Sermons about Vain Conceit - SermonCentral.com

Ignorant Of God’s Mystery Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2014

based on 77 ratings

| 20,133 views

The mystery of God about the salvation of the Jews. 1- God’s plan 2- God’s mercy 3- God’s wisdom 4- God’s glory

INTRO.- ILL.- Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don't say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just answer yes or no." During one round, Bolt found the ball next to a tree, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bless Those Who Persecute You Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

based on 81 ratings

| 28,637 views

Paul talks about how to be blessed with an inheritance from God. 1- Bless and don’t curse 2- Rejoice and mourn 3- Demote and associate 4- Befriend and don’t repay

INTRO.- ILL.- A woman's husband dies. He had $20,000 left to his name. After everything is done at the funeral home and cemetery, she tells her closest friend that there is no money left. The friend says, "How can that be? You told me he had $20,000 a few days before he died. How could you be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Hour Had Come

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 17, 2021

based on 3 ratings

| 6,860 views

This sermon talks about when Jesus's hour had come. It also addresses how Jesus tells us to pick up our crosses and follow in His foot steps.

WHEN THE HOUR HAD COME Text: John 12:20-33 John 12:20-33 Now among those who went up to worship at the festival were some Greeks. (21) They came to Philip, who was from Bethsaida in Galilee, and said to him, "Sir, we wish to see Jesus." (22) Philip went and told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Response To Weakness Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

| 3,288 views

Message 29 in our exposition of James. This is the second part of a teaching on how faith should respond to weakness or sickness.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Weakness” Pt 2 Today we continue our exploration of faith’s response to weakness. IX. Faith’s response to weakness 5:14-18 Ask for help and confess sins Here James instructs those in a state of weakness to ask for help and confess ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Anatomy Of An Encourager Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

| 4,904 views

Message 34 in our James series. This message continues exploring the call to win the wayward through encouragement. This focuses on the manner of encouragement.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Anatomy of An Encourager” Selected Passages The final two verses of James letter extol the value of encouraging wanderers from God’s ways to return to His ways. My brothers, if anyone among you wanders from the truth and someone brings him back, let him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:24-26, Galatians 6:1, 1 Thessalonians 2:12, Jude 1:24-25 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

4. The Heavenly Rebellion Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

based on 1 rating

| 6,680 views

The created turn against the Creator

IN GOD'S IMAGE 4 - THE HEAVENLY REBELLION This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4, Revelation 12:7-9, Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:12-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Godlessness In The Last Days Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2022

based on 1 rating

| 3,703 views

2 Timothy 3:1-9 shows us how to identify false teachers.

Introduction In the Disney animated classic Alice in Wonderland, Alice wanders through a frustrating world of tardy rabbits, singing flowers, and one curious-talking cat. Her visit with the cat begins as she continues down a mysterious darkened trail and stops at a large tree. The tree is covered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Shepherd Heart Of Paul Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

| 1,825 views

Paul refutes the falsehoods and expresses his concern for the church. We learn from his example to (1) stand firm in the truth, (2) love the people of God, and (3) right what is wrong.

2 Cor 12:11-21 The Shepherd Heart of Paul Paul Making His Closing Remarks in His Defence 11I have been a fool! You forced me to it, for I ought to have been commended by you. For I was not at all inferior to these super-apostles, even though I am nothing. 12The signs of a true apostle were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21, Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Third Commandment Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 28, 2009

based on 4 ratings

| 10,082 views

Teaching on the third commandment

The third commandment Exodus 20:1-7 Here are two Christmas stories and they’re both a play on words. “There once was a czar in Russia whose name was Rudolph the Great. He was standing in his house one day with his wife and as he looked out the window and saw something ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Discernment And Humility

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 6,838 views

Do we know the way?

SEPTEMBER 22, 2000 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Wisdom 2:12, 17-20 ·Psalm 54:3-4, 5, 6-7 ·Second Reading James 3:16-4:3 ·Gospel Mark 9:30-37 REFLECTION As we continue our theme on Christian Discernment, we shall now focus on its definition and function in relation to the Cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Catholic

Living In Denial

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

based on 54 ratings

| 5,113 views

Satan is the accuser of the brethren. Deny his accusations the power he wants to have over you.

Living in Denial John 15:18-20 18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you. 19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you. 20 Remember the word that I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Me" Generation

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

based on 154 ratings

| 9,067 views

We live in the "ME" generation. The World has become exceedingly selfish but God’s Word calls us to be selfless rather than selfish.

The "ME" Generation - We live in the "ME" generation - Everything is about self - "Get all you can get" - "It’s my way or the highway" - "If it feels good do it" - "He who dies with the most toys, wins" - There is even a magazine called SELF - This generation can easily be called the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Flee, Follow, Fight

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002

based on 68 ratings

| 14,833 views

The Christian must flee from sin and temptation, follow after righteousness and fight the good fight of the faith.

Flee, Follow, Fight I Tim. 6:11, 12 INTRO.: You may remember the classic movie and TV series "The Fugitive." Dr. Richard Kimball, played by David Jannsen, falsely accused of murdering his wife, is forced to flee capture by a relentless police lieutenant as he follows lead after lead in pursuit of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Displeasure Meets Grace—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

based on 16 ratings

| 3,295 views

Jonah’s displeasure with God’s actions was met by God’s grace. Part 1 of a 3-part sermon—3 negative aspects

WHERE DISPLEASURE MEETS GRACE Part I—Jonah 4:1-11 On a stifling hot day, a man fainted in the middle of a busy intersection. As traffic began to pile up in all directions, a woman rushed to help him. As she knelt down to loosen his collar, a man emerged from the crowd, pushed her aside, & said, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Godly Service Involves Humility And Tears

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 9,379 views

Paul gives us a great example of a godly servant who demonstrated a tearful humility that produced great results

Why Serving the Lord Involves Humility, Tears and Trials? (Acts 20: 19) Why do so many people struggle to be transparent and open in their relationships? Illustration:Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda describes his battle with bad habits: "I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermons on Vain Conceit:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 27, 2014

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 7, 2014

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 17, 2021

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 1, 2018

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2022

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 19, 2023

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 28, 2009

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 23, 2002

Contributed by Scott Voss on Jan 16, 2001

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jul 24, 2002

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 30, 2002

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 2, 2002

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001