Sermons on Vain Things:

Avoiding Short Cuts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 22, 2002

Antioch was a booming church with great potential. But they lacked one thing that would make them great.

TITLE: Avoiding Short Cuts OPEN: Several years ago the Chattanooga Free Press told the story of a woman who had decided to take a short cut to cleaning the birdcage that housed her favorite canary Chippie. Having a busy schedule that day, she decided to clean the cage with the vacuum cleaner. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Command To Be Heavenly Minded

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 24, 2002

The Christian is to set his thoughts on "better things" instead of getting bogged down in the cares of this world.

THE COMMAND TO BE HEAVENLY-MINDED Col. 3:1-2 INTRO. I believe that it is possible to determine a person’s true character by finding out what they really love and what their goals are. Ask yourself these questions: 1. What are the three things you are most earnestly working for right now? 2. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Motivations

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 22, 2002

This sermon outline has a description of the Holy Spirit and the things He does to motivate people to salvation

Salvation Motivations John 16:7-11 I. The Motivator is the Comforter, The Holy Ghost or Spirit. A. We will look at the Characteristics of the Holy Ghost. 1. He is eternal. Hebrews 9:13-14 “For if the blood of bulls and goats and the ashes of a heifer, sprinkling the unclean, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Be Thankful

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Nov 24, 2002

In preparation for Thanksgiving, let’s think about some things we have to be thankful for.

A Reason to Be Thankful Romans 8:28-39 SICC 11.24/02 – Morning I am going to help you out this morning, so listen closely. I don’t know where you are celebrating Thanksgiving, but beware, your host may have read an article in the newspaper, or worse yet in one of those family magazines and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Invites You To Dinner Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 25, 2002

“The Parable of the Great Banquet” tells us three things about the wonderful invitation of God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 39 “When Jesus Invites You To Dinner” Luke 14:15-24 Jesus was in the middle of a Sabbath dinner that had grown more and more tense. The tension had grown from the moment that Jesus had entered the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Mark Connelly on Jul 31, 2003

When we take pleasure in sinful things we weave the very web that ensnares us

Oh What A Tangled Web We Weave! Mark 6:14-29 In our undergraduate years at the University of Maryland I was taking classes like business law and statistics, while my wife Kay was a philosophy major. It got to the point that we spoke two different languages. Kay just sounded a lot smarter than ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29, Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking Down The Barriers

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

I share 3 things that need to happen for our church to see a breakthrough in our church.

Breaking Down the Barriers Pastor Glenn Newton 11-28-99 Text: Heb. 10: 19-25 Heb. 10:39-11:1-2 This morning I want to continue on with where I was leading last week. If you remember, My message last week was entitled “ A Battle Worth Fighting” and I talked about this Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Stealing God's Glory

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

We must beware of those things in our life that would steal glory from God.

STEALING GOD’S GLORY Acts 17:22-33 INTRO. (You will need your Bibles open today and I want you to follow along carefully with me during this sermon.) Our text is a familiar one. These people did not know who God is. Paul tried to show them. Some listened and some did not. The message and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Ways

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lord, Give Us A Thankful Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 16, 2005

This is a Thanksgiving sermon on directives from Samuel to the Israelites to reflect on the great things God has done.

November 23, 2005 1 Samuel 12:23-24 As for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by failing to pray for you. And I will teach you the way that is good and right. 24 But be sure to fear the LORD and serve him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:23-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The New Birth Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 17, 2005

God is doing a New Thing...and His plan for our lives begins with the New Birth!

GOD IS DOING A NEW THING THE NEW BIRTH John 3:1-17 (1) There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus A. Who was this man? 1. Pharisee A) Extremely religious and very intelligent B) Devoted to keeping the Law C) Intensely Jealous of Jesus 1) He undermined their ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Priceless

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 28, 2006

There are some things money can’t buy and for everything else there’s Master Care.

8 reasons in support of a worry-free life. 1. Worry is Needless, 25 2. Worry is Senseless, 26 3. Worry is Useless, 27 4. Worry is Faithless, 28-30 5. Worry is Godless, 31-32a 6. Worry is Pointless or Fatherless, 32 7. Worry is Restless, 34 8. To Be Worry-free is Priceless , 33 Master Card ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Revival

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 5, 2006

A simple revival message on the things that make churches settle for less than God’s best.

Revival Message Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee Key verse: “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.”—1 Peter 2:2-3 [Play video intro, “Spoiled Milk” from Sermonspice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Drawn Out”

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 8, 2004

The unique parallel between Moses and Jesus as delvierers for their people and the unusual situations that brought things about.

Scripture: Exodus 2:1 – 10 Title: “Drawn Out” Introduction: The parents of Moses were from the tribe of Levi, slaves and members of a hated race of people. To them (Moses’ parents) was a son born who was to be the “deliverer” of a people, and from which was to come the Savior of the world. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Empty At Easter

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 6, 2010

The inspiration for this message came from a fellow sermon central contributor...Some things ARE Empty at Easter.

Empty At Easter” Mark 15:42-16:8 * Christ is Risen! What a message! Easter is Resurrection Day! * Can you imagine what that first day was like? As the buzz of excitement filled the air, it was obvious that something unusual had taken place, yet no one seem to have a handle on it. There ...read more

Denomination: Baptist