Sermons on Study Harder:

Why Is The Pursuit Of Success So Empty? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the second message in a series from the book of Ecclesiastes that examines Solomon's wisdom in regard to the mistakes that he had made in his life. This message examines the pursuit of success how it is always elusive and leaves one feeling empty.

Dear Diary, “I want to be a success but the harder I pursue success the more empty I feel.” As we begin I really feel that we must answer three extremely difficult questions. What drives you? What causes you to work the way you do? What happens to all you have worked for when you exit ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Going Deeper”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

When we were kids we played in the shallow end of the pool because we weren't physically prepared for the deep end. As we grew and learned how to swim and overcome our fear of the deep end we were able to final get in the waters. The same can be said of us in the spiritual.

Intro: Tonight I want to talk to you about going deeper. For many of you; you have spent your time in the shallow seeking after those things in the deep. You see in the shallow there are only a few different types of fish whereas in the deep there is more of a variety. And it’s time to go out ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

I Saw Jesus Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eddie Sheehan on Dec 20, 2022

When I was in my mid twenties {about 40 years ago}, I had a beautiful vision of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Sermon I Saw Jesus Part 3 [7/2021] "Inspire them to love Me," Says the Lord. It is clearly evident that Jesus would say “Follow Me” during His Ministry when He walked this Earth. > My Research shows that this phrase is recorded 51 times in the 4 Gospels. < So many people followed ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-25

Selfish Motives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 11, 2024

Explores our internal battles with greed and pride, encouraging us to seek God's guidance in cultivating humility and generosity.

Welcome, beloved family of God, to this sacred gathering where we come together in unity and love, drawn by the magnetic pull of His grace, to seek wisdom and understanding from His holy Word. We are a community, a family, bound by a shared faith in a God who loves us, a Savior who redeems us, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Acts 5:1-11, Philippians 2:3-4

Topics: Greed

Spiritual Efficiency And Effectiveness

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 17, 2007

Spiritual activities naturally and supernaturally lend themselves to maintaining one’s personal spirituality, but when we’re confronted by a very common, boring, or repetitive activity…like driving, our spirituality tends to slip down a notch.

Spiritual Inefficiency John 13:17, Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them. Have you ever noticed either yourself or someone else’s inability to remain spiritual when doing certain activities? For example, we can be all spiritual in a prayer meeting, but what about ...read more

Scripture: John 13:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Entering A New Season

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 2, 2012

As time goes by, we continue to face new seasons of life. These new seasons can be scary for us as we have to deal with things that are different than before. What can we expect as we enter these new seasons of life and how can we persevere through them

A New Season Entering a New Season means accepting Changes Entering a New Season Brings Challenges Entering a New Season Births Champions Slide 1 Man, does time seem to go by fast! As you know, last week I celebrated 23 years of marriage to Laura. I can’t believe it has been that long or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Circumstantial Living Leads To Circumstantial Worship

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 25, 2006

When thing are good God is to be praised and when things aren’t so good, God is to be praised. This sermon deals with the realities of "Circumstantial Worship".

Circumstantial Living Leads to Circumstantial Worship by Pastor Shannon 10/25/2006 Living Springs Church Bandera, Texas www.lsagbandera.com Job 13:15 “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him…” Job, having suffered incredible loss and enduring terrible circumstances declares that He will continue ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Changing Hearers Into Doers

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Sep 24, 2012

Leading the Church through change and growth.

“Changing Hearers into Doers” "But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only" James 1:22 (KJV) Intro: Do you think God ever gets frustrated with us? I’m going to give you some time to think about your answer to that question. The answer is not a simple “yes or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Towers Fall

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

What you can do in perilous times and how to have peace.

A. PERILOUS TIMES SHALL COME. 1. “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Arrow

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 7, 2008

A Family all age message about practicing our faith, leaning on the Spirit & staying close to Jesus.

The Arrow 2 Peter 1: 3- 11 WORD # 1 I want to suggest that being a Christian is lot like being an arrow. Now I’m no expert on arrows, though have seen them used, I can remember Errol Flynn - Robin Hood, anyone else? I can remember hours spent as a child imagining life as Robin Hood firing pretend ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Your Thoughts

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 19, 2014

The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father!

The power of your thoughts - Where many strongholds begin The enemy loves to put thoughts into the believer's mind. Those thoughts (if meditated on), produce strongholds, which produces feelings, which lands you into bondage... all because you listened to the devil more then your heavenly Father! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bridges Not Barriers Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 29, 2016

We are called to build bridges not barriers to people coming to Jesus

Text: Mark 10:13-16 Title: Bridges not barriers Introduction An Outline 1. A resolve (They brought little children to Him) 2. A request (that He might touch them) 3. A rebuke (but the disciples rebuked those who brought them) 4. A reaction (But when Jesus saw it, He was greatly displeased) 5. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Brave Women (Judges 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 4, 2025

How did two brave women deal with Israel's enemies? Let's look at Judges 4.

How did two courageous women in Israel deal with a foreign enemy? How can women lead by example today? Let’s look at Judges 4. Did Israel again fall into sin and the hands of a cruel foreign king? Again the Israelites did evil in the eyes of the Lord, now that Ehud was dead. So the Lord sold them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When The Storm Comes Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon discusses the importance of relying on Jesus as a firm and secure anchor during life's inevitable storms, using teachings from Matthew 7:24-27 and Acts 27:1-28:10.

Welcome church! Today, as we continue our Anchor series I’d like to take a moment to reflect on what we’ve already covered together. In week 1 we introduced Hebrews 6:19 and the idea of being anchored to hope. Last week we talked about the necessity of having a firm and secure hold on the anchor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Topics: Storms Of Life, Faith In Trials, Jesus As Anchor

Sermon Series: Anchor

Preparing To Recieve The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 8, 2000

How the disciples prepared to recieve the promised coming of the Holy Spirit.

“Preparing to Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:12-26 Last week we began a study of the Book of Acts by noting five foundational principles on which Christ wanted to build his church. 1.) The Believers Message – Christ is Risen, 2.) The Believers Might – the power of the Holy Spirit, 3.) The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Baptist