Sermons on Vain Thoughts:

A Fishing Trip For Peter Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 19, 2022

Peter and the disciples thought they were going fishing for some fish. But the Master Fisherman used it is an object lesson to catch them for His Grand and Eternal Purposes.

A rather intriguing and controversial news item hit the news stands and the media in the last week. A mega-church pastor in Atlanta got into trouble with the law. That’s not particularly unusual, but the reason for the trouble with this pastor was. Pastor Creflo Dollar of the 30,000-member World ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-17

Denomination: Bible Church

You Can’t Get There From Here (Jesus Walks On Water) Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Aug 2, 2024

Jesus knew about the storm and sent them anyway. “I thought Jesus was supposed to be loving and kind? What kind of God sends people into storms?”

We continue our series of hearing from our Captain, the Lord Jesus Christ. We continue to study the gospel of John. I invite you to find your Bibles and find John 6 with me. A Young Lady’s Story A young lady from Delaware wrote me her story of faith some years ago. Chole trusted Christ as a young ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Test Him With Insult And Torture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 19, 2024

Here and in other sources we see that there was at the time of Jesus a current of thought imagining that the Messiah, or some other righteous man, would die for the sins of the people.

Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Course 2024 About fifty years before the birth of our Savior Jesus, an unknown Jew, probably living in Egypt because of the dispersal of Israelites by Assyria and Babylon, wrote what is called the Book of Wisdom. It’s written in Greek in the style of the Hebrew wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37, Psalm 54:3-7, Philippians 2:1-11, James 3:16-18, James 4:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Future Continuous (Pt 2 Of 3) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 19, 2025

God began working on the messenger about 6 months ago on today’s message. At the time, I thought there were two messages that were percolating.

Here are some questions you may want to write down: Did you read any scripture this week, that you have read many times before, but saw it completely differently this time? Number 2 Now back to the message series: For about 3 days I was asking God for a word…and I all I heard was the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

The God Who Is (I Am Series - Week 1) Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Aug 29, 2025

Moses thought he was watching sheep. Instead, he discovered the God who watches over everything. Today, we meet the eternal I AM.

The God Who Is I AM Series - Week 1 Main Text: Exodus 3:14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8 Introduction A young seminary student once asked the renowned theologian Karl Barth, after decades of studying God, what the most profound thing he had learned was. Barth smiled and replied, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14, Exodus 3:1-15, Revelation 1:8, Deuteronomy 31:6, Exodus 3:3, Exodus 3:5, Exodus 3:6, Exodus 3:15, Exodus 14:21, Exodus 16:4, Habakkuk 2:20, Hebrews 13:8, Isaiah 26:4, Isaiah 55:8-9, James 1:17, Jeremiah 29:13, John 6:35, John 8:12, John 8:58, John 10:11, Joshua 5:15, Malachi 3:6, Psalm 46:10, Psalm 90:2, Psalm 135:13, Romans 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 1) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

For a couple of years, I’ve wanted us to study the miracles of Jesus together. So, I thought what a better way to start the new year.

The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is to spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to the parables, and finish up with the miracles. When I first began preparing my study of the miracles, I figured I had three different ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

How To Have Peace Of Mind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

Trusting God with our worries brings deep peace; by focusing our thoughts on His truth, we find joy and steadiness even in difficult circumstances.

Some of us walked in today smiling on the outside while carrying a sack of worries on the inside. Bills, deadlines, strained conversations, the ache that won’t quit, the unknowns that sit on the porch of tomorrow and won’t stop knocking. If your thoughts have been racing and your heart has been ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Surrender, Jesus

Sinfomercial

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 10, 2010

We can guard against sin if we engage God in our lives, focus on things above with His word in our thoughts, hearts, and actions, and stay in constant prayer, confessing our sins to Him.

Sinfomercial 03/08/09 AM Text: 2 Samuel 11:1-17 Introduction I was flipping TV channels mindlessly (mindless TV, is that an oxymoron?) recently when something grabbed my attention. It was not a captivating program or a fascinating documentary or even a particularly delicious recipe on the food ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

04 - James 1:26-2:13 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 22, 2021

This is the 4th of 11 Studies in the Book of James and talks about the need to control the use of our tongues, defines pure and undefiled religion and the warns against discrimination against the poor in the church.

James 1:26 26 “If anyone among you thinks he is religious, and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his own heart, this one’s religion is useless. After speaking about trials, seeking wisdom, money, temptations and obeying the word of God, James now turns his attention to what it means to be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, James 2:1-13, James 1:18, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go! And Think Like Jesus: Renewing Your Mind - Philippians 4:8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 29, 2025

There is a war raging in the world today within hearts and minds. God calls His people to think differently.

Go! And Think Like Jesus: Renewing Your Mind with Philippians 4:8 Introduction: The Battle for the Mind There is a war raging in the world today — not just on battlefields, but within hearts and minds. Every day, millions wake up assaulted by voices — news headlines, social media, entertainment — ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:6-7, John 14:6, John 8:31-32, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:8, Colossians 3:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 8:6-7, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Thessalonians 5:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 19, 2022

These are thoughts on Genesis Chapter One. In his work, "What does every Bible chapter say..." John Hunt gives an overview of each chapter of the Bible. It is my intention to do the same thing here.

GENESIS CHAPTER ONE OVERVIEW Overall what is happening in this chapter is creation of all the world and everything we know in the universe. Joseph Benson’s Commentary (1857) Says: We have three things in this chapter: (1) A general idea of the work of creation, Genesis 1:1-2. (2) A particular ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rejoice In Hope!

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 16, 2022

This is an unfinished sermon that exposits portions of Romans 12 and then focusses on verse 12. The thoughts about seasons were inspired by a sermon preached by Jeff Arnold entitled "The Season is Certain But Not Final."

Rejoicing In Hope Introduction: Romans 12:9-13 ESV 9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. 11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

1 Timothy 3:16 The Son Became Flesh

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible doctrines are important, if the incarnation is not real then we can

#-2~ 1 Timothy 3:16 THE SON BECAME FLESH 12-18-10 Recently I brought a few thoughts on what I consider to be the # 1 Bible doctrine, and that is the INCARNATION. If Jesus was not God in flesh then none of the rest of the numerous Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

They've Righted All The Wrongs

Contributed by Richard Overman on Sep 24, 2011

Taking a Biblical Stand For Christ. Not "What Would Jesus Do" rather What Has Jesus Said!

“They’ve righted all the wrongs,” An honors student in Fort Worth, Texas, was sent to the principal’s office and punished for telling a classmate that he believes homosexuality is wrong. Holly Pope said she was “absolutely stunned” when she received a telephone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Habits For Spiritual Health

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 7, 2022

How do believers maintain spiritual vitality and finish well? This message examines seven lifestyle habits that sustain the believer in the long run. Professor Robert Clinton found that only one-third of leaders finish well. These disciplines help us finish well.

Intro Welcome to this Legacy Ministry College chapel service. We take as our subject today: Seven Habits for Spiritual Health. What are the essentials for a successful life journey in Christ? It is one thing to begin a journey; it is another to finish that journey. To finish and finish well, you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 22:37-40, John 15:5, Hebrews 10:24-25, 1 Timothy 4:1-10, Joshua 1:1-8, Matthew 16:24-25, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 28:19-20, Matthew 4:1-4, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic