Sermons about It Isn't In Vain

Stand Firm And Work Hard Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 16, 2022

| 2,636 views

'Stand firm and work hard' might seem a very strange Easter message. But it's Paul's key message in 1 Corinthians 15 - the longest passage on the resurrection in the Bible. The resurrection gives us hope - and that hope gives us reason to stand firm and work hard.

Easter Sunday is the day when we celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from death. When I say WE celebrate the fact that God raised Jesus from the dead, I mean, WE IN THIS CHURCH celebrate it. Clearly, a lot of other people DON'T celebrate it. A few years ago the Daily Telegraph conducted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Peter 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

What It Isn't

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

based on 13 ratings

| 9,653 views

Forgiveness heals the hurts of the past and can change the future...but to know what it is, I offer a list of what it’s NOT.

“What it isn’t”…Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts. Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” Jesus is known as the “Man of Sorrows.” He endured personal abuse, culminating in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: Congregational

This Isn't The End Of It

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

based on 68 ratings

| 5,564 views

Death is not the final moment. For Christians, it is only a departing from this world and an arrival in God’s presence. The body then awaits the resurrection.

THIS ISN’T THE END OF IT SCRIPTURE: John 11 INTRODUCTION: (v. 1 – 7) v. 1 Lazarus is sick Sin brought forth sickness. We’ve all experienced sickness to some degree. v.3 Lazarus was loved by the Lord v. 4 Jesus heard that Lazarus was sick. When you are sick, Jesus knows, but He wants to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Belief That Isn't Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

based on 11 ratings

| 8,731 views

Many people believe Jesus for the things that He does. That’s not the kind of belief that Jesus is looking for.

Several years ago a famous liberal named Norman Cousins wrote an editorial for a magazine called the Saturday Review. Understand that he was no friend to Christianity when he wrote this. But what he wrote was true and should convict us all. He wrote about a conversation he had on a trip to India ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

It Isn't That Bad!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2008

based on 16 ratings

| 3,278 views

This message details three facts. 1) We live in a world of evil, 2) We can receive salvation through Jesus Christ, and 3) The steps involved in changing. Full text / audio / and communion message will be found at www.sermonlist.com

How many times in your life have you heard people say that nobody is going to tell them what to do? Many people have this false assumption that they are in control of their lives and they do just fine in the management of how they live. I say that is a false assumption, because every human is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: *other

Not In Vain Series

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

| 3,890 views

A brief look at how we can avoid taking God's name in vain. Some things most don't think about that can injure our relationship to God.

Not In Vain Today we will look at the 3rdcommandment: Exodus 20:7 "You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes his name in vain. Many times we have heard of this command and many times I would guess that we thought of it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Isn't He Beautiful?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2005

based on 14 ratings

| 4,891 views

A sermon on Psalm 27:4 on the beauty of the Lord. (Adapted and condensed from Andrew Gray [1805- 1861] in "Gospel Contrasts and Parallels)

Isn’t He Beautiful? Sermon for 11/27/2005 Psalm 27:4 Introduction: What is beauty? Socrates began to discuss what beauty is. Plato believed that beauty only exists when you compare objects to each other. After further consideration, Plato came up the most logical of all the philosophies, that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn't She Lovely....isn't He Strong And Handsome

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015

| 3,567 views

A sermon on marriage

Text: Ephesians 5 : 22 – 33 Theme: Isn’t she lovely? Isn’t he strong and handsome Introduction - [Read and explain the text] - [Speak of concern for marriages] - This morning, we are going to do something that is different, but something that is long overdue - I want all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Isn't He Wonderful

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

based on 76 ratings

| 4,653 views

The revelation by the Holy Spirit of who Jesus is.

Isn’t He Wonderful? 1. Yes He is but you have not and can not come to that realization on your own. The Devine Promise of God has had to or will have to reveal that to you or you will never know it. 2. My how we need the Holy Spirit amongst us today to teach us how wonderful Jesus really is. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7, Genesis 24:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trust That Isn't Misplaced Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2006

based on 15 ratings

| 4,339 views

This is the seventh and final sermon in this Lenten Series on the "Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that may be used with this sermon and all the others in this series.

The Trust That Isn’t Misplaced --Luke 23:44-49 “Alfred Krupp, German industrialist in the nineteenth century, is considered the founder of modern warfare, because he developed the cast-steel cannon and sold it worldwide. Before his death in 1909 he had armed 46 nations. Krupp had a dread fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Isn't Free

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007

based on 8 ratings

| 9,970 views

A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

Prayer Isn't For Sissies Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

based on 10 ratings

| 4,067 views

Prayer matters. Real prayer is worth whatever effort it takes to make it the source of power in our lives. In our text, John reveals the secret of effective praying. Note the three keys that can unlock prayer’s power for you.

Prayer Isn’t for Sissies! 1 John 5:14-15 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Prayer isn’t for sissies! A lot of people think otherwise, perhaps some in this room Some think it is a cop-out. They say, “praying is an attempt to find an easy way out. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isn't He Wonderful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 9,187 views

We have a wonderful Lord!

ISN’T HE WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 The Hebrew word translated in Isaiah 9:6 as "wonderful" denotes something indescribably great; that which is so tremendous and so amazing, that it’s literally beyond all description. It speaks of that which goes beyond human comprehension. This morning I want to tell ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Isn't Fair!

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

based on 4 ratings

| 9,039 views

If God is just why is life so unfair?

Life isn’t fair? “Life isn’t fair!” How often have you heard those words spoken? We read ‘unfair’ news stories everyday. Widows and pensioners defrauded of their life savings; young women attacked and raped; young men killed or maimed in car accidents; refugees from yet another war in Africa dying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Freedom Isn’t Free"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

based on 8 ratings

| 19,532 views

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermons on it isn't in vain: showing 1-15 of 55,901

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Apr 16, 2022

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 17, 2006

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 30, 2008

Contributed by Michael Sawyer on Nov 10, 2013

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 29, 2005

Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2006

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jul 20, 2006

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 30, 2002

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010