Sermons on Meaningless Wandering:

A.s.k.

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

I look at asking, seeking, and knocking, that is, the start and the finish of faith to receiving from God; much like the great rockets of the old NASA space programs like that of the Mercury and Apollo missions.

A.S.K. Text: Matthew 7:7 Remember: The devil doesn’t appose: -what you want to do… -what you’d like to do… -But, what you are called (by God) to do. The struggle is a wrestling match between: -the vision given and the vision fulfilled… -the promise and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing The Generations Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 1, 2010

We must constantly reinforce and pass on the truth of God's Word.

Far Sighted Strategy: Preparing the Generations (2 Peter 1:12-15) 1. When our kids were young, we enjoyed watching Sesame Street with them, especially Hannah. This was before Elmo took over the show. 2. This added vocabulary and shared experiences. The Golden AN, Planet "Ch," "Put Down the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Hope And Change Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

An introduction to the One who can bring real hope and change

True Hope and Change The Book of Mark Mark 1:9-15 I. We have been hearing a lot about hope and change these days. A. That phrase has become well worn and almost meaningless. B. People want to hope in something. 1. Hope in the future of their family. 2. Hope in the future of our country. 3. Hope for ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Goodness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 11, 2009

The Spirit Helps us reflect the goodness of God

The fruit of the Spirit: Goodness Galatians 5:22-23 The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. What is “goodness?” Goodness might be a little hard to define – especially when the advertisers use it in a fairly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: *other

Devil Takes Away Truths Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 15, 2012

The devil can take away truths from our hearts if we let him.

Last week we noted that Jesus emphasized the importance of faith in Luke 7. Without faith, it is impossible to please God. Saving faith is believing the Word of God and taking action with that belief. In the beginning of Luke 8, we noted some results of saving faith. Open your Bibles and read along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Everything Give Thanks

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Jul 6, 2007

Your situation should never determine your joy.

In Everything Give Thanks 1 Thess. 5 The book of 1 Thess. was likely the 2nd of Paul’s letters, written @ 52AD, after Timothy had returned to Paul at Corinth, relating to him the state of the church at Thessalonica. This church is believed to have been made up of primarily Gentile people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Paradoxes Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon points people to Jesus in spite of life’s mysteries.

Intro: Video: “Paradoxes of Life” (sermonspice.com) There are so many things that just don’t make sense in life These are the things that Solomon refers to as meaningless, futile, and says that figuring them out is like chasing the wind. (7:6, 15; 8:10, 14) These inequalities are often ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Praying With Purpose

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

The Lesson to be learned here is that prayer which begins with sighing generally ends in singing. We need to pray with purpose. We need to spend each day in prayer to God.

PRAYING WITH PURPOSE-- PSALMS 5:1-12 Introduction: Those who believe in and practice set forms of prayer can find no justification for such in the Book of Psalms. There is a complete disregard for mechanical praying throughout the book. When you have a burning concern, praying come from the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday - Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 18, 2006

This is a meditation for a Good Friday Service. It is a short meditative reading for reflection.

Why GOOD Friday? Text: John 19:1-30 1 So then Pilate took Jesus and scourged Him. 2 And the soldiers twisted a crown of thorns and put it on His head, and they put on Him a purple robe. 3 Then they said, "Hail, King of the Jews!" And they struck Him with their hands. 4 Pilate then went out again, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Cultural Christianity

Contributed by Steve Johnson on Nov 22, 2001

Cultural Christianity, or "Hollow Christianity" is characterized by worthless worship, worthless words and worthless wisdom....

"The Problem of Cultural Christianity" Matt. 15: 1-20 Introduction: 1. What is Cultural Christianity? There are many possible answers. 2. As we go through the sermon this morning, You might arrive at your own answer. 3. I believe it is best summed up as "A religion of symbolic devotion". 4. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Tie That Binds And The Lie That Blinds

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon was part of a series of sermons addressing the need to heal relationships in a local body.

INTRODUCTION: Luke 4:19, Matt 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6 These are also the words of our Lord, preached in a synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. I can imagine how full that synagogue must have been that day. Jesus was surrounded by His family, His childhood friends, and His new disciples. But, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

Open Handed Blessings, Closed Handed Consequences

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jul 30, 2006

When we look back on all of the gifts that have freely been bestowed upon us by God we clearly see richness, yet how freely are we giving it away? I believe that Jesus desires that we not hoard these gifts, but give them away...

How many of you know what it is like to have a kid coming up to you asking for candy? I had Pastor Adam and Emi’s kids Harry and Jordan in my office the other day wanting a lolly. How do you look into the faces of those cute kids and say, ‘no’? You can’t. I opened up my drawer and gave them each a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:7-8

Abram's Attitude Of Prosperity

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 4, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to be prosperous, successful and victorious in everything in your life? Copy Abram's attitude II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display Abram's inner attitude of prosperity and benefit from it.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you want to be prosperous, successful and victorious in everything in your life? Copy Abram's attitude II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display Abram's inner attitude of prosperity and benefit from it. IV. TEXT: Genesis 14:23 (New Living Translation, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hollow Day, Holiday, Or Holy Day?

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Dec 10, 2012

WHile much of the world awaits the arrival of Christmas as a Holy Day, those who deny its real significance seem bent on insisting that it is just another holiday.

Hollow Day, Holiday, or Holy Day? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of Bethlehem a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11) If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God

Contributed by Rene Perez on Aug 3, 2012

when we have an intimate relationship with God and get to know him and believe in him, then we are able to trust him through everything

Sermon: Knowing God. Point: A life that knows God trusts God. (7.2012) • In 1993, my wife and I moved to Philadelphia to serve our first church • We were both 24 years old. Naïve but excited. • We left our two jobs in NY taking a 50% pay cut. • 3 years into the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist