Sermons on Leaving Home:

The Valley Of Breakout Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 5, 2021

I am here today to tell you that God wants you to breakout from the pack. He wants you to experience that breakout moment in your Christian life- where you move ahead with Him by leaps and bounds even if means leaving your comfort zone behind.

Introduction In 1958, America began its spaceflight program. And it was John Glenn who became the first American to orbit the earth on February 20, 1962. And then as spaceflights continued, we made some advancement as to what we can do in space, and it was Ed White who became the first American to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:3-11, 1 Samuel 17:20-26, 1 Samuel 17:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

Ruth Scene 1 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 6, 2013

It appears that this little book was a small beacon of hope that would lead ultimately to Jesus through the line of King David. The three main characters are a bitter older Israelite widow who finds her way home, a redeemer, and a gentile woman who shows

50 cents for anyone who can tell me what book comes before or after the book of Ruth. The book of Ruth sits in a very interesting place in Biblical history. It is this tiny little book that sits between the dark ages of Israel during the period of the judges, when the nation was about as apostate ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Learning To Lean On Jesus

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you.

Learning to Lean On Jesus - Finding More Power Than One Could Ever Dream Just Learning to Lean On Jesus Jesus said, "Peace I leave with you my peace (Without worry, anxieity, or endless fear) I give to you. Not as the world gives peace, do I give to you. Believe in God, believe also in Jesus.... ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Psalm 71:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eat, Drink, And Be Merry

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

When our wants become more important than other people’s needs, we are no longer focused on God or following Jesus. We’re following ourselves in a meaningless cycle to get more things to leave behind when we die.

Other Scripture used: Ecclesiastes 1:12-14;2:1-23 Psalm 49 Colossians 3:(5-11)12-17 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Got Future Plans?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 3, 2009

It is good to have goals, but goals will disappoint us if we leave God out of them. There is no point in making plans as though God did not exist, because the future is in His hands. That man walks most safely who has the least confidence in himself.

Opening illustration: Fortuneteller, gazing into crystal ball, to frog: You are going to meet a beautiful young woman. From the moment she sets eyes on you she will have an insatiable desire to know all about you. She will be compelled to get close to you - you’ll fascinate her." Frog: "Where am I? ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit's Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Congregational

The Sum Of Our Parts Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 7, 2016

Are there people missing from your church? Did they stop going? Where are they now? Why did they leave? How can we get them to come back to be a part of the family of God? Start by loving them just as they are. We are better together.

The Sum of our parts Ephesians 4:2-16 1 John 4:7-9 Did you know that people live longer together than they do living apart? And married people live longer than people who just live together. “Marriage brings in positive social behavior. Choosing to share your life with someone forever ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:2-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Ways Of All The Earth”

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Jun 15, 2018

David live a life of a man,standing to the principle of God, the ways of God,walking in accordance to the Word of God.That is what David is telling his son,Solomon. “Let my life be an example to you as I will leave according to the ways of all the Earth”

1- Now the days of David drew nigh that he should die; and he charged Solomon his son, saying, 2- I go the way of all the earth: be thou strong therefore, and shew thyself a man; 3- And keep the charge of the LORD thy God, to walk in his ways, to keep his statutes, and his commandments, and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Watch Me Go Through This Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Apr 11, 2013

God will raise your status while you are praising Him. He will not leave you where He found you. You need people around you that are willing to empower you. If they are not willing to empower you, then they are not your friends. Iron sharpens iron.

Watch Me Go Through This Delivered by Bishop Charles C Jones Text: Habakkuk 3:19: The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments. Our lives are constantly on display. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19, Habakkuk 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Miracle Of Our Met Need - John 6

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 6, 2011

Sometimes we can be surprised by needs. Often our needs hit our lives with such fury that it leaves us breathless or fearful. Unexpected bills come , poor health strikes without warning. Crises often arrive unannounced and unplanned. It might be helpful

The miracle of our met need - John 6 John 6:5-23 After these things Jesus went away to the other side of the Sea of Galilee (or Tiberias). 2 A large crowd followed Him, because they saw the signs which He was performing on those who were sick. 3 Then Jesus went up on the mountain, and there He ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-5

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

O Jerusalem!

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 12, 2019

How does true love operate? Does it leave people with their demons, unhealed and hurting themselves? Does true love sacrifice even for people who initially reject it? Let’s find out by looking at Luke 13:31-35.

How does true love operate? Does it leave people with their demons, unhealed and hurting themselves? Does true love sacrifice even for people who initially reject it? Let’s find out by looking at Luke 13:31-35. Luke 13:31 Just at that time some Pharisees approached, saying to Him, “Go away, leave ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

Four Seasons Of Life Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2020

The Spirit of God gave me this series one morning as I was sitting on my deck watching the leaves fall as the season was changing. The message He gave me was simple, "The farther we are from the Son, the colder we become."

Four Seasons of Life – Part 1 Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22; Matthew 24:12; Ecclesiastes 4:9-11 On Monday September 28th I was drinking my coffee on my deck and just thinking about life and the changes of the seasons. It was a quiet, fall morning and there was a slight chill in the air. As I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:20-22, Matthew 24:12, Ecclesiastes 4:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gird Yourselves And Lament

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Feb 22, 2021

As Joel addresses a nation brought to its knees by a locust plague, he leaves us with a plan for surviving overwhelming disaster in our own lives. Broad outline borrowed from "The Day of Disaster," a sermon by W. Maynard Pittendreigh.

I) In Joel 1:1-3, God through His prophet addresses a people faced with absolute calamity. A) He asks, “Has anything like this happened in your days, or even in the days of your fathers?” (NKJV). He says that the nation faces a crisis greater than any seen in generations (“or even in the days of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, Philippians 4:6-7, Ecclesiastes 7:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Us This Day, Part 2 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 11, 2026

John unpacks the marvelous miracle of Jesus walking on the water from a totally different perspective than what Matthew does (who includes Peter also walking on the water). Why did one disciple include this and why does another leave it out?

John, Part 23 Series: Give Us This Day, Part 2 John 6:16-21 - Continuing in John with sermon series: “Give Us This Day” (5 parts) -- Purpose: To examine the command (in discipleship) to follow Him (obediently) -- Understand: In order to grow it requires us to dig; comes from a desire for ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21, Matthew 14:22-33, John 1:14, Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist