Sermons on Lean:

A New Year's Resolution: Reconciliation

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We've all made promises to ourselves (or others) that we were going to try something new, or give up something old, for the new year. But one of the hardest things is reconciliation--making it right with someone who's offended you... or whom you've offended.

I. What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions? How about… Reconciliation? A. Introduction: “Civilizing the Fiji Islanders” Many years ago, when the Fiji Islands were first civilized, there was great interest in bringing commerce to this primitive society. This was a daunting prospect, considering that ...read more

Reflection D.5 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? Revelation. The Four Horsemen.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jun 12, 2020

When did the four horsemen in Revelation 6 set out? After Christ's ascension? In the future? Or, conceivably, in our time? Our view on this question makes a big difference to how we view 'End Times'.

At this point I feel as though I’m at a fork-in-the-road moment. We’re in Revelation 6. I have to keep reminding myself of why I am doing these Reflections. My goal is to ‘diagnose’ coronavirus. I am considering two possible ‘diagnoses.’ The first ‘diagnosis’ is that coronavirus is a random ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Ultimate Warning For Those In Church! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 18, 2019

Just regularly attending a christian church is not a "ticket" to heaven!

Let us continue to worship our Lord by learning again from the Letter to the Hebrews, Chapter 10………. Let us note again that the Letter to the Hebrews was written to a Christian Church which had mostly Jewish attenders. Read along with me Hebrews 10:26-39… It is important for us to remember again ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Show A Little Kindness Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

You never know how a bit of kindness will pay off! Let’s talk about kindness. We need to:

Show A Little Kindness Galatians 5:22 Introduction: A woman was standing at a bus stop in Louisville KY. As she waited for the bus, she noticed a passerby stop and give some money to a beggar sitting nearby. She became convicted and thought to herself that she, too, should give the beggar ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Trust?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 9, 2021

To serve God we need a holy respect and absolute trust. In dark nights of hard trials do we run to God or do we run away from him? Let us study some trust verses in the Bible.

IN GOD WE TRUST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com OUR MONEY SAYS: IN GOD WE TRUST, is this a valid conclusion? There are several things that can seldom be recovered. A stone that is thrown, a word after it is said, a missed opportunity, wasted time, trust after it is lost. WHAT IF? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Psalm 20:1, Psalm 146:3, Jeremiah 17:7-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflection B.13 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Ezekiel 40-42, A Third Temple?

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Should we expect a third temple as part of the 'End Time' picture?

You’re on a whistle-stop ‘ten-cities-in-fourteen-days’ European tour. You had three days in Paris and then two days in Rome. Now you have two days in London. On your first day you had a highly cultural visit to the British Museum. That was great! Today, your tour guide takes you to a former ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Will It Be Your Then?

Contributed by Robert Tallent on Feb 24, 2018

What will it take for an unbelieving world to turn to God?

When will it be your Then? Zechariah 13:8- 14:3 "Unbelief puts our circumstance between us and God, but faith puts God between us and our circumstances." F.B. Meyer (Then) An adverb that according ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A Longing For Revival!"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

"A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!"

ISAIAH 64:1-5 "A LONGING FOR REVIVAL!" Graham Scroggie said, "There never has been a spiritual revival which did not begin with an acute sense of sin." Lamentations 3:40 says, "Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the LORD." 1. THE PLEA FOR REVIVAL “Oh that thou ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Water And Spirit

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 6, 2022

We become a child of God through baptism

Water and Spirit – Luke 3: 15 - 22 Intro: As a pastor, there are many questions you are asked. Some of them are harder to answer than others. One I have frequently heard is “What would your congregation think? Life seems to be full or question. This morning, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Safe Place

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2018

A present trust in our ever-present LORD. He has been with us in all our yesterdays, and will be with us in all our tomorrows.

A SAFE PLACE. Psalms 71:1-6. This short excerpt from Psalms 71 is a strong declaration of confidence in the LORD, based on long experience. Psalms 71:1a. A declaration of present, personal trust in the Personal God. “In You, O LORD, I put my trust.” We cannot trust in the impersonal. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Fear With Faith By Pst. Joseph Ondu

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on May 2, 2024

But we must remember that we serve a God who is greater than any fear, greater than any obstacle, greater than any enemy.

Overcoming Fear with Faith Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters, today I want to talk to you about the power of faith—the power to overcome fear, to conquer doubt, and to find strength in the midst of adversity. In the book of Isaiah, chapter 41, verse 10, we find these words: "So do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Help For The Godly Man

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jan 9, 2025

God promised to help and support those who trust in Him, and are willing to live according to His will.

Great Help for the Godly Man Study Text: Psalm 37:23-24 Introduction: This scriptural portion provides reassurance and encouragement to those who trust in God and live according to His will. There is great help from the Lord to sustain their lives and to assist them at every point of their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Repented Sinner

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 5, 2023

A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was at the Pharisees’ home. She went to see Jesus at the Pharisee’s home. A sinner who persists or continues in sin tries to hide from God.

A sinful woman in the town learned that Jesus was at the Pharisees’ home(Luke 7:36-50). She went to see Jesus at the Pharisee’s home. A sinner who persists or continues in sin tries to hide from God. But in this context, we see a sinful woman who comes to see God. This indicates that the sinful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48, Luke 7:50

Trust & Triumph - The Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Jul 1, 2025

We all faces many trials and tribulations in life. Joseph is a classic example of a man who triumphed through all his trials. His unwavering faith in God took him through all odds in life.

As Children of God, we are not immune to worries of the future and the troubles of life. We are not spared from the challenges that everyone else faces in life be it in health, careers, finances, relationships, and many other uncertainties that lie ahead. But as Christians, we have a heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

"i Feel No Danger"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 27, 2023

I feel no danger because of the good Shepherd..

I feel no danger because of the Good Shepherd Psalm 23 1. One can feel no danger it’s the Good Shepherd that gives waters of Rest • Psalm 23 The good Shepherd “leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul” (vv. 2-3). The original Hebrew words of the psalm say that God “leads me beside waters ...read more

Denomination: Methodist