Sermons on Leaf Does Not Wither:

What Does A Healthy Church Look Like

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 27, 2019

Paul says that He uses the church of Thessalonica as an example to other churches of a church worthy of emulating (v. 4). In noting what Paul praises about this church we can see what a healthy church looks like.

“What Does A Healthy Church Look Like?” 2 Thessalonians. 1:1-4 It is hard to know what it takes to be healthy these days. Almost every week we hear how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Fool Does It Take To Be Foolish

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

A sermon about a life without Christ

How much Fool does it take to be Foolish? Eccl. 10:1-3 Fool=a person who lacks judgment or sense. 1. It’s all about Proportion vs1 We live in a world where big isn’t big enough. how much bad ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Outside Does Not Reflect What’s Inside

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 1, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 27: 1 - 21

Exodus 27: 1 - 21 Outside does not reflect what’s inside 27 “You shall make an altar of acacia wood, five cubits long and five cubits wide—the altar shall be square—and its height shall be three cubits. 2 You shall make its horns on its four corners; its horns shall be of one piece with it. And ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Why Does God Delays On Our Prayers

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Oct 20, 2014

Why do we doubt God’s ability to answer our prayers? Is there more to our prayers than we know? Is there more to us than we know? Do we know that God is already working his will through us? Are we grateful, possibly not?

This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 6th April 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Why do we doubt God’s ability to answer our prayers? Is there more to our prayers than we know? Is there ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-25

Denomination: Episcopal

Does Time Change The Intent Of God's Will?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Nov 3, 2014

This message is designed to help us to consider: (1) whether ‘the spirit of the law’ endures beyond ‘the letter of the law’ and (2) whether God’s silence is a synonym of His absence or His affirmation.

The Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2Speak to the people of Israel and say to them: I am the Lord your God. 3You shall not do as they do in the land of Egypt, where you lived, and you shall not do as they do in the land of Canaan, to which I am bringing you. You shall not follow their statutes. 4My ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding, How Does One Become A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 14, 2017

In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring

BACKSLIDING, HOW DOES ONE BECOME A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer ...read more

Does God Continuously Speak Through Dreams?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Nov 7, 2017

A look at the reliability of Dreams versus the written Word of God

I have personally had dreams that were quite profound and insightful on a supernatural level. I have also had some pretty crazy dreams where I was watching from the sidelines as an observer to see where it was going. All that was missing was a bag of popcorn! I am a strong believer that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Take To Live The Christian Life? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 26, 2015

PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST BASIC QUESTIONS WE ASK OURSELVES AS A FOLLOWER OF CHRIST IS, “HOW DOES SOMEONE GO ABOUT LIVING THE CHRISTIAN LIFE?”, OR, “WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF LIVING FOR CHRIST?”

WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE? Philippians 2:17-24 But even if I am being poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I rejoice and share my joy with you all. 18  You too, I urge you, rejoice in the same way and share your joy with me. 19  But I hope ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Does The Bible Say About Drinking? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 3, 2015

A balanced look at the verses on drinking with an emphasis on our freedom in Christ.

A STARTING POINT: We all know that Baptists are generally teetotalers, but what does the Bible actually teach? THE DANGERS OF DRINKING: 1. The Bible says that excessive drinking is foolish. - Proverbs 20:1; Proverbs 23:20-21, 31-35; Isaiah 5:11; Isaiah 28:1; Luke 21:34; Romans 13:13; 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:23

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Reveal His Will? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 27, 2015

This message tackles teh question of how God reveals His will.

HOW DOES GOD REVEAL HIS WILL? PHILIPPIANS 3:15 LET US THEREFORE, AS MANY AS ARE PERFECT, HAVE THIS ATTITUDE; AND IF IN ANYTHING YOU HAVE A DIFFERENT ATTITUDE, GOD WILL REVEAL THAT ALSO TO YOU; INTRODUCTION: INTERACTING WITH GOD’S WILL HAS ALWAYS BEEN A POINT OF CONSIDERATION, CAUTION, AND ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Ordain/Allow Evil And Suffering?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 12, 2022

Within the church, there is a belief that everything is under the direct sovereign control of God, therefore He ordains what satan and his minions do.

It is also believed that when people get sick or suffer horrible tragedies, it is the will of God because He "allowed/ordained" it. God is the Holy and transcendent one. He is sovereign, omniscient, omnipotent, omnipresent and omnibenevolent. He knows all things past, present, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:4, James 1:16-17, John 8:42-44, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Things The Holy Ghost Does For Us

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 8, 2022

The Holy Ghost is God’s gift for each and everyone. It is Grace which is God’s unmerited favor given. We don’t deserve it, but He freely gives to each of us. God does not have respecter of person, so it isn’t just given to the good or super spiritual. It is for everyone.

“7 Things the Holy Ghost does for Us” By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I came up in church during the time when we had tarry service. Tarry service in case you don’t know was usually on Monday or Tuesday night. Tarry service was a time that those of us who wanted the Holy Ghost would ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:25, John 3:3-7

Denomination: Apostolic

What Does The Bible Say About The Coronavirus?

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 16, 2020

It’s always relevant and right to ask, ‘What does the Bible Say’ and repent today!

What Does the Bible Say About the Coronavirus? Genesis 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill April 18-19, 2020 We’re all facing a viral villain we can’t see, an invisible and insidious enemy that is silently stalking us. My pastor friend Cisco Cotto, who was scheduled to preach at Edgewood during my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-18, Luke 13:5, Deuteronomy 28:58-60, Revelation 9:18

Denomination: Baptist

Does Prayer And Faith Complement Each Other? Series

Contributed by Billy Paul on May 12, 2020

Just praying all the time without fleshing out the answers received through prayers would tantamount to being faithless. At the same time, acting without an under girding of trust in God – which is prayer – is also tantamount to being faithless.

Three theologians sat discussing the best positions for prayer while a telephone repairman worked nearby. “Kneeling is definitely best,” claimed one. “No,” another contended, “I get the best results standing with my hands outstretched to Heaven.” “You're both wrong,” the third insisted, “the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:6-15, James 2:14-17, Matthew 6:5-15, Isaiah 1:15, Proverbs 28:9, 1 Peter 3:12  (view more)  (view less)

What Does The Bible Say About Debt Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jun 8, 2020

A biblical perspective on debt.

What Does the Bible Say About Debt? Here are a few Scriptures: Proverbs 22:7 The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is the slave of the lender. Romans 13:8 Owe no one anything, except to love each other, for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law. Psalm 37:21 The wicked ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:7, Luke 13:8, Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational