Sermons on Leaden Load:

Blessed Are The Righteous Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 17, 2018

Psalm 1:1-6 holds truths for the child of God which will brighten their day, guide their life and set a destiny for their future

Blessed Are The Righteous The Blessings of Psalm 1:1-6 Psalm 1:1-6 holds truths for the child of God which will brighten their day, guide their life and set a destiny for their future. “Blessed is the man who does not walk in the counsel of the wicked or stand in the way of sinners or sit in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Revival

Hosea 10:1-15 THE TIME I. THE CONDITION THAT DEMANDS REVIVAL! 13 Ye have plowed wickedness, ye have reaped iniquity; ye have eaten the fruit of lies: because thou didst trust in thy way, in the multitude of thy mighty men. I. HUNGRY HEARTS 1 Israel is an empty vine, he bringeth ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

Strength Tested

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 22, 2021

First Sunday in Lent, Series B

February 21, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:9-15 Strength Tested Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The gospel of Mark is the shortest of all four gospels. Mark writes his stories very tersely. Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran

First Things First Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 21, 2021

Sermon Series over building our lives under the lordship of Christ.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Hands…who is glad 2019 is over and never coming back? Who had an amazing 2014 • WHAT KIND OF YEAR WAS THIS LAST YEAR FOR YOU SPIRITUALLY? _____ Spiritually Apathetic _____ Spiritually Inconsistent _____ Spiritually Consumed God has to be first…if He is first in every ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:17-18, Malachi 3:10, 2 Corinthians 9:7, Leviticus 27:30, Hebrews 10:25, Acts 20:7, Mark 1:35, Psalm 63:1, Galatians 5:16-17, Joel 1:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 15, 2021

Because we are children of God, we should remember that we are blessed.

Blessed – Luke 1: 46 - 56 Intro: I remember a Christmas song sung by Burl Ives. “Have a Holly, Jolly Christmas.” “Have a holly, jolly Christmas; it’s the best time of the year. I don’t know if there’ll be snow, but have a cup of cheer. Have a holly, jolly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slandering And Defaming Is Satanic. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 23, 2019

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations....

Many wicked people today looking for places of gossip, slander and destroying good people's reputations, dead and alive either by defaming the character of others either on-line or somewhere on the internet or any media with their false statements on web site, blog posts or through comment ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:2-5, Psalm 94:16, Psalm 37:14

How To Treat One Another Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 16, 2019

We have a choice -- treat one another as the world would or as Jesus would.

1. Grace: Around 70 years ago a conference on comparative religions was held at Cambridge University. Theologians and scholars from around the world came together to explore various religious ideas. One topic was: Which belief (or doctrine) is unique to the Christian faith? Many of the things that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Got Good News And Bad News

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2019

We often condemn sin, and we should, but we forget there is hope in our condemnation.

1. Good News/Bad News I recently ran across a “good news” “bad news” joke for preachers: Good News: You baptized four people down at the river last Sunday Bad News: You lost 2 others to the river’s current Good news: The Ladies Unity Group voted to send you a get-well card. Bad news: The vote ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Poverty Is Prevented By Generosity To The Poor Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on May 5, 2017

Part 19 of the Sermon Series, "Rich Man Poor Man in Proverbs"

"Whoever gives to the poor will not want, but he who hides his eyes will get many a curse" (Prov. 28:27). The antithetical saying in Proverbs 28:27 contrasts between giving and not giving to the poor. In the following chiastic structure, we can compare the two sub-statements: A Whoever ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:27, Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT An elderly preacher is reported to have prayed the following prayer each day: "O Lord, give me a backbone as big as a saw log and ribs like the large timbers under the church floor. Put iron shoes on my feet and........

THE ARMOR OF GOD EPH 6:10-17 -10 "Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of His might. -11 Put on the full armor of God, that you may be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. -12 For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the ...read more

God

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Sep 8, 2015

For the glory of God---to seek the truth.

GOD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 8, 2015) “And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth” (St. John 8:50, King James Version [Christ answereth the Jews]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus, My brothers and sisters, when you come ...read more

Scripture: John 8:50

Denomination: Friends

Communion Service Outline: How Often Do We Forget What Christ Did For Us? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

We all forget things but How could we ever forget Jesus Christ? How often do we forget what Christ did for us?

COMMUNION OUTLINE Are you forgetful? There are probably many things in my life that I have forgotten. I would tell you about them – but then – I just don’t remember them. I could probably tell you what I had for dinner last night, but last weeks menu has already gone from my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Carpenter's Dream

Contributed by Perry Anderson on Dec 4, 2014

Although we know little about Joseph’s life, we know quite a bit about his character from his actions. He demonstrated great faith. We can learn much from living Holy lives by following the example set by Joseph.

Joseph is too often overlooked in the Christmas story. We must never fail to acknowledge the role he played in the life of Jesus. It wasn't just a coincidence that he was engaged to be married to Mary. He was chosen by God for this special calling...to be the earthly father of Jesus. God in His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25, Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:21-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Been Put To The Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

Check the words that people speak with what God says in the Bible. Check the commitment to the body of believers

1 John 4:1-6 cautions Christians not to indiscriminately acknowledge every single spiritual case. There are numerous bogus instructors (false teachers) on the planet. It is vital to painstakingly consider both the source and the substance of an instructing (teaching) before we acknowledge it. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In What Way Sin Makes Us Light As Chaff, But At The Same Time Heavy As Lead.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

In what way sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead and how the atoning work of Christ can change this for repentant sinners.

Psalms 1:4 "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away." Psalms 38:4 "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to show How sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead, and ...read more