Sermons on Vacuum:

Nuggets From Nehemiah's Notebook Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 20, 2018

Message 21 in our journey through Nehemiah. This message summarizes many of the principles of leadership and church growth picked up along the way. The message was presented as a letter from Nehemiah to our church.

NUGGETS FROM NEHEMIAH'S NOTEBOOK INTRODUCTION Paul warns the people in the church at Corinth to be care how they build upon the foundation laid by Christ and the Apostles. Not all kingdom building results in glory to God. We must continually be careful to build according to the divinely designed ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Effective Fathers Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 22, 2018

Message 25 in our study in Colossians addressing the role of parents.

“Effective Parents” FATHERS I tried to find a way to share the responsibility of God's instructions concerning the nurture or of children with the moms but there is no way around it. In the two major passages which we will briefly examine today, God addresses “Fathers” not parents. If he ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Go-Between Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Jesus is our much needed intercessor to bring us near to the Father

Introduction: My family often enjoyed visits to the boyhood home of George Washington Carver, just 15 minutes outside of Joplin in Diamond, MO. There’s a beautiful national memorial park there, and Carrie and I had gone there one late afternoon for a visit. As it turned out, there was a special ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Anniversary Sunday

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 26, 2022

A man was reading his newspaper early one morning at the breakfast table. His wife came over to him, gave him a hug, smiled, and said, “I bet you don’t know what today is, do you?”

• He looked at her and said, “Of course I know what day it is!” and went back to reading his newspaper. He didn't have a clue. • He thought to himself later, “Is it her birthday? That must be it.” So after he got to work he called the florist and had a bouquet of white roses sent to his wife. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 31st, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2022

Year C, Proper 17.

Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14 A). A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Foundation Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 4, 2021

Because of Easter we have a new foundation for our lives. That foundation is built by hearing the truth, living the truth and resting in the truth.

EASTER – A NEW FOUNDATION In May of 1981, a woman named Mae Rose in Winter Park Florida heard her dog barking outside. She thought that maybe it was barking at a squirrel. Turns out the dog was barking at a sinkhole that was opening up in her back yard. It kept opening until it had swallowed up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Position Yourself For The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 21, 2024

How can we position ourselves to be used by God in the gifts of the Spirit? Seven keys for making ourselves available to God for his supernatural operation through our lives are discussed.

Intro In this message, we are concluding our series on the spiritual gifts. We have gotten into a lot of detail in 1 Corinthians 14, so let me go back to the beginning of Paul’s teaching on the subject. 1 Corinthians 12:1: “Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, Psalm 145:16, Acts 19:6, 2 Timothy 1:6, Acts 5:1-32, John 6:38, Acts 10:44-47  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

When There Is No One To Stand In The Gap Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2024

God makes a stunning statement here: there is no one left to stand in the gap on behalf of Israel. What does this passage tell us about the specific shortcomings of the people of God and the prophets of God in that day? And can this text encourage us today to stand strong amid a dark hour?

OFF-TRACK: The American church is far from what we should be. - I think this is largely beyond dispute, so I won’t belabor the point. - Let me simply share one proof that I think is instructive. - When you look at the early chapters of Acts, there are many people who are coming to know Jesus. The ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Gives Life To The Dying

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 14, 2021

Jesus doesn’t give every answer, and He sometimes sends us on ahead without any certainty that things are going to change. He doesn’t give a sign that will ease every doubt about our future, or worries about our family, or whatever else. Yet we can be confident in all that He has said.

How much power do your words have? I mean, if you gave an order or a command, would your words carry any weight? Maybe they would, if you’re a mom and you asked your son to empty the dishwasher, or if you’re in charge at the office and you told your secretary to draft a letter. You speak, and it ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-45, John 5:24-30, John 4:46-54

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Did God Create The Heavens And Earth In One Day?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jun 23, 2023

We live in a world that believes up is down, one + one = three, girls can be boys, and boys can be girls.

Science is defined as the field of observing the Universe comprised of energy, time, matter, and space and how each of these natural phenomena acts and reacts. Sadly, immutable science and biology have been replaced by ideologic social and psychological belief systems comprised of metaphysical ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5, Genesis 1:31, Isaiah 42:5, Isaiah 40:22, Hebrews 11:3, John 18:36, Ephesians 6:12-13, Colossians 1:16-17, John 1:1-5, Psalm 102:25-27, Genesis 1:26-27, Romans 1:20, Romans 8:9, Revelation 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have A Blast While You Last Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2023

As you face a terminal diagnosis, rest in God’s perfect plan for you, find hope in this life and the next, and enjoy the time you have left.

Several years ago, The Onion, a satirical magazine, ran a humorous article with a biting truth. They titled the article, “World Death Rate Holding Steady at 100 Percent.” The article reported: World Health Organization officials expressed disappointment Monday at the group's finding that, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:16-17, Ecclesiastes 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Life On Purpose

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jan 1, 2024

This New Year's message teaches the importance of a God-given vision. When our hearts are filled with divine purpose, we are strengthened to resist temptation and live meaningful, productive lives.

Intro Our primary text is Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no revelation, people cast off restraint; but blessed is the one who heeds wisdom’s instruction (NIV)”i The KJV says, “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Both versions are instructive. The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Genesis 1:27-28, Genesis 12:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:13, Jeremiah 29:11, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Nehemiah 6:3-4, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Encountering The Holy God Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Mar 6, 2022

When all hope is lost, when it looks like nothing is left—when the king is dead and the world is a mess—God is still working. For He is the great and holy king, and He sits on his throne, high and lifted up.

Being a prophet was one of the hardest jobs in the Old Testament. A prophet had to speak unsettling words, confronting sinners with sin and warning of judgment. They were usually unpopular, often persecuted. So a prophet needed a really clear sense that this is what he was called to do, the ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul Verses The Eggheads (2020) Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 7, 2022

”Paul Verses the Eggheads” – Acts chapter 17 verses 16-34 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Athens: A City of Extremes (vs 16) Paul: A Man of Courage (vs 17-21) Communication: A Message of Impact (vs 21-34) Response: some varied reactions (vs 32-34) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Eggheads is a British quiz show shown on channel 5 • Hosted by TC presenter Jeremy Vine. • The show ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Brethren

Sermon On The Mount: What The Believer Is Like

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Feb 8, 2025

Series

Title: Living as Disciples in a Fallen World Script: Mt. 5:13-20 Type: Expos. Where: GNBC 2-9-25 Intro: Indianapolis pastor Davey Blackburn knows what means to live as a disciple in a fallen world. "I cannot thank you enough for the unbelievable outpouring of love that you have shared with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible