Sermons about Worthless Effort

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part I Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

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Our labor bears fruits but the fruits are not worth eating. This sermon debunks the idea that the fruit of our labor is worth eating or enjoying. This is the first part of a two part sermon

Labor generally signifies heavy duty task, work or effort. Oftentimes, it is something we'd rather not do but because of some inherent benefits we continue to do it. For a married woman, who trusted and believed God for the fruit of the womb, getting pregnant and going into labor - though hard, it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22, Acts 53:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating The Fruit Of Your Labor - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Pastor (Dr.) Francesca Fajinmi on Dec 31, 2016

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This is the second part of the sermon on "Eating the fruit of your labor". Debunking the notion that the fruit of our labor is worth eating.

Another example of labor in the Bible was the labor of Judas and Lazy man JUDAS He performed hard labor to betray Jesus Christ. It cannot be an easy task to betray Jesus! What effort it must have taken to convince the high priest that he can turn Jesus over to them? But he prevailed and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-11, Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthless, Worthless Garbage

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 8, 2011

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To be transformed by God is to show that everything that everything else we have pursued so intensely in life amount to no more than "a pile of dung."

Worthless, Worthless Garbage Phil 3:1-11 Feb 6, 2011 Intro: How many of you know what this is: I’ll give you a hint: it is the world’s third most valuable commodity, after sugar and coffee. I’ll give you another hint – next week is valentines’ day and millions of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worthlessness

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 18, 2005

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How often do we pass that penny on the ground because it is not worth a lot?

Matthew 25:35-40: "I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. I was thirsty, and you gave me something to drink. I was a stranger, and you took me into your home. I needed clothes, and you gave me something to wear. I was sick, and you took care of me. I was in prison, and you visited me.’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Holiness

Worthless Physicians

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Feb 25, 2019

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We must be careful in ministering not to "jump the gun" on our assessments of a situation and choosing our words carefully is a must.

Worthless Physicians I. Introduction A. Situation 1. Have you ever stuck your foot in your mouth? Let me tell you about me. a. For the first 20 years of my adult life, I could brush my teeth, use Listerine, and my breathe would still smell like boot leather and toe jam! I grew up on ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worthless Religion Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 8, 2012

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Don’t let anyone judge you by legalistic standards, disqualify you by mystical experiences, nor enslave you by ascetic practices, because Jesus is all you need. A warning of the false ideas of legalism, mysticism, & asceticism.

Back in 2004, when several hurricanes hit the state of Florida, it left thousands of people without electrical power. Like many Floridians, Don Aycock’s neighbor used a portable generator to supply power until the electrical lines could be repaired. It had been running for a while when the man ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worthless Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Oct 2, 2007

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What makes our worship worthless and meaningless? How can our worship become a genuine encounter with God?

Encountering God – Part 6 - Worthless Worship Review What is worship? Encountering/responding to God’s heart toward us. Why worship? B/c we were created for this purpose. What do we need? A relationship with God through Jesus Christ. He acted on our behalf when we were still His enemies. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 29:13, Isaiah 29:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Weeds

Contributed by Carla Powell on Jul 20, 2002

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Using Jesus’ parable of the wheat and the tares, this sermon looks at the miraculous way weeds can turn into wheat when God’s in charge.

Around Timothy Lutheran, there are a number of you who have incredibly green thumbs. You know how to identify plants and what the different flowers look like. You know how to coax flowers and vegetables from seeds planted in the soil. Some of you are quite amazing when it comes to the garden. And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Lutheran

The Effort That Unifies

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Jun 7, 2001

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Mickey a 41 year old salesman sleeps in on Sundays find out why.

West Greeley Baptist Church June 10th 2001 “The Effort That Unifies” Ephesians 4:1-3 By Pastor Mark Hensley “As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3Make ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Effort For Living Series

Contributed by James Buchanan on Sep 9, 2003

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The Thirdin a series of 5 sermons dealing with abundant living from 2 Peter 1:3-11. We have everything we need for life and godliness!

A young woman was on vacation in the depths of Louisiana. She wanted a pair of genuine alligator shoes in the worst way, but was very reluctant to pay the high prices the local vendors were asking. After becoming very frustrated with the "no haggle" attitude of one of the shopkeepers, the blonde ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith That Is Worthless Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

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This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

* Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Effort Demanded

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 19, 2012

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Faith plus Works produces miracles. It is not that God cannot work in any other manner, but generally, this is the method He chooses. So have a keen ear and be quick to do what He bids you to do. A miracle is just ahead if you will believe and obey.

Esfuerzo Requerido (Effort Demanded) James (Stg.) 2:14-18 14 ¶ What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? (KJV) 14 Hermanos míos, ¿qué aprovechará si alguno dice que tiene fe, y no tiene obras? ¿Podrá la fe salvarle? (RVG04) 15 ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worthless Worship

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2010

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Too many of our day seem to think that because they sit through church services that they have participated in worship. However, that isn’t necessarily true. Sadly, many Christians these days are simply going through the motions, without heart involvement

WORTHLESS WORSHIP Copyright August 2010 by Rev. Donnie L. Martin. All Rights Reserved. Text: Mal. 1:11-13 I. DISRESPECTFUL SERVICE A. Israel Doubted And Denied God’s Loving Relationship. B. Israel Was Showing God No Respect. C. Israel’s Worship Was Without Reverence. II. DISQUALIFIED ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Futile Effort Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 13, 2019

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God spoke to Jonah, calling him to go and cry against Nineveh. Foolishly, Jonah thought he could flee the presence of God. However, God intended for Nineveh to hear a warning, and He intended Jonah to deliver that warning. It is futile to try and flee God's presence!

A Futile Effort Jonah 1: 1-10 Having considered the introduction for Jonah, I want to remind us of the major theme of the book. Most tend to focus solely on Jonah’s miraculous deliverance from the belly of the great fish, but that is just one scene from this account in Scripture. In fact, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Worthless Shepherds

Contributed by Bala Samson on Feb 19, 2020

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Who are the worthless shepherds?

Worthless Shepherds! Who is a shepherd? A pastor/Leader of a church is a shepherd of the church. The Shepherd is also a Watchman! Besides leaders and all Christian ministers, a 'must read' for Bible college students who should know the seriousness of their calling. No more ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

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