Sermons on Vain Things:

It Is A Big Thing To Give Thanks To God Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Nov 3, 2021

Jesus clearly teaches us that gratitude opens the door for more blessings in your life.

Introduction HOW DO I STRUGGLE WITH THIS? Saying thank you is hard! Look at young children, it is not a natural response for a child to say thank you. Children are expecting; they are not appreciating. Children are expecting when they go with you to Wal Mart and you past the toy aisle that you are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Things The Holy Spirit Does

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 3, 2022

To understand how the Holy Spirit influences our lives.

Pentecost ---------------- Today is Pentecost, the day when we celebrate the birth of the church. Pentecost means 50th day, this is the seventh Sunday after Easter Sunday, and the 50th day of Easter. We didn’t hear that story today, so it’s worth a quick re-cap. Re-Cap of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, John 15:26-27, John 16:4-15

Denomination: Anglican

Faithful In All Things At All Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 22, 2021

Words of encouragement can keep us moving forward in the right direction.

There was a young pastor who said he served alongside the senior pastor and he witnessed him writing 5 to 10 notes of encouragement every Monday. He sent these notes to different people in the church. At the time, he didn't really understand the importance of what he was doing. Why spend so ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Philippians 3:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

All Things Are Possible, "Only Believe!”

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 26, 2021

God is very aware of how much power His Words and Promises possess, when you proclaim them and speak them over your life! The question is, are you?

All things are possible, “Only Believe!” How many here this morning believe God can answer prayer, no matter what? John 14:12-14 MSG 12-13 “In solemn truth I tell you, anyone believing in me shall do the same miracles I have done, and even greater ones, because I am going to be with the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Most Important Thing About Christmas

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Dec 21, 2024

The most important thing about Christmas is that Jesus entered the world as king. And when we remember the humble circumstances of his birth, we remember that Jesus - although the great king - was committed to being Immanuel, 'God with us.'

In 1717, King Louis XIV of France died. When he was alive, Louis XIV demanded that he be addressed as ‘Louis THE GREAT.’ It’s said that he once declared, ‘L’État, c’est moi’ – meaning, ‘I am the State!’ Louis XIV’s court was the most magnificent in Europe and his funeral was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Your Affections On Heavenly Things

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

As believers, we are called to live with a perspective that is not rooted in the temporal things of this world but in the eternal realities of God's kingdom.

Title: SETTING YOUR AFFECTIONS ON HEAVENLY THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." Supporting Texts: Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34 INTRODUCTION: As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:2, Matthew 6:19-21, Philippians 3:20, 1 John 2:15-17, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 12:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Things I'm Thankful For

Contributed by Gene Gregory on May 6, 2023

This is a non-traditional funeral message for my mom, for a largely Christian congregation

Funeral Mama’s - Things I’m Grateful For I have to admit, this funeral is a little more difficult than many I have done. And I’m not talking about it being difficult because of the emotions that are involved, rather I’m talking about it being difficult because I couldn’t decide what to say. When ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

You Have Asked A Hard Thing

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 12, 2024

Elisha wanted to be full of the Spirit. Being filled with God’s Spirit is an easy thing, but also a hard thing.The hard part is for modern Christians to prepare our hearts and to seek Him until we’re filled.

YOU HAVE ASKED A HARD THING 2 Kgs. 2:7-10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Churches have often been better known for their banquets than their spirituality. 2. The pastor of one Church was asked what was required to join his church. He said, “You need to be saved and to have an 8½ X 11 casserole ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Unique Things About Jesus #2 Series

Contributed by David Swanger on Jan 13, 2024

Jesus really was different. Let's discover some of those ways in which He was different.

Great Lessons from the Life of Christ #2 UNIQUE THINGS ABOUT JESUS (Mark 1:14-45) Parallel Passages: Matthew 4:13-22; 8:14-17; Luke 4:14-5:16 “My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are my ways your ways.” Do you know what that means? God through Isaiah is saying: “Do you understand that I am ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-45

Things Only God Can Do Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 3, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark continues to help us see who Jesus is and why we can trust Him. In this section we see that Jesus is the Good Shepherd who feeds His sheep and rescues His sheep.

Introduction: A. How many of you have ever fed 5000 men, plus women and children with only five loaves and two fish? Anyone? 1. Well, our Camp Hunt cooking staffs have come pretty close, especially in those early years when we had a shoe-string budget and got by on government surplus commodities, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56, Job 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Does All Things Well Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 24, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark shares two stories about Jesus ministering to two Gentiles. As Jesus ministered to them in unique and marvelous ways, we see how it is true that He does all things well. We can trust that Jesus will continue to do all things well in our lives.

Introduction: A. I’m sure you have heard of the saying, “Jack of all trades and master of none.” 1. I wasn’t familiar with this version that says: “A jack of all trades is a master of none, but oftentimes better than a master of one.” I can see how that could be true. 2. I thought you would get a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things Worketh Together For Good

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Oct 16, 2024

Surely, the Lord is good all the time. For a child of God, the works and plans of the wicked will ultimately work out the goodness of the Lord hence believer do not need to worry or fret over enemies wasting their time and ganging up against them. Victory is always assured in Christ

ALL THINGS WORKETH TOGETHER FOR GOOD Romans 8:28 *And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.* Our God is a good God all the time. Sometimes, He allows us pass through some tests in order for his good plans and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Isaiah 43:2, Isaiah 43:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Still Turns Things Around Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 25, 2024

Acts 9:31-43 shows us how Jesus still turns things around.

Introduction Edmund P. Clowney was the first president of Westminster Theological Seminary from 1966 until he retired in 1984. Many years ago, Dr. Clowney wrote: “Never before has the world been so desperately asking for answers to crucial questions, and never before has the world been so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:31-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Does All Things Well!

Contributed by Larry Grant on Nov 23, 2024

Jesus comes to Decapolis and the people saw what He did with a demonic man, heard how He fed the five thousand and then how He calmed the wind and the sea and now they bring a deaf man to Jesus for healing. He heals the man, and the people are astonished, saying, “He has done all things well.”

Mark 7:31-37 “HE DOES ALL THINGS WELL!” November 24, 2024 (The Condition - The Command - The Confession) The passage opens with Jesus leaving the Gentile cities of Tyre and Sidon headed back to Galilee. But Jesus and His men do not go straight back, Verse 31 tells us that they went through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Dirges, Grief, And Other Sad Things Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 15, 2022

In the midst of our sadness and anger and guilt and anxiety and shock which we can roll up into one word ‘grief,’ we must call on God and give our grief over to Him allowing Him to bind up our hearts with His strength and His peace.

THE VERY RELATABLE LIFE OF KING DAVID DIRGES, GRIEF, AND OTHER SAD THINGS 2 Samuel 1:1-27, Psalm 55:1-23 #kingdavid INTRODUCTION When I think about grief, three episodes in my life come to mind. First, I think about a gentleman with whom I served for over 9 year in ministry. Up until recently, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-23, 2 Samuel 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ