Sermons on Leave And Follow:

The Price Of Disobedience

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 14, 2011

David and his time in Ziklag. How he moved out of touch with God and then realizes his mistake and leaves the enemy terriroty.

The Price of Disobedience I Samuel 27-30 Illustration – Once upon a time the devil decided to have a garage sale. He did it because he wanted to clear out some of his old tools to make room for new ones. After he set up his wares, a fellow dropped by to see what he had. Arrayed on a ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Jesus Said The Holy Spirit’s Job Was Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 23, 2022

In this passage Jesus teaches us several key truths about what the Holy Spirit will do for us after Jesus leaves.

- While this is not an exhaustive study of the role of the Holy Spirit, this is a key moment. Jesus will soon be leaving, as He reminds His disciples within the passage. In this larger passage, He has several big subjects He wants to cover with His disciples before He leaves. One of those is who He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Toss The Coin And Roll The Dice

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 27, 2020

How many live their lives like they toss a coin? Do you realize how many people leave their life to chance?

Toss the coin and roll the dice Proverbs 16:1-9 Prayer- Good Morning Introduction- Proverbs 16:33 tells us that (NIV) “The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord” The passion version says, “We may toss the coin and roll the dice but God’s will is greater than ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9

Denomination: Nazarene

The New Year, The New You: Stepping Into God’s Best Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 29, 2025

A message on embracing the new year as an opportunity to leave the past behind, renew your mindset, and step into God’s best plans.

THE NEW YEAR, THE NEW YOU: STEPPING INTO GOD’S BEST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19 Key Verse: “Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14, Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Crossing Over Without Burdens Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 25, 2025

A prophetic call to leave behind spiritual, emotional, and historical weights and enter the next season light, free, and victorious by the power of God.

CROSSING OVER WITHOUT BURDENS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Key Verse: “Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you today… The LORD shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14) Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:18-19; Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Nov 30, 2001

This sermon brings out how often times as Christians we rush out of church so fast that we leave Jesus behind.

"Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?" Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: Ø Very little information is given of Jesus’ childhood in the scriptures. Ø Here Luke gives us an incident when Jesus was 12. Ø In our passage we have the story of Mary and Joseph going with Jesus to Jerusalem for the feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

How To Come To Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 30, 2009

Excuses we make for not following Christ

How to come to Christ There was a man who traveled to see Mother Teresa a few years ago. He found in her home pictures of multiarmed Hindu gods on the walls. He wondered why she would have such idols in her place. He later found out that was the way the Catholic theology ...read more

Scripture: John 6:40-69

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Wants To Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2020

Jesus shows us where to find heavenly happiness: 1. We can find it in a humble heart (vs. 3). 2. We can find it in a hurting heart (vs. 4). 3. We can find it in a meek heart (vs. 5). 4. We can find it in a hungry, thirsty heart (vs. 6). 5. We can find it in a merciful heart (vs. 7).

Jesus Wants to Give Us Heavenly Happiness (Part 2) The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:1-7 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - February 27, 2013 (Revised December 16, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In Matthew 5, Jesus opened His Sermon on the Mount by telling us how to have a truly happy life, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

John Chapter 14 Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 20, 2001

The Private Ministry of Jesus follows His Public Ministry. Jesus’ Private Ministry prepares His followers for what lies ahead.

John Chapter 14 Read John 14:1-14 People all over the world are seeking comfort as they long for peace and joy in their hearts. Jesus alone can bring that comfort, peace and joy. When you leave this Bible study today, you will go to our parking lot, get in your car and go home. Do you believe ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Sabbatical

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

(Preached after a 2 month Sabbatical.) Leisure time is of value because it leaves us Loosened up, Wised up, and Prayed up.

Sabbatical Job 29:20, Mark 6:31 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 6:30-32 INTRODUCTION: Well, I’m back. In case any of you didn’t notice I was gone … I want to thank the Congregation for giving me a 2-month Sabbatical this summer. I really appreciate all the Staff and the Elders and others who ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fruitful Advantage Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 10, 2007

This is the final in a series exploring the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, and the "advantage" Jesus said He would be leaving with us. This message explores the fruit of the Spirit.

(For this sermon, a very large bowl of fruit was placed front and center on the stage. Large enough that it was noticed immediately when people came in for worship. It was utilized as an ’active’ prop during the message.) The words of John 16 should be familiar to you by now. Jesus is sharing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

See Jesus! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 13, 2023

If you want to see Jesus this week, go to the place of death and go to the place of service. Find life in death. Find honor is service, because there you find Jesus Christ.

It was the Depression. The father was able to keep bread on the table, but that was it. When his little boy burst into the house excitedly talking about the circus coming to town, the father knew that he could not afford the $1 admission. The boy had never seen the circus and it wasn’t right that a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Armor Of God: The Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 1, 2022

In a world where truth has become relative, righteousness has become offensive. This in the believer’s warfare, leaves us vulnerable and defeated.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org Watch this sermon at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/152406 10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Brethren

Our Daily Bread

Contributed by James May on Oct 20, 2002

Jesus is the Bread of Life and is always enough for our daily needs. Not only that but He leaves enough overflowing fragments for us to bless others.

OUR DAILY BREAD The first part of the 8th chapter of Mark tells us of the great miracle that Jesus performed when he fed 4000 men with only 7 loaves of bread and few small fish. (In one other instance in Matthew chapter 14, Jesus had fed 5000 with only 5 loaves and two fish.) Right on the heels ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-18, Luke 6:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What It Takes To Be Christ's Disciple

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning how to follow Jesus.

What It Takes To Be Christ’s Disciples John 17:6-10 INTRO: Read Text ‒ What is a “disciple?” What is involved in being a disciple of Jesus? ‒ “Disciple” in N.T from the root word for “mathematics.” Means a learner, or a pupil. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ