Sermons on Departure: showing 1,141-1,155 of 3,502

You’re In A Heap Of Trouble

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 31: 1 - 55

Genesis 31: 1 - 55 You’re in a heap of trouble 31 Now Jacob heard the words of Laban’s sons, saying, “Jacob has taken away all that was our father’s, and from what was our father’s he has acquired all this wealth.” 2 And Jacob saw the countenance of Laban, and indeed it was not favorable toward ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Renewing Your Mind About Leadership

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2022

Leaders must: 1) Be Right with God (Acts 20:28a), 2) Shepherd the flock (Acts 20:28b), 3) Guard the flock (Acts 20:29–31), 4) Study and pray (Acts 20:32), and 5) Be free from self-interest (Acts 20:33–38).

Acts 20:28-38. 28 Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which he obtained with his own blood. 29 I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; 30 and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-38

Denomination: Other

True Knowledge Is A Ground For Certainty

Contributed by Richard Smithson on Feb 2, 2006

Lesson 7 in a study of 2 Peter.

Lesson VII Introduction: II. The Nature of True Knowledge (2 Peter 1:2-21) 1. A definition of “Nature” is Character a. Thus we can say the “Character” of true knowledge b. Synonyms for “Character” is “Quality, Makeup, Personality.” 1. Thus we can say the Quality or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep Your Eye On The Prize Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon 2 in a series on Elisha. This sermon focuses on living out our priorities.

Introduction: 1. In case you haven’t heard it well known former football coach and present day broadcaster, John Madden, is being inducted in the Pro-Football Hall of Fame. I saw part of an interview with him this week. He talked about how as a coach he used to work 18 hour days and travel 6 months ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Wide To Hide

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

Preached in a church of another denomination for Christian Unity Sunday and Martin Luther King Sunday: we tend to hide our own history and to conceal our witness. But God calls us into a wider ministry.

I’m not sure how it is among Methodists, but we Baptist folks have a strange custom of hiding when we come to church. We hide. We try to get in and get out without being noticed. I don’t know whether Methodists are infected with this disease, but with Baptists it is an epidemic. We hide. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven's Home Is Not One-Size-Fits-All Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 7, 2006

Heaven offers two grace filled experiences that interpret and set the agenda for all activities in Heaven: Heaven has removed all barriers, Heaven has removed all pain.

1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Last Passover"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 10, 2010

As the Lord instituted the ordinance of Communion, He and the disciples celebrated the last legitimate Passover

1 Now before the Feast of the Passover, Jesus knowing that His hour had come that He would depart out of this world to the Father, having loved His own who were in the world, He loved them to the end. 2 During supper, the devil having already put into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Orthodox

The Priority Of Preaching-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2010

Paul charged Timothy to preach the word of God as knowledge of it is vital to overcoming a hostile environment(3:15-17). Pastors must prioritize the faithful preaching of God’s revealed word but why? 5 incentives prioritizing the preaching of God’s word.

The PRIORITY of PREACHING-II—2Timothy 4:1-8 Attention: Preaching is a standardized & major part of the livelihood of a church. It is vital to the worship experience. It is necessary to alignment with Bible Study. It calls the hearer to action. It draws the hearer closer to God. But is it only ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 16, 2012

1) Looking for Peace (Genesis 8:6), 2) Lacking of Peace (Genesis 8:7), and the 3) Locating of Peace (Genesis 8:8-11)

It has been painful to consider the gruesome details this week in the murder trial of Victoria Stafford. Her father has been particularly vocal with the media in his natural desire for justice. Although nothing will bring his daughter back, after much waiting, he expects to find some degree of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:6-11

Denomination: Other

"Our Helper In The World"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 17, 2005

How the coming of the Holy Spirit related to the world, the Christian and the Christ

John 16:5-15 5 “But now I am going to Him who sent Me; and none of you asks Me, ‘Where are You going?’ 6 “But because I have said these things to you, sorrow has filled your heart. 7 “But I tell you the truth, it is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Wake Up Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 30, 2014

A study of chapter 52 verses 1 through 15

Isaiah 52: 1 – 15 Wake up! 1 Awake, awake! Put on your strength, O Zion; Put on your beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city! For the uncircumcised and the unclean shall no longer come to you. 2 Shake yourself from the dust, arise; Sit down, O Jerusalem! Loose yourself from the bonds ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-15, Isaiah 49:14-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 6 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 14, 2018

Part 6 - While still in its infancy, the church began to experience serious problems. Problems in the church from inside and outside sources seem to be a common element that plagues Christians in every age. What is the solution?

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47, 1 Corinthians 12:1-31, 1 Corinthians 11:20-34, 1 Corinthians 11:1-17, James 5:1-8, James 4:1-10, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12, Galatians 3:1-5, Galatians 1:6-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-58, 1 Corinthians 14:1-40, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, Galatians 2:11-21, Acts 6:1-6, 1 Corinthians 7:1-40, 1 Corinthians 6:15-20, 1 Corinthians 6:1-8, 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, Romans 14:1-4, 2 Peter 2:1-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Divine Dialogue Part 5 Dealing With The Promises Of Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 9, 2018

Fifth in prayer series dealing with the promises of prayer and problems with unanswered prayer

“Divine Dialogue” Pt 5 Promise and Problems Regarding Prayer I. PERSPECTIVE ON PRAYER -- What is prayer? II. PURPOSE OF PRAYER – Why Pray? A. PRAYER FACILITATES INTIMACY WITH GOD B. PRAYER FOSTERS HUMBLE DEPENDENCE C. PRAYER FURTHERS GOD'S WORK D. PRAYER FORTIFIES THE SOUL ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Philip In Samaria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2017

The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was not known. Jerusalem may have rejected the truth, but that was not the only place to serve Christ....

February 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.A.1: Philip in Samaria (8:4-25) Introduction The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist