Sermons on Lean Wholly:

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Stephen Becker on Nov 10, 2007

A sermon that looks at being adopted by God through the blood of Christ. Though our sins have caused us to be “relinquished” from God’s glory, through faith we are adopted into the family of God. WE ARE CHILDREN OF GOD. NOTE, THE SERMON USES MY OWN E

“Who’s Your Daddy?” Christ the King Sunday St. Peter’s Lutheran Church November 26, 2006 Stephen Becker Ephesians 1:3-14 Romans 16b-24 I. “Who’s Your Daddy?” Opening story of Tennessee Governor Ben Hooper One morning, a family was eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Psalms 64

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 29, 2011

Waiting on God isn't easy, especially when you are being persecuted by others.

Psalms 64 By Joe Mack Cherry I. Background – Basis for the Psalm A. Different Ideas 1. Haman and Mordecai – Esther (David wrote after a dream) 2. David and Saul at Masrob – II Sam. 22: 5 (Syriac Version) 3. Daniel and the Babylonian Captures – ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Personal Testimony

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 29, 2011

But my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work assigned me by the Lord Jesus - the work of telling others the Good News about God.

MY PERSONAL TESTIMONY *NOTE - This message is a little different from my normal messages... rather than just an exegetical Bible message, it is the outline to my testimony that I shared with our church family on a water baptism Sunday.* OPENING TEXT: “And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: *other

Family Wisdom For Tough Times Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 26, 2009

Family BEHAVIORS that lead to family BLESSINGS!

The following outline depicts areas in which families need wisdom, that is, areas in which they have it tough. Then, the Scripture gives the type of BEHAVIOR that will lead to BLESSING in each of the areas in which families are challenged. 1. Families are challenged in the FUNDAMENTALS. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

It pays to serve Jesus - It Pays every day - It pays every step of the way.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore” Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jun 29, 2006

I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? MATT. 19:16-30 I took my title from verse 27, "What shall we have therefore" Literally Peter said, "What in it for us? Not a selfish question. THE TEXT: This statement is made by Peter. It is in connection with the incident of the young lawyer who came to Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Truths

Contributed by Dr. Keion Parrish on Jun 9, 2007

8 things we need to know

THANKSGIVING SERMON Scripture: Psalm 100; 145 Thanksgiving Truths Introduction: Thanksgiving is the day when we pause to reflect, remember, and respect the abundant blessings that God has bestowed upon us. Millions will use this special day, which has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:145, 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 1, 2004

first of 4 on Friendship with God. Abraham was called the friend of God. You can also be called the friend of God.

Friendship with God A friend comes when all others leave JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues. Breaking baseball’s color barrier, he faced hostile crowds in every stadium. While playing one day in his home stadium of Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Without Christ Part 1

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

A Biblical Description of man without God.

1 Jn 5:12 He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1. How many people have lost family or friends they would like to see saved before the Second ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:12, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Things God Wants From Us

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 6, 2008

here is a list of a few things God desires from each of our lives. These are key to receiving from God

Intro: years ago I worked at a lawn service in Birmingham with a crew of about 8 people. A pattern developed every week. We would get paid on Friday, about Tuesday or Wednesday guys would say, preacher, give me a five spot until payday. This went on for a while until some of the guys would forget ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Down But Not Out (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 15, 2008

Remembering what God does for us in the midst of suffering

DOWN BUT NOT OUT (PART 2) 1 CORINTHIANS 1:1-11 BRBC 2/10/08 INTRO: TEACHER GIVING A LECTURE TO HIS STUDENTS ON STRESS MANAGEMENT. HE RAISED A GLASS OF WATER AND ASKED THE AUDIENCE, "HOW HEAVY DO YOU THINK THIS GLASS OF WATER IS?" ANSWERS RANGED FROM 12OZ TO 30OZ. "IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Stinking Thinking 1

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Apr 17, 2008

Becoming aware of debilitating attitudes and finding power through Jesus to correct them.

Stinking Thinking 1 John 1:10-13 ‘He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Seven Blessings Of Abraham!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 1, 2008

There are more than 40 blessings in the Word given to Abraham either for him or those who would be through blessings would be blessed. In this sermon outline we list only seven of the blessings given to or through Abraham. The blessing of Abraham begin in

The Seven Blessings of Abraham! Galatians 3:9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-13, Galatians 3:13

Following Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on May 23, 2009

Jesus said that whoever desires to come after Him must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Him. What does that look like in our world today?

FOLLOWING JESUS OPENING: My personal testimony of salvation experience and following Jesus today. KEY TEXT: “Jesus said, "Whoever desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: *other

Living In Thanksgiving: Dependence Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Nov 9, 2008

This message focuses on our need to remember all that God does for us ...rather than independent, we are dependent on Him.

This morning, we are continuing our series on living in thanksgiving - and lets begin again by reading this text - (read Psalm 100:1-5) Over the last couple weeks we’ve been talking about how to become people who live with a thankful heart. We’ve talked about learning to delight ourselves in God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3

Denomination: Baptist