Sermons on labor in vain: showing 541-555 of 29,910

It Is Always Too Soon To Quit! Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 12, 2001

How God intervened in the life of Paul when he was discouraged.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 31 “It is always too soon to Quit!” Acts 18:1-17 by Dr. John R. Hamby “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow shovels approached him. “Can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - What Are Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Mar 31, 2005

Part 1 of the SPiritual Gifts Series, What are Spiritual Gifts? We will examine what they are, where they come from and what purpose do they serve.

Spiritual Gifts Series Part 1 – “What are Spiritual Gifts? Rev. Bruce A. Shields – First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org I would like to welcome you to the First Baptist Church of Tawas City, we are very glad you are here today. If you are visiting, please fill out a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Thankful No Matter What

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 14, 2009

If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face.

THANKFUL NO MATTER WHAT 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Proposition: If we know Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we should be thankful no matter how difficult the circumstances in life that we face. Objective: To challenge God’s people to express gratitude & be thankful no matter what. INTRODUCTION: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Goals For Our Christian Growth

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

God wants us to be: 1. more peaceful (vs. 14-15). 2. more faithful (vs. 14-16 & 19-23). 3. more joyful (vs. 16-18). 4. more hopeful (vs. 23-24).

God’s Goals for Our Christian Growth Philippians 2:14-24 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 19, 2012 *When I preached the funeral for Mrs. Opal Self last week, I saw a lot of people that I have not seen for almost two years. One of the people who stood out the most was a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Home Series

Contributed by Humberto Hilario on Jul 24, 2014

Building your family within a society has no faith values is critical

Building a Dream Home Psalm 127 "Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman keeps awake in vain. 2It is vain for you to rise up early, To retire late, To eat the bread of painful labors; For He gives to His beloved even in his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Through An Open Door Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 6, 2005

Your labour is never in vain, keep praying, keep digging, and keep seeking. There will be a release of Glory.

Isa 64:1-3 “Oh that you would rend the heavens! That you would come down! That the mountains may shake at your Presence.” An Open heaven ~ Jacob received angelic visitation and the Nation of Israel was born Peter had a trance when heaven opened and the Gentiles received Salvation as a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Is Not A Four Letter Word

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 16, 2005

Unless we are willing to be transformed into that which is good and acceptable and perfect to God our worship is in vain.

Romans 12: 1 – 8 Change Is Not A “Four” Letter Word Intro: You may be intrigued by the fact that you were given a teabag as you entered worship today. --- Remember the last time you were given something in worship by me? I asked you to take a silver dollar and turn it in $100,000. And now I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Precious Name Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rita Sims on Oct 8, 2014

This sermon covers the Second Commandment from Exodus 20:7 to not take the name of the Lord in vain.

THE PRECIOUS NAME OF THE LORD 6/14/09 Exodus 20:7 The use of the name of God played an important role in Israel’s life. Listen to the scriptures that refer to the name of the Lord: Called on the name of the Lord--Genesis 4:26 Prophesied in the name of the Lord--Deuteronomy 18:19, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: United Methodist

Casting Down Imaginations

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Oct 11, 2021

In the world we are living today there is a lot of things going on that brings into our mind vain imaginations.

We are living in a world that is rapidly changing and as the world is going through a process of change, we the body of Christ need to put on the whole armour God according to Ephesians 6: 11 - 18 that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 1 Peter 5:8 Records this amazing word ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rejoicing In Suffering: Building Character In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Our trials and tribulations are not in vain. They serve as opportunities for us to grow in endurance, develop strength of character

Rejoicing in Suffering: Building Character in Christ Introduction: Begin with a warm welcome to the congregation and introduce the key verse: Romans 5:3-4 (NLT) - "We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they help us develop endurance. And endurance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4, Hebrews 12:1, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Passing On The Anointing - Manuscript Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 14, 2009

Full message on Grandparents Day about passing on your testimony/heritage to your children.

Title: Passing the Anointing Text: 2 Kings 18:17 - Theme: Introduction This was the end of the ministry of two of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament. Between them there were 42 miracles worked. It is amazing to think how God used them to bring forth miracles in a land that was doing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Mothers Day 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and if every cradle was rocked by a good mother, the world would be full of good men/women, as sure as you breathe Billy Sunday

Mothers Day 2013 Psalms 127 NKJV A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blessed Is The Man

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 20, 2020

A message on what it means to be a man who is following the ways of the Lord.

Blessed is the Man Theme: A challenging message about getting back to our heritage. Letting God restore our heart as men. Text: Jeremiah 17:1 – 10 Introduction Each one of our young men will receive a gift today from our church. It is a key chain with a cross. On the placard there is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:1-10, Psalm 51:10

Denomination: Church Of God

Reverence The Lord's Name

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jan 16, 2007

Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and

Reverence the Lord’s Name Are you taking the Lord’s Name in vain? Do Christians take the Lord’s Name in vain unknowingly or with full knowledge of what they are doing? After what you learn in the rest of this teaching, you will have no excuse. You will be informed of the truth and to watch your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Allowing Our Freedom To Become Our Foolishnes

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 4, 2002

Four things we must always exercise in our freedom are.......

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: ALLOWING YOUR FREEDOM TO BECOME YOUR FOOLISHNESS “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Baptist