SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on In Vain:

showing 13,276-13,290 of 14,388
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Tim Diack avatar

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 18, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,618 views

    Jesus shed tears while others were rejoicing and proclaiming Him the Messiah. We need to ask, "Why?" and if what Jesus saw on that day so long ago was not what He was looking for, then we need to be asking, "What does God want from Me Anyway?"

    What Does God Want From Me Anyway? - Luke 19:38-44 - April 17, 2011 (Palm Sunday Service) I know I’ve done it. You’ve probably done it too. You might have even done it this morning as ____________________ read those verses of Scripture for us. In some ways it is hard not to do - ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Bill Sullivan avatar

    Better By Far

    Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 24, 2011
     | 10,083 views

    Though death remains the last enemy, the apostle Paul tells us that to die and be with Christ is "better by far."

    Better By Far TCF Sermon April 10, 2011 Philippians 1:21-25 (ESV) For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Thomas Swope avatar

    The Judge’s Bench Decision Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,626 views

    A study of chapter 3 verse 1 through 10

    Zechariah 3: 1 – 10 The Judge’s Bench Decision 1 Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. 2 And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! Is this not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Steve Hereford avatar

    Our Triune God Series

    Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 21, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,637 views

    What does the Bible say about the existence and nature of God? Is it alright to speculate what God is like or is that idolatry? Join Pastor Steve as he teaches on "The Doctrine of God."

    “On January 7, 1855, the minister of New Park Street Chapel, Southwark, England, opened his morning sermon as follows: ‘It has been said by someone that “the proper study of mankind is man.” I will not oppose the idea, but I believe it is equally true that the proper study of God’s elect is God; ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Messages From Our Resurrected Lord Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005
    based on 224 ratings
     | 76,476 views

    Expository sermon concerning messages Jesus spoke to His disciples: (1)Peace be with you (2)I am sending you (3)Stop doubting and believe. Used video clip from "The Inn of Sixth Happiness" to illustrate being sent.

    Messages from our Resurrected Lord Fortifying the Foundation # 45 John 20:19-31[1] 8-29-04 Come with me this morning to a small house in the city of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. The sun is setting as the first Easter day is coming to a close[2]. Some of Jesus’ closest followers have huddled ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    Galatians Chapter 2- "In Defense Of The Truth." Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,269 views

    When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ.

    Galatians part 2 – “In defense of the Truth!” Thesis: When is it time to defend truth and do the hard task of confronting another person about their error? We must make sure in these difficult situations that we continue to act like Christians – in other words act like Christ. Video Illustration ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Christ Delivers From Adam's Death Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 22, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,566 views

    Christ reverses the ruin of Adam.

    Christ Delivers from Adam’s Death Romans 5:12-19 Rev. Brian Bill 10/22/06 We’re going to begin a bit differently today. I’d like you to turn to the person next to you and first introduce yourself if you don’t already know each other and then share your answer to this question: “Other than Jesus, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Edmund Chan avatar

    God Of The How Much More Series

    Contributed by Edmund Chan on Jan 2, 2006
    based on 119 ratings
     | 50,778 views

    Herein lies the greatest lesson Jesus ever taught about Prayer!

    GOD OF THE HOW MUCH MORE Luke 11:1-13 Illustr. Some years back, during a family dinner, my mum swallowed a fish bone. My younger daughter, who was then three years old, walked over to her grandma and spontaneously prayed, “Lord Jesus, please help grandma’s fishbone…bless it to her body in Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Ray Searan avatar

    A Model For Evangelism In The 21st Century

    Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,151 views

    Here is a dynamic model for evangelism in 21st century America

    Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:1-12 (NASB) Introduction: I have a question for you tonight. It is a little tricky so be careful in how you answer. How can you tell when something is on fire? The answer is not smoke, it is not heat, it is not light, and the answer is because it burns. Fire consumes and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Ted Sutherland avatar

    The Makings Of A Memorial

    Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,373 views

    What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

    THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Stark avatar

    What The Magi Found Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 13, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 10,150 views

    When the Wise Men arrived at the house where Mary tended the Christ Child, what did they find? If we seek the same One they sought, we also may anticipate finding what they found.

    MATTHEW 2:9-11 WHAT THE MAGI FOUND “After listening to the king, [the wise men] went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    What’s So Important About The Virgin Birth?

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,801 views

    Why the virgin birth is necessary for Jesus to be able to save us from oour sins.

    In a December 2007 poll conducted by the Barna Group, three quarters of the people polled said that they believed in the literal virgin birth of Jesus. My first reaction to those results was that the number was actually much higher than I expected based on my familiarity with the results of other ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    Commended Church

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 26, 2009
    based on 46 ratings
     | 17,300 views

    Of all 7 churches of Asia Minor, here’s the one we want to emulate -- Philadelphia: 1. Highly commended 2. Deeply challenged 3. Greatly compensated - Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

    READING SOMEONE ELSE’S MAIL PHILADELPHIA, the Commended Church Revelation 3:7-13   http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Philadelphia.html Yazoo, MS…in the 1930’s…the Great Depression.  People didn’t have extra money / children especially had no extra money for candy / people would go to general store and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Kircher avatar

    Keep The Sabbath Holy Series

    Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 26, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 30,910 views

    Discusses the 4th Commandment and if and how the sabbath applies under the New Testament.

    Keep the Sabbath Holy The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath was given to man as a Blessing The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s rest The Sabbath was given to man as a sign of the Old Covenant The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s Mercy The Sabbath in the Gospels Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Kenneth Henes avatar

    Experiencing God's Grandeur Series

    Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Nov 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,445 views

    We can experience the grandeur of God through God’s revelation of himself.God is revealed in creation and in His Word. Is he revealed in you?

    EXPERIENCING GOD’S GRANDEUR Psalm 19 INTRODUCTION A. Psalm 19 has been recognized for many years as great poetry. 1. James Montgomery Boice, long-time pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, tells of his experience with this Psalm: When I first began to preach through the psalms ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ