Sermons about Useless Pursuits

A Strategy For Success In Troubled Times

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 13, 2020

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in these confusing times, how can we reach our potential for Christ? How can we give it our best? How can they stay focused during these difficult days? Discover a helpful Strategy!

A Strategy For Success in Troubled Times Introduction: Paul, who is the writer of our text, provides a strategy for the Philippian Church as they move forward to become the best that they could be for Christ. Rather than be complacent with where they were, they needed to set their sights higher. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-14, 1 Peter 5:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, 2 Corinthians 11:5

Denomination: Methodist

Worship - Satisfy Yourself Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

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You had enjoyed food and friendships and being productive and investments and vacations and hobbies and reading and shopping and sports and TV and travel … but not God.

Today, we launch a new series, Seven Practices of a Healthy Christian. This series fits nicely after talking through Creed for the summer. First, we discussed our creed and now our deeds. Beliefs always precede our behavior. You can find today’s sermon notes on YouVersion and go to “Live event.” ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:47-48, Psalm 63:8, Psalm 63:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Habakkuk 1:14-17, Matthew 22:37-38, Psalm 37:4, 1 Corinthians 16:22, Habakkuk 3:17-19 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Wisdom For Graduates

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on May 10, 2021

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In this passage, Solomon is acting as a teacher instructing his students about life. He concludes with his observations about the purpose of life; and in his closing remarks we find four words of wisdom that can be applied to graduates.

Today is our Graduate Recognition, and I feel led to share from a passage in Ecclesiastes. This book is believed to have been written by Solomon, since Ecclesiastes 1:1 says that these are “the words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.” To get started, I think these words can ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Made For So Much More

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

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The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

This Little Light Of Mine Ain't So Little Anymore! Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

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This is how others are to see Christ through us

“THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE” AIN’T SO LITTLE ANYMORE Matthew 5:13-16 PROPOSITION: To help the listener understand Christ’s expectation for others to see Christ in us. INTRODUCTION: I am reminded of a man who attended our church for several weeks while he was in the area on business. (The story ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Burnt Bacon

Contributed by James Stone, Sr on Dec 14, 2003

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The need today of taking care of your walk with God

“And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:11-15

Denomination: Apostolic

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

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In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of One Life

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 7, 2009

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A New Year Challenge

At different times and occasions many people entertain feelings of inferiority, solitude and lack of value. This is part of Satan’s whispering to cause us to feel useless. In verses 1-7, Elijah said: <Take my life>. He is what we would call a suicidal. In our text, God comes to the prophet and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mentoring Stumbling Blocks To Avoid Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

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Mentoring Stumbling Blocks to Avoid in seeking to reach Millennials

Mentoring Stumbling Blocks to Avoid Arguing for the Wrong Things Titus 3:9 9 But avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law, because these are unprofitable and useless. Assuming a hierarchal position Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Watching The Steps We Take

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

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Are we walking with Jesus Taking the steps He takes

In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk: Sermon#2 Watching the steps We take. Read Matt 16:23-25. Intro: Last week we began the series “In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk” By introducing ourselves to these 3 questions. A. Who Are We? B. Who Are We Following? C. Who Are We To Follow? From these questions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

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On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

A King Of Power And Authority

Contributed by Andrew Rogers on Aug 12, 2004

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No matter what authority has control over us in this present age, we still have a king that is mighty in power and has all authority in heaven and on the earth.

A King of Power and Authority John 18:36 I. Introduction: a. We have been keeping our eyes on the Presidential race i. We cast our votes on November 7th 1. Many of us waited up to see who would be the next president, but were left hanging and have been left hanging for several weeks ii. We have ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Professions & Possessions Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 6, 2006

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Greed is good? If our primary goal in life is material wealth, we will end up with empty, futile lives and spiritual bankruptcy.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes “Professions and Possessions”, 5:8-20 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Some of us remember Jack Benny. In a skit on his radio show, a robber held him up, pointed a gun at him and said, “Your money or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Congregational

Stewardship: Risk & Investment

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

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Stewardship, investing in the kingdom of God also Eccl 11:1-6

What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen In The Kingdom Of God. Our Scriptures this morning address this issue: what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God? More importantly, what does it mean to be a citizen in the kingdom of God, when the Master, Jesus, is gone? When we become Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Power Of Social Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2010

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Christians witness through the means of their social witness

Understanding the Power of Social Witness 1 Timothy 4:7-8 August 22, 2010 Morning Service Introduction 7 Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8 For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Church Of God

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