Sermons on Vanity:

Jesus' Legacy Of Love

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 3, 2003

Outside the bounds of Jesus’ love, there is a hunger that is never satisfied because it longs for true joy and happiness and yet it never gets fulfillment.

JESUS’ LEGACY OF LOVE Text: John 15: 9-17 "An ancient clay tablet inscribed about 4000 B.C. tells of a mystic who believed that the secret of life could be discovered by going without food, he died. Those who attempt to live without love meet the same fate". (Herb Miller. Actions Speak ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Draw Near To God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Aug 26, 2003

Good things will happen when we draw near to God.

Draw Near To God Scripture Reading: Exodus 19:1-19; 20:18-21 Scripture Text: James 4:8 Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Introduction: There is a great need for the church to draw near to the Lord. Matthew 24:12 “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8, Proverbs 3:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Do We Glorify God

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon on why we are to glorify God and not ourselves.

Do We Glorify God 1 Cor. 10:31 Prayer Introduction Have you noticed that in our society today people are so pre-occupied with self-glorification? Too many times people want glory just for themselves. Sometimes football players score a touchdown and do a dance wanting everyone to applaud them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Harbor Anger Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on May 22, 2009

Anger why is that so in a Christian’s Life. What to about it.

Why We Harbor Anger Proverbs 27:4 Wrath is cruel, and anger is outrageous;but who is able to stand before envy? ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Troubled Church Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 28, 2008

Paul begins dealing with the many problems in the carnal Corinthian church

Someone: “The church is like Noah’s Ark: If it were not for the storm on the outside, no one could stand the stench on the inside.” The message of First Corinthians is written to a troubled church. Corinth was full of problems. Paul is writing to that church in order to deal with all of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Defeating Temptation

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 21, 2008

May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have to deal with the “tempter” whose object it is to get everyone to be unfaithful to God!

A couple of years ago FOX came out with a new reality show called “Temptation Island” and it was a smash hit for two years. Over 16 million people watched it weekly. And if you haven’t noticed reality TV shows are very popular today. May I suggest that we all live on “Temptation Planet”? We have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Promises For A Weary People

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 18, 2008

Weariness often makes us lose heart and forget God’s Promises

GOD’S PROMISES FOR A WEARY PEOPLE 9/17/08 Psalm 125 S__ L__ R__ 1. Many Days on way to Jerusalem to Worship a. thoughts of home b. thoughts of remainder of trip c. bone tired – weary – perhaps ready to turn back 2. Life gets like that a. trials and tribulations b. swimming against the stream ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 125:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What If?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 12, 2009

It is thru God that we can find help for everyday problems.

Intro: What If.....? Genesis 15 has the same type of rejoicing that we find in this Psalm of David. Another year gone will make many ask the question, “What if..?” I guess it is a part of life for us to ask questions like “what if..?” Many times we tend to think of what could have been. But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8, Psalm 124:1

Denomination: Baptist

Tapping Into The Power Of A Dream

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 4, 2005

I’m talking about a vision deep inside that speaks to your very soul. I’m talking about that thing which you were born to do.

19, June 2005 Dakota Community Church Tapping into the Power of a Dream Introduction: I am not talking about everybody’s got a dream lotto commercial. That is about escape not reality. I’m talking about a vision deep inside that speaks to your very soul. I’m talking about that thing which you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Mennonite

The Search For The Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jan 23, 2006

Ecclesiastes was written to people who question whether there is a God, and to those who outright reject God. What do they have left in life? Nothing but despair...but there is another Way.

Overcoming Futility, a Sermon Series on Ecclesiastes Message #1, “The Search for the Meaning of Life,” chapter 1 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve entered a new year, and many people looking back on 2005 feel a sense of relief. We’re glad that year ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Church At Ephesus Series

Contributed by Sam Gordon on Sep 18, 2006

a look at the church at Ephesus

Seven Letters to the Seven Churches (01) Revelation 2:1-7 Today we’re commencing a short series of seven studies looking at Revelation chapters 2 and 3. The focal point of these studies is on the seven letters to the seven churches. The title I have given to these is very apt and appropriate – ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare 2 Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

A series looking into the daily realities of spiritual warfare that we all face.

What about spiritual warfare? 2 Corinthians 10 Last week we laid some ground work as we addressed a few of things: *Satan is an ancient and treacherous foe *We need wisdom *There are no shortcuts in spiritual warfare *We gave the short definition of spiritual warfare as: Spiritual warfare is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love-In-Action Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 4, 2006

Outline: • Murderous un-love, 11-15 • Sacrificial love, 16-17 • Confirming love, 18-20 • Love¡¦s outcome, 21-24

I¡¦d like to begin by quoting an 8-year old theologian: ¡§There are two kinds of love. Our love. God¡¦s love. But God makes both of them.¡¨ God is the Source of love. This is something we¡¦ve known from the beginning of our Christian experience. ƒçMurderous un-love, verses 11-15 An old Burt ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Congregational

The Triune God Is Our Authority

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 19, 2007

Pentecost 1(A) - The triune God is our authority! As believers we listen to Jesus’ claim, proclaim Jesus’ message, and believe Jesus’ promise.

THE TRIUNE GOD IS OUR AUTHORITY (Outline) June 3, 2007 PENTECOST 1 Matthew 28:16-20 * * * * * * * * * * INTRO: Every day there are new claims for brand new and improved products. These products make claims to cure baldness, obesity, and many other problems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Purity

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 25, 2011

God says we’re to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that taints. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that defiles. We’re to be like Him. We need pure minds, hands, and hearts.

Purity 1 Timothy 5:22 God says we are to keep ourselves pure. To be pure means to be unmixed with any other matter, to be free anything that would taint. God expects us to be holy – separated from anything that would defile us. We are to be like Him. We are to have pure minds, pure hands, and pure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:22

Denomination: Baptist