Sermons on Meaningless Wandering:

Two Steps To Trouble Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 4, 2024

An interesting "two step" phrase is repeated three times in this passage. It gives us insight into how what we believe in our heart creates hurdles in real life.

TWO STEPS TO TROUBLE: 1. AN IDOL IS A SUBSTITUTE FOR GOD THAT WE PUT ON OUR HEART'S THRONE. - Ezekiel 14:3, 4, 7. - The triple repeat is interesting and significant. - An idol is the start of the problem. It’s a substitute God. - Let’s look at three examples. We’ll start with this step ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fight The Good Fight PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024

Encourages Christians to stand firm in spiritual battles by embracing truth, righteousness, and peace as the armor of God.

Welcome, dear family in Christ. As we gather in this sacred space, we come with hearts full of hope, minds open to divine wisdom, and spirits yearning for the divine touch. The world outside may be tempest-tossed, but here, in the presence of God, we find a haven, a sanctuary where we can be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19, 1 Timothy 6:12

Topics: Armor Of God, Importance

The Parable Of The Loving Father

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jul 11, 2025

In this messaeg we will look at what the Father did and not the mistakes of the Son

Introduction: • "In Luke 15, we encounter a story often called 'The Parable of the Prodigal Son,' a title that highlights the son's wasteful choices and, in a way, keeps the focus on our own shortcomings. • But I believe this name misses the heart of the story. A truer title might ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20-24

Denomination: Baptist

God's Unfailing Love: Even In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anthony (Tony) Charles on Jul 14, 2025

God took care of Israel for 40 years, even though Israel refused to enter into the promised land. God stayed with them until they all breathed their last breath, like a mother holding her son as he is dying.

God's Unfailing Love: Even in the Wilderness TnT- Prayer - July 8 2025 Nothing demonstrates God's love more than His faithfulness to us in spite of our failures. Israel's wilderness experience shows us that even when fear keeps us from His best, God never abandons I. WHAT FEAR DID Fear ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-12, Numbers 13:32-33, Deuteronomy 8:4, Nehemiah 9:21, Hebrews 13:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Renewing Our Minds (A Journey Of Transformation)

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Nov 18, 2025

Your mind battles daily between world patterns and God's truth. Romans 12:1-2 offers the path to transformation through intentional renewal, eternal focus, and vigilant thought protection.

Renewing Our Minds: A Journey of Transformation You know that feeling when you've been scrolling through your phone for an hour and suddenly realize your mind feels cluttered, heavy, almost... polluted? I remember one morning waking up and immediately reaching for my device—before prayer, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Romans 12:2, Colossians 3:2, Philippians 4:8, John 15:3, Hebrews 4:12, Joshua 1:8, Philippians 3:20, Colossians 3:1, Matthew 6:21, Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All We Like Sheep

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 20, 2025

For the 4th Sunday of Advent. This sermon is only about 10-15 minutes long, because it followed a children's choir presentation.

Thank you so much, children’s choir! Thank you for leading us in worship, and thank you for giving us such a fresh perspective on the Christmas story. When Mrs. Ashley first told me the concept, that we were going to tell the Christmas story from the perspective of the sheep, I thought it was a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Redeemed, Bought With A Price PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 29, 2023

Explores our divine purpose, the cost of our redemption, and God's protective love, urging us to live as sacrifices pleasing to God.

Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered together in this sacred space, unified in our love for our Savior and our shared desire to draw closer to Him, to understand His Word, and to apply His teachings to our lives. I can't help but be reminded of the words of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17-22, Romans 12:1

Topics: Comfort, Hiding Place

Cut It Off And Let It Go PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of commitment to God, the cost of complacency in faith, and the significance of circumcision as a covenant in Joshua 5:2-8.

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. Today, we gather here, not as mere spectators but as participants in a grand narrative that is continuously unfolding in our lives. We are here to immerse ourselves in the depth of God's word, to allow it to seep into the very marrow of our being, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-8

Topics: Cost, Nothing

Dr. Dolittle Series

Contributed by Chris Thron on Sep 27, 2002

Use portion of movie "Dr Dolittle" to illustrate God’s calling us to serve Him, and to minister to the poor.

Doctor Dolittle A. Preliminaries (Ask before showning movie) 1.He had a gift. What was it? 2. When did he first become aware that he had a gift? (As a child) 3. How did people respond to his gift? They misunderstand, they think he’s crazy Everyone – even those closest to him. 4. So what was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:3, Proverbs 19:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Gain The Victory

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 24, 2003

A lesson designed to show what one must do to be victorious in the Lord.

TO GAIN THE VICTORY Joshua 5:13-6:21 INTRODUCTION: Many of the present generation may not remember that Sergeant Alvin York, a native Tennessean, was the most famous soldier of World War I. Neither do they realize that Alvin C. York was a most unlikely man to become a legendary hero. York felt ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Arthur Potter on Nov 30, 2001

Jesus couldn’t have picked a more dramatic place or a more dramatic moment to make His claim. One that would involve Him as Messiah. He will be the divine guide of the people to lead them from their sins, and will be with them forever.

Lafayette Advent Christian Church Pastor Arthur Potter December 2, 2001 Jesus is the Light of the World. There are many prophecies concerning Christ and what His presence would bring to earth; redeemer, devil destroyer, healer, bondage breaker, heart mender, counselor, etc Scripture clearly ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, Isaiah 42:6

Denomination: *other

What Gift Shall I Bring? Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 19, 2001

Our journey to Christ and the gifts we bring.

As we conclude our series on the promised birth of our Savior, lets refelect on the prophecies concerning our promised King. I want you to think of these prophecies as a roadmap. Each prophecy pointing the way to Jesus. The things foretold of our Savior: He would be a Son, born of a virgin, born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptations Along The Way Series

Contributed by Peter Chan on Mar 10, 2005

Learning from Jesus how we may deal with temptations in our journey as disciples: Be Scriptural, Be Straightforward and Be Submissive.

Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church Sunday Worship Service 13th February 2005 Text : Luke 4:1–13 (cf. Matthew 4:1–11) Title : Temptations Along the Way Introduction When tempted to sin, if only we would see the real filth we would be kissing if we succumb to it. Temptation Testing / ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fears Of Death

Contributed by Arnold Anoya on Aug 22, 2007

Christ destroyed the devil, the power behind death. Christ died to rescue all of us from FEARS of DEATH. And Christ has completely conquered death, giving us the greatest assurance of eternal certainty, that is to have LIFE ETERNAL with Christ!

“We are people of flesh and blood. That is why Jesus became one of us. He died to destroy the devil, who had power over death. But He also died to rescue all of us who live each day in fear of dying.” Hebrews 2:14-15 (CEV) Why do most people fear death? Because - 1.DEATH PUTS AN END TO ALL ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day Of Temptation

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 11, 2003

Several things the Bible records concerning the tactics satan used in the Garden of Eden. He is still at work in the same way.

Intro: I want you to know that the devil’s advice is freely given, it is misleading, it is also contrary to the commands of God, and very sadly it is often taken. To defeat the emeny we must have some understanding of his military strategy, we need to know how he fights. (Ill.) When Cassius Clay ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God