Sermons on Vanities:

Smile

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 24, 2005

A Reformation Sermon

Reformation Sunday John 8:31-36 Romans 3:19-28 ’Smile"   19 ¶ Now we know that whatever the law says it speaks to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be stopped, and the whole world may be held accountable to God. 20 For no human being will be justified in his sight by works ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Life On Earth With A Focus On Eternity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 7, 2005

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY CAUSES US TO LIVE A USEFUL LIFE , A HOLY LIFE, A HAPPY LIFE AND RECEIVE A GREAT REWARD IN ETERNITY.

LIVING LIFE ON EARTH WITH A FOCUS ON ETERNITY ********************************************** 1.LIVING WITH AN ETERNAL PERSPECTIVE GIVES US THE ASSURANCE OF GREAT GLORY AND REWARD FOR ALL THE SUFFERINGS WE ENDURE FOR THE SAKE OF CHRIST IN THIS WORLD. THEREFORE WE DO NOT GET DISCOURAGED EASILY IN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Savior Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this that kings from the east should search for Him and fall down before Him in worship? Jesus!

CHARACTERS AT THE CRADLE THE SAVIOR Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her first born son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. What child is this that He should have His own special star in the heavens? What child is this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 5

THE LORD OF ALL THE EARTH (ISAIAH 40:15-24) One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, “How much is the yellow one?” The assistant says, “$2,000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Heart Of Unbelief

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

LET’S HAVE A HEART BELIEF

THE HEART OF UNBELIEF HEB.3:7-19 Today I’ll talk for a little while about a heart of unbelief: Let me say before we began that the writer here is not writing this epistle to lost people, these believing Hebrews were in danger of trying to slip back under the law of Moses, or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Blood, Sweat, And Prayers

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 28, 2007

A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries.

Blood, Sweat, and Prayers Luke 19:46 NIV 46 "It is written," he said to them, "’My house will be a house of prayer’ A lack of prayer will results in self-inflicted injuries. 1. We fail to pray and find ourselves at the End of One’s Rope A number of elaborate devices designed have been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:46

Denomination: Church Of God

Time For Everything Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jun 3, 2007

Fourth in a seven part series, this sermon deals with Ecclesiastes 3.

Sermon Dan Neary A Time for Everything Under the Sun This is the 4th of 7 sermons in our series in Ecclesiastes. I’m glad that Dr. Hobson suggested this series… and I’m glad that he is walking with us in this series. We like his preaching. We would like to hear more of his preaching. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Man And Wife Or Spouse And Strife? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 24, 2006

God wants Christian husbands to be gentle initiators and Christian wives to be confident responders. Yes, this often – though not always -- makes for a better marriage; but it is first and foremost God’s revealed will.

Man and Wife or Spouse and Strife? (I Peter 3:1-7) 1. Marriage bears the brunt of a lot of humor. 2. Attending a wedding for the first time, a little girl whispered to her mother, "Why is the bride dressed in white?" ? "Because white is the color of happiness, and today is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Benefits Of Prophecy For 2007

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2006

Prophecy gives the hope that allows us to cope with any difficulty. We can praise God for the fact that all of the prophecies in the scripture always come to completion. (2 Pet 1:20,21) We have a sure and certain hope that the Lord is omniscient and knows

Some Benefits of Prophecy Isa 65:17 - "Look, I am creating a new heaven and a new earth - so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look... And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more." 1. HOPE - Prophecy gives ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Your Best To God Series

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From Hebrews 11 as well Abel teaches us, Giving is a part of our relationship with God, Your giving gives you away, giving bears witness.

With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many sources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: GIVING YOUR BEST TO GOD November 12, 2006 Jay Robison Gen 4:1-5 and Heb 11:4 What does being faithful to God look like? Need to ask regularly This week in Bible study read ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Pleas, Please & Salvation By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

When God has you down you tend to look up, and if God has you down, there is a way out--his way. Faith and not pleas is the key.

PLEASE, PLEAS & SALVATION BY GRACE: Undeserved delivery Jonah 2, Psalm 100, Hosea 2:19-20 This morning… let your mind go back to about the time of Christ in Jerusalem. You are going into the temple to celebrate Yom Kippur—the Great Day of Atonement. This is the day that your sins will be covered ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Endure The Pains Of Childbirth Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 20, 2004

#6 in Romans 8 - What a Way to Live! series. This deals with suffering, and how to let it do its work in us until God brings us to glory.

Romans 8:18-25 – How to Endure the Pains of Childbirth (I would like to credit The Ultimate Blessing, written by Jo Anne Lyon, a Wesleyan pastor and married to one as well, founder of World Hope International, for a lot of the thought processes. As well, Eugene Peterson’s The Message for this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

So Close Yet So Far Away

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Nov 1, 2003

This is a sermon the the Great Commandment with the thesis that one can not love God and yet hate people for whom Christ died. Love for humanity is proff of our love for God.

SO CLOSE, YET SO FAR AWAY MARK 12:28-34; DEUTERONOMY 6:4-9; I JOHN 4:15-21 --by R. David Reynolds In One Church from the Fence, Wes Seelinger writes: “I have spent long hours in the intensive care waiting room . . . watching with anguished people . . . listening to urgent questions: Will my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage - God's Way Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 5, 2006

Marriage is about commitment. About being filled with Godly wisdom and Godly submission.

Play Video I. INTRODUCTION So what do you think? Fair deal? That word commitment – it’ll get you everytime! So what do you want out of marriage? Is it what you expected when you made those famous vows? Lastly, what are you willing to do to make it all God wants it to be? ILL: Christian Globe ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are The Ninety? - Money Management / Stewardship

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 19, 2005

About the "other 90%" of God’s money...that which He charges us to be good stewards of. Link included to Formatted Text, Handout, and Powerpoint. [Link will also take you to Part 1 about the tithe: "A ’Trust’ Fund."

Where Are the Ninety? I Tim. 6:6-10, Prov. 23:5, Rom. 13:7-8 In our last message, “A ‘Trust’ Fund”, we dealt w/ the tithe…the 10% God asks us to return to Him. This message is about the other 90% of God’s money that He charges us to be good stewards of. God wants for us to be financially free, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist