Sermons on Vain Conceit:

Facing Roadblocks To An Effectual Prayer Life?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 12, 2018

Prayer is important not only to God but for us. There are many roadblocks and obstacles to an effective prayer life. Good prayer is not a "spare tire mentality" but "a steering wheel!"

FACING THE ROADBLOCKS TO AN EFFECTUAL PRAYER LIFE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. EFFECTUAL: producing the desired ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, Proverbs 14:12, Luke 18:1, Romans 8:26, John 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Biblical Answer To The Pandemic Of Racism - Our New Identity In Christ

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2021

We need a biblical vaccine! Somehow in the body of Christ, there seems to be little difference between our attitude towards race as those who do not yet know the Lord. Have ever took a close look at how race relations were dealt with in the Scriptures?

Ga 2:11 But when Peter was come to Antioch, I withstood him to the face, because he was to be blamed. 12 For before that certain came from James, he did eat with the Gentiles: but when they were come, he withdrew and separated himself, fearing them which were of the circumcision. 13 And the other ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Methodist

"lord _____________"

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 1, 2023

I don’t have a fancy cliché’ to quote. I don’t have a catchy phrase to say. However, I do have a prayer that I am entering into this New Year with and that is Lord ____!!!!

Lord _____________!!!!!!! By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - As we enter a New Year, so many people are discouraged, despondent, and filled with doubt because this past year has been filled with hurts, heart aches, disappointments, trials, death, sickness, grief and many other things. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Genesis 18:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Christ Resurrection: Reality Or Dream Series

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Feb 2, 2025

The Fact Of Jesus Life

CHRIST RESURRECTION: REALITY OR DREAM by Saumiman Saud (Luke 23:56b – 24:12, I Corinthians 15:17) Death is our biggest enemy. Thus we do different things trying to avoid it. We rush for medicine at the slightest manifestation of certain symptoms. If the medicine does not work, we go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Encouraged PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

This sermon's main point is to encourage believers to live in full confidence in God, use the power of encouragement, and trust God in all circumstances, remaining steadfast and unmovable in their faith.

Good morning, church family! Today's sermon is all about living in full confidence to God, harnessing the power of encouragement, and trusting God in all circumstances. And what a timely message this is! In a world filled with uncertainty, we ought to have a firm foundation in our faith that allows ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:58

Topics: Trust, God

Christmas Gifts For Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Christmas time will allow you to give gifts to everyone, even your enemies.

CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR YOUR ENEMIES Romans 12:9-21 and Matthew 5:43-48 Introduction: We make a list of them, wish for them, talk about them. Some people go in debt to buy them, everyone wants them...GIFTS! We say things like, "What do you want for Christmas this year?" Or, He is always so hard ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship: Giving And Forgiving

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Apr 15, 2002

The right use of things--our money--allows God to trust us and give us greater spiritual blessings.

STEWARDSHIP: GIVING AND FORGIVING A: INTRODUCTION Galatians 6:1-10 "Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness considering yourself lest you also be tempted. Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Manhood Series

Contributed by Rick Macdonald on Aug 8, 2001

He said when he was a child, he spoke, thought and reasoned as a child; but when he became a man, he put away childish things.

Title: Growing Up Spiritually - (Pt. 3) Manhood Text: 1 Corinthians 13:11 - When I was a child, I used to speak as a child, think as a child, reason as a child; when I became a man, I did away with childish things. By: Pastor Rick MacDonald Date: February 2, 1992 Introduction: The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitments For A New Year

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

A New Year gives us the opportunity to make new starts in our commitment to God.

INTRODUCTION A. George C. Scott in A Christmas Carol 1. Based on Charles Dicken’s work. 2. Story of Ebenezer Scrooge, despicable old man with no joy. 3. Disturbed by the joy and waste he sees at the Christmas season. 4. Hounded by singing carolers and harassed by those wanting a generous donation ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Anatomy Of Destruction - Satans Corporate Agenda

Contributed by Bob Groves on May 20, 2002

A look at how satan goes about weakening churches.

Today – Change gears to a CORPORATE FOCUS A Church Like Ours The Devil Does NOT LIKE YOU/ME...FAM! What would satan do to hamper us? Weaken us? Where would he show up if possible? How would he go about his business? 2 Passages Is. 14:12-15 “How you are fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 14:12-15, Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Heals A Leper Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2002

Story of the healing of a leper with emphasis on the personal characteristics of Jesus.

Jesus Heals A Man Who Had Leprosy Mark 1:40-45 INTRO.: I was once acquainted with a man who had AIDS. I don’t call him my friend because I was never able to be his friend. Like most folk, I feared his disease even though I knew on an intellectual level I shouldn’t. Moreover, he seemed bent on being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Real Man Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 15, 2005

This message looks at three typoes of people described by Paul, and their standing before God

WILL THE REAL MAN PLEASE STAND UP! 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRODUCTION: the apostle Paul has spent the beginning of his letter laying down his foundational thinking regarding the necessity and priority of the message of the cross. He has declared that divisions in the church were a result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Mar 30, 2005

The third in a series on the Character of God from Psalm 139. The Sovereignty of God.

The Character of God: God Is In Control Psalm 139:15,16 My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, 16 your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness & Love To All

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 19, 2004

Robert E. Lee was asked to comment on one of his worst critics. He said, "I believe he is a fine General." Confused that he would say something nice about an enemy, Lee said, "You asked me to tell you what I thought of him, not what he thought of me."

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Show Respect, Kindness and Love for All People Luke 6:27-31 "Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you... Do to others as you would have them do to you." Illustration: If you bite and devour ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Reach Anyone Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Sep 5, 2003

We are called to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ to anyone. Christ gives us an example. Studies in the Gospel of Mark

A CALL TO REACH ANYONE Mark 2:13-17 INTRO: 1. Read a small booklet several years ago by Joseph Stowell entitled (I hope this is right) Loving Those You Would Rather Hate. He talk about the issues of homosexuality, race, ethnic diversity, etc. 2. I read a story the other day about a homeless ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan