Sermons on Worthless Toil:

Basic Christianity 101 Series

Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 25, 2007

Repentance From Dead Works The 2nd sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

Basic Christianity 101 Basic Christianity #2 in a series of 7 #2 Repentance from dead works Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Hebrews 6 1. Therefore, leaving behind the elementary teachings about Christ, let us continue to be carried along to maturity, not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Of Patent, Latent And Talent!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 10, 2012

To aim for a prize more precious than Nobel prize!!!

Of patent, latent and talent Quiz time, folks!!! Who invented the dynamite? Do I hear the answer …Alfred Nobel! Yes, it is him alright. In fact in 1867, Nobel received U.S. patent number 78317 for his dynamic invention. That this explosive instead of being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-31

Denomination: *other

Of Biblical "nobel Prizes"!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 26, 2019

This being the season of announcing the names of Nobel Prize winners, Yours Truly was inspired to trace the "dubious" history behind the Nobel Prize besides linking the same to its Biblical equivalent "The Parable of Talents".

Of Biblical "Nobel Prizes"- Patent, Latent and Talent!!! Hey, it was announced that an Indian American Economist namely Abhijit Banerjee would be conferred the Nobel Prize in the traditional function of awarding the Nobel Prizes on Dec 10th, 2019 (every year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: *other

Desparate Housewinves Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 1, 2013

A sermon describing the tension between the good and the best!

Series: For Better or For Worse Pt. 4 "Desperate Housewives" Luke 10:38-42 Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: 42 But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Purah: The Gift Of Encouragement

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2024

Gideon delivered the Israelites from the Midianites, but he would never have done it without the encouragement of his servant Purah. Leaders and churches today need a host of Purahs to help us succeed.

PURAH: THE GIFT OF ENCOURAGEMENT Judges 7:10-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lady walked by a pet store. A talking bird at an open window looked at her and squawked, “Hey Lady! You’re ugly!” She harrumphed & went on. Next day she passed by again and the bird said again, “Hey Lady! You’re ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Dealing with your storm

How To Conduct Yourself In A Crisis St. Mark 4:35-41 St. Mark 6:45-51 In the sixth chapter and the forty fifth verse Jesus constrains his disciples to get in the boat and pass over to the other side. The use of the word constrain is pertinent to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Mark 6:45-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Connected

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Sep 15, 2008

A new set of equations to help us understand the importance of Christian Community.

The book of Ecclesiastes is the reflection of an old man who had examined his life and the lives of those around him. As the author reflected on man, he discovered that people pursue many things that are without value or meaning. Knowing that he was approaching the end of his journey, the author ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Motives Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 18, 2018

“The fear of the Lord,” often signifies the worship of the Lord, or that religious reverence which we owe to Him.

June 10, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.B.6.a: Paul’s Motives. (5:11-15) 2nd Corinthians 5:11-15 (NKJV) 11 Knowing, therefore, the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are well known to God, and I also trust are well known in your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

All For One, One For All

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 4, 2017

Ecclesiiastes

ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL (ECCLESIASTES 4) Chapter four has a pointed, popular but painful phrase in the book – vexation of spirit. There are three “vexation of spirit” occurs seven times in the Bible, thrice in chapter four, in verses 4, 6, and 16, the most in any chapter of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Death To Life

Contributed by Gnana Raj on Sep 4, 2021

Genesis 5 contains a genealogy. As Christians, how can we understand and preach this passage christologically? If Jesus said the Scripture speaks of Him, and this stands as part of the inspired scripture, how can we discern its Christological significance?

INTRODUCTION Greetings to you all in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord and Saviour. It’s a blessing to worship with you and share from God’s word. Few weeks ago, the chaplain contacted me to sign me for preaching. Since he called me, I’ve been thinking about what to preach. It’s around the same ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:1-32

Solomon PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 4, 2024

This sermon explores King Solomon's search for significance, his struggles and successes, and his ultimate submission to God, offering lessons for our own spiritual journeys.

Good morning, dear friends. As we gather today in the warmth of God's love, let's remember that we are not alone in our search for significance. In the pages of the Bible, we find many who have walked this path before us, none more notable than the wise King Solomon. He, like us, was a seeker. He, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13

Topics: Solomon's Conclusion

Vanity Of Vanities Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 20, 2010

Life is full of meaning when your faith is in Christ.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] WHO IS THE AUTHOR? The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem (v. 1). Who wrote the book of Ecclesiastes? • “Preacher” (qoheleth) means “one who gathers” or ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Must Change (2) - Power Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Nelson Emeonu on Jul 23, 2014

God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first.

THE STORY MUST CHANGE (2) - POWER OF OBEDIENCE LUKE 5:1-8 God is interested in changing people's conditions but they should first of all, change themselves by resolving to obey Him first. Many a times, we think that our task is difficult but the most difficult task is not doing what we supposed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Launch Out Into The Deep

Contributed by Samuel M on Nov 2, 2024

God is ushering(opening) in a season of abundant treasures of Jesus Christ, by which all end-time prophecies will be accurately (correctly) interpreted.

When Jesus had stopped speaking, He said to Simon, “Launch out into the deep and let down your nets for a catch.” Luke 5:4 We are in a season where God stopping everything for an instant and calling us to launch out into the deep and cast our nets for a catch. For the deep waters contains an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4

Launch Out In Devotion Series

Contributed by Jerry A. Burns on Jul 5, 2013

A message about seeing the Lord in our life everyday

Let Down Your Nets Pastor Jerry Burns launch Out Into the Deep Luke 5:1-11 (KJV) 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist