Sermons on Lean:

Good Advice For A New Year

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 29, 2018

At the end of Joshua's life, he had some good advice for a new start, especially for a New Year

Advice for a New Year Joshua 23:1-14 Intro. We are at the end of the book of Joshua. They people had mostly taken the land the God had given them. These are some of Joshua’s last words to the people It is good advice for a New Year. I. Be courageous in obeying the Word of God. Vs. 6 A. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Become A Prisoner Of Hope

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Dark may be the day in which we minister, but we HAVE HOPE! We must learn to share hope with the hopeless. Come let us trust God.

PRISONER OF HOPE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HOPE IS ONE OF THE 3 MAJOR COMPONENTS THAT MAKE UP OUR CHRISTIAN BACKBONE... Hope never works alone... it is a team member... they work together... 1 Cor. 13:13 And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Introduction To Understanding Divine Purpose

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

WE ARE CREATED WITH A DIVINE ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED TO US

THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE LESSON ONE: INTRODUCTION MAIN TEXT – PROVERBS 16:1-11 1) DEFINITION Well, there are multiple interpretations of what life purpose is. It may be called a spiritual calling and it can also be seen it as a higher instruction from God. Beyond ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming Anxiety And Worry

Contributed by Richard Wayne Wiggins on Jul 31, 2016

In these two verses God gives us a formula to practice to overcome anxiety and worry. Four words that begin with the letter R will help you to learn to have peace even when circumstances are not peaceful. Realize, Reach, Release and Rest.

I. Realize (v. 6) "Be anxious for nothing" We must first come to the place that we know that we are anxious. The Bible says our hearts are deceptive. Sometimes we do not know what is bothering us. Some people show anger. Some get depressed. Underlying these emotions might be anxiety and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Sermon: Lord, Give Me Eyes That I May See

Contributed by Nancy Williams on Nov 3, 2018

And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha.

Scripture: 2 kings 6: 8-23. Focus verse - 2 kings 6:17(NIV) And Elisha prayed, "Open his eyes, LORD, so that he may see." Then the LORD opened the servant's eyes, and he looked and saw the hills full of horses and chariots of fire all around ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 19, 2021

Jesus asks the disciples are they there yet, meaning is your faith go to the point of belief.

Mark 4:35-41 “Are we there yet”? 1. Jesus seems to be out of whack, people love Him, People hate him, People don’t understand him • It is the end of a long day. Jesus is growing in success and popularity. • He is provoking strong reactions from nearly everyone with whom he comes into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Testimony Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

God’s Testimony

Psalm 81:1-16 God’s Testimony 1. HIS CALL - TO PRAISE HIM The Manner - 1 Sing aloud unto God our strength: make a joyful noise unto the God of Jacob. The Means - 2 Take a psalm, and bring hither the timbrel the pleasant harp with the psaltery. The Moment - 3 Blow up the trumpet in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 81:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

Spiritual Warfare: Equipped For The Battle Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 10, 2023

You are not alone in this spiritual battle. With God's armour, you are equipped to overcome, to stand strong, and to be victorious.

"Spiritual Warfare: Equipped for the Battle" Today, we delve into the scriptures to explore the profound truths about spiritual warfare. Our focal verses are Ephesians 6:12-13 from the New Living Translation: Ephesians 6:12-13 (NLT): "For we are not fighting against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15, Ephesians 6:16, Ephesians 6:17, 1 Peter 5:8, Ephesians 6:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strength In Weakness: Transformed By God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2024

In 2 Corinthians 12:9 the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace amid weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers who face challenges and difficulties in life, reminding us of the transformative power of God's grace.

Strength in Weakness: Transformed by God's Grace 2 Corinthians 12:9 Introduction: Today, we delve into the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9 where the Apostle Paul declares God's sufficient grace in the midst of weakness. This verse offers profound encouragement for all believers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, 2 Corinthians 12:7-8, Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:27, Philippians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Careful Of Divisive Spirits

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 22, 2023

The goal of a divisive person is to cause conflict. "I urge you, my friends: watch out for those who cause divisions and upset people's faith and go against the teaching you received. Keep away from them" (Rom. 16:17, GNT)!

People that participate in divisive arguments have an unhealthy interest in creating strife. However, a mature, faith-filled person recognizes that participating in contentious discussions will not end the matter. With the knowledge of God and the wisdom of the Lord, we understand that calmer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17, Titus 3:10, 2 Corinthians 10:5

Denomination: Other

Twentieth Sunday In Ordinary Time- Clever Dogs

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 4, 2023

The woman understood the testing or riddle or allegorical challenge of Jesus.

Jesus puts Jews and gentiles under the same roof, and the first to get there is the Canaanite woman from our Gospel today. In fact, you could say that the day the gospel went to the dogs was the day it came to us. In Catholic Christianity, the word dog is used positively in mottos, by saints, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Catholic

Asa Of Judah (2 Chronicles 14)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 13, 2025

Do we trust God to give us victory?

Do followers of God experience victory? What will be our ultimate victory? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 14. Who became king of Judah after king Abijah? Did the land experience peace? Abijah rested with his fathers and was buried in the city of David. His son Asa became king in his place. During ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 30, 2003

Learning the character trait of patience through two Bible characters, one who got it, one who didn’t

SE111002 CHARACTER UNDER CONSTRUCTION 2. Patience INTRO Patience is no virtue in our society. We’re the society that invented - fast food, - microwaves, - the Concorde jet, - drive-thrus, - pizza delivery in 20 minutes or less, - and express lanes. (Confession time, how many have you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust And Live Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Oct 29, 2004

The first sermon in a series of four from a book called "The cycle of victorious giving" by Earl Lee.

Trust To Live Pastor Glenn Newton Oct. 3, 2004 Psalm 37:3 Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Trust in the Lord, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness (nkjv). Trust in the Lord and do good. Then you will live safely in the land and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

"Darkness: Not Just The Absence Of Light" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 5, 2003

The world is in a darkness that is total and powerful. Only the true Light can dispell it. (#17 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“This I say therefore, and affirm together with the Lord, that you walk no longer just as the Gentiles also walk, in the futility of their mind, being darkened in their understanding, excluded from the life of God, because of the ignorance that is in them, because of the hardness of their heart; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Orthodox