Sermons on Take Name Of God In Vain:

To Every Thing There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 16, 2011

To everything there is a season and a purpose under Heaven. God loved each of us before the world was created. He knows us by name. God will always guide and direct us through all the seasons of life.

Every time I hear the word “season” I think of the song “Turn, Turn, Turn.” It was recorded by Pete Seeger and the Byrds in 1965. The majority of people who heard and liked this song had no idea it was based on the words found in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes, all except ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Presence And Compassion Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

God is a God who rescues his people, who continues to love them and forgive despite their repeated rebellion, and who chooses to come and dwell among them.

One of the questions we’re faced with more and more at the end of the 20th century, as we interact with other people, in this multi-faith, multicultural society of ours, is, ’how is our understanding of spiritual things different from that of others?’ More particularly how is our understanding of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Give God The Glory

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 28, 2010

Reviewing our vows of belonging to the body of Christ...are we living what we promised?

LORD, our Sovereign, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. 2Out of the mouths of babes and infants you have founded a bulwark because of your foes, to silence the enemy and the avenger. 3When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Sweet Bitterness From God Series

Contributed by Ron Ethridge on May 5, 2002

Those who God uses have one common experience... brokeness.

“Sweet Bitterness From God” March 21, 1999 Do people that are used by God have something in common? Before we answer that question, you need to know that today’s topic will be bitter before it is sweet. However, if you embrace it, satisfaction will pervade to the depths of your soul! The topic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

A New Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 10, 2021

Next in series on Genesis, examines Abraham's encounter with God.

Genesis 17 - Read Genesis 16:15 - 17:1 Abram was 86 years old when he and Sarai decided they would help God. He was 86 years old when he last heard from God. We read in chapter 17 and verse 1 that Abram was 99 years old when God next spoke to him again. 13 years without hearing from God. 13 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Men Called On God

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 4, 2008

Through calling on God Seth blessed his family tree and showed the world the way to God.

Genesis 4:25-26 (NKJV) 25 And Adam knew his wife again, and she bore a son and named him Seth, "For God has appointed another seed for me instead of Abel, whom Cain killed." 26 And as for Seth, to him also a son was born; and he named him Enosh. Then men began to call on the name of the Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:25-26

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Last Will And Testament

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This message describes God’s will as an actual will and testament.

God’s Last Will and Testament Rev. Sean D. Lester August 17, 2003 Text: Hebrews 9:15-28 Introduction A. A will is the declaration of how a person’s belongings are to be disposed of upon death. 1. It is generally a written document and witnessed by people without an interest in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:15-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"the Table Of Gratitude: Feasting On God’s Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Nov 22, 2024

Just as we gather around the Thanksgiving table to share stories, blessings, and meals, we are invited to gather at God’s table, remembering His faithfulness in all seasons and responding with hearts full of thanksgiving.

Title: "The Table of Gratitude: Feasting on God’s Faithfulness" Chuck Swindoll tells the story of a young attorney in a large Texas law firm. The head of this firm is a rather traditional kind of boss who enjoys a unique ritual at Thanksgiving time. On the large walnut table in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5, Psalm 118:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reclaiming Sexuality Series

Contributed by Tim Adour on Oct 10, 2006

The church needs to take back what God created. The world has perverted God’s creation of sex. What can we do to reclaim it

SEX AND THE CITY Lesson 1 Reclaiming Sexuality August 15, 2004 SEX AND THE CITY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE CABLE T.V. YOU PROBABLY KNOW ABOUT THIS PROGRAM. IT STARTED OUT ON HBO AND HAS NOW MOVED TO A NON PAY FOR VIEW STATION. I HAVE ONLY SEEN THE COMMERCIALS, BUT IT’S OBVIOUS THE TITLE OF THE SHOW ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Illusion Of Control Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 15, 2006

FCF: God is in control. If things seem out of control, maybe it is because somebody else thinks they’re able to take God’s place.

We’re going to begin looking at Daniel 2 for the next three weeks, because it does a wonderful job of teaching us something so fundamental: How to talk to God. As Christians, each and every one of us is blessed with direct line to God himself. It’s almost magical to think about that fact. But I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God Encounters: Jacob Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 20, 2004

This is about Jacob’s wrestling match with God and the significance for us.

Jacob was the grandson of Abe. Give brief background of Jacob’s life. Sneaky, underhanded, trickster, etc. Jacob had tricked his father, Isaac, and his father-in-law, Laban. He was a marked man by Esau. He is older now, and he is headed to meet his brother. Read Genesis 32:22-32. What we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Why Choose God?

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 3, 2002

Three Blessings from God based on Psalm 23

Why Choose God? Three Blessings From God Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, He leads me beside quiet waters, 3 He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Glory To God In The Highest

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Dec 23, 2013

Handel’s Messiah had a song “AND THE GLORY”. So easily we can miss what it means, “AND THE GLORY OF THE LORD SHONE AROUND THEM.” This phrase is a powerful revelation of the Lord God’s presence at Christmas

TITLE: GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:8-14 What a Celebration this morning for Christmas Sunday. We have had a blessed Advent Season and what a spirit filled Christmas Candlelight Service this past Wednesday. Most of you really missed a treat. Surprisingly, for Oklahoma, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Mar 21, 2024

What did you do this past week, that God will say “Well done good and faithful servant?” Without naming names, there are some of you here today that lived out Matthew 25:40 “The King will reply, truly I tell you whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me”

Last week we looked at forgiveness and how important forgiveness is to God. We touched on: • Where asking for forgiveness was first mentioned in the bible. Found in Exodus 9:27 • We also looked how Adam and Eve blamed others instead of asking for forgiveness. o A friend commented to me this past ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

A God That Is On Your Side

Contributed by Terry Owens on Apr 26, 2001

God’s not working against us, He’s on our side.

Have you ever felt like nothing good ever happens to you? That somebody else is getting the blessing you need. Have you ever said to yourself, why can’t God bless me? I’ve got a news bulletin for you this morning. The feelings of isolation, loneliness, and abandonment that you have faced are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God