Sermons on Vain Repetition:

Lord, Teach Me To Pray: Repentance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 25, 2017

A message on Repentace on Prayer. P - Praise, R - Repentance, A- Ask, Y - Yield

Title: Lord, Teach Us To Pray: Repentance Theme: Showing the importance of Repentance in Prayer Text: Matthew 6:5 - 15 Giving Scripture Matthew 6:19-21 "Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; (20) but lay up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying With Persistence

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 9, 2021

This is from a series I preached on prayer.

Title: “Praying with Persistence” Scripture: Luke 11:5-10 Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-13-21 Intro: For more than 40 years, a shy Welshman went to his neighbor’s door each week and slipped a love letter underneath. Because of an argument they’d had decades before, she refused to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hypocrisy And Darkness

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 17, 2021

This epistle delves into chapter six of Matthew. There he provides a first-hand report of Jesus speaking and His words cast Christian reflections against the dark shadows of hypocrisy.

As recorded by Luke in chapter 12, Jesus began to speak to His disciples first of all, “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. For there is nothing covered that will not be revealed, nor hidden that will not be known. Therefore whatever you have spoken in the dark will be heard ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:37, Matthew 6:19

Denomination: Baptist

Pure Religion

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 3, 2015

To establish that “pure religion” is not a feeling, but a faithful service to others by those who live daily to remain pure and unspotted from the world. Pure religion has it origin from the Word of God; not from the words of men!

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Perceived Religions 2. Pure Religion 3. Practices of Religion Remarks. 1. James speaks of “pure religion” that which is undefiled, what it is not; what it is; and what are it practices. He writes: “If any man among you seems to be religious, and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Burners

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 3, 2010

All vain-glory, ambition, ignorance, and pride, would be done away by one view of Christ in his glory. This awful vision of the Divine Majesty overwhelmed the prophet with a sense of his own vileness. We are undone if there is not a Mediator between us an

Opening illustration: Story of a passionate British underground evangelist in Salalah, Oman. Introduction: In this figurative vision, the temple is thrown open to view, even to the most holy place. The prophet, standing outside the temple, sees the Divine Presence seated on the mercy-seat, raised ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 10th, 2024. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 1, 2021

Year B, Proper 27.

Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, Psalm 127:1-5, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Psalm 146:1-10, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. A). MAN’S PLANS AND GOD’S PURPOSES. Ruth 3:1-5; Ruth 4:13-17. The days of the judges (Ruth 1:1) were turbulent times. ‘There was no king in the land, and everybody did what was right in ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5, Ruth 4:13-17, 1 Kings 17:8-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44, Psalm 146:1-10, Psalm 127:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Forget

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 16: 1 – 22

Deuteronomy 16: 1 – 22 Don’t Forget 16 “Observe the month of Abib, and keep the Passover to the LORD your God, for in the month of Abib the LORD your God brought you out of Egypt by night. 2 Therefore you shall sacrifice the Passover to the LORD your God, from the flock and the herd, in the place ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What's In A Name?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Taking God’s name in vain is more than just using or avoiding certain words in your language. It starts there, but it includes your actions too.

June 25, 2000 Exodus 20:7 “What’s in a name?” INTRODUCTION Last Saturday, Tammy, Victoria, Ben, Erica and I decided to go on a picnic together up at Prickett’s Fort State Park. It was the first time that we had been there except just to drive through it one time last year. As we went ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What I Want My Children To Learn

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 26, 2005

“Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation).

A.INTRODUCTION “Unless the Lord builds the family, the work of the parents is in vain . . . children are a gift from God. They are a reward from the Lord” (Ps. 127:1,3 Modern Translation). 1.To give them a Christian environment. “How from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—7 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

His presence confirms our stability and ensures our continuity. Only in vain can we take a step into the future without His approval and unmistakable presence.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—7 “As I was with Moses so I will be with you …” Josh. 1: 5. God’s presence is the validity of our continuity. “In Him we live, in Him we move and in Him we have our being.” Acts. 17: 28. He is playing an uncertain gamble who looks into the future without the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fighting God

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020

When you read prophecy we may be trying to stop what God has planned for our time thus all of our angst may be in vain.

Acts 5:38 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: 39 But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. KJV As I watch the various postings fly back and forth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:38-39

Denomination: Baptist

Hitting The Target Series

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 28, 2020

Sermon of effective prayer

If a soldier fails to aim correctly at his target and misses it, it’s unwise to conclude that his weapon does not work. Other soldiers can make use of that same weapon and hit the target perfectly well. The weapon needs no revision in its manufacture but the soldier has to be trained on its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9, John 14:14, Isaiah 59:1-2, 1 John 5:14, Luke 18:1, James 1:6-8, Luke 12:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist

The High Calling Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 11, 2023

He wants us to ask for His help, wisdom, and strength at all times and in all circumstances. He made this promise and He will never fail. Nothing is asked in vain!

Oasis WordBank Opening Passage Until now you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. John 16:24 (ESV) Title: The High Calling Of Prayer Columnist: Rudolf E. Y. Mensah, ©Oasis WordBank Reference: 00122309 Devotional This is an open call to ...read more

Scripture: John 16:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Church Growth

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 20, 2001

The Lord’s church can grow!

CHURCH GROWTH Acts 2:36-41 INTRO.- ILL.- Many churches are like the church that was going to build a new building. The building committee passed the following resolutions: 1- We shall build a new church. 2- The new building is to be located on the site of the old one. 3- The material in the old ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Secret Burden

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A series on prayer. This is the second message in the series on prayer. It is about the things that secret burden and place of prayer.

The Secret Burden Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Matthew 6:6 KJV But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal