Sermons on Run In Vain:

"Imitators Of Christ"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2018

A sermon about seeking to adopt the attitude of Jesus.

“Imitators of Christ” Philippians 2:1-10 A mother was making breakfast for her two little boys—Kevin and Ryan. The boys starting arguing over who was going to get the first pancake, and so their mom saw this as the perfect opportunity for a moral lesson. “Now boys, hold on a minute. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Shine Brightly For Christ In The New Year

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 6, 2022

You see faith in Christ is the beginning of a journey of growth and development. Growth and development is not automatic. Growth and development are brought about by God’s power working in us both the desire and the ability to fulfil His purpose in our lives.

Sermon: Shine Brightly for Christ In the New Year Philippians 2:12-16 “Dear friends, you always followed my instructions when I was with you. And now that I am away, it is even more important. Work hard to show the results of your salvation, obeying God with deep reverence and fear. 13 For God is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16, John 3:16, Amos 4:12, Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Of The Lord PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2023

The sermon's main point is to inspire faithfulness in serving God, like Obadiah, even in hostile environments, trusting in God's power in difficult circumstances.

Good morning, Church family. We've got a rich and challenging message today, drawn from the life of a relatively unsung hero in the Old Testament. We're going to be diving into 1 Kings chapter 18, verse 3. This Scripture focuses on a man named Obadiah, who served God faithfully in one of the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3

Topics: Hostile Environments

Who Do You Want To Be? (John 20:1-18) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 14, 2022

We see three different responses to Jesus' resurrection. And those three force us think about how we should respond to the reality that Jesus has risen, and ascended.

Let's start today by reading from 1 Corinthians 15 (NRSV): 15 Now I would remind you, brothers and sisters,[a] of the good news[b] that I proclaimed to you, which you in turn received, in which also you stand, 2 through which also you are being saved, if you hold firmly to the message that I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, 1 Corinthians 15:1-14

Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 11, 2010

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 18

Ecclesiastes 1: 1 – 18 Wealth + Power + Knowledge = Zero 1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem. 2 “Vanity of vanities,” says the Preacher; “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” 3 What profit has a man from all his labor in which he toils ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prayer That Works Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 26, 2016

This message flows out of a personal desire to be more effective in prayer and a desire to help others along that journey as well. How do we move into greater spiritual authority so that our prayers get answered?

15/11/22 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org My message this morning flows out of a personal quest for more effectiveness in prayer. Anybody here like to be more effective in your prayer life? By effective I mean “answered prayer.” I’m ok with answers that say to me, “Richard, you are asking amiss on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:13-15, Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Seven Things That Don't Fade Away Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 5, 2004

Focus on the "incorruptible" things brings a good perspective to life when life just takes your breath away.

SEVEN THINGS THAT DON’T FADE AWAY 3rd part of “Grasping a full life” message series 20For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse, 21because, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead in life and what it takes. based on Isaiah 55.

Satisfaction Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 22nd, 2007 Intro: What does it take to “get ahead?” What would make you happy? Really satisfied with life? I tell you, it’s closer than you think, but most never reach it. In the summer of 1988 Gregory Patton found himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Key To A Good Life Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 5, 2012

The wise father shares with his children the keys to getting the most out of life.

Keys To A Good Life Proverbs 1:8-19 Wisdom can come in strange ways. Illus. Two men were out hunting in the northern U.S. Suddenly one yelled and the other looked up to see a grizzly charging them. The first started to frantically put on his tennis shoes and his friend anxiously asked, "What are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment Of Spirits

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 6, 2021

People working in managerial capacity, supervisors, people leading the church, prayer group and other Christian ministry related work also should be able to discern the evil spirits that subtly sneaks in.

Discernment of spirits: 1 Corinthians 12:10”… to another is given the gift of discernment of spirits” I type this message during my ‘all-night prayer’, after spending several hours in prayer and Bible reading, it’s past midnight as I write this, listen carefully to the voice of God today! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Learning To Fly Through Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

Life is a struggle. From the moment we are born until the day we die, we face various challenges and difficulties. However, it is through these struggles that we discover our strength and learn how to overcome. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of struggling but still winning, finding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Topics: Struggles, Learning

Designer Parents

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

In our message called Designer Parents, we are going to look at God's design for parents.

An architect complains that many of his clients come and ask him to design a house for them, only to let him very speedily discover that they have already designed it all for themselves. What they really want is his sanction of the plan and the satisfaction of seeing him draw on paper the picture ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Absolute Need For One Another

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jul 24, 2002

In an age of social isolationism and disengagement from the body of Christ, the Lord is calling us to be a community of believers again.

Our Absolute Need for One Another August, 2002 Acts 2: 42-47 “They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous signs were done by the apostles. All the believers were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, Romans 12:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - 5 Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 4, 2010

Then he said to them, "Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed; a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions.

Dakota Community Church May 9, 2010 Amos 5 I want to move forward in our study of the book of Amos by looking at a couple of the themes given as reason for the coming judgment upon the people of God. Let’s begin with a quick review of the heart of God concerning the poor: Amos 2:6-7 They sell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

The Purposeless Driven Life Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Have you ever thought about the purposeless driven life?

THE PURPOSELESS DRIVEN LIFE Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 Introduction: Rick Warren has caught a lot of people’s attention with his books The Purpose Driven Church and The Purpose Driven Life. Have you ever thought about the purposeless driven life? This is the first sermon in a series on the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist