Sermons on Vain Thoughts:

Communion With God

Contributed by Robert Cox on Sep 28, 2006

Communion: To share thoughts and feelings

Turn to John 16:7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. Today I want to talk about communion. We are going to partake of communion or "the Lords Supper" later ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unjust Steward

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 12, 2013

Some thoughts on a challenging text.

THE UNJUST STEWARD. Luke 16:1-9. For centuries interpreters have been more than a little puzzled, perplexed and disturbed by the parable of the unjust steward, at the beginning of Luke 16. The Emperor Julian, otherwise known as Julian the Apostate, even tried to use this parable to show that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Steadfast Church: Part Two: Stephen's Execution

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 14, 2015

CONTINUING WITH THE THOUGHT OF THE STEADFAST CHURCH

A STEADFAST CHURCH: STEPHEN'S EXECUTION ACTS 7:54 – ACTS 8:4 POINT ONE: STEPHEN’S EXECUTION: PSALM 116:15: THE DEATH OF ONE THAT BELONGS TO THE LORD IS PRECIOUS IN HIS SIGHT. STEPHEN REALIZED THAT HE WAS SOON TO DIE, BUT HE HAD A CALMNESS AND PEACE AROUND HIM THAT ONLY GOD CAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Toxic People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 24, 2018

A few thoughts on toxic people

“Toxic People” I’ve been thinking about a post I see a lot on Facebook about ‘toxic’ people. Something about it just didn’t set well with me. So I have given it some thought and prayer and here is what I came up with. First, I don’t want to be a ‘snowflake’. A snowflake has its own meaning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:4-12

Denomination: Holiness

God, Are You Imagining Things?

Contributed by Coz Von on May 9, 2016

Isaiah 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.

Are we predestined to be saved or lost? By the foreknowledge of God and through His infinite wisdom God knows the future and what the outcome of our choices would be, Knowing this, isn’t it true that the outcome of my salvation is pre-determined? Is my quest for salvation just a matter of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Topic: The Rule Of God

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Jun 6, 2022

We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ever.

Topic: The Rule of God Text: Ps_146:10 The LORD shall reign for ever, even thy God, O Zion, unto all generations. Praise ye the LORD. Intro: We all seek a perfect leader, a perfect ruler but we waited in vain. But there is perfect Ruler and His name is Jesus. And He will reign forever and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Character Study Of Stephen – The First Christian Martyr Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Stephen was a man of faith, wisdom, and courage. He was the first Christian martyr, but his death was not in vain. His legacy lives on as an example of boldness, endurance, and forgiveness.

CHARACTER STUDY OF STEPHEN – THE FIRST CHRISTIAN MARTYR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60 "And they stoned Stephen as he was calling on God and saying, 'Lord Jesus, receive my spirit.'" (Acts 7:59, NKJV) Supporting Texts: Matthew 5:10-12, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-15, Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purposeless Driven Life Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Dec 5, 2011

Have you ever thought about the purposeless driven life?

THE PURPOSELESS DRIVEN LIFE Ecclesiastes 1:1-18 Introduction: Rick Warren has caught a lot of people’s attention with his books The Purpose Driven Church and The Purpose Driven Life. Have you ever thought about the purposeless driven life? This is the first sermon in a series on the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Thanked God For Lately?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Nov 19, 2018

Let me ask you, have you ever really thought about Thanksgiving? Have you thought about what we should be thankful for? Have you thought about the simple things in life that we take for granted?

You know, right around the corner is Thanksgiving. And if you didn’t know, thanksgiving lunch or dinner is what Thanksgiving means to most people. A family gathered around a big turkey and dressing meal, with all the goodies to go with it. And that’s certainly a special time for many families here. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5, Philippians 4:6, Psalm 98:4, Psalm 79:13, Romans 1:20-22  (view more)  (view less)

What's In Your Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2023

"Oh, be careful little eyes what you see."

Psalms 101:3 I will set no wicked thing before mine eyes: I hate the work of them that turn aside; it shall not cleave to me. If you were to go blind this second, what kind of things would you still see in your mind. Would they bring you comfort or torment? Many of us have things flash ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:3, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Shall We Go?

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 9, 2022

When Jesus spoke about the Bread of Life, His analogies troubled a lot of His hearers who found His teaching hard to understand (John 6:51-65) and ended up walking away from Him. In asking the disciples if they wanted to go away, Peter's response was the model of faith and assurance (vv.67-69).

Jesus' teachings either inspired or infuriated those who heard Him. They continue to have the same effect on anyone who read His words as recorded in the Scriptures today and decides whether to surrender their lives to Him or reject His mercy and reap the eternal consequences. When He taught ...read more

Scripture: John 6:67-69, Matthew 7:13-14, Isaiah 55:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18-29, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, John 16:7-13, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed, Be Different!

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jan 14, 2014

What does it take to change and live for Jesus, what does it take to move from belief in the Messiah to a follower of the Messiah. It takes transformation and it starts in your head. Do you dare to be different?

Different the sermon. Romans 12:1-3 Different now there’s an interesting word. What do we think about people who are different? Now he’s a bit different eats bugs, wears strange clothes and lives in the scrub. Did you hear about the bloke who saved a ship load of people by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Facing Hard Times Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Oct 28, 2015

When it comes to disasters and accidents there are 2 ways to look at it: Mans way or Gods way. Whatever the problem God has a solution. He is the Master fixer upper. But you must learn to cooperate with God so He can bring the total restoration.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, says the LORD” Isaiah 55:8. I. Reevaluating-Getting man’s perspective “He that answers a matter before he hears it, it is folly and shame unto him” Proverbs 18:13. A. Premature judgments B. Overreactions C. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#9 Transformed By The Power Of The Holy Spirit (Sancification #2) Series

Contributed by Ronald Thorington on Mar 9, 2015

This sermon speaks about the work of the Holy Spirit in His work of sanctifying us through cleasning us from the defilement of our thoughts, spirit, speech, and conscienc.

Transformed by the Power of the Spirit (Experiencing Sanctification #2) Introduction: The Love Canal tragedy,1890s William T. Love started having a canal dug between the Niagara River and Lake Ontario but was discontinued, 1920s dump site for Niagara Falls, 1940s U.S Army used it to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God