Sermons on Vain:

God Knows Our Appointment Time, Not Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 13, 2024

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives.

The Bible teaches us that God is sovereign and has a plan for each of our lives. One aspect of this plan is the timing of our birth and death. While humans may try to predict or control these events, ultimately, it is God who knows our appointment time. We'll explore what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Job 14:5, 2 Timothy 2:19, Exodus 15:26

I Want To Know God Personally Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 4, 2025

To pray in Jesus’ name is to come through His perfection.

A. WHY LEARN GOD’S MANY NAMES? 1. As the basis of our salvation. “There is no other name under Heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). 2. For more effective worship. “Hallowed (Holy) be Thy name” (Matt. 6:9). “Holy and reverend is his name” (Ps. 111:9, KJV). 3. To get ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Committed Service Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 20, 2025

Serving God with total commitment guarantees divine blessings, preservation, honour, and eternal rewards.

BENEFITS OF COMMITTED SERVICE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Key Verse: “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.” — 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Hindrances To Prayer Series

Contributed by Ric Veal on Nov 7, 2009

Why our prayers are not answered?

HINDRANCES TO PRAYER 01. Useless attitude – 2 Chronicles 7:14 / pride 02. Un-confessed sin – Psalm 66:18 03. Unconcerned desire – Proverbs 21:13 / lack of generosity 04. Ungodly passion – Ezekiel 14:3 / idols 05. Un-restored brothers – Matthew 5:23-24 / relationships 06. Unrighteous / ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Resurrection Real?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

A message that answers the skeptics question about Jesus’ resurrection.

IS THE RESURRECTION REAL? John 20:1-18 INTRO: In today’s modern religion and the modern life of our times there is much disbelief that Christ was resurrected and lives today. Today, we want to look at what the Bible says about the resurrection and what ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Or Folly

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2020

You must return to the Lord! Outline

Amos 4:9-13 Proposition: You Must Return To Jesus! I. Because your planting is in vain! vs. 9 A. There is no blessing! vs. 9a B. There is no fruit! vs. 9b II. Because your power is gone! vs. 10 A. It is only form! vs. 10a B. It is a stench! vs. 10b III. Because ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Labor Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Labor

What Does the Bible Say About Labor 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain. Ephesians 4:28 Let the thief no longer steal, but rather let him labor, doing honest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Evidence For Christ's Resurrection

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 22, 2008

The five evidences, or testimonies, for the resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 are: 1) the Church; 2) the Scriptures; 3) the Eyewitnesses; 4) a Special Witness, and 6) the Common Message.

The one interesting factor about this time of year is the sudden attention things of faith get. When so many people across this planet meet on one morning to celebrate the most historically verifiable event, it is hard to ignore. Yet every possible explanation about alternative theories in regards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Other

What Does The Bible Say About Idols Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Aug 2, 2021

What Does the Bible Say About Idols

What Does the Bible Say About Idols Exodus 20:3 You shall have no other gods before me. Exodus 20:4 You shall not make for yourself a carved image, or any likeness of anything that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth. Psalm ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

What is it means to follow Jesus?

FOLLOWING JESUS MEANS: *SELF DENIAL AND CROSS BEARING. MATTHEW 16:24 – Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.” *ABANDONING EVERYTHING. LUKE 14:33 – In the same way, any of you who does not give up ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

When Shall We Be One?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2004

Truth separates so we need a scorecard and denominations until we are Raptured.

We sing the songs of Zion saying that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord and while we are marching we are not divided all one body we, but in practice we are not. We sing the ideals and walk in the stark reality. Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 4:4-6 the unity and oneness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Curing Church Conflict-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

2 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—II—James 4:1-17 Attention: A man limps into a hospital to have his foot X-rayed, & is asked to wait for the results. Some time later an orderly appears & hands the man a large pill. As he’s handed the pill, a mother with a small child in need of immediate attention enters & ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

'lessons On The Resurrection" 1 Cor. 15 Pt 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 16, 2008

Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is!

Lessons on the Resurrection On the lighter side of life: Are you over-saved? Thesis: Paul speaks of the resurrection of Jesus, the resurrection of the dead and the resurrection of the body to remind us that this life is not our final destination – Heaven is! Scripture Text: 1 Cor. 15 (Listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 21, 2002

This is a sermon eulogy for a man who was not in Christ but members of his family were.

Eulogy Leslie Gordon Fields 3/21/2002.hb Leslie Gordon Fields, a son, brother, an uncle, a cousin, a friend, and co worker. He was born, he lived, he died, he went home to a place prepared for him. We all go through that cycle of birth, life, and death because its ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Do I Go?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 17, 2002

God must be involved in every aspect of our lives.

I can remember being in several strange cities, at night. A. There was but one question in my mind....”Where do I go from here”. 1. I realized that there really was a way....a road that would lead me out of my puzzle...but which one? a. I can remember driving around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ