Sermons on Leaven Dough:

Just As The Serpent Was Lifted Up

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 20, 2014

Have you ever wondered what Jesus meant when he compared himself to the Bronze Serpent in the book of Numbers? Nicodemus probably did. This was a good Friday service.

Just as the Serpent was lifted up The first time he had met Jesus it was in the dark, and there was just him and the master. We see him at the beginning of Jesus’ ministry and then we hear him speak in defence of Jesus halfway through the story and then we don’t see him again until ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Audacity Of The Church

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 15, 2015

. AS CHRISTIANS WE BELIEVE THAT WE HAVE TO MAKE A CHOICE AS TO WHAT IS RIGHT AND WHAT IS WRONG. TO BELIEVE IN CHRISTIANITY MUST MEAN THAT WE, ALTHOUGH WITH RESPECT AND COMPASSION,, STATE THAT WE DO NOT BELIEVE IN ANY OTHER RELIGION IS CORRECT.

THE AUDACITY OF THE CHURCH ACTS 26:16-23 SPORTS FANS WILL ALWAYS ARGUE OVER QUESTIONS SUCH AS, WHO WAS THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME IN A PARTICULAR SPORT. I THINK IN REALITY IT IS AN IMPOSSIBLE QUESTION TO ANSWER BECAUSE YOU CAN’T FACTOR IN THE TIME VARIABLE. I CAN SAY GORDIW HOWE WAS THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

Amnon Assaults His Sister Tamar: How To Heal From Past Abuse Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

Amnon sets the trap, and clears everyone out of the room. He pretends to be sick to get her alone and he goes after her.

Family drama, I’ve seen it in my family and in many other families. I’ve arbitrated disputes between sisters. I’ve worked with families during funerals where there are arguments and disagreements. I’ve seen some seriously terrible things happen in families. Family is tough. Very tough, and in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-22

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Voice, A Lamb, And A Dove Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 2, 2019

The 4th sermon in our series on John's Gospel. In this sermon I discuss the ministry of John the Baptist.

A Voice, a Lamb, and a Dove (John pt. 4) Text: John 1:19 – 34 Let’s go ahead and open our Bibles to the Gospel of John… And we’re going to be looking at verses 19 – 34 this morning. But before we get to it, let me just say this: This is talking about John the Baptist… Remember, John the Beloved ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elijah, The First Encounters Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 17, 2024

Elijah is one of the most well-known people in the Bible. This message speaks about the very early part of his ministry. Oh that the LORD would raise up more Elijahs these days!

Introduction: Elijah, the prophet. He was and is one of the most well-known men in the Bible. He seemed to come out of nowhere, and eventually was one of only two people (so far) to go to Heaven but never died! But like most people, Elijah had a lot to endure before he began his ministry. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Lamentations – Part 5 – Desolate Pleading Hands As I Admit My Own Guilt- – Chapter 1:16-20 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

There are 5 more separate laments here. The survivors are desolate and can find none to help or comfort. The nation admits its guilt and isolation as Judah was forsaken. The heart of the people was overturned as was God who had to do this. (Don't dismiss because it is Lamentations).

THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 5 – DESOLATE PLEADING HANDS AS I ADMIT MY OWN GUILT- – CHAPTER 1:16-20 We are working through the book of Lamentations, a sad and sorrowful book but one that contains much valuable instruction. Currently we are looking at 9 verses of lament. In the last message ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:16, Romans 6:23, Psalm 23:3, Lamentations 1:17, Jeremiah 21:5, Jeremiah 7:18-19, Lamentations 1:18, Lamentations 1:19, Isaiah 57:4-5, Jeremiah 8:5-6, Jeremiah 8:10, 2 Kings 18:19-21, Jeremiah 2:8-9, Jeremiah 2:26, Jeremiah 5:31, Jeremiah 26:7-8, Lamentations 1:20, Hosea 11:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hidden Treasure, The Precious Pearl, The Dragnet And The Householder Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jul 8, 2007

How do I really feel about the Gospel of Jesus Christ? What is it worth to me? Do I really care about it all that much? Important questions, all.

The Smith House in Dahlonega, Georgia, has been sitting on a gold mine for more than a century. During renovation of the landmark hotel back in February of 2006, workers discovered the entrance to a four-foot wide hole under the concrete floor in the main dining room. The hole goes straight down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 23, 2007

Learning how to assess our importance in a manner that pleases God.

JAMES 1:9-11 RICH MAN, POOR MAN1e grass he will pass away. For the sun rises with its scorching heat and withers the grass; its flower falls, and its beauty perishes. So also will the rich man fade away in the midst of his pursuits.” The Word of God is countercultural and counterintuitive. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Completing The Work

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 27, 2008

The message is intended to provide encouragement for a new congregation to remember the task before them. It is a call to see the magnitude of the labour and the greatness of God.

TITUS 1:5, 10-2:1 COMPLETING THE WORK “I left you in Crete, so that you might put what remained into order… “For there are many who are insubordinate, empty talkers and deceivers, especially those of the circumcision party. They must be silenced, since they are upsetting whole families by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Someone Does (You) Wrong Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Sep 2, 2016

How do you deal with a believer who has sinned, especially one who has sinned against you? Jesus gave precise instructions about how a believer should deal with someone he feels has sinned against in His second & last reference to His Church.

Eyewitness to the Messiah When Someone Does (You) Wrong Matthew 18:15-20 Most of you are familiar with the Peanuts comic strip. In one of those comic strips Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. “What makes you think you can walk ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Soul Scrubbing

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 8, 2018

Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual transformation in our lives!

Scripture: John 2:13-22 (Call to Worship - Psalm 19:7-14) Theme: Soul Scrubbing/Soul Polishing Lent gives us an opportunity to do some soul scrubbing/soul polishing. Lent gives us an opportunity to reflect, reevaluate and allow the Holy Spirit an opportunity to do some spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Folly Is Fatal Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 3, 2024

It’s better to go the way of wisdom than to fall into foolishness.

Folly is Fatal Ecclesiastes 10:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2024 In a 2019 survey, 32% of Protestant churchgoers said they read the Bible every day, and 27% read it a few times a week. However, a 2022 survey found that only 10% of Americans read the Bible daily. According to the American ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Amos, Justice And Judgment Series

Contributed by Michael Goodfellow on Jun 17, 2002

The first in a summer series on the Minor Prophets.

SERMON June 16, 2002 Donkin-Morien-Birch Grove Pastoral Charge Amos 4: 1-13 “Minor Prophets I: Amos, justice and judgement” This morning I begin my summer preaching project which will consist of twelve sermons on the Minor Prophets of the Old Testament. These 12 prophets form the closing part of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:1-13, Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Praise Becomes A Sacrifice

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005

Shouldn’t praise be an easy thing for us to do? How can we praise the Lord when life gets hard?

When Praise Becomes a Sacrifice Hebrews 13:15-16 Hebrews 13:15-16 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-- the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Provision Of God

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

In the natural, I can’t understand how God can take a thief, drug addict, liar, cheat. What can wash away my sin, nothing but the blood of Jesus….Oh precious is the flow. That picture of the Provision still changes lives today.

1 Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3For I delivered unto you first of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational