Sermons on Worthless Pursuits:

"Wisdom From Above”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that true wisdom is from above.

“Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Buried Talent

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 4, 2008

the parable of the talents and the outcome

Intro: generally the story of the buried talent is about our responsibility in giving of our finances. But talents go beyond just our money, people have gifts, abilities that God has given them to use, but in many cases these talents get buried. Today, let’s look at the problems associated with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Not A Step Without God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 27, 2012

We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will.

Not a Step without God February 26, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must make sure that God leads us based on His will, not leading ourselves based on our own will. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 5:17-25 Supplemental Passage: "The LORD will fight ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Brag

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 3, 2012

We need to watch what we say and to whom we say it.

Don’t Be Braggin’ January 1, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We need to watch what we say and to whom we say it. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 1:1-16 Supplemental Passage: Thus says the LORD, "Let not a wise man boast of his wisdom, and let not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ichabod

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 5, 2012

God’s presence brings His glory.

Ichabod November 15, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s presence brings His glory. Focus Passage: I Samuel 4:10-22 Supplemental Passage: 1 Cor 10:31 Whether, then, you eat or drink or whatever you do, do all to the glory of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness, What Does It Look Like?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 17, 2017

Currently, we are in the Salvation Army spending the whole year mobilising for mission, this months topic is mobilising for holiness. What does it look like, here are a few thoughts and questions that will be presented at tomorrow morning prayers.

This is a short address that is also a group of questions about what God requires, about holiness. We are called to be a holy people, are you - judge for yourself. What does holiness look like, how can we be mobilised to be holy. At the age of fourteen I committed my life to God as a member of a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, Micah 6:8-9

Denomination: Salvation Army

Watch Your Mouth Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

What we say shows whats in our heart.

James 1:26–27 26If you claim to be religious but don’t control your tongue, you are fooling yourself, and your religion is worthless. 27Pure and genuine religion in the sight of God the Father means caring for orphans and widows in their distress and refusing to let the world corrupt you. I. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, 1 Timothy 5:3-4, Ephesians 4:29-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Water

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 12, 2020

We are encouraged to share the living water of the word of Christ Jesus with the world around us.

Living Water John 4: 5 - 13 Intro: Water is an inorganic, transparent, tasteless, odorless, and nearly colorless chemical substance. Water covers 71% of the Earth’s surface; while 1.7% is in groundwater. Some organisms are 90% water. About 60% of the human body is water. The brain and heart ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Failing Forward Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 6, 2020

All spiritual advances begin with turning away from what’s hindering our obedience.

Jonah – Chapter 2 Failing Forward February 9, 2020 Jonah 2:1-6 NIV From inside the fish Jonah prayed to the Lord his God. 2 He said: “In my distress I called to the Lord, and he answered me. From deep in the realm of the dead I called for help, and you listened to my cry. 3 You hurled me into the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-6, Jonah 2:8-9, Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Turning Away From The Worldly Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 22, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on avoiding worldly entertainment such as TV and movies, internet pornography, and computer games.

As followers of Christ, we are called to live a life that is separate from the world. In 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, God instructs us to "come out from them and be separate" and to "touch no unclean thing." This includes avoiding worldly influences that can lead us astray and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Impossible To Renew To Repentance

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon is about a severe warning reagrding the dire consequences for a person who has experienced the blessings of God and then willfully and finally turns their back on Christ.

After calling us to press toward maturity, the writer of Hebrews explains the urgency. He presents one of the most sobering passages in all of Scripture. This is not a verse to cause fear in the heart of a struggling believer. Instead, it is a loving but stern warning sign, like a lighthouse on a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

There Is So Much Rubble

Contributed by Samuel M on Oct 18, 2024

God is sending His end-time Nehemiah’s to remove and clear the rubble, rebuild the church, and prepare for His end-time work. If you want to become an end-time Nehemiah, ask God to open your eyes to see the spiritual condition of the land and lead you to pray for it.

Meanwhile, the people in Judah said, “The strength of the labourers is giving out, and there is so much rubble that we cannot rebuild the wall.” Nehemiah 4:10 When the labourers tried to rebuild the wall of Jerusalem, they found that there was so much rubble that they cannot rebuild the wall. The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10

Insults & Lies (Psalm 4)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2026

How do we handle insults and lies?

When afflicted, insulted, and lied about, do we pray? Are we angry without sin, do we trust in the Lord, do we have gladness in our hearts and lie down and sleep in peace? Let’s look at Psalm 4. Did the Psalmist ask God for help in the midst of insults and lies from men in high positions? Have we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Achans Sin Part 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 18, 2001

Steps in Achans sin

Study 9 Achan’s Sin Introduction Last week we began to look at this 7th chapter of the book of Joshua, the chapter that records Israel’s one and only defeat in their campaign, under the leadership of Joshua, to conquer and take possession of the land of Canaan. We saw that the root cause of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unlikely Mother Series

Contributed by Bryan Moore on May 25, 2005

Mother’s Day Sermon: The Bible tells us about a woman, who from our perspective, was unfit, unprepared, and ill-equipped to be a mother, much less a good one. HER NAME WAS RAHAB AND SHE WAS A PROSTITUTE. RAHAB WAS AN UNLIKELY MOTHER. And, yet despite her

THE UNLIKELY MOTHER Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 Fordtown Baptist Church Kingsport, Tennessee May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day READ SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 11:31; James 2:25 KJV PRAYER INTRODUCTION A.) This is the day that we honor our mothers. Actually, God has commanded each of us in His Word to honor our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist