Sermons on Waste Places:

Make The Choice Series

Contributed by Bong Baylon on Jul 5, 2008

We are either wasting our lives or investing it. The choice is ours, but only when you are in Christ do you have a real choice.

Title: Make the choice Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Theme: Christian Living Topic: Why we must choose to invest our life today Thesis: What we do with our lives now will either waste our lives or invest it for all eternity. Tagline: Make the choice before it’s too late. Thrust: To persuade listeners to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get In Gear

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 15, 2009

It really doesn’t matter how much power you have in your engine, if you never put it in gear it’s wasted energy.

How long halt ye (between) two opinions? Between = in the middle (neutral) There is no power in Neutral Isa 28:6 For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate Jos 10:25 for thus shall the LORD do to all your enemies against whom ye fight. A church in park or neutral is as useless and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Devil Is In The Market For Another Soul

Contributed by Eric Smith on Jan 28, 2012

A short sermon that parallels a high school pottery class with our potential in life and how the devil tries to make us waste our time on this earth.

Matt 4:1-9 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

The Beginning Of Knowledge

Contributed by Dwight Davis on May 26, 2025

This sermon deals with the dangers that come with technology and the importance of being able to correctly discern the difference between true, critical knowledge and inconsequential, time-wasting knowledge.

In my last sermon, against the backdrop of current world events, I shared with you from Scripture how we could know we are living in the last days of this earth’s troubled history. We looked primarily at Revelation 13 and 14 and discussed some of the signs of the times that strongly indicate where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4, Daniel 12:8-10, Proverbs 2:1-6, Proverbs 9:10, Matthew 6:22-24, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2005

Appreciate the heart of the Father. Don’t waste your life away. Treasure the resources God has given us. Love the things He loves.

(I have taken most thoughts in this sermon from Rodney J. Buchanan’s ’The Father’s House’, July 7, 2002, Mulberry St. UMC, Mt. Vernon, OH.) Let’s take a look at this interesting story again. Looking at the three characters in this story, we can learn something about ourselves and our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's First Promise Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 26, 2011

God didn't waste any time telling us that Christmas was coming. He began predicting Jesus' appearance in the very first book of the Bible.

God’s First Promise Date: November 27, 2011 Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24 Introduction I came across a story/man/very qualified TV meteorologist  But for Some reason he did a terrible job when it came to actually forecasting the weather.  In fact, he became/local joke when a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Porch - Pt. 2 - Reporching For Duty Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2014

It is a prominent feature in our lives and our memories. A place of safety. A place of provision. It's "The Porch!"

The Porch Pt. 2 - Reporching for Duty Charles Dickens and William Shakespeare have nodded their heads to the genius of the story. All of Rembrandt's skill couldn't seem to capture the depth of the account. I view the story not thru the lens of Rembrandt but more through a Norman Rockwell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vineyard Series

Contributed by Timothy Riggs on Sep 12, 2006

God has strategically placed you in a place of service.

A DAY IN THE WORKPLACE THE VINEYARD Matthew 21:33-46 INTRODUCTION Parable Identification 1. Landowner God 2. Wicked tenants Israel’s Leaders 3. Servants Prophets 4. Landowner’s Son Jesus Jesus makes it clear in verse 42 that the builders rejected the stone that was to be the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Holiness

Praising God For His Wonders - Sermon Vi: Praising God For Heaven Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 11, 2019

Get ready to be "wowed" by the Lord our God who has prepared Heaven for we the people of God - affirmed by our Lord's Resurrection from death unto life and promised to all who are "in Christ".

PRAISING GOD FOR HIS WONDER OF WONDERS: HEAVEN A Prepared Place for Prepared People for Living in Paradise-with-Purpose “Wow!” That’s how some folks express their amazement when I tell them that my mother had ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Ie3a: The Imperfection Of The Earthly Sanctuary Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Oct 29, 2020

Our subject is the priesthood of the Lord Jesus Christ who is a priest after the order of Melchizedek. Presented to us are two ministries which are in sharp contrast. The Levitical service, the ministry of the Aaronic priesthood, was carried out in an earthly Tabernacle down here.

4/21/20 Tom Lowe Lesson IE3a: The Imperfection of the Earthly Sanctuary (Heb. 9:1-10) Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10 (NIV) 1Now the first covenant had regulations for worship and also an earthly sanctuary. 2A tabernacle was set up. In its first room were the lampstand and the table with its ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 34 | The Shining Face Of Moses | Commentary | Devotional

Contributed by Narinder Choranji on Nov 18, 2019

How can you shine bright like a diamond.

After Moses spent time with God, Moses’ face shone and people knew that Moses had been with God, therefore they listened to God’s word from Moses. Here are three lessons to learn from this scripture: THE SECRET PLACE If we want to hear from God then we need to spend time on our own with God. A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Men Consult Strange Altars Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story highlights a troubling truth: when men ignore the living God and seek out strange altars, they not only sin, they provoke divine anger.

WHEN MEN CONSULT STRANGE ALTARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 8:19-20; Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5; Galatians 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION: The book of 2 Kings opens with a revealing narrative of how spiritual compromise can cost a man his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Eternity Matters Part Iii: The Glory Of It All

Contributed by Joe Harding on Jan 31, 2003

HEAVEN IS A HOLY PLACE!

ETERNITY MATTERS PART III: THE GLORY OF IT ALL JANUARY 26, 2003 INTRODUCTION: As Vice President, George Bush represented the U.S. at the funeral of former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev. Bush was deeply moved by a silent protest carried out by Brezhnev’s widow. She stood motionless by the coffin ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Refuge In A World At War

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 24, 2003

War tempts us to worry. But every Christ-follower can find a place of safety, a place of rest, a place of protection, a place of shelter… even in the thick of the battle.

War tempts us to worry. On Wednesday evening, President Bush told our nation, “Now that conflict has come, the only way to limit its duration is to apply decisive force.” The president promised “a broad and concerted campaign” but warned that it “could be longer and more difficult than some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life After Death: Heaven

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Mar 13, 2015

2nd part of a two part message on life after death - describing the place Jesus prepared for us as a hiding place, a dwelling place, and a resting place.

Life after death: Heaven Introduction: Last week may have been gloomy but today is a cheerful day. Don Piper, the author of '90 minutes in heaven' said “heaven is a buffet for the senses. It is a sensory explosion.” I have great news for you this morning church. . . Heaven is for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational