Sermons on Leaf Does Not Wither:

Our Respone To Sin (In The Church) Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

What does the Bible say we shoudl do when sin comes in the church? How should we handle a public, un-repented sin? Perhaps one of the most neglected doctrines of the church is the doctrine of church discipline!

What Does the Bible Say About Sin How Do We Respond to Sin? Introduction: Willie Nelson apparently at one time owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole was. He pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The New Covenant

Contributed by Matthew Olanrewaju on Oct 19, 2007

The old covenant is a corporate affair between Yahweh and Israel, The new covenant does not involve a corporate action, indeed it is an individual and uniquely personal relationship with God’s own people brokered by and in Christ Jesus. prophet Jeremiah b

I want to start from what a covenant is not. Covenant is not a contract. It is more than that. A contract is a legally binding exchange of promises or agreement between parties that the law will enforce. Contract law is based on the Latin phrase pacta sunt servanda (pacts must be kept). Breach ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 5 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 2, 2007

How do you show the Lord your love? How does he show his love for you? Nothing is more intimate and personal than God’s holy heavenly love, received and expressed in joyful worship.

Present Mark 14-16 dramatically, by memory if possible. Heavenly Anointing Today Mark begins and ends with women who come to anoint Jesus. First is Mary, sister of Lazarus and Martha. Second is a group of women, Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James and Joses, and Salome. All these women ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Savior, Like A Shepherd, Lead Us Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 30, 2007

God, the Sovereign rules over earth and sky and universe, but does He rule your life? This Psalm teaches us not only about the King of Glory but also the four necessary elements needed to dwell in His eternal presence.

Savior, Like a Shepherd, Lead Us Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 24 Introduction Nikita Khrushchev once boasted that he would exhibit the last Soviet Christian on television by 1965. Khrushchev has since gone to give account of himself to the Judge of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Up Front Word On Backsliding

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 11, 2008

How correctable are you? Does God have permission to speak to your heart? What if what He says to you today requires you to humble yourself? Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

An Up Front Word on Backsliding Proverbs 14:14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Backslide.html The word backslider has a negative ring to it. Most people cringe or tighten when they hear the word, just like we do when we hear the names “Judas” or “Jezebel” or when the word “hypocrite” is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

Communion Meditation No. 1: My Fair Share Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Nov 26, 2004

We all want our fair share in life. We should be thankful that God does not treat us as our sins required or as we deserved. God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:10-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Godly Wisdom In The Family

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

Are you walking in Godly Wisdom? Does you family life reflect the love of God? Paul, informs us all of the responsibilities of each family member and how we are to act and walk in God’s wisdom, not our own.

Godly Wisdom in the Family Ephesians 5:22-6:9 INTRODUCTION 1. Up to this point Paul has been describing how we can "have a walk worthy of the calling with which you were called" – Eph. 4:1 2. We have seen that conduct "worthy of the calling" involves: a. Walking in unity – Eph. 4:1-16 b. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sin

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 17, 2007

There is an old saying that says, “A loving God wouldn’t send anyone to hell.” That is a true statement. But what we forget is that God does not send us to hell - - we send ourselves. Audio will be at www.sermonlist.com

As humans, we tend to take the truth of God and wrap it around what we are comfortable with, thereby ending up with a comfortable untruth. There was a little boy explaining things to his younger sister. He said, “Jesus’ job was to die for us because we sin. Our job is to sin to make His death ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: *other

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 1, 2004

Many people have questions they would like to ask God. One of the biggest questions is why does God allow bad things to happen to good people. We will examine why God allows bad things to happen.

“Questions For God: Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?” Introduction: John was just 31 years old; he was a new father, and a dedicated Christian. He seemed to have everything going for him. John had a great family, a beautiful wife, and he loved them dearly. One day on his way to work ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Really Be Free Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

Christian liberty -- what is it? Being able to drink occasionally? Watch R-rated movies without guilt? Some would say so. . . but what does the Bible really teach about our liberty? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Exactly how free are we as Christians? What does it mean to be brought back into bondage? Isn’t that what denominational and school rules do? What does the majority of Christians say? What does the Bible have to say? For an opener, read the controversial interpretation of Christian liberty ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Holiness

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Series

Contributed by Kevin Ernst Duclairon on May 10, 2015

How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Sermon #3. Why Does He Need To Be Paid And What Do We Pay Him? (1 Timothy 5:17-18)

Please View This Sermon on Youtube - Thank You The Church of Portland (aka - The Church At Seattle or Grace Gospel Faith International Church Fellowship) How Much Would You Pay Jesus For All The Work He Has Done? Sermon #3. Why does he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Guiding Presence Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

God has always guided his people. Scripture abounds with examples of God providing guidance. from Scripture, we learn that receiving God’s guidance is the norm. So how does God guide us?

A Guiding Presence Galatians 5:25 As a pastor, some of the most common questions I receive have to do with divine guidance. What’s God’s will for my life? How do I know if God wants me to take this new job? Does God want me to marry this person? Could God be pointing me in a new ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25

Denomination: Methodist

Should We Celebrate Christ’s Birth?

Contributed by James Linders on Oct 3, 2015

For some reason Christ's date of birth is NOT recorded in the Bible. THIS however does NOT mean that He was NOT born. In fact, the place of His birth, and that He WOULD be born, has been prophecied BEFORE His birth by BOTH Isaiah AND Micha.

It is NOT specifically recorded in the Bible on WHAT date Christ WAS born. In ALL probability we might be within our right to contest the DATE on which Christians celebrate Christmas. HOWEVER, this does NOT mean that our Saviour was NOT born. On the contrary the Bible gives us CLEAR indication that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Little Girl That Offered The Head Of John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2015

To show that we are not to be prompted by evil instruction but by godly instruction from the WORD of GOD, inspired and led by the HOLY SPIRIT. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (Amplified Bible) But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholeso

I. EXORDIUM: Where do you receive instruction from? GOD. His WORDS, the HOLY SPIRIT as prompted by the Fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal