Sermons on Labour In Vain:

Why Are You Here?

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Worship God To be here for any other reason is in vain!

Why are you here? You are not here today to be seen and heard. We have not come here to show off a new dress or anything like that. We are not here to visit friends and family. You did not come here to hear an elite speaker or be entertained. Worship God To be here for any other reason is in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:24, John 17:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's In A Name (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2007

There is more to taking the Lord’s name in vain that cursing

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pure Religion

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Mar 4, 2012

A sermon about the contradiction between vain and pure religion.

“Pure Religion” James 1:22-27 Scripture Reading James 1:22 But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. 23 For if any be a hearer of the word, and not a doer, he is like unto a man beholding his natural face in a glass: 24 For he beholdeth himself, and goeth his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

Home Building

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 10, 2018

Except the Lord Builds the House, the Laborers Labor in Vain

1) A house must be built by someone - Many people claim to be builders, few are craftsman. God makes it very clear that for our homes there is Only one true craftsman "the Lord”. Try as we might (and we do) our labor is in vain unless we make the Lord our general contractor. He provides the plans. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sons Of God And Children Of The Devil

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

The sons of God exemplify the traits of the Father, and the children of the devil exemplify the traits of Satan.

SONS OF GOD AND CHILDREN OF THE DEVIL Text: 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 Introduction: · Wear the same shirt as my daughter and three other people in congregation · Look same on the outside, but doesn’t mean we are related · My daughter shares DNA, common traits, and common characteristics with me · Two ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Deacon Appreciation Service

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Oct 7, 2011

As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor friends could use this material in their own ministry. I use the acronym F-A-I-T-H-F-U-L. Could be used for ot

Deacons Appreciation Sunday A Service in Honor of Those Who Have Served Calvary Baptist Church March 13, 2005 NOTE TO SERMON CENTRAL READERS: As several of our deacons were rotating off after years of service, we wanted to have a special service to honor them. Perhaps some of my pastor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing Liberty By The Anointing Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 30, 2018

Words cannot describe how much we need the anointing of the Holy Spirit in our lives. We do not have to face the trials of life on our own. He will help us. If you have the Holy Spirit on the inside, you can stand any kind of battle on the outside.

EXPERIENCING LIBERTY BY THE ANOINTING OF THE HOLY SPIRIT Study Text: Isaiah 10: 27 Introduction: - God gave this message to the Israelites concerning their enemies, the Assyrians. Through God’s anointing, the Assyrian yoke was to be broken. That same promise the Lord gave the Israelites so many ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chapter 2 - Faith

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 4, 2022

Are you rapture ready or will you be left behind

RATURE READY CHAPTER 2 – FAITH Good day, so welcome back to part 2 of rapture ready, this part is called faith. What is faith? If we look in Hebrews chapter 11, it tells us what faith is, let us read verse 1 - 3: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Making A Comeback 1: Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

We begin coming back to God by waking up to our need for Him.

106.1 Making a Comeback #1: Wake Up Americans love a good comeback story. You may remember that the Chrysler Corporation made one of the biggest comebacks in the history of the business world. • After posting a 17 million dollar profit in its first year in 1924 and remaining viable throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Worth Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 9, 2025

Godly mothers are priceless gifts to families and society. Their roles are divine and their labour is eternal.

THE WORTH OF A GODLY MOTHER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 31:28 “Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her.” INTRODUCTION: Mother’s Day is a special time set aside to honour and celebrate the invaluable role of mothers in our families, churches, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Essentials For The Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 18, 2003

This passage gives some principles on how a godly leader can motivate God’s people to do God’s work.

Essentials For The Godly Leader Nehemiah 2:1-11 Preached Wednesday, December 4, 2002 Introduction: Ephesians 6:12 - For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

#1 Joy Is Essential Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Where am I today? Joy is not an instinct, it is a learned behavior... You set your moods...

#1 REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAYS, JOY IS ESSENTIAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE UNDERSTAND HOW WE DEVELOP BEHAVIORAL PATTERNS? ARE DID I JUST ONE DAY WAKE UP --- AND HERE I AM? A. SOME TEND TO BLAME WHO THHEY ARE AND THE WAY THEY ARE ON OTHER PEOPLE? My Mom, My Dad... my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Narrow Path - Lessons From A Tight Rope Walker

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 7, 2021

There are 2 paths in life; the broad way that leads to destruction and death, or the narrow way that leads to everlasting life. Traveling the narrow path requires discipline and determination to stay on task and not fall or step aside, like that of a tight rope walker.

NARROW PATH, a lesson from a tight rope walker William Akehurst, HSWC, 2021.06.06 Matthew 7:13-14; 7:13-29 WIDE BROAD WAY TO DESTRUCTION vs. THE NARROW PATH Matthew 7:13-29 (KJV) 13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29, Matthew 7:13-14, Joshua 24:15, Deuteronomy 30:19-20, Philippians 2:12-16, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Hebrews 10:23-24, Romans 8:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is It Fair? Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Sep 20, 2014

An interwoven set of stories reflecting on the parable of the eccentric employer

We are in the one hundredth anniversary of the first World War at the moment, so I would like to take you back to an event that happened in the middle of it. When Emperor Franz-Josef I of Austria died in 1916, his was the last of the extravagant imperial funerals. A processional of dignitaries and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2021

When we see God as weighty, we won’t want to take His name lightly.

People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some people call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill” people around my age think of his sidekick “Sluggo” and start laughing. I like to joke having three first names ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist