Sermons on Worthless Pursuits:

Weathering The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 5, 2013

Trials, troubles and tears are the lot of the believer. James encourages us to live a life of faith.

2 My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Faith To Work

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 30, 2019

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10.

How can anyone have enough faith to follow Jesus all the way? Let’s learn that we already have enough faith to fulfill big dreams. Let’s see what Jesus says in Luke 17:5-10. Tiny Faith Big Action Luke 17:5-6 The apostles said to the Lord, “Show us how to increase our faith.” 6 The Lord answered, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Says About Worshipping False Gods In The Scriptures. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 17, 2024

Let us commit to worshiping God in spirit and truth, as He alone is worthy.

Let us explore a vital teaching from Jesus Christ about worship. In Matthew 4:10, Jesus responds to Satan's temptation by declaring, "Worship the Lord your God, and serve Him only." This statement highlights the importance of exclusive worship. Jesus emphasizes that our worship must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Deuteronomy 6:13

God's Children & Christ's Bride

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 14, 2023

What guides our actions? Are we God's children and Christ's bride? Let's find out in Ephesians 5.

What guides our actions? Are we God’s children and Christ’s bride? Do as God does. After all, you are his dear children. Let love be your guide. Christ loved us and offered his life for us as a sacrifice that pleases God. (Ephesians 5:1-2 CEV) What behaviors ought not to be found? But sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2023

How does the law point us to Christ? Are Christians to follow the letter or spirit of the law?

Let’s briefly look at the relevance of Deuteronomy and the Ten Commandments. There are many different ways of counting the Ten Commandments. In their excellent commentary A Survey of the Old Testament, Hill and Walton offer the standard Protestant numbering of the Ten Commandments as an outline of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Of Jesus, Less Of Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 23, 2020

This is the 8th sermon in the Light And Life series from the Gospel of John.

Series: Light And Life [#8] MORE OF JESUS, LESS OF ME John 3:22-36 Introduction: What is your biggest flaw? Mine is being too handsome. In truth, I am my own biggest enemy. Every time I try to do better, I don’t. Every time I try to figure things out, I don’t. John the Baptist gives us the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

First 3 Commandments Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 30, 2018

Do the 10 Commandments apply to Christians today?

Last week we noted from Exodus 19 how God prepared the Israelites for His presence and His Words. The Israelites consecrated themselves, kept themselves pure in the sight of God, for three days to receive God and His Laws. For the next few weeks, we will study these Laws known as the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

King David: An Introduction Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 7, 2018

I Sam 13:14 says, 'the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has appointed him to be ruler over his people'. Man after own heart: Pleasing to the heart, Gentleness and not doing things which will hurt, humble and simple. Are you?

King David: An Introduction 1 Samuel 16:1-13 David was greatest personality in the history of the world. He enjoys very unique position in three religions of the world - Judaism, Christianity and Islam. I Sam 13:14 says… the Lord has sought out a man after his own heart and the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

In What Way Sin Makes Us Light As Chaff, But At The Same Time Heavy As Lead.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

In what way sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead and how the atoning work of Christ can change this for repentant sinners.

Psalms 1:4 "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away." Psalms 38:4 "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to show How sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead, and ...read more

Practice For Life Everlasting

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Sep 3, 2018

Practice the HEARING & DOING of Scripture in this life; it prepares you for the next life. Practice Hard.

Spend enough time around 57th Street and Seventh Avenue in New York City, and you’re bound to be asked for directions to Carnegie Hall. “Which way to Carnegie Hall?” “Where is Carnegie Hall?” “What’s the address for Carnegie Hall?” Almost never does one ask the “how” question. Because everyone ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-27

Denomination: Other

Many Will Loose Their Faith At The End Days! Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 18, 2019

Jesus is the source of our faith. Our faith comes from hearing the message of Gods word. Faith is trusting God in everything.

In the end times, many will turn their backs on God because anti-Christ will be everywhere preaching and manipulating everyone that God doesn’t exist. The Bible tells us that in the last days' people will fall away from faith because they seek for the knowledge and wisdom of mankind instead of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23, Matthew 24:42-44, Habakkuk 2:4

The Nature Of The New Man In Christ. Series

Contributed by Raphael Osayande on Jul 20, 2019

The first step to every good success is understanding and ultimately gaining knowledge. Our faith is established when we come to the knowledge of the truth of God's word. The word of God is designed to bring us to a perfect person.

2 Tim 3:16-17. "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works." The perishing of souls and sufferings of damages by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, Romans 8:14-17

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus summarizes the law in the Great Commandment, the scribes seek honor, and a poor widow gives all.

Mark 12:28-44 “Total Commitment INTRODUCTION It doesn’t take long, while reading the gospel of Mark, to realize that the kingdom of God is a very different from the nations and societies of the world. When reflecting on the kingdom of God and what it means to be a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran

The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Chapter 15 is one of the most important and crucial chapters in the Bible. Let me build this sermon on six simple words.

THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY I CORINTHIANS 15 INTRODUCTION: “If a man dies will he live again?” Job asked that question. So did the Corinthians. Why is this even addressed? Let’s review. To sum up Paul’s words: Fix your focus. Forgo your feuding. Face your foolishness. Forsake your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Consequences Of Denying The Resurrection

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 15, 2023

If Jesus Christ did not rise from the dead, then the past two thousand years have been the greatest tragedy and travesty of human civilization ever recorded.

There is enough credible eyewitness testimony and extra biblical evidence to verify the historical significance and fact that the event of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ as written in the Scriptures and secular history is true. The resurrection evidence can be presented in any objective court ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19, Acts 10:38-41, Romans 6:9, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 14:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist