warns us of the right and wrong uses of our words

Cartoon from shows a line of pews and a sentence being passed from pew to pew. 1st pew: My ear kind of hurts 2nd pew: The pastor has an earache 3rd pew: The pastor got a hearing aid 4th pew: The pastor is having trouble hearing 5th pew: The pastor ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

"Gospel Fruit" Part 2 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 21, 2008

Sermon 3 in a study in Colossians

“For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, 10 so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

Denomination: Orthodox

Introduction: A Nation At Sunset Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 11, 2013

In 515 BC, after 70 years of Babylonian captivity, the people who were still in Babylon were released.Although they had their land, national identity restored, They realized they weren’t the nation they once were and they got discouraged.

12-Part Malachi Series: A Shining Glimmer of Hope at the End of an Age Introduction: A Nation at Sunset (1 of 12) Malachi 1.1 June 2, 2013 Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Chester FBC Introduction: A In 587 BC, Babylon had destroyed Solomon’s Great Temple & took the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Improve Relationships @ Home?

Contributed by David Cook on Oct 1, 2012

Peter tells us how we can improve relationships at home: 1 - Wives, Focus on Your Christ-like Behavior; 2 - Husbands, Focus on a Limitless Love; 3 - Everyone, Focus on Being a Blessing

Where do you find it most difficult to live out the Christian life? On the job? On the golf course? Around non believers? During traffic jams? How about at home? What makes it difficult to live like Christ at home? When Amy and I first got married, we had never had a major argument. I’ll never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Wholly Devoted Eyes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2012

To be wholly devoted to God, we must have wholly devoted eyes. To have wholly devoted eyes we must have eyes that are focused on God, closed to evil, and open to the needs of others.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a woman who rushed to her doctor. 1. Looking very worried and all strung out, she rattled off, “Doctor, take a look at me. When I woke up this morning, I looked at myself in the mirror and saw my hair was all wiry and frazzled up, my skin was all wrinkled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quanna "Jealous" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Jul 17, 2011

Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's look at why God brought up the subject of jealousy.

Purpose: To explain how and why God is jealous God. Aim: I want the listener to have a holy reverence for God and a fear of offending Him. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look at another name for God found in verse 14 of our text. Before we look at what it means for God to be jealous, let's ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:10-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Shave Your Head For Jesus And Be Free!

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

We are not only free FROM but also free FOR.

5th of June 2011 Text: Acts 21:17-24.26. Shave your head for Jesus and be free! Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus, our Lord. Today I want to speak about the freedom of a Christian. Or as I was preparing this teaching and thinking of the theme I thought I also could name it: “Shave ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:17-24

Denomination: Lutheran

An Encouragement For The Weak Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 19, 2012

the first qualification for serving God with any amount of success, and for doing God's work well and triumphantly, is A SENSE OF OUR OWN WEAKNESS.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 7 Oct 2012 “An Encouragement to the weak” Are you overcome by the world around you, overwhelmed by the circumstances of your life, and have nothing left? Perhaps through frailty or failure you have drawn the conclusion that you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

There are different kinds of vessels in the house of God. So you will do well to examine what kind of vessel you are. Let me clear one thing before we go deeper into this message: God will not accept any excuse from anyone for not being a useful vessel.

Our message this week, is what I call “The thorns of life.” Genesis 3:17-19 says, “And unto Adam He said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee saying, thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Give Me That Old Time Religion

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 12, 2014

Old time Religion

Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-17

Denomination: *other

A Study Of The Book Of Romans Lesson #7 Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 15, 2014

Expository teaching on Romans chapter 2 and beginning of 3

Book of Romans Study Lesson # 7 Romans 2:20 – 3:4 By Rev. James May As we continue our study we must remind ourselves that the Apostle Paul is writing to the saints that are at Rome, in an epistle, or letter. As he sits and writes, the Holy Spirit is upon him, speaking to his heart, putting ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All The Trees Of The Field Will Know The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 24, 2014

To show that only the LORD can promote and demote everyone in earth. Prosperity, success, wealth, riches and promotion only comes from the LORD and not men.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you acknowledge the LORD in everything? in your promotion? in your prosperity and success? in your wealth and riches? in your strength? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that only the LORD can promote and demote everyone in earth. Prosperity, success, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 17:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love By Serving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 30, 2015

3 essential characteristics of a servant attitude

LOVE BY SERVING Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became involved in the church and was led to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance