Sermons on Worthless Toil:

First Judge Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 15, 2022

Othniel delivered God’s people through battle and there was peace for God’s people for forty years. Don’t get in the trap that repeats itself twelve times through the book of Judges with sin, punishment, repentance and deliverance. Don’t forget all the good things the Lord has done for you.

The title First Judge is taken from the movie First Knight. The First Knight story of Camelot. Lancelot is the courageous sword fighter. He runs the gauntlet and wins a kiss from Guinevere, the bride to be of King Arthur. Then Lancelot after another daring deed saves the life of Guinevere and lands ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

You Still Don't Get It

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 28, 2020

Do we listen to the voice of God in our hearts telling us what we must do in order to free up His grace?

Tuesday of the 5th Week of Lent 2020 You Still Don’t Get It When I was growing up and first encountering the Bible stories, the years after the departure from Egypt were characterized as “forty years they wandered in the desert.” So I pictured the Hebrew people churning around the Sinai peninsula ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-20, John 8:21-30, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Catholic

From Preachin' To Meddlin' Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Jun 10, 2019

We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living.

From Preachin’ to Meddlin’ Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Introduction: We’ve all heard those words (title) haven’t we? Paul discusses some practical applications of Christian living. He talks about holy living. Speaking of holy living let me say two things. 1. It Is Impossible Without Transformation: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The True Elastic Thinker

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 30, 2018

Our Lord spent His life teaching us to abandon our scripted behavior, our pursuit of pleasure for its own sake, our yearning for honor from others, for control over others.

Good Friday 2018 Scripted or Elastic When returning home yesterday from our Holy Thursday Liturgy, the first act in this awesome drama of the Triduum, I heard a discussion with an author about the need to develop our innate ability to do “elastic thinking.” The idea is that the world is changing ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-30

Denomination: Catholic

God's House Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

GOD'S HOUSE

Psalm 84 GOD'S HOUSE Psalm written by David while in exile from the rebellion of Absalom. I. HIS DELIGHT - 1 How amiable are thy tabernacles, O Lord of hosts! Because of - God's Purchase - thy tabernacles - 1 Peter 1:18 forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Abimelech Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 2, 2023

After the death of Gideon, Abimelech craved to inherit his father's position of authority over Israel. But as the son of a concubine, he does not enjoy the privilege to succeed. So, Abimelech used money to hire rough, immoral men as paid goons to help him slaughter his brothers.

Text: Judges 9 Theme: Abimelech Introduction: After the death of Gideon, Abimelech craved to inherit his father's position of authority over Israel. But as the son of a concubine, he does not enjoy the privilege to succeed. So, Abimelech used money to hire rough, immoral men as paid goons to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

No Other Gods (Deuteronomy 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 31, 2024

Do miracles mean a man is a true prophet? Let's look at Deuteronomy 13.

How serious was God about Israel having no other gods? Could they be deceived by miracles, a friend, or a popular trend from a nearby city? Let’s review Deuteronomy 13. Can false prophets perform miracles? What determines whether they are true or false prophets? Now if a prophet or a dream ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hidden Sins (Job 13)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 23, 2025

Are we mature enough to face our hidden sins?

Have we grown weary of baby milk? Are we ready for the meat of God’s Word and face our hidden sins? Let’s begin in Job 13. Does Job find his friends’ answers unsatisfactory? Does he prefer an answer from God? Lo, mine eye hath seen all this, mine ear hath heard and understood it. What ye know, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Groan For The Glory

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Dec 28, 2002

Sermon focuses on stirring up our spirits to long for the purposes of God to be fulfilled.

Groan For The Glory (Romans 8:18-25) I. Life in the Present Age A. Suffering is the normal Christian experience B. Our suffering should be viewed through the eyes of eternity II. All Creation Is Groaning A. All creation is in tune with God—it excitedly awaits the fulfillment of His plan B. All ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Discovering Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 15, 2003

As we understand the ramifications of Christ dwelling within us, we will strive for maturity in our faith and can become all that God desires for us to be.

Discovering Your Purpose A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering Your Purpose Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

As we understand the ramifications of Christ dwelling within us, we will strive for maturity in our faith and can become all that God desires for us to be.

Discovering Your Purpose A truck driver was hauling a load of 500 penguins to the zoo. Unfortunately, his truck broke down. He eventually waved down another truck and offered the driver $500 to take the penguins to the zoo. The next day the first truck driver got his truck fixed and drove into ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Qualities Of Bonfire Believers

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This sermon discusses seven traits of believers who blaze as bonfires for Christ!

Then I said, “I will not make mention of Him, Nor speak anymore in His name.” But His word was in my heart like a burning fire shut up in my bones; I was weary of holding it back, And I could not.” –Jer 20:9 NKJV When you read this verse in context with the rest of this passage in Jeremiah 20 you ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Why Geckos Go To Church Series

Contributed by Rob Jansons on Apr 10, 2007

Little lizards crawl around church building in Asia and no one seems to mind because everyone knows that they are harmless and they catch bugs that are harmful. Not a bad work ethic.

We are looking at the book of Proverbs. Like one who seizes a dog by the ears is a passer-by who meddles in a quarrel not his own. Remember last week we met two women who live in the pages of the book of Proverbs: Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly. The final question is: who are you going to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:24-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Temple Of God

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

You are God’s Temple, designed to give glory to him.

Title: The Temple of God Text: 1 Corinthians 3: 10 – 17 MP: You are the legacy of Jesus Christ. Be worthy of that. FCF: Christ is the foundation and His Word the materials that are the building blocks of our life. Outline: April 18, 1906 – San Francisco Earthquake / Valencia Hotel / Fire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Surrender All

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 29, 2006

Five Stages of Peter’s Surrender

Luke 5:1-11 I Surrender All Woodlawn Missionary Baptist Church April 30, 2006 Introduction Steve Lyons will be remembered as the player who dropped his pants. He could be remembered as an outstanding infielder ... as the player who played every position for the Chicago White Sox ... as the guy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist