Sermons on Worthless Pursuits:

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

In our day of broken promises, dirty politics, corporate mergers, made-to-be-broken sports contracts, meaningless marital vows we don't see much real faithfulness. How's this for faithfulness? Luke 16:17

For the last 36 years, Don Gorske of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, has eaten a Big Mac for lunch - every day. Over 23,000 in total. He doesn't miss a lunch. He's predictable. Where do you think he'll be today at about noon? You guessed it - at McDonald's! But Don has nothing on God. God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Antichrist

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 27, 2011

He is just as real as we are

THE ANTICHRIST 2nd Thess.2; 3Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Night

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 9, 2011

The sermon examines the last night of two persons one is saved, one is lost and each awake to their eternity.

Last Night Luke 16:19-31 1. The Rich Mans last night on earth he was dressed in Purple A. The Scriptures give references to those that wore purple were considered royalty Judges 8:26 purple garments worn by the kings of Median luxury, Daniel 5:7 "Whoever reads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Paralysis Vs. Faith Dividends Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 27, 2013

Happiness may depend on happenings but, our Joy definitely comes only from Jesus.

In him was life and that life was the light of men.” “To all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:4 & 12). The science of Biology tells us that human life on earth is sustained by water, food, light and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Give Thanks

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 28, 2018

We must share the good news: His mercy DOES endure forever!

A CALL TO GIVE THANKS. Psalm 107:1-3; Psalm 107:17-22. This Psalm is a celebration of the wonderful works of God. The situations referred to in each of its word pictures could no doubt be attached to some specific event in the history of God’s people. However, they are common experiences, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:17-22, Psalm 107:1-3, Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Unwasted

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 23, 2022

When human beings ignore the law of God, set up for our benefit, laid down so that human families and societies will be places to grow and prosper, everything is constantly on the verge of utter disorder.

A Life Unwasted The other evening I was watching an old movie, and by that I mean from the eighties of the last century. It wasn’t particularly good, but it dramatized a lot about the culture of Washington, DC residents living at the top of the socio-economic heap at the time. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, Matthew 5:17-19, Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Catholic

Sin And Deliverance.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 20, 2024

There was none to help except the Lord.

SIN AND DELIVERANCE. Psalm 107:13-22. This reading begins and ends with a “crying out” to the LORD, His deliverance, and a call to praise. In the first of the two examples here, the petitioners were portrayed as people who were held fast with iron chains in the darkest deepest dungeon, ‘in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of Their Character Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 17, 2025

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ,

The phrase "by their fruit you will recognize them" is a profound teaching of Jesus Christ, recorded in the Gospel of Matthew (Matthew 7:16-20). This simple yet powerful metaphor offers insight into the nature of true discipleship and the characteristics that distinguish those who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

The Danger Of Arrogance. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

The words arrogance, arrogant, proud, and haughty are mentioned over 200 times in the Bible and it is a behavior or attitude detested by God.

Verse: Proverbs 16:18, Luke 14:11, Romans 12:10 Arrogance is not just a behavioral issue but a character deficit, a heart issue. It's an attitude that elevates self above others and above God. In Proverbs 16:18, we're warned that "pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10, Luke 14:11, Proverbs 16:18

How God Heals Your Hidden Wounds

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 8, 2002

How do we receive God’s healing and strength? 1. Affirm the truth 2. Trust in God’s sovereign love 3. Forgive those who wounded you

(Note: The title for this message is from a Rick Warren series; however the sermon itself is original) In the 1960’s, during the Vietnam War, a new term was coined to describe soldiers who had been injured in battle, but who were still able to walk without assistance. They were called the "walking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 109:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

If Christ Was Not Raised

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

If Christ was not raised, then there are some drastic consequences.

Introduction: I want to share with you a story about a little boy named Philip. Philip was born with Down’s Syndrome. He was a happy child, but there was a lot of difference between him and other children his age. Philip went to Sunday School faithfully every week. He was in the third grade ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What We Need To Start Growing Deep

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 20, 2001

God longs for us to grow deep in Him, but according to Jeremiah, people have different plans. How do we then access this growth promised by God?

What we need to start growing deep 11 Has any nation ever exchanged its gods for another god, even though its gods are nothing? Yet my people have exchanged their glorious God for worthless idols! 12 The heavens are shocked at such a thing and shrink back in horror and dismay, says the LORD. 13 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

“Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good And Faithful Servants Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 14, 2004

Parables for Christian Living, Pt. 8

GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANTS (MATTHEW 25:13-30) Newsweek magazine published the results of an interview with respondents two years before the actual countdown to the new millennium of 2000 began in earnest. People were asked this question: “If money were no object, how would you like to prepare for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Do You Value Series

Contributed by Alan Peary on Dec 21, 2005

This is the first in a series of 8 messages centered around the importance of changing the climate in which we live, work or play.

Changing the Climate What do you value most in life? What would you be willing to sacrifice everything for? Is there anything? Many of us would have sung that hymn: All to Jesus I surrender, all to Him I freely give, but how true are those words for us as we sing them! God has a purpose and plan ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal