Sermons on Depart:

Religion Vs. Relationship

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jun 29, 2001

This message compares the lifelessness of religion to the power of being in a relationship with God.

Scripture: Luke 11:37-12 Title: “Religion vs. Relationship” Introduction: It has been said, “The number one cause of atheism is Christians. Those who proclaim God with their mouths and deny Him with their lifestyles is what an unbelieving world finds simply unbelievable.” (Christianity Today, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Squandering The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

WASTING GOD’S BLESSINGS STUNTS CHRISTIAN GROWTH. Here are three Facts regarding Christian growth.

SQUANDERING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD Hebrews 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning the bananas in the fruit bowl were just ripe-right for making bread. Tomorrow they’d have been too soft. So I took the time to sift and stir, and now a special fragrance fills the air. Soon I’ll take from the oven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Family, The Future Of The Church

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 3, 2001

“Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord” Colossians 3:16.

Theme: The Family, the Future of the Church Text: 1 Sam.2:18-20, 26; Col. 3:12-17; Lk.2:41-52 The celebrations ushering in the New Year tomorrow will, in effect, bring the Christmas celebrations to an end. We cannot, however, afford to forget the good news of Christ’s birth. His birth, sinless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Happens When A Lost Person Dies Series

Contributed by Ricky Ray on Jan 18, 2001

Immediately after death we all meet Jesus. What if we have never met him before?

What happens when a lost person dies? Step #1 He or she dies Step #2 He goes into the presence of Jesus for judgment Hebrews 9:27 And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment. 2 Cor. 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

On The Road To Jericho

Contributed by Don Spooner on Feb 6, 2001

Jesus has met each one of us at our point of need.

We all know the story commonly called "The Good Samaritan." It does not take too much imagination to place ourselves in the role of any character in the story. We all can identify with the man in the story, for all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. We all rejoice that the Savior met ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does God Say When People Pray (Part 2)

Contributed by James Wilson on Mar 2, 2001

How Does God Respond to our Prayers?

What Does God Say When People Pray (part 2) Acts 12:12-17 For thirteen extraordinary days in October of 1962, the world stood on the brink of an unthinkable catastrophe. Across the globe, people anxiously awaited the outcome of a harrowing political, diplomatic and military confrontation that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Behold My Hands

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 3, 2001

The scars tell a story.

What is the only man made thing in heaven? I believe it is the scars on the body of Jesus. What do those scars teach us? When one goes on vacation, they so often bring back a souvenir. When Jesus visited earth as the God-man, he brought back a souvenir, but it was not something cheap and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Stewardship

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 19, 2000

Rahab's giving of herself for a newfound faith.

Today is stewardship Sunday. Today, we remember the truth that all that we have is God’s. To be a steward is to manage property for someone else. And it is our job to make decisions with that property for their best interest. I think we often think of stewardship as the idea of deciding what ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lord, When Did We See You?

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 4, 2002

We miss opportunities everyday to bless Jesus. He is right in front of us, yet we do not see Him. When we minister to the "least of these," we minister unto the Lord.

08/25/2002 Lord, When Did We See You- - The church today misses opportunity to minister to the Lord - to touch the Lord - to bless the Lord - We must open our eyes and see Jesus right in front of us- everyday, everywhere (Matt 25) - The Word of the Lord is clear for our congregation - There is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Transition

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

A message to military chaplains considering the major transition of retirement

I’ve heard it said, “Real soldiers don’t know any civilians.” For those who make the military chaplaincy a career (the lifers), there is the danger of becoming institutionalized. One becomes used to wearing the uniform, learning the language (the slang, buzz words and acronyms), sharing the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Congregational

"Ehud The Assassin" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

God uses unlikely people for His purpose

“Ehud the Assassin” Judges 3:12-23 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Although we’re not going to study the brief account of the judge Othniel, I’d like to point out one important fact in verse 10: “the Spirit of the Lord came upon him”. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-23

Denomination: Congregational

I Will Bless Them That Bless Thee: For The 2nd Sunday In Lent

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2026

for the Second Sunday in Lent, Year A March 1, 2026

I Will Bless Them that Bless Thee Genesis 12:1–4 NKJV Now the Lord had said to Abram: “Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lesson Of The Thorns

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 8, 2026

THIS IS A MUST READ. We often pray for God to remove the thorns from our daily lives. Paul teaches us thorns have a purpose. God's grace is sufficient.

THE LESSON OF THORNS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) I KNEW A LADY NAMED LENA HYDE that carried a great testimony that THROUGH SUFFERING GOD IS GOD. I graduated high school and was considering college? Lena Hyde gave me good advice. She said I could ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9, 2 Corinthians 11:26, 2 Corinthians 12:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David The Musician Series

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Sep 7, 2024

In this talk we look at why music and song are so important for Christians.

Note: this was a family service in which children stay in the service. We have a ‘main’ children’s item earlier in the service but also a short talk later in the service. This is to give something for the adults but which is hopefully not too difficult for children. Because it was about music ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 105:2

Denomination: Baptist

Home.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 4, 2024

How strange, we are born into this world. We’ve never been anywhere else. And yet, we never feel at home here. It’s the only place we’ve ever known, and yet still, We are never quite at home within it.

Home. John 17:15-17TPT Getting To Heaven- The pastor was talking to a group of young children about believing in Jesus and going to heaven. At the end of his talk, he asked, "Where do you want to go?” "Heaven!" they all piped up. "And what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-17, John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal