Sermons on Worthless Pursuits:

Rejoice In The Lord - Always!

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2013

Not rejoice in the Lord 'anyway' - but Rejoice in the Lord "Always".

REJOICE IN THE LORD - ALWAYS! Philippians 4:4-7. It was midnight, and in a certain prison in Philippi, the Apostle Paul and his missionary companion Silas had been left to languish in chains in a dark dungeon. However, if we were to listen in at the door we would not hear the moans and groans ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Primacy Of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 3, 2024

The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom

The Primacy of Spiritual Healing: Understanding Jesus's Message of the Kingdom Scripture: Mark 1:29-39 Reflection Jesus's ministry on earth was characterized by acts of compassion and miraculous healings, but his ultimate mission transcended mere physical restoration. Through a careful ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Other

The Lord Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 5

THE LORD OF ALL THE EARTH (ISAIAH 40:15-24) One day a man goes to a pet shop to buy a parrot. The assistant takes the man to the parrot section and asks the man to choose one. The man asks, “How much is the yellow one?” The assistant says, “$2,000.” The man is shocked and asks the assistant why ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Right With God

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Jul 8, 2020

How many of you know the meaning of righteousness? It is generally defined as"the quality of being morally right or justifiable.” In biblical terms, righteousness is defined as “being right with God.” Now the question is, how can we become righteous or be right with God?

Good Morning Everyone! What a joy it is to come together as a body of Christ to worship Him and to study His word! We are studying the book of Philippians, and today we are in 3:7-11. Our topic this morning is Righteousness. How many of you know the meaning of righteousness? It is generally ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of Temptations Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009

How you can claim holiness in the midst of temptations?

BEWARE OF TEMPTATIONS James 1:12-18 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is holy, you must be holy in spite of temptations. I. PURSUE THE “CROWN OF LIFE”! (12) A. Expect temptations. 1. Right response leads to spiritual endurance. 2. Wrong response leads to sin and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Using What God Has Given

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Using What God has Given (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 25 verses 14-30. Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” Quote: To laugh is to risk appearing the fool To weep is to risk appearing sentimental To reach out for another is to risk involvement To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Brethren

The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 4, 2011

Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life

“The Breastplate of Righteousness” “Battle Lines” #3 - December 6, 2009 OPEN: Satan and his forces are not fighting a battle against you not from a distance – we wrestle with an enemy that stands against everything that God is doing in your life. You and I live I a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Law Breakers

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 26, 2022

As Law Breakers, God’s charge against sinful humanity is seen through: 1) The Character (Romans 3:10–12), 2) The Conversation (Romans 3:13–14), and 3) The Conduct (Romans 3:15–17) of the accused.

Romans 3:9-17. What then? Are we better than they? Not at all; for we have already charged that both Jews and Greeks are all under sin; 10 as it is written: “None is righteous, no, not one; 11 no one understands; no one seeks for God. 12 All have turned aside; together they have become worthless; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-17

Denomination: Other

Sheep Or Goats

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 22, 2014

We judge people by their outward appearance. God judges us by what we have done for "the least of these.l"

Sheep or Goat – Matthew 25:31-46 Intro: Raise your hand if you would: Like to loose 20 pounds. Like to be taller? Like to be seen as a prize Persian when you are really an old alley cat. Perhaps you know someone who thinks they are a prize poodle when they are really just a mangy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hope That Comes From Reality Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 10, 2017

This is the 34th sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#34] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM REALITY Romans 3:16 Introduction: We live in a time when everyone is expected to be politically correct. If we call something sinful, sinful; then we are intolerant. If we tell somebody that “will power” is not enough for ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Used By God

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jul 12, 2022

To help us understand about being used, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. We are the vessels that God uses to reach this world for Him.

Paul and his writings, new very well about being used of God. To help us understand, Paul uses the word vessel over and over. The meaning of the word vessel is implement or equipment. Jesus used the word when he described Paul in Acts 19:15. Paul knew he could reach a place of not being used of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:19-21, 1 Thessalonians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

That I May Know Him (1) - Knowing Jesus Series

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on May 27, 2024

To know Jesus is to 'unknow' self and be enveloped in him. It is to live for him and allow him to live in you.

TEXT: Philippians 3:8-11 (NLT) "Yes, everything else is worthless when compared with the infinite value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have discarded everything else, counting it all as garbage, so that I could gain Christ and become one with him. I no longer count on my own ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-11, Acts 17:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thoughts On Living With Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 16, 2004

Learning about thanksgiving from Paul and Barnabas’ experience in Lystra

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:8-20 (read with points) TITLE: “THOUGHTS ON LIVING WITH THANKSGIVING” INTRODUCTION: A. In certain regions of Mexico, hot and cold springs are found side by side. Because of the convenience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Waiting Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

What really matters in life.

I have done 3 funerals in the last month. I’m getting tired of doing them, so all of you knock it off. I don’t want to do any more funerals for a while. Two of the funerals I did I didn’t know the people personally, so their families had to give me something to talk about at the funeral. It is a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Test 8: Integrity Test Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 12, 2008

God demands that His children be people of integrity. People who are honest and reliable. This is the next-to-last test of faith that James gives us--the integrity test.

1. The importance of individual integrity 2. The implication of individual integrity 3. The intentionality of individual integrity 4. The incentive of individual integrity This Wednesday night, American TV is hitting a new low. It’s almost hard to say that with all the trash that’s on TV these ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Baptist