Sermons on Leaven: showing 646-660 of 1,309

He Ascended On High And Gave Gifts To Men

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

The Greatest Gift to Mankind was the Ascension of Christ to the Father and the accompaning gifts to us of salvation and ascension to the Father with Him.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Charles Scott Church of the Good Shepherd,Indianapolis Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST What did he say? Has our priest ‘s mind wandered off again?. Doesn’t he know this is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Girded With Truth Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

8th in a series on Spirutal warfare.

Chico Alliance Church September 17, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 8 “Girded with Truth” I.Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed (Put on / Take up God’s complete armor) Put on the full armor of God, vs ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stripping Our Power So We Can See God's Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 8, 2005

God led Israel straight into a trap and then watched their reaction. He does that to us sometimes as well - to let us know whether we trust Him and to show us His great power.

In a way, the final victory over Pharaoh was not the Passover. Yes, that’s what got him to relent and say the people could go - but as we’re going to see this time - Pharaoh once again changes his mind and goes out after the children of Israel. But what we’re going to see also is God purposefully ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Descent Of Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 12, 2006

CHRISTMAS CELEBRATES ONE OF TWO DESCENTS OF CHRIST: HIS INCARNATION AND HIS DESCENT INTO HADES; IN BOTH OF THESE IT WAS TO LIBERATE THE CAPTIVES.

CHRISTMAS DAY 2005 HE ASCENDED ON HIGH AND GAVE GIFTS TO MEN Psalm 68:19 THIS IS THE DAY IN WHICH WE CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST! What did he say? Has our pastor’s mind wandered off again? Doesn’t he know this is Christmas, not Easter? I can hear my mother’s voice “what are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:18-35

Denomination: Anglican

Belt Of Sincerity Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The first piece of spiritual armor to be put-on is the Belt of Sincerity.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 2 Ephesians 6:14-18 In our previous study, we saw that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to keep us from knowing the true God and to prevent us from doing His divine will. We learned that Christ Jesus does not send us out on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Simply Must Have… Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 4, 2011

God recreates the whole life of those who give up small ambitions and admissions.

Read Matthew 13.44-46. Pray. Introduction Matthew again pairs two parables to press on us all the more forcefully one point. Last week we heard two parables of hidden and growing power. The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, small and insignificant, but hidden in the dirt it grows to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Palm Sunday

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that the historical triumphal entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is celebrated. And today is the day that marks the beginning of the last week of our Lord here on earth.

As we all know, today is Palm Sunday. Today is the day that the historical triumphal entrance of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem is celebrated. And today is the day that marks the beginning of the last week of our Lord here on earth. Needless to say that at this point in time, Jesus was very well ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lingering In Sodom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 17, 2013

Lot, a righteous man, lingering in Sodom - the result of a life making bad choices. Choices have consequences. How you choose determines the course of your life and your character.

Lingering in Sodom Genesis 19:1-16 How in the world did Lot, a righteous man, wind up in such a situation – lingering in Sodom having to be dragged out of the city by God? Lot did not get to where he was overnight. He traveled down a gradual slope over a number of years making a number of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Behavior Matters Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 22, 2012

As a Christian we can think we are wiser than we really are. Our wisdom is discovered in our behavior.

Introduction “Don’t you know better?” Have you had someone talk that way to you (besides your parents)? “Are you telling me that you don’t know…?” The Corinthians are getting the “don’t you know” treatment from Paul. Six times in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingdom-Ocracy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 18, 2011

A kingdom is better than a democracy - if the king is God..

What is a kingdom? Why would anyone want one? Isnt democracy the cure for everything? One of the words that the religious left uses to put down traditional interpretations of Scripture is "patriarchal." As if just because a system is run by a single male person it must necessarily be a bad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rabbi Bear Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 22, 2013

A healing on Sunday set the Rabbi in a tither! The Law was broken! What was this scene about and did God break his own Law?

August 25, 2013 The Rabbi Bear Everything was going smoothly at a very elaborate wedding in a large church. The Wedding March was about to be sounded from the pipes by the organist as the wedding party strolled in and took their places. It was time for the flower girl and her young escort to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: *other

Paul’s Concern For The Church At Corinth

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

All churches are delighted to have visitors. Why do visitors excite them? Probably because they are hoping the visitors will become regulars and be used of God to enhance His work in a tremendous way.

All over this country today God is leading CERTAIN PEOPLE to CERTAIN CHURCHES because they can make valuable contributions to these churches. As God leads people to join the church, we need to ask, “WHAT SHOULD THEY BE LOOKING FOR WHEN THEY ARE LOOKING FOR A CHURCH TO JOIN?” Many have their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-7, 1 Corinthians 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward And Keeping Watch In 2020

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 3, 2020

This is the first sermon of the new year. It is a call to watchful and ready for Christ's coming

Looking Forward and Keeping Watch – 2020 Text: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12 Happy New Year everyone! When I was a kid growing up in the 70’s I never thought I’d see the year 2020… it just seemed so far off for me. If you had asked me back then what our world was going to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"the Freedom Christ Gives

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 4, 2020

Most people don't understand freedom

Everybody on earth desires freedom. I do, and if I were a betting man, I’d gamble that you do, too! But many people don’t understand what freedom is or what freedom is not. Unfortunately, some people’s idea of, and quest for, freedom actually enslaves and imprisons them. Jude advises us “For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wounds To Wonder

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 30, 2023

The Shoulders of Christ are wide enough to carry all our burdens.

Title: Wounds to Wonder Introduction: The prophet Isaiah has so many beautiful insights into the suffering of our Lord and the glory that follows. Isaiah 53:4-6 KJV "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal