Sermons on Fig Leaf:

Come Lord Jesus!

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 27, 2005

The Rapture in the Old and the New Testaments.

Come Lord Jesus! I. Prophecy in the Old Testament. A. There are approx. 333 prophecies in the O.T. about the first coming of Jesus. b. Many of them fulfilled on the day He died. c. Prophecies that are fulfilled prove the credibility of the Bible. d. Show chart of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Amos - An Overview Series

Contributed by Gary Bennett on Apr 5, 2001

To provide some background to the book of Amos. To do that, we’ll need to know some history and geography with a bit of sociology and covenantal theology thrown in. A dash of horticulture and zoology wouldn’t go astray either.

REFLECTIONS ON SOCIETY? THE KANSAS SENATE PRAYER Many people pray when they begin a sermon. I’m not going to do that! Instead, I’m going to read a prayer that first saw the light of day 4 years ago (23rd January 1996). It was a prayed at the opening of a new session of the Kansas Senate. It’s ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Curing Church Conflict-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 21, 2011

1 of 3. James revealed the solution for conflict within the local church body. There is a known cure for conflict within the local church. But how is it challenged ? The cure for church conflict is challenged by....

CURING CHURCH CONFLICT—I—James 4:1-17 Attention: *Our own behaviors can circumvent the very cure we need. Need: The tensions in my church are are obvious. As soon as you step on the property you know it. Visitors sense it. The community talks about it. Everybody hates it. We’re losing ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Betrayal Of Words Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2010

The way we speak and what we say reveals a great deal about our Christian character or lack of Christian character. The tongue is the most powerful influence in the church and it is able to build people up or tear them down.

This evening I want us to look at four words spoken to peter in Matthew 26:73 “your speech betrays you.” Let me put these words into context for you: The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Study In Revelation16 The Final Seal Is Broken Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 29, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study In Revelation 16 The Final Seal is broken, The Trumpet Judgments begin Rev. 8: 1-13 When the 7th seal is broken there is absolute silence. No one is speaking, no one is moving; not even Jesus. You sort of wonder if every eye is on God at this moment. He hasn’t said a word and after all that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Zeal For God: Zacchaeus The Tax Colletor

Contributed by Dallas Burdette on Nov 24, 2006

Every Christian is to be zealous for the things of God

Zeal for God: Zacchaeus the Tax Collector Are you thrilled about spiritual things? Are you zealous for the things of God? Do you have an intense yearning for the word of God? Do you hunger for the salvation of lost souls? How often do you meet with God’s people on Sunday morning? Do you make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Regeneration -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jan 3, 2013

At this New Year time to worship the Almighty for His unique quality of RENEWING things.

GOD OF REGENERATION-PART I First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy him forever. When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-33

Denomination: *other

The Church Of Christ 2 The Secret Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 4, 2016

Joseph of Arimathea's search for the kingdom of God did not permit him to dismiss Jesus in the Sanhedrin, Jewish Council for he knew Jesus held the message for his salvation.

THE CHURCH OF CHRIST 2 The Secret Disciple by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (February 3, 2016) “When the even was come, there came a rich man of Arimathaea, named Joseph, who also himself was Jesus' disciple: He went to Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-60

Denomination: Friends

Are You Religious? Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 9, 2017

Typically, a person's idea of being religious is just going through rituals and practices associated with the faith. In James 1:26-27 God defined what it means to be religious. So regardless of what we think it means we need to learn what God said it is.

ARE YOU RELIGIOUS? (part one) James 1:26-27 INTRODUCTION: When people would ask me if I was religious I would say, no, because to me, being religious kind of had a negative connotation. Because typically, a person's idea of religious is going through rituals and practices associated with the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27, James 3:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drastic Change! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Life has changed drastically since the Fall of mankind.

Intro: 1. I confess I like to watch old shows like the Twighlight Zone, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, etc. One episode was about a woman serving life in a prison. Through the years she had become friends with one of the prison guards. His job was to bury the prisoners that died. He had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Insanity Of Sin Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Feb 23, 2025

A sermon exploring Nebuchadnezzar's fall from kingship into insanity because of his pride and arrogance.

The Insanity of Sin Book of Daniel Series Text: Daniel 4 CSB ________________________________________ Introduction: As some of you know, I grew up with a very broken home life. My parents split up when I was 5, and they both had various romantic attachments throughout my youth. From 5 years ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beware Of Ravenous Wolves Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Feb 23, 2024

Things are not always as they seem; and Jesus shares what to look for in identifying false prophets. These are false teachers, ravenous wolves, who seek to feed and save themselves, rather than feed and protect the flock.

Allow me to begin with an illustration: As Little Red Riding Hood is heading to her grandmother’s house; a wolf comes along and finds out where she lives. He travels ahead, enters the house, and eats the grandmother! When Little Red Riding Hood arrives, she notices her grandmother’s unusual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 1, 2023

After the cleansing of the Temple, Jesus teaches the Disciples about Forgiveness

The Importance of Forgiveness Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34 Good morning. Doctor Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins Hospital, said about unforgiveness, “There is a physical burden to being hurt and disappointed, Chronic anger puts you into a fight-or-flight mode, which results in numerous changes ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:25-33, Matthew 18:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware The Wolves Series

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 30, 2023

We still have false teachers and phony prophets who are infiltrating the Church.

A few weeks ago, a UPS driver came up to my door to drop off a package. As usual, my dog Napoleon started barking and going nuts. (He’s my mailman alarm system) So, when he started barking, I went into the front room and opened the door just enough to let myself out to receive the package, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Speak It..believe It..receive It...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 5, 2015

Jesus was spelling it out for us, and He wasn't intimidated in the least by anything we could ever ask… He left it open ended… He said what ever you ask when you pray...

Speak it..Believe it..Receive it... We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. Everybody knows about their right to free speech...people are free to say pretty much whatever pops into their head Never has there been a time in history, that people have ever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational