Sermons on Leavened:

Dare To Discipline Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

Church disicpline is an integral part of the New Testament pattern. The practice has been largely ignored but should be employed in a loving and purposeful manner.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 5:1-13 TITLE: “DARE TO DISCIPLINE” INTRODUCTION: A. Preacher Jerry Shirley says that there are three things that have been elevated to the status of “god” in our society over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Securing & Dedicating The Completed Work Series

Contributed by James May on May 7, 2006

#12 in the Nehemiah Series. Though we may be safe within the walls of salvation, we should make sure that our souls are secure and never let our guard down. We must fill the void left by sin that is removed with God and His Word.

Book of Nehemiah Series #13 Securing & Dedicating the Completed Work Nehemiah 11 & 12 By Pastor Jim May Nehemiah’s manual labor in building the walls of Jerusalem and rebuilding the temple was nearly done. Now there remained the task of securing and protecting the work that they had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Respone To Sin (In The Church) Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

What does the Bible say we shoudl do when sin comes in the church? How should we handle a public, un-repented sin? Perhaps one of the most neglected doctrines of the church is the doctrine of church discipline!

What Does the Bible Say About Sin How Do We Respond to Sin? Introduction: Willie Nelson apparently at one time owned a golf course. He said the great thing about owning a golf course was that he could decide what par for each hole was. He pointed at one hole and said, “See that hole there? It’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorial Day Weekend Sermon

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006

Sermon for Memorial Day.

With a year to go before it even touches the water, the Navy’s amphibious assault ship USS New York has already made history. It was built with 24 tons of scrap steel from the World Trade Center. USS New York is about 45 percent complete and should be ready for launch in mid-2007. Katrina ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Our Place In The Land Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

if judgment comes upon the land - who's fault is it?

This sermon is indebted to the work of Crawford Loritts and a sermon he preached at a mission conference in Norfolk, VA March 1992. 2Chronicles 7:11-16 This Is Who We Are, Part 3 Our Place in the Land There is a new breed of detective show today. One with more brain and less brawn. These cops ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 11, 2010

God cautions us about taking our eyes off of Him.

A Messiah Who Cautions His Disciples About Spiritual Blindness Text: Matt. 16:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustrations: Most products we purchase have labels warning about improper use. I found a great list of these kinds of warnings. Believe it or not, these are all real. a. A label on a snow sled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Releasing Your Ownership

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 12, 2008

When You Give Your Child Back to God You Commit to Raise Your Kids God’s Way. Your children are not your toys to play with and enjoy life with. They belong to God and when you give your child back to God.

Opening illustration: Have you ever given your children back to God? Some of you may be thinking – why should I? This kid is mine and I have the sole ownership – if you don’t believe it, I’ll show you their ‘Birth Certificate.’ It has my name on it to prove that I am the parent. Well I always ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Might Be A Hypocrite

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

(adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waking The Dead Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

We can have and must have faith in Jesus because Jesus is Lord over all.

Introduction What miracle will Jesus do now? He has calmed a storm; he has delivered a man possessed by hundreds of demons; and he has healed a woman suffering from an illness of twelve years, merely by her touching his garment. Indeed, that happened while he was on his way to accomplish another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Act Remembered Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Dec 22, 2012

Mark presents the only act of devotion to Jesus we will see until his death.

Introduction The Passion begins. Beginning now through the end of chapter 15, we may as well title the section, “The Death of Jesus,” for every scene is about his inevitable death. From early on Mark had intimated Jesus’ death, building the tension as his story progressed. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Boy Jesus In The Temple Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 5, 2013

We examine Jesus' first recognition of his own identity in Luke 2:41-52 and learn about the deity of Jesus.

Scripture We are studying the life of Jesus in the Gospel of Luke in a sermon series I am calling, “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” The first two chapters of Luke’s Gospel deal with what is called “The Infancy Narrative.” That is, they deal with the predictions of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scandalized Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jan 7, 2013

Who is responsible for Jesus' death? Consider the men who plotted and carried it out.

Introduction Who is responsible for Jesus’ death? Judas bears guilt. He is the disciple who betrayed Jesus into the hands of his enemies. Peter and the other disciples bear guilt. They did not defend their Lord. Judas represents those whose purpose in life is merely to get ahead, to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Communion Commentary

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 31, 2017

A communion message.

"A Communion Commentary" 1 Corinthians 11:17-30 1 Corinthians 11:17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse. 18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Decide Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 19, 2017

A study of the Gospel of John 5: 19 – 29

John 5: 19 – 29 It’s Time to Decide 19 Then Jesus answered and said to them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner. 20 For the Father loves the Son, and shows Him all things that He ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Buried: A Secret Message

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 20, 2015

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Buried: A Secret Message John 19:30-42 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Buried.html A man who died received a telephone bill from Sprint at his new address -- the Hillside Cemetery in Auburn, Mass. "Our clients here don’t usually get mail," said superintendent Wayne Bloomquist. "I wondered if ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42

Denomination: Baptist