Sermons on Fig Leaves:

The Parable Of The Tares

Contributed by William Mouser on Jul 18, 2005

How does Jesus’ parable, which argues for leaving tares undisturbed, square with admonitions in the epistles to discipline errant members of the congregation?

Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 As far as the parables of our Lord are concerned, the one before us in today’s gospel is certainly clear. Some of them are not so clear, even when our Lord interprets them for his disciples; and others are left in the gospel record uninterpreted. This one, however, is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus Unwrapped

Contributed by Jane Willis on Dec 25, 2004

What is the hurry to pack away the creche and baby Jesus? Lets leave him out as a reminder of the great joy of the Christmas season.

Jesus Unwrapped Matthew 2: 13-15 An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream. "Get up," he said, "take the child and his mother and escape to Egypt. Stay there until I tell you, for Herod is going to search for the child to kill him." 14So he got up, took the child and his mother during ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Congregational

If You Must Go... Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 25, 2008

Dealing with the final paragraph of the 1858 John Brown Church Covenant about moving your membership if you must leave the church

Text: Romans 16:3-4, Title: If You Must Go…, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/21/08, PM A. Opening illustration: For every person raised without religion who adopts a church, three persons forsake the churches for no institutional affiliation, quote from pastor, “it’s not the members who leave and go join ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Farewell Message To New Life."

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 6, 2008

There is more new life coming to New Life even after I leave as pastor because God is going to prosper this church.

“Farewell message to New Life” Opening Video Illustration: The three video movies from the 25th Anniversary Celebration (play). We also have the 4th edition of life at New Life covering the last two years. So let sit back and see what God has done here at New Life! So what have we done over the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Reaffirmed

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Ultimate Combo

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 18, 2013

He ask fear and unbelief to leave the room, prayer and praise will always give fear and unbelief their marching orders in short order.

The Ultimate Combo? You’ve heard of peaches and cream, Lucy and Ricky, Martin and Lewis, Peanut Butter and Jelly and those were and are some pretty great combinations. How about some of these classics, the Baconator, the Ruben, the Big Mac, oh and we cant forget this one, the western ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Reasons For The Seasons Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 22, 2012

Jesus said "I have come" several times. Here are seven reasons He gave for leaving Heaven to come here.

Video “Christmas: God with us I really enjoyed that video of a father and child having a Christmas talk. Today I want us to look at another father/ child conversation about Christmas. In fact, the first conversation about Christmas. Romans 8:3 reads “For what the law was powerless to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:3

Denomination: Foursquare

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2011

David and his time in Ziklag. How he moved out of touch with God and then realizes his mistake and leaves the enemy terriroty.

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Calls You To A Whole New Life

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Jan 7, 2009

As we say goodbye to one year and hello to another, should we make plans and set goals or leave it up to God?

He Calls You to a Whole New Life: To a New Whole Life Michael Wiley December 28, 2008 Proverbs 6:6; 16:3; 21:5 Introduction: We come to the end of another year. It is time to look back, and reflect. What changes have occurred in 2008? Loss of job, new job? Etc.. We said goodbye to my mother in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Wisdom Or God's Power?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 3, 2015

Where does your faith stand and where does the faith of those you witness to stand after you leave them?

1Co 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God. 2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified. 3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Moments: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

THE BEGINNING OF A SERIES DEALING WITH THE SPECIAL WAYS THAT GOD ACTS IN OUR LIVES THAT LEAVES NO DOUBT THAT ONLY GOD COULD ACT IN THESE WAYS.

GOD MOMENTS (EXODUS 13:1-10) INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU CONSIDERED THE AWESOME POWER OF TIME? OFTEN WE TAKE MOMENTS FOR GRANTED, BUT SOME MOMENTS CAN BE LIFE TRANSFORMING. TAKE JAMES CAMERON FOR EXAMPLE. IT WAS AN AVERAGE NIGHT IN MARION, INDIANA IN 1930. THERE ARE, HOWEVER, NO AVERAGE NIGHTS FOR ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said The Holy Spirit’s Job Was Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2022

In this passage Jesus teaches us several key truths about what the Holy Spirit will do for us after Jesus leaves.

- While this is not an exhaustive study of the role of the Holy Spirit, this is a key moment. Jesus will soon be leaving, as He reminds His disciples within the passage. In this larger passage, He has several big subjects He wants to cover with His disciples before He leaves. One of those is who He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Toss The Coin And Roll The Dice

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

How many live their lives like they toss a coin? Do you realize how many people leave their life to chance?

Toss the coin and roll the dice Proverbs 16:1-9 Prayer- Good Morning Introduction- Proverbs 16:33 tells us that (NIV) “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” The passion version says, “We may toss the coin and roll the dice but God’s will is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

The Gospel, The Whole Gospel & Nothing But The Gospel

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Feb 25, 2018

To look at presenting the full gospel whenever we are asked to, leaving nothing out, and never adding our own views.

John Sentamu on Billy Graham ========================= I was listening to the radio on the way home from work on Wednesday evening and Archbishop John Sentamu was saying a few words about Billy Graham who had just died. He didn’t have long and I don’t remember all he said, but the few words that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Anglican

Longing For Home Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 23, 2018

In this continuation of our Genesis sermon series, we look at Jacob finally deciding to leave his uncle Laban and return home.

Jacob Longs for Home Text: Genesis 31:1 – 21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Ok; before we get into our text this morning, let’s review what we saw last week. Now last time, in chapter 30, verses 25 – 26 we saw that Jacob came to Laban and asked to be freed from his obligations and allowed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible