SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Vain Things:

showing 183,316-183,330 of 195,079
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Spencer Homan avatar

    Abba (Real Father In Heaven)

    Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 7, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,226 views

    This is a sermon that focuses on God’s parenthood.

    Matthew 23:34-39 “Therefore I am sending you prophets and sages and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify; others you will flog in your synagogues and pursue from town to town. And so upon you will come all the righteous blood that has been shed on earth, from the blood of righteous ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Don Hawks avatar

    I Love The Commercialism Of Christmas--No Joke!

    Contributed by Don Hawks on Dec 9, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,111 views

    I don’t think any of us are really ready to give up the traditions of this holiday season. So why not think about what we love about this time of the year? (Based on an article by Rev. Thomas Shepherd) ________________________________________

    How do you like this time of the year? Shopping center parking lots clogged with car headlights like a starry night sky in the country. Mindless, but welcoming music drifting over hordes of harried, hopeful, hesitantly happy holiday hunters. Shop ’til you’re top-heavy, arms full of packages, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Eric Peloquin avatar

    Part Iii - The Religious Leaders – The Voice Of Apathy Series

    Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,653 views

    This is part three in a series looking at the different characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from their contributions.In this case the religious elite of this time seemed completely apathetic to the idea of the advent of the Christ.

    The Voices of Christmas Part III The Religious Leaders – the Voice of Apathy The greatest event in human history has taken place. The Messiah has been born in the City of David. The King of kings has made a very humble entry into the world. He was not born in Jerusalem, neither was His ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Steve Smith avatar

    The Stockpile Factor Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Dec 15, 2007
     | 5,283 views

    As contagious Christians, we must make sure we not only look to see the blessings of life but be willing to share the gift of our blessings with others.

    INTRODUCTION Today we begin a six week series entitled “Becoming Contagious”. How do we, as believers in Christ become more contagious in making a difference in the life of one who’s life either does not show evidence of Christ or is unchurched. A. WHY THIS SERIES 1. We All Have the Desire to be ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Dillon avatar

    Unto Us A Son Is Given

    Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 24 ratings
     | 17,906 views

    The Christmas Season is about God giving us the greatest gift of all.

    Unto Us A Son is Given Isa 9:6 Introduction Every year there is an increasing assault on the celebration of Christmas There is always a push by those who want to take Christ out of Christmas because they don’t want non-Christians to be offended I want you to know that without Christ, there is ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timm Meyer avatar

    See The Glory Of The Coming Lord

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 19, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,136 views

    Advent 2(B) - See the glory of the coming Lord. I. Hear God’s gracious comfort. II. Prepare the desert highway. III. Believe his everlasting word.

    SEE THE GLORY OF THE COMING LORD (Outline) December 9, 2007 - ADVENT 2 - Isaiah 40:1-8 INTRO: Another week has quickly passed. We draw ever quicker and closer to the blessed celebration of the baby Jesus born in Bethlehem. In the midst of Jesus’ humble birth we look and see the glory of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • C Jordan avatar

    The Emmanuel Factor: Healing And Miracle Service Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 22, 2007
    based on 12 ratings
     | 13,469 views

    The Christmas Story is about the Emmanuel Factor – the presence of Jesus – Heaven Invading Earth. And because Jesus is the same yesterday, today and forever, we can expect miracles in our lives today!

    THE EMMANUEL FACTOR: WHEN HEAVEN INVADES EARTH HEALING AND MIRACLE SERVICE OPENING TEXT: "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, and bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel," which is translated, "God with us.” (Matthew 1:23). THE BIG IDEA: The Christmas Story is about ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Stanley Vasu avatar

    Preparing Ourselves To Receive The Blessings Of God

    Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 42,259 views

    THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD AND EXHORTS US TO 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE

    PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF GOD *********************************************************** OUTLINE 1.REFLECT 2.REPENT 3.RELEASE 4.RECOVER 5.REARRANGE 6.RENEW 7.REJOICE THE MESSAGE PREPARING OURSELVES TO RECEIVE THE BLESSINGS OF ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    How God Keeps Us From Evil Series

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 2, 2008
     | 9,743 views

    Part of God’s special plan for us is protecting us from that which we cannot protect ourselves. He knows our frailties and has His watchcare over us to help us in our confrontation daily with evil.

    How God Keeps Us From Evil Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 28 Introduction The story is told of a farmer in a Midwestern state who had a strong disdain for “religious” things. As he plowed his field on Sunday morning, he would shake his fist at the church people who ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jimmy Stewart avatar

    Goodness And Mercy

    Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Aug 2, 2007
    based on 29 ratings
     | 22,289 views

    Every I look the goodness and mercy of God is there.

    Goodness and Mercy Psalms 23 I have preached to you a lot lately concerning the life of David. We see him throughout scripture in all facets of life. We can see him on the mountain top moment, such as when he defeated Goliath, and when he was anointed king. But we have also seen David in his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • John Browning avatar

    God, Help! A-Men

    Contributed by John Browning on Aug 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,561 views

    Prayer is the center of our Christian walk. We all have times of need and our prayer life will keep us going. Even Christ had times of need.

    Lord, Help! A-men By Pastor JC Browning August 5, 2007 Luke 11: 1 – 13 Matthew 6 : 5 – 13 Prayer is a central part of any Christian’s life, both Up’s and Down’s. Illustration: A story is told of a small group study that was done each week a church. Each week it would be held in a different ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C Jordan avatar

    God Encounters #2: Jesus The Healer Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,188 views

    Does God still heal today? That is a question many people are asking. What is the answer? Our goal is to convince you through laying a strong Biblical foundation that healing is God’s will today.

    CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE GOD KIND #2 – JESUS THE HEALER OPENING JOKE: FUNNY INSURANCE CLAIMS: The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. They are real, true (you can’t make up this kind of stuff). • The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Media's War Against Christians

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 9,124 views

    A look at the way the media question, denounce, or just plain ignore the good news.

    PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _________________________________________________ + At WAR > Mt 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. + Family News In Focus - sound ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    A Marked Man Series

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Aug 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,165 views

    Sermon 19 in Galatians series. We are all marked people. We either belong to God, marked as his by the blood of Jesus, or the ONLY other alternative, we belong to Satan, and bear his mark, the mark of the beast which is symbolic. The head and hand sybol

    08/12/07 TITLE: “A Marked Man” INTRODUCTION: Use of forehead and arm in symbolic sense Eze 3:9 (forehead symbol of mind / attitude) Deu 26: (arm / hand of God symbol of His actions) In Deuteronomy 6:8, God told His people to take his word and permeate their lives with it. He told them to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Craig Nelson avatar

    Is God Mad Or Madly In Love?

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 15, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,383 views

    Thoughts on the Bridal Paradigm

    God’s very essence is love. (1 John 4:7-10) He has always been love, even before He created mankind. He has always sought to have a close relationship with mankind. Human Beings were made for this love. The entire story of humanity is wrapped up within it. Love is why humans were created, and love ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational