Sermons on It Isnt In Vain:

Beware

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on May 29, 2002

When things seem to be going well.....BEWARE....this is exactly the time when satan lulls us into a sense of false security...only to spring his wicked traps.

BEWARE ILLUSTRATION: Look at the beautiful bird sitting on the tree limb...soaking in the sunshine...singing such a beautiful song. This bird seems so, at peace, with everything. She seems to have a full belly and a beautiful day awaits her...BAM...CRASH! 1. The lights go out...the cat got ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study To Learn And Know

Contributed by James May on Mar 12, 2006

God expects His people to study His Word and divide truth from error so that we may be vessels of Gold and Silver, useful in His Kingdom.

Study to Learn and Know By Pastor Jim May 2 Timothy 2:15-21, "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness. And their word will eat as doth ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting Others First

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Aug 13, 2006

A message about putting aside our own agendas for the sake of others and the kingdom.

Putting Others First Philippians 2:1-11 August 13, 2006 Introduction We live in a very “me-centered” culture, don’t we? I think most cultures are me-centered to an extent, even those where respect for others is much higher than it is here in the United States. There’s a word for being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shaken Not Stirred Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 1, 2009

Don’t ask God to change the situation, ask God to give you the courage to make it through the situation AND ask for the Holy Spirit to work through you.

I have a friend who started this church in the lower 48 that was so successful that they had a difficult time finding a place to meet for Sunday services. They had so many people showing up on Sunday they were literally standing in the parking lot waiting for a seat in the next service. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's A Lot To Look Forward To

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 17, 2004

A Sermon that reminds us that heaven is what awaits all of God’s children.

There’s A Lot To Look Forward To 3rd Sunday in End Time November 14, 2004 Isaiah 65:17-25 17 “Behold, I will create new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. 18 But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create, for I will create ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking In Faith

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What walking by faith really looks like.

Walking In Faith April 7, 2002 Hebrews 11:1-2 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval." (Hebrews 11:1-2, RSV) [The main points and the majority of the intro and body come from Rick Warren. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

Traits To Look For In A Leader

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Dec 6, 2008

Response to a letter sent to me before the 2008 election, warning of what I can and cannot preach. This is a topical, not a textual message. Suitable for election time and/or revival.

TRAITS TO LOOK FOR IN A LEADER I. INTRODUCTION This week I received a letter in the mail from the Reverend Barry W. Lynn, the executive director of the organization “Americans United for Separation of Church and State”. Concerning the Name 1. There would no America if there was no Church This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Ghost Power!!!

Contributed by Robert Cox on Oct 25, 2007

We must have the Holy Ghost in order to live as we should

2 COR 6:14Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? 15What harmony is there between Christ and Belial? What does a believer have in common with an unbeliever? 16What agreement is there between ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Jesus Doing In Your Life Today?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Apr 5, 2008

Jesus impacted millions of people 2,000 years ago. But what about the billions of people alive today? The Jesus of history is the Christ of faith. A look at what the LIVING AND RESURRECTED Jesus is doing for us today...

What Is Jesus Doing In Your Life Today? Luke 24:13-35 By Stephen H. Becker, M.Div. St. Peter’s Lutheran Church—Elk Grove Sunday, April 6th, 2008; 3rd Sunday of Easter Evening Contemporary Services Do you know the greatest recorded event in human history? This event is a fact of history, written ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Heart Of God's Man (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 1, 2020

The heart of a pastor is unique. In this enlightening text, Paul shares his heart for the church in Thessalonica. Through his candid and honest words, we find a description of what a pastor's heart should contain.

The Heart of God’s Man (Part 1) 1 Thessalonians 3: 1-13 The heart of a pastor is a very unique thing. He feels many of the same emotions anyone else does. It isn’t that the pastor is given something that is impossible for others to possess, but his heart is special because it is different. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Depend On God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to find rest in God, trust His deliverance, immerse in His Word, and discern His divine direction amidst life's trials.

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and reflection. Isn't it a blessing to gather here, in the presence of our Lord, to contemplate His Word and seek His wisdom? I am thrilled to share with you today, not just an ordinary message, but a profound truth that resonates with the core of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Topics: Living On God, Dependence On God

When The Bear Is Giving Chase Series

Contributed by John Sears on Sep 28, 2011

We all experience conflict in life. Often times conflict happens with people we are closest to. Somtimes, the relationship we thought would last forever is blown apart by it. How do we handle this conflict when it happens or repair the relationship?

Introduction: Two long time friends decide to go camping in the woods for the weekend. They pack up their gear and head out. As they hike to their favorite campsite, a large grizzly bear ambles onto the path about 100 yards in front of them. Both friends freeze in their tracks hoping the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

A Model Servant Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 30, 2018

Message 8 from a series of messages exploring Philippians. This message focuses on following Christ's example of obedience and serving others.

"Model Servants” REVIEW Paul’s letter to the Jesus followers living in a Greek city called Philippi contains the necessary ingredients of a life of “Maintaining the Joy of the Lord No Matter What”. The first ingredient is found in the first chapter where Paul calls us to adopt the I. ADOPT THE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-14, 2 Peter 1:3-7, Philippians 2:17-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 11, 2005

The word vanity, used often in the Old Testament, means “to empty of con-tent, to make irrelevant.” That’s what the The third commandment is about emptying God’s name of significance; making it irrelevant; identifying God as something He is not.

“WHAT’S IN A NAME?” (Exodus 20:7) I played in a golf tournament the other day. I was in a foursome with three men whom I had never met. (The tournament format required that we be paired together because we all had similar handicaps. I didn’t know these guys because I make it a practice to never ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

In Whose Name? Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

Third Commandment: How not to use God’s name emptily, keeping it full of meaning.

Names are important. Choosing a name for a new baby can occupy a couple right up until birth - sometimes even beyond. My godchildren’s father Chad drove my friend Caryl crazy right up to delivery insisting that any son of his would be named Beowulf. I think he was just pulling her chain but Chad ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Deuteronomy 5:11, Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed