Sermons on Leaping:

"Abortion What Insights Can We Gather From God’s Word”

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 2, 2022

This sermon looks at abortion from a biblical framework of what takes place in the womb and how to move beyond the rhetoric.

“Abortion What Insights Can We Gather From God’s Word” Psalm 139:13-18 Jeremiah 1:4-10 9/2/2022 In every generation, there are issues that arise in society that cause divisions among people. Both sides assume their side is the right side, and not only is it the right side, their side ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Jeremiah 1:4-10, Luke 1:43-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Persecuted On Behalf Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 10, 2022

A final look at the beatitudes and how they help us live more like Jesus.

Blessed are the Persecuted Matthew 5:1-12 We’ve been looking at the Beatitudes of Jesus from Matthew 5 and today’s the culmination of what we’ve been talking about. I want to read the scripture, and then, we’ll watch a video. Jesus went on the mountainside and said - - - 3 Blessed are the poor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Peter 4:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Storms

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2022

The storms in life come in many forms but God is sovereign over every one of them.

STORMS (Given on February 3 – Sunday Evening Service) A Psalm of David. Psalms 29:1-11 (From the New Living Translation) 1. Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. 2. Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Love's Ultimate Sacrifice

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 21, 2024

God loves YOU!

Credit: I used a lot of Jeff Strites material I used some from Chatgpt I used Logos. I didn't document what came from where, so I hesitate to share this but I think it's worth sharing. “Love’s Ultimate Sacrifice” John 3:16-17 In the Holy Land there is a cliff: - outside Jerusalem that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Elijah And The Contest At Mt Carmel Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 25, 2024

Elijah had requested King Ahab to have the prophets of Baal, plus a group of Israelites, meet on Mount Carmel to see whether Baal should be worshiped, or the True God of Israel. How did this contest turn out?

Introduction: The story of Elijah’s contest with the prophets of Baal on the top of Mount Carmel is one of the most fascinating in the Bible! One lone prophet of the True God stood against 450 prophets of the idol-god Baal, with a group of Israelites gathered together to witness this event. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:20-40

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Mothers On Mother's Day

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 11, 2023

I learned faith from a Bible reading, Bible memorizing, Bible speaking and Bible praying mother. Today we Worship the LORD for HIS Promises and give honor to our Mothers on this Mother’s day.

2023.05.14.Sermon Notes. Honoring Mothers on Mother’s Day William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: I learned faith from a Bible reading, Bible memorizing, Bible speaking and Bible praying mother. Today we Worship the LORD for HIS Promises and give honor to our Mothers on this Mother’s day. Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-9, Genesis 6:3, Deuteronomy 34:7, Psalm 90:10, Exodus 20:12, Proverbs 31:10, Proverbs 31:28-30, Luke 1:26-55, Matthew 20:21-23, Exodus 2:1-10, Proverbs 22:6, 1 Samuel 1:11, 2 Timothy 1:5, Genesis 21:2-3, Genesis 21:16-18, 1 Kings 3:26, Matthew 15:25-28, Luke 1:46-55  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heavenly Homecoming

Contributed by Johnny Hudson on Oct 18, 2000

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs.

I. Our attitudes concerning this homecoming? (vs. 1) John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.  John 16:22 And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Delivered To Deliver

Contributed by Richard Rutledge on Jun 12, 2001

Our life experiences are to be used to help encourage others.

1 Peter 2:9-10 Text: Delivered to Deliver This past Friday, the world celebrated St. Patrick’s Day. There were parades and parties. People dressed in green or pinched those who didn’t. Many made a meal out of corn beef and cabbage. (I think I would rather have broccoli) But is St. Patrick’s Day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Looked To His Father For Help In His Time Of Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges.

1. When Jesus felt weak He looked to His Father for strength, power and energy to His challenges. The Lord Jesus recalled the words of David, "The Lord is my strength and my shield; my hearts trusts in him and I am helped." (Psa. 28:7a) Ask the Lord to strengthen, encourage and empower you to do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus' Joy Gave Him Strength

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in C

Without the joy of the Lord any ministry can become a burden. Believers soon learn that in the presence of the Lord is fullness of joy and in His right hand are pleasures forever more. (Psa. 16:11) Joy works as a magnet to bring other people to faith in Christ. Yet, Jesus knew that eternal joy ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Still Need The Church

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Mar 26, 2002

This message examines the need for a proactive family of God. The church (Christians) is presented as the only solution to society’s ills.

(Elab) = Elaborate Matthew 16:18-19 18 "And I also say to you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it. 19 "And I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To Your Name

Contributed by Lacell Sherman on Jul 22, 2002

As Christians we should mirror the image of our lord and savior Jesus the Christ.

Scripture: 1 John 4:17 17Herein is our love made perfect, that we may have boldness in the day of judgment: because as he is, so are we in this world. Romans 8:29 29For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:39, 1 John 4:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Letting Go

Contributed by Tom Anglin on Feb 13, 2002

God’s power is released upon our circumstance by the act of letting go of the control of our lives!

THE POWER OF LETTING GO A wearisome, scorching, July day was coming to a close. I had just finished unloading a large U- haul truck with the aid of some new found friends here in Hammond. I was driving back across town to my temporary dwelling place. With my wife Tammy, and our 4 children, now a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nicodemus And The New Birth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 17, 2002

What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives?

Nicodemus and the New Birth (John 3:1-21) Question: What kind of attitude do I need, what kind of attitude do you need if God is to operate freely within our lives? TS------„³Let¡¦s make some observations about this issue as we look at the life of Nicodemus. I. The Story of Nicodemus 1. Came ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Tragedy

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

Sermon given after local teenagers were killed in car accident.

Teenagers, I asked you to come in here tonight because I want to talk to you about something very important. But something overlooked time and time again. Tonight we are going to talk about Tragedy. This week tragedy hit your school. Some of you were close to those who died and some of you may ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27, Hebrews 9:27-28

Denomination: Baptist