Sermons on Worthless Things:

The Week That Changed The World: The Day Jesus Conquered His Critics Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 3, 2021

In His final week of public ministry, Jesus confronted a series of challenging questions His enemies attempted to use as traps. One question dealt with the issue of paying taxes to Caesar. Jesus' surprising answer would settle the issues of loyalty and obligation to both God and Caesar.

Jesus had spent the first days of His final week shaking up the status quo concerning the worship of the LORD, the reverence due to the House of God, and to recall its purpose. He exposed the moneymaking schemes of the religious leaders, rebuked their practices, and drove out the merchants who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Shift, Part 4: Shift Your Priorities Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Oct 28, 2020

A look at five "one thing" statements in Scripture, and what they can teach us about what really matters

Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Luke chapter 10. This morning will be a little different though, because instead of diving deep into one passage, we are actually going to be turning to several different passages of Scripture. So you might want to flex your fingers to get them limbered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 18:18-23, Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017

When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Status Update Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 25, 2015

Life Verse. Scriptures that guide your life

Life Verse| Status Update A while back, my friends Paul, Sarah and I would have a “religious appointment” with the TV to watch Extreme Makeover. Now, if you’ve never seen that show, a quick synopsis is that a family is in need of a new house. Either there has been a major ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Them Down

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 5, 2015

Freedom is not found in discarding the yoke of Christ; it's found in losing our own burden. It's not found in discarding his authority; it's an amazing truth that freedom is found under the yoke of Christ.

Opening illustration: All of us enjoy receiving invitations—to a meal, a wedding, or a concert. Usually, when the invitation is printed on a little card, there are cryptic letters written at the bottom: RSVP. We know what those letters mean. They are an abbreviation of a French request to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2020 Vision For The New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2020

New Year is a good time to refocus ourselves. In this new year's sermon, I suggest seven priorities for the new year that will give us 20/20 vision.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is 2020!! And today is the first Sunday of 2020! 1. It is hard to believe we are beginning the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 3. The holidays are over, the family and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparation For His Coming

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 29, 2021

What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6.

Prelude What does building a highway have to do with preparation for Christ’s coming? Purpose: Let’s learn how to prepare for His coming. Plan: Let’s discuss preparing the way for Christ in Luke 3:1-6. Pilate “Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

A New Earth And Everything New

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Dec 13, 2017

Will there actually be a New Earth, a New Heaven and a New Jerusalem. Can we really and truly believe that?

There is a poem entitled “A Prayer for the Future” quoted by Sir Frances Drake, it said, and I quote, disturb us, Lord, when we are too well pleased with ourselves, when our dreams have come true because we have dreamed too little, when we arrive safely because we have sailed too close to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:23-24, Revelation 6:12-14, Revelation 16:18-20, Revelation 21:2-3

Denomination: *other

Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014

Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

(1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Put Off And Put On!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 29, 2014

In order to renew or revamp anything, we got to first clear the old stuff in order to replace it with fresh new ones. Outside changes in not enough, changes should take place thoroughly - in and out.

By Sis. Bala Samson CONTENTS: 1 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 2. King David – A man after God’s own heart! 3. I am crucified with Christ! CHAPTER ONE From Caterpillar to Butterfly! Romans 12:1”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Distractions Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 12, 2022

This sermon looks at the story of Martha and Mary and prioritizes the value of "being with Jesus" over "doing for Jesus."

Please open your Bibles to Luke 10:38. If you have been here for a while, you know we have been going through this series called “Do not conform. Be transformed.” The series is based the passage out of Romans 12:2 that says “Do not be conformed to the pattern of the world but be transformed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Explains Why All Things Must Be Made New Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on Jul 7, 2008

This is an examination of Jesus’ words to the Pharisees and disciples of John concerning fasting and new wine.

Jesus Explains Why Things Must be Made New Matthew 9:14-17 Introduction A little later John’s followers approached, asking, “Why is it that we and the Pharisees rigorously discipline body and spirit by fasting, but your followers don’t?” Jesus told them, “When you’re celebrating a wedding, you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Do Not Turn Our Right Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the trials in Joseph’s life on his way to becoming a leader in Egypt.

When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right Part 2 1/26/1997 Genesis 40:1-19 1 Peter 4:12-19 Today we’re are going to continue our series on the man known as Joseph. If there was a sound bite to introduce the chapter and it was going to be on a talk show it would probably go like this, "Men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 40:1-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trial Of Paul By Sanhedrin Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 10, 2021

The world looks down on the gospel workers, evangelists and servants of Christ as useless and worthless persons to live on the earth. On some occasions, even the believers are ill-treating servants of God.

Acts 22:22-23:11 Paul Tried by Sanhedrin 22:22-29 Citizenship Privileges 22:30-23:11 Trial by Sanhedrin Acts 22:22-29 Citizenship Privileges The world looks down on the gospel workers, evangelists and servants of Christ as useless and worthless persons to live on the earth. On some occasions, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist