Sermons on Vanish:

The Folly Of Neglecting God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 9, 2010

What is really the purpose of living? Remember God, seek Him, glorify Him and be rich toward God.

Every day of our lives we are being pulled in a number of different directions. • We have family responsibilities pulling us one way; our work or study pulling us another, and we have our obligations to the church in yet another. • We are left wondering, “What is really important ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In Losing Everything, You've Gained Christ's Righteousness

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 21, 2010

Our own doings can not make us right before God. For only Christ's righteousness, which is yours by faith alone, stands in God's courtroom. A. All other gains are garbage. B. Your faith knows the power of Christ's resurrection. C. You strain forward

Text: Philippians 3:8-14 Theme: In Losing Everything, You've Gained Christ's Righteousness A. All other gains are garbage B. Your faith knows the power of Christ's resurrection C. You strain forward toward your resurrection sharing in Christ's suffering Season: Lent 5c Date: March 21, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

I used to think it was just important to rejoice about anything, but this text let’s me know that my rejoicing must be in line with Jesus’ priorities, if my rejoicing is going to produce in me what Jesus wants in me.

INTRO: 1. When Jesus recruited the 70 to go forth and spread the good news of the gospel, He didn’t paint a glamorous picture for them. a. Vs. 3 he tells them that he sends them out as “lambs among wolves.” b. Take little with them, no money bag, bed, or extra ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Contagious: Week 1 Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 16, 2010

This is the first of a 4 part series adapted from Willow Creek's Contagious Christian Evangelism Training course.

BE CONTAGIOUS: WEEK 1 Scott Bayles, pastor Adapted from “Motivations for Evangelism” by Bill Hybels Several weeks back we distributed a Congregational Questionnaire that asked questions about your attitudes toward church growth, worship, and our education program among other things. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian Church

Easter - Celebrating His Victory!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 14, 2020

They were filled with joy! They were celebrating His resurrection! And this morning I want us to celebrate, too – to celebrate His victory over 2 terrible foes.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (TEXT: Matthew 28:1-10; John 14:1-3 A. Today is Easter Sunday, & all over the world people are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, John 14:1-3, James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fragrance Of His Aroma Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 3, 2019

A message about how God can take our loneliness and emptiness and fill it with His living water.

Title: Smelling Like Jesus Series: The Fragrance of His Aroma Introduction If you would open your Bibles to John 4. I want to take you to one of my favorite passages in the Bible. Now you hear that a lot. To me this is the most intriguing passages in the Bible. In John 3 we are introduced to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

What We Could Expect From God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Aug 17, 2018

Even if terrifying trial would happen to us, as Christians, there are good things that we could expect from our Good God!

“Answer me when I call to you, my righteous God. Give me relief from my distress; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. How long will you people turn my glory into shame? How long will you love delusions and seek false gods? Know that the LORD has set apart his faithful servant for himself; the LORD ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning God's Will Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This is message 22 in our exploration of James. This message further explores the subject of 'God's will. Specifically what is it and how do we know it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will Pt 1 We all face decisions every day, all through the day. Some decisions are minor, some monumental. Paper or plastic. Caffeine or decaff. Dark roast, medium roast. Non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole milk. Most items you seek have a multitude ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Nasty Nineveh Needed Nahum's News Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

A study of the plight of sinful Nineveh

“Nasty Nineveh Needed Nahum’s News!” Nahum 1:1-15 David P. Nolte A reclaimed drug addict had been clean for 10 years when, due to an injury, he was put on pain killers. The action of those pills excited his addiction and he was hooked on drugs even more deeply than before. His 10 good ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Channels Of God’s Grace

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 10, 2018

WHEN WE GET UP IN THE MORNING, WE EXPECT THE DAY TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. THIS MESSAGE DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE FACT THAT THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS "JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY" AND WE COULD BE CALLED INTO GOD'S PRESENCE AT ANY TIME.

CHANNELS OF GOD’S GRACE 1 PETER 4:1-11 EVERY DAY IS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY LAST SUNDAY IN SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, TEXAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ANOTHER ORDINARY DAY AT A COUNTRY CONCERT IN LOS VEGAS. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE JUST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit - Faithfulness

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 21, 2018

A continued look at the Fruit of the Spirit and how we can grow in our relationships with God and one another

Fruit of the Spirit - Faithfulness Galatians 5:22-23 May 20, 2018 On December 5, 1914, Ernest Shackleton embarked on what he called “the last great polar expedition to Antarctica.” His crew of 27 men set out on the ship called Endurance. For 6 weeks they fought through frigid seas and ice floes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Ephesians 4:1-6, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Arise

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 26, 2020

Resting in God’s ability to fight your battles shows the accuser the strength of your faith! The strength of your faith stems from the amount of trust you place in Gods hands! Knowing you can be thankful for God’s ability to act in each and every situation you may face is POWERFUL!

Let God Arise Psalms 68:1-3 NKJ Let God arise, Let His enemies be scattered; Let those also who hate Him flee before Him. 2 As smoke is driven away, So drive them away; As wax melts before the fire, So let the wicked perish at the presence of God. 3 But let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 68:1-3, 2 Chronicles 20:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Enemy Part 3: The World Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 17, 2020

This world in which we live, wants to draw us in then destroy our witness, our service to the Lord, our very Christian liives.

Living the Christian life in a world that is opposed to all things Christian is not easy. The morals and the values of a Christian living out their faith will stick out like a sore thumb. We are in a battle. Every day, every hour, every minute. As we had already studied: Ephesians 6:12 For our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Restoration

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 24, 2021

Jonah is angry; God helps him to deal with it. God's action is a great example to us in how to help someone who's hurting. We also see how God sometimes speaks to Jonah. We should be aware that God may speak in this way.

Over the past four weeks we’ve been following a series on Jonah. Today we move on to the last chapter in the book of Jonah and the last talk in our series. Since some of you haven’t been with us as we’ve gone through the book of Jonah, I’d like to fill you in on what’s been happening. The prophet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

Someone looking up at the stars said, "If the suburbs are so beautiful, how beautiful the city of heaven must be. All of our enjoyment of the beauty of this world is a mere faction of the creative work of God.

Among the world's famous short stories is the one called, The Lost Words Of Love, by the French writer, Mendes. It is the fascinating tale of how an evil spirit sought to ruin man by stealing three words out of his vocabulary. The three words were, I love you. The spirit succeeded in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:9-21