Sermons on Leaf Does Not Wither:

Perseverance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2023

Does Jesus imply anything about “once saved always saved” or is assurance conditional?

The Holy Spirit was not asleep on the job for 1500 years before Protestant theology came along. Traditional theology contributes great biblical wisdom about our eternal security. God’s Part Does Jesus imply anything about “once saved always saved” or is assurance conditional upon listening to and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2023

How does the law point us to Christ? Are Christians to follow the letter or spirit of the law?

Let’s briefly look at the relevance of Deuteronomy and the Ten Commandments. There are many different ways of counting the Ten Commandments. In their excellent commentary A Survey of the Old Testament, Hill and Walton offer the standard Protestant numbering of the Ten Commandments as an outline of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Civil Disobedience

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 8, 2023

The key question is, when does obedience to God require disobedience to the civil authorities?

Illegal immigration is a huge issue in our world. Not a week goes by without another story about chaos and even violence on our southern border. There are two extremes - the open borders set and the “ship ‘em all back where they came from” crowd. And both are absolutely convinced they are on the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-29, Acts 4:18-21, Acts 5:16-18, 1 Peter 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It Pushed Me To God

Contributed by Katherine Gilstrap on May 17, 2023

Some stuff in our personal life & spiritual life does need to change

my YES to God is not limited to other folk opinions about me as kingdom citizens we have to stop being distracted & taking it personal when others don’t understand what God wants you to do & is doing with you in your life… CAN I GET AT LEAST 4 PEOPLE WHO REALIZE & UNDERST& that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-50

Denomination: Other

The Burnt Offering (Leviticus 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 23, 2024

Does the burnt offering foreshadow Jesus? Let's look at Leviticus 1.

Do the offerings in various ways foreshadow different aspects of the sacrifice of our Savior? How does the burnt offering prefigure Jesus? Do we offer our lives to God completely? Let’s begin with the burnt offering in Leviticus 1. What was the first kind of offering mentioned in Leviticus? Could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Perseverance And Humility In Prayer

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jul 14, 2025

Most of us are familiar with the parables of Jesus. What does the parable in Luke 18 mean?

PERSEVERANCE IN PRAYER AND HUMILITY Key Scripture: Luke 18:1-14 Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always prapy and not give up. He said, “In a certain town there was a judge who neither feared God nor cared about men. And there was a widow in that town who kept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Responsibility Of The Watchman Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 12, 2024

A challenging passage on the essential responsibility of the spiritual watchman. How does this idea apply to today?

IN ANCIENT DAYS: There would be a watchman on the city wall to warn of impending danger. - Ezekiel 3:17. - 2 Samuel 18:24-27; 2 Kings 9:17-20. - In ancient times there was literally a watchman on the city wall, scanning the horizon for danger. When an army appeared, the quick alarm spread by the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hallowed Be Your Name - Matthew 6:9b Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Sep 1, 2024

Why does Jesus teach us to ask God to hallow his own name?

Matthew 6:5-15 And when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 6 But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Living A Victorious Life SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

God does not intend for His children to live in defeat, but to experience victory every day.

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat are experiences we all encounter in life. However, as children of God, it is not His will for us to walk in defeat but to live daily in victory. In this sermon, we will explore three essential steps to living a victorious life. 1. Negative thoughts ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Topics: Character

The Unstoppable Church (Acts 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 16, 2025

Does the church stop because of persecution? Let's look at Acts 5.

How important is truthfulness in the church? How unstoppable is the church? Let’s look at Acts 5. After witnessing the generosity of Barnabas and others, did Ananias and Sapphira desire the same respect? Though they were completely free to dispose of any profit as they wished, did this couple ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

From Peril To Paradise, Who's In Charge? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 22, 2002

How much of what goes on in this world does God have a hand in? Is there anything that happens outside of his will? Look and see!

Revelation, the Grand Finale of God’s Word Chapters 6-7 Lesson 4 Through Peril to Paradise Who’s in Charge? Why doesn’t God do something about all the evil in this world? How can God let these things happen? These questions, (and many like them), have plagued believers for centuries. There ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

That We Do Justly (Lesson 1) Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jun 24, 2020

To establish that God has shown us His righteousness and given us commandments to obey. They are: to do justly, to love mercy, and, to walk humbly before Him. This lesson describes the evils and wickedness in high places! It also provides hope to our Nation during this pandemic.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. That We Do Justly E. Remarks. 1. This is lesson 1, in the sermon-series entitled: “What doth God Require?" Micah was a contemporary of Isaiah, and both ministered in the Southern Kingdom (Judah). The name Micah means, "Who is like Jehovah?" The theme of Micah ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He's Got The Whole World In His Hands Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2008

The song "He’s Got the Whole World..." declares the comforting message that God is in control. But does He have the WHOLE world in His hands?

TITLE: He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands TEXT: Isaiah 40:1-31 OPEN: (lead the congregation in singing) He’s got the whole world in His hands [Repeat 4x] He’s got the Sun and the Moon in His hands [Repeat 3x] He’s got the little bitty baby in His Hands. [Repeat 3x] He’s got you and me ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Separated From God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004

Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

#3. Life; Take A Deep Breath And Live Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2007

A BIG QUESTION - Does happiness really exist? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus explained that happiness does indeed exist. He even went so far as to clearly show us where it is to be found...And how to get there.

He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist