Sermons on Green Leaves:

The Suffering Servant Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 24, 2024

When your life crashes, bow before Jesus as your Sovereign Lord, believe in Jesus, who was scorned, bank on His substitutionary sacrifice; then benefit from His victory and success.

Marla Kiley, from Denver, Colorado, tells the story of an accounting department of a large insurance company. They were working on year-end reports when their computers crashed. So they put in an emergency call to a systems analyst, who arrived three hours later. He was late, because when he first ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15, Isaiah 53:1-12, John 1:14, John 12:37-38, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Matthew 27:12-14, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Being Ready

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Nov 29, 2017

In the Gospel Jesus urges His followers to prepare for an uncertain future - but we can all be sure that one day our own lives will end, and we do not know when that will be. Jesus came to take the fear out death for those who believe in Him.

Being ready Mark 13:33 In his famous novel ‘The Power and the Glory’, Graham Greene describes, the last few hours of the life of a priest who was condemned to death during a time of religious persecution in Mexico. At first the priest had courageously resisted, but as time went on he turned to ...read more

Captive To Sin (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 18, 2002

Lot was released from his chains and chose to go back to his inprisonment to sin. Christians, who have been freed from sin, often choose to go back.

July 29, 2001 Genesis 14 ¡§Captive to sin¡¨ pt. 2 INTRODUCTION The Arizona highway patrol were mystified when they came upon a pile of smoldering wreckage embedded in the side of a cliff rising above the road at the apex of a curve. The metal debris resembled the site of an airplane ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart Of A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Nov 19, 2025

Peter gives us a description of how elders should carry out their work. This sermon contrasts an "I Deserve" mindset with an "I Owe" mindset.

As most of you know, my personal biography includes many years as a manager in a large organization, and part of my job was to interview and hire people. Over the years, as the jobs that I was responsible to fill got higher up in the organization, the job descriptions expanded. The years of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

He Leads Us

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 19, 2003

Examining why we don’t want to be led by God

Psalm 23:1-6 1 The LORD is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, 3 he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Nazarene

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 2, 2008

Jesus "fills full" the prophecies that Messiah would be a Nazarene and a light to the Gentiles. His place of birth and service is part of his humiliation as God reached down to lift us up.

Matthew 2__19-23 The Nazarene "Jesus of Nazareth" Jesus moved from Bethlehem in Judea to Nazareth in Galilee with a stopover in Egypt. Saying you are from Nazareth is a bit like saying you live in Shelbyville or Knightstown. You aren’t living in a place known for its class or appeal. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:19-23

Denomination: Anglican

The Dawn Treader: Aslan’s Country Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Dec 11, 2010

As the crew of the Dawn Treader move towards Aslan’s Country they find the longing, the glory, and the Lamb.

Introduction: C. S. Lewis’ masterpiece, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the third book in the Chronicles of Narnia. It comes to the big screen the weekend of December 10. We are actually purchasing a large block of tickets for 5 pm showing of the movie on Saturday, December 11. The tickets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Made In The Image Of God - Creation Day 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 14, 2021

What is the distinctiveness of man against all creation

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I heard this a few times over the years and I thought it was fitting for today: “God created the dog and said: 'Sit all ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:25, Genesis 2:15, 1 Corinthians 8:6, Luke 3:22, Psalm 110:1, Psalm 2:7, Romans 8:19-21, Romans 1:19-21, Genesis 1:26-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2024

This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his struggles.

8th Church Anniversary Arise & Shine -River Of Life Church By Rick Gillespie- Mobley Isaiah 60:1-3 Summary: This sermon is for a church's eighth anniversary. The congregation is a West African Church from Liberia and focuses in on the pastor and his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, Romans 12:3-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grateful To God

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

We are people who have been blessed beyond measure, and people who NEED to give thanks to the giver of all good gifts.

Thanksgiving Eve - Psalm 100:1-5 Harriet Martineau was an atheist. One morning she & a friend stepped out into the glories of a beautiful fall morning. As she saw the brilliant sun peaking through the haze, & the frost on the meadow, & the brightly colored leaves making their way lazily to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dinner To Go Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A Narrative in five movements: Heavy Hearts, Broken Hearts, Passionate Heart, Burning Hearts, Peaceful Hearts

I. Heavy Heart – The Long Walk Home There’s a grief that can’t be spoken. There are wounds that will not heal. My eyes are blind; my heart, a stone. Somehow the sun has nerve to rise again. Somehow the clouds break to reveal a blue sky. Somehow the birds still sing. Somehow it is still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 2, 2004

The 3 H’s of Psalm 23

Hunworth 01-05-04 Psalm 23 Apparently, in the American Church today is known as “Good Shepherd Sunday”. I would therefore like, this evening to have a look at one of the Psalms that has been a fantastic source of strength to many Christians. It is known as the “Shepherd’s Psalm”. Of course I am ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Tools Of Effective Prayer...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2009

Remarkable prayer will bring remarkable results. God’s word has some good lessons to build an effective prayer life.

LET US MAKE THE MOST OUT OF OUR PRAYER LIFE... THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER... TOOLS FOR EFFECTIVE PRAYER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. DO WE FOCUS OUR HEARTS AND MINDS TO PRAY EFFECTIVELY? Text: James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Begins And God's Work

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 20, 2014

A sermon for the Sanctity of Human Life Sunday (after reading and meditating on this sermon from Sermon Central's Ed Wood at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/gods-hand-in-creating-life-ed-wood-sermon-on-abortion-98204.asp I had enough for a sermon)

HoHum: There were 3 preachers in Barnie’s Coffee shop discussing the time when life begins. They each gave their opinion of when life begins. One preacher said "Life begins when the child takes his/her first breath." The other said "NO," then he finished, "It begins when the child is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fork In The Road

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 27, 2013

We all have to decide at some point what path we are going to take, the Psalmist gives us a great suggestion!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you live life there comes a point in which you realize you must make a decision as to how you are going to live that life. • As you walk the path of life you inevitably reach that proverbial fork in the road, a fork that can take you down the path of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ