Sermons on Vain Labor:

1 Timothy Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 1 I Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the commandment of God our Savior, and Lord Jesus Christ, which is our hope; (King James Version) 1:1 Paul, an apostle (special messenger, personally chosen representative) of Christ Jesus by the commandment of God our Savior, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gravity Of Blasphemy Against God's Word Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 30, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on blasphemy against God's Word and examine few examples that illustrate the severity of this sin.

Blasphemy against God's Word is a grave offense that incurs severe consequences. The Bible unequivocally condemns those who revile, mock, or deny the authority of Scripture. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on blasphemy against God's Word and examine few examples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:20-21, Matthew 26:57-68

The Key To Blessed Living Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2011

The three components of faithful and blessed living are the Liberty, Labor and Lessons in the Word of God.

Psalm 119 is the longest Psalm in the Bible. There are 22 stanzas with eight verses per stanza in this book. It is also the longest chapter in the Bible and is an alphabetic acrostic Psalm. Just as your pastor uses alliterations for teaching purposes, the writer of Psalm 119 uses a similar ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Jesus Pray For Us? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 22, 2010

God would have us pray and labor mightily for unity and peace in the church.

Scripture Introduction Whatever Jesus prays for must weigh heavily on the hearts of all true believers. The Beloved Son of the Father in heaven, the second person of the Triune God, the incarnation of Word, the One who lived and died and rose again that those chosen by the Father might know the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discipleship: Rest

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Sep 27, 2006

To show that God wants us to rest ourselves from our labors on occasion.

-This morning, it’s ok to sleep during the sermon -Tomorrow is Labor Day -A day off from work for many filled with picnics, BBQ’s, shopping, recreation, telethons and other activities -Labor Day History -It’s whole purpose is to pay tribute to the contributions American workers have made for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Getting Gruntled!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 25, 2016

A Labor Day message about being happy/joyful in all you do.

Getting Gruntled!! September 4, 2016 Matthew 20:1-16 In Matthew 20 Jesus told a parable about workers in a vineyard. This parable teaches us some principles about the kingdom of God, and it also teaches us something about the kind of attitude we should have at work. The key players in this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Of Christ And Their Work Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 5, 2018

In this chapter we have an account, of the constancy of the apostle and his fellow-laborers in their work.

October 4, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom lowe Lesson 2.8: Servants of Christ and Their Work Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4.1-4.4 1 Cor 4:1-4 (KJV) All ministers are servants of Christ 1 Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring The Name Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Ways that God’s name is used in vain contrasted to ways God’s name is used with value.

INTRODUCTION Paul Dickinson has written a book called Names. He has a hobby of collecting strange and unusual names. Sometimes, he says names seem to be prophetic. In 1941 there were two men who were executed in the electric chair in Florida and their names were Will Burn and Will Frizzle. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

As We Forgive Our Debtors!

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Nov 17, 2005

Forgiveness is the the cornestone of Christianity.Without it Jesus Christ’s mission was in vain.Are forgiving your debtors?

“And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.14For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.” Matthew 6:12; 14-15 We all need and yearn for good life. No one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hiding From God.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009

❶. MEN TRY TO HIDE FROM GOD ❷. HIDING Is IN VAIN ❸. ALTERNATIVE: WALK WITH GOD

Reuters - "Dead" man hid in family home for three years Sunday, 9 December 2007 A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers "In 2002, Anne Darwin reported her husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Exists

Contributed by Dennis King on Sep 22, 2021

Yes, heaven exists but the description of the three (or more) levels of heaven are illusive. Also, do we have bodies there? Are we conscious? Do we have tactile feelings similar to what we experience now?

Heaven Exists Before we get into the existence of heaven, let's consider exactly when do we go? As with numerous Biblical topics, many churches, under Christianity's umbrella, have different beliefs on these topics. The following are my thoughts as reinforced by the specified verses from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43, Genesis 1:14-18, Revelation 22:1-2, Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Equal Justice For All Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 17, 2023

To find true justice in this world, look to God beyond our legal system and beyond your own labor.

A few years ago, 6-year-old Robbie Richardson saw his dad drive through a red light on their way home in Quincy, Massachusetts. The boy warned his dad that he was going to report what he did to police. The dad, Michael Richardson, tried to explain to Robbie that the turn he made was a legal right ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:16-22, Ecclesiastes 4:1-16, 1 Peter 2:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Work Worth Doing

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Nov 12, 2018

God calls us to join him where he is working . When we attempt to work on our own we do so in vain.

The philosopher Jacques Ellue said, “The first a great fact which emerges from our civilization is that today everything has become “means” no longer in “end”; we do not know where we are going. We have forgotten our collective ends, and you possess great machines; we set huge machines in motion in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

The Christian Church Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers are the heartbeat of the church’s ministry. Whether seen or unseen, their labour plays a vital role in advancing God’s kingdom.

THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11, Galatians 6:9, Matthew 25:21 INTRODUCTION: The strength of any church lies in its people—especially those who serve faithfully and selflessly. Christian workers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Spirit Of The Lord Is Upon Me

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 5, 2003

The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; This is the key to all work in God! If the Lord is not there, then we labour in vain.

61:1 The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; 2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal