Sermons on Autumn Leaves:

Our Christian Legacy

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 22, 2015

In our world where trying to get ahead of one another seems to be the rule, God asks us to consider a new reality: to love genuinely and reciprocally, to clutch that which is good and to compete to show the most integrity.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you want to leave behind when you die? I’m not talking about a physical legacy such as the things you own. I’m talking about how you want people to remember you. The type of legacy you leave behind will depend on the kind of life you lead on earth. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Anglican

Seeing, Seeking And Following - The Bartimaeus Way

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Oct 19, 2015

Sometimes a story is more than a story. It is true with Bartimaeus story. It is our story as humans. IT is our story as seekers. It is our story as followers. It is the story of what Jesus can do in the life of a willing and surrendered person.

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 34:1-8, 19-22; Job 42:1-6, 10-17 Theme: Once I was Blind but He Makes Me Proposition: The Story of Bartimaeus is a multi-leveled story: It is the Story of sinful humanity, the story of a true seeker and the story of a transformed disciple The Story of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

An Outline Of Acts 16:25-40

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 23, 2022

Paul and Silas had been taken into bondage, thrown into the inner prison in Philippi. See what God did for these men, and what they did for Him, too.

Introduction: Paul and Silas had been beaten, and then taken to the inner part of Philippi’s prison. The jailer had placed their feet in stocks and left them—Luke says nothing about a trial, examination, or anything Paul and Silas could do. These men did the best thing possible, by praying and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Of Christmas: Immanuel

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

He alone holds the power to turn around any difficult season or loss we may be facing, and bring great blessing and good through it all …

Opening Thought: Often when things don’t seem to go right in this life, we start feeling like we’ve been left on our own. Pressures surround, troubles cling, we may be facing huge loss, or we find ourselves in long seasons of waiting. God’s timing seemed off during the 400-year gap between the OT ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Price Of A Weak Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 14, 2023

Abram gives us great insight into human nature and how sin causes us to stray. What we must take note of, especially today, is that we all can mess up, we can all stray away from God’s calling, but we don’t have to stay there.

Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we saw several questions for ourselves related to calling of Abram • Do we follow God’s calling? • Do we take time to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 13:1-4, Hebrews 10:23, Genesis 26:2-3, Numbers 32:23, Revelation 3:19, Acts 3:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seven Churches-Smyrna Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 23, 2025

Smyrna was another of the Seven Churches of Asia. The Lord Jesus Christ gave them a message of things to come, and rewards for those who remained faithful even in times of persecution.

The Seven Churches-Smyrna Introduction: Smyrna was the second of the seven churches listed in Revelation 2-3. The message to the “angel (literally, messenger; likely the senior pastor or overseer)” was brief and to the point. Troubles were there, more was coming, but the Lord promised rewards to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Steps Of Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

As Christians, we must strive for an honest understanding of who Jesus is, take decisive action in response to His call, and deliberately share the Gospel with others, as modeled by the early disciples.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! It's a joy to be with you all today as we dive into God's Word together. Today, we'll be exploring a passage that illustrates three key elements of our Christian walk: honest understanding, decisive action, and deliberate sharing of the Gospel. As David Platt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Topics: Personal Evangelism

The Call To Discipleship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores Jesus' call to Peter and Andrew, their immediate response, and how we can similarly respond to God's call in our lives.

Good morning, my friends! It's a joy to see each and every one of you here today. We're gathered here not just as a congregation, but as a family, bound together by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Let's start off by reading our Scripture passage for today, straight from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Topics: Open, Call

Where Are You Going? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 21, 2023

Encourages perseverance in faith, choosing the challenging but rewarding path of Christ, and overcoming obstacles to live a life worthy of His call.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to immerse ourselves in the profound wisdom of our Lord Jesus Christ, as revealed to us through His Holy Word. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Matthew, specifically to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Topics: Following Christ's Call

The Great Commission

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 11, 2020

Sadly, the Great Commission has been the Church's Great Omission.

Proposition: You MUST evangelize the Lost! I. By obeying His leadership 16, 17 A. Go where He says to go! 16 B. Expect great things! 17 II. By spending time with Him! 18 A. How else will you know His will? 18a Charlie Brown did not know how the red haired girl felt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Peace; False And True

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 13, 2003

The world offers a false peace which will not endure whereas the peace that Jesus gives endures and thoroughly satisfies.

PEACE: FALSE AND TRUE “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you: not as the world gives do I give you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” John 14: 27 I. THE PEACE THAT THE WORLD GIVES IS TEMPORARY! The false peace that self-righteousness gives. Example: the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

The "M & M's" Of The Great Comission

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Aug 9, 2002

The Great Commission is often the Great Omission. God did not save us simply to occupy a pew. We have been given marching orders from our Commander-In-Chief.

·“The Great Commission” is often “The Great Omission” ·Our purpose on this Earth is not to build a name for ourselves, amass a fortune, have a large family etc. ·God didn’t leave us here after he saved us to just occupy a pew or drop a dollar in the offering plate once in a while. ·This Church’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:9-20, Mark 16:15

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time For The Baptism In The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.

Intro: Jesus commanded his followers to wait for the promise of the Father, the Baptism of the Holy Spirit. They waited until Pentecost, and the Holy Spirit was outpoured. Some people have waited for months, even years to be baptized in the Holy Spirit, thinking they were being scriptural! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:9-12

Phobos: The Word Of Fear

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 29, 2003

A Study on the Greek Word for Fear

Phobos Franklin Delano Roosevelt said "Let me assert my firm belief that the only thing we have to fear is fear itself..." That is what I am talking about here. Fear. Barclay in his New Testament Words says that phobos has three main meanings, the first being that of "panic" or "flight." The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:20, 1 Corinthians 13:1-99

Denomination: Mennonite

Six Of The Biggest Lies About Worship

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2005

What changes do we need to make in order to be worshiping as God desires for us to?

Six Of The Biggest Lies About Worship: 1. Our goal in worship. - Lie #1: Worship is when we talk about God. - Truth #1: Worship is when we come into the presence of God. - Psalm 22:23; Psalm 50:15; Revelation 4:9-11. - Theologian and author Frederick Buechner: “For many years now I have ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist