Sermons on Labor In Vain:

The Name

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

the name

Exodus 20 v. 1 - 7 v. 7 "Thou shalt not take the name of the LORD thy God in vain; for the LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh his name in vain." 1. THE CHARACTER OF THE NAME - "the name of the Lord thy God" (a) The character of his person - "the Lord" i.e. Jehovah (b) The character of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

Trying Times - "High And Mighty" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 30, 2013

What competitive madness demands we do contrary to common decency?

Trying Times – “HIGH AND MIGHTY” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013, 6/18/2013, 6/22/2013, 6/29/2013, 7/6/2013, 7/11/2013, 7/15/2013, 7/21/2013, 7/30/2013) “And one told David, saying Ahithophel is among the ...read more

Denomination: Friends

Resurrection Day - He Is Risen

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2023

Why do you seek the living among the dead? HE is not here, HE IS RISEN! Buddha, Confucius, Muhammed are all dead. JESUS is ALIVE and IS THE-VICTORIOUS-ONE.

2023.04.09.Sermon Notes.Resurrection Day, Easter Sunday William Akehurst, HSWC Scriptures Referenced: Luke 24:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-28; Colossians 1:18; Romans 8:29; Deuteronomy 26:8-11; Luke 24:44-49; Romans 3:10; Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23; John 3:16; John 1:12; Romans 8:10; John 11:25-26 BIG ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:1-28, Colossians 1:18, Romans 8:29, Deuteronomy 26:8-11, Luke 24:44-49, Romans 3:10, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, John 3:16, John 1:12, Romans 8:10, John 11:25-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Defense Of Justification Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 4, 2026

As I think back over my Christian walk, and the twenty years I have served in pastoral ministry, many have come and gone within the church. While some moved on to faithfully serve in other churches, others abandoned the church altogether.

Paul’s Defense of Justification Galatians 3: 1-5 As I think back over my Christian walk, and the twenty years I have served in pastoral ministry, many have come and gone within the church. While some moved on to faithfully serve in other churches, others abandoned the church altogether. Several of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 19, 2011

A study of chapter 2 verses 1 through 23

Judges 2: 1 – 23 Compromise 1 Then the Angel of the LORD came up from Gilgal to Bochim, and said: “I led you up from Egypt and brought you to the land of which I swore to your fathers; and I said, ‘I will never break My covenant with you. 2 And you shall make no covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seeing Him For Who He Is

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 6, 2019

When we begin to Jesus for who He really is we will begin to come alive in Him.

Seeing Him For Who He Is OKAY – today we begin a brand new series that I am calling, ‘Come Alive.’ In John 10:10… Jesus spoke these awesome, powerful, hopeful – life giving words… I have come that they may have life and have it to the full. In others words B/S Jesus left all of the glories of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persis Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2022

One of the mysteries of the Christian life is that God uses His power to amplify our hard work in the Lord for His grand purposes.

TITLE: PERSIS Scripture: Romans 16:12 (NIV) Greet Tryphena and Tryphosa, those women who work hard in the Lord. Greet my dear friend Persis, another woman who has worked very hard in the Lord. Introduction In Romans 16.12 of the New Testament, Persis is a Roman woman who was an early follower ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hazards Of Worship Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 11, 2011

The most hazardous thing about worship is: We can think we're doing it when, in fact, we are not!

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 13, 2011 THE HAZARDS OF WORSHIP The Glory Due His Name: Part 1 Isaac Butterworth Matthew 15:1-14 (NIV) 1 Then some Pharisees and teachers of the law came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, 2 “Why do your disciples break the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Futility Of Christ's Passion Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 15, 2012

If Christ did not rise, his death was pointless and our faith is foolishness.

Introduction Imagine hearing someone give a word of revelation like this from the First Church of Corinth on Easter morning: We have become new creatures in Christ. He has sent his Holy Spirit who has made us spiritual beings. The resurrection of Jesus Christ that we celebrate is a sign to us of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Pastoral Heart

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 10, 2020

The gentleness, love and self-sacrifice of a mother.

A PASTORAL HEART. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8. Having favourably described the Thessalonians’ reception of the gospel message (1 Thessalonians 1:5-7), Paul now speaks of that first encounter from the point of view of the messengers. 1 Thessalonians 2:1. “For you yourselves know, brethren, that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of God The Father Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The grace of God that brings salvation should fill us with wonder and astonishment; with praise and adoration for the ‘God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ’ because—He CHOSE US in Christ… He PREDESTINED US to adoption as sons… and He has ACCEPTED US in

Exposition on Ephesians - #4 ‘THE GRACE OF GOD THE FATHER’ Preached on January 7th 2001 Text: Ephesians 1:4-5 Intro: We’ve described our study in the book of Ephesians, as a kind of spiritual treasure hunt. For those of us who have some experience in searching for spiritual treasure, this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Keep The Pot Small Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Oct 27, 2004

Using "The Bonsai Theory of Church Growth" this series shows how growing a church is the oposite of growing a Bonsai tree.

On Not Becoming a Bonsai Church Keep the Pot Small Some of you are familiar with the name, Kenneth Hemphill. He was the pastor of First Baptist Church of Norfolk, Va. Ken- I’ll use his name as if I know him personally- has an unusual hobby--- he collects and grows Bonsai trees. Bonsai trees are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Concern For The Galatians Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back to the slavery of legalism, about the RELATIONSHIP between himself and the Galatian churches, and about the REASONS why the Judaizers wanted the Galatians to follow their false doctrines.

PAUL’S CONCERN FOR THE GALATIANS TEXT: Galatians 4:8-20 INTRODUCTION: In these thirteen verses Paul expresses his concern for the Galatians. That concern can be expressed in three ‘R’s. They are REGRESSION, RELATIONSHIP, AND REASONS. 1. Paul was concerned about the Galatians REGRESSING back ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 16, 2003

Paul never got over Jesus’ choice when instead of sending him to hell, he saved him and put him into his service. Foreknowledge and grace came together when God turned the terrorist from Tarsus into a saintly servant of righteousness.

Unlimited Patience, Indescribable Grace 12 I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who has strengthened me, because He considered me faithful, putting me into service; 13 even though I was formerly a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent aggressor. And yet I was shown mercy, because I acted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pastor's Heart -- Part One

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2003

What is really inside the heart of a true pastor?

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC ------------ October 12, 2003 1Wherefore when we could no longer forbear, we thought it good to be left at Athens alone; 2And sent Timotheus, our brother, and minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the gospel of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist