Sermons on Leaving Home:

Leaving The Synagogue (Acts 18)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 6, 2025

Was leaving the synagogue symbolic of the Gospel to the Gentiles?

Why did Paul abandon the synagogue in Corinth and go to the Gentiles? Did Apollos need permission from anyone to preach Christ? Let’s review Acts 18. Where did Paul go after leaving Athens and where did he begin preaching? After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Leave Narnia Series

Contributed by Tanner Smith on Nov 18, 2005

Part 4 of a 4 part series on CS Lewis’ book "The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe."

Session #4- When You Leave Narnia Romans 12:1; Luke 21:1-4 TLTWATW: Ch. 15- mice chew rope for Aslan This sermon attempts to address the following questions: Do you believe God has called you to serve other people? Why or why not? Do people give you opportunities to serve? Do you take ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Legacy Will You Leave? Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Feb 14, 2025

What Legacy will you leave?

Our reading today come from the book of Deuteronomy 5:9-10 It says … “for I the Lord your God, I am a jealousy God, punishing the children for the sins of their fathers to the third and fourth generation of those who hate me, but showing love to a thousand generations of those who love me and keep ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:9-10

Why We Leave A Legacy?

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

this message looks at why we should leave a written legacy for our family

WHY WE LEAVE A LEGACY? Malachi 4:1-6 "Surely the day is coming; it will burn like a furnace. All the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble, and that day that is coming will set them on fire," says the LORD Almighty. "Not a root or a branch will be left to them. 2 But for you who revere my ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Leave Your Stones At The Door

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Stone/sin revealed to each of us by the Lord, while trying to point out the sins of others

Leave your Stone at the Door John 8:1-11 Introduction There is a theme of this text found here in John 8. And that theme is “forgiveness”. We will see in this chapter, when people will not, Jesus will. As we go through this passage today, let us remember the passage in Matthew 6:14-15, it says…. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Best: And Leaving The Rest Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 13, 2003

Learning to look for God’s will

Let me share with you some statistics from 1992. The New Republic in its January 27 issue reported that the number of products in a typical supermarket in 92 was some 30,000. In 1976 it was 9,000. Likewise in 1992’s produce section there was 285 products while in 1975 only 65. My how our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Not Leaving You Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

Second in the Series "Before Christ" (B.C) A look at Malachi, and what was going on in the heart of God before Immanuel.

Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Malachi 2 - 3:1 (p. 665) Series: Before Christ (B.C.) Title: “I Am Not Leaving You” “The memory of any stretch of years eventually resolves to a list of names, and one of the useful ways of recalling the past two millenniums is by listing the people ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-17, Lamentations 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living To Leave A Legacy Of Faithfulness

Contributed by T Sackson Simon on Aug 12, 2023

This sermon will seek strategies to living a life of faithfulness from the life of Joseph

I have read that William Carey land of India from England is buried in the Mission Burial Ground in Serampore, West Bengal. One his tombstone these words are inscribed. William Carey born 17th Aug. 1761, died 9th June 1834 "A wretched, poor, and helpless worm on thy kind arms I ...read more

"How To Leave A Godly Legacy"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 19, 2016

Simply put, a legacy is what we pass along to the next generation. Our legacy is what we will be remembered for in the years to come. It is our gift to the future of this church.

PASSING THE BATON “How to leave a Godly Legacy” Deuteronomy 30:11-30 All of the children and parents in this video, all of the adults who helped Monday night….. all of you here today... Will be a part of the legacy of this church in the years to come. These children will become the future of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eunice - Leaving A Lasting Legacy

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 29, 2018

What legacy will you leave for your children? Eunice left a truly lasting legacy for her son Timothy that fully prepared him for all that he would face in this life, but most importantly what he would face at the end of life. Are we creating that same lasting legacy?

It’s that time of year again – the beginning of another school year. College campuses will soon be flooded with wide-eyed freshman and teary-eyed parents. High schools will be filled with the sounds of locker doors slamming, three-ring binders clicking, and the quiet hum of Google Chromebooks. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Lutheran

We'll Leave The Light On

Contributed by Glenn Dunaway on Nov 25, 2010

The light that a Christian shines is so that others might see good works and give God the glory.

Leave a Light On! Matt 5:16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Introduction Motel 6 has a slogan that says “We’ll leave a light on for you.” That should be the slogan for every Christian and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Leave A Godly Legacy" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 14, 2016

What will you leave behind that will really matter?

PASSING THE BATON “How to leave a Godly Legacy” Deuteronomy 30:11-30 All of the children and parents in this video, all of the adults who helped Monday night….. all of you here today... Will be a part of the legacy of this church in the years to come. These children will become ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-30

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Leave The Sewing Machine Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005

This sermon fits in with my Narnia series and my Walking in the Spirit series. It’s about Mrs. Beaver’s sewing machine and how she had to leave it behind because it was too heavy to carry. This exposites the verse and tells us things we should carry.

Hebrews 12:1 – Narnia: Leave the Sewing Machine Well, we are continuing 2 series tonite. We are continuing our Walking in the Spirit series that we started back in September, but we are also continuing our series on the Chronicles of Narnia, which we started 2 weeks ago. Before you think that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Never Leave You Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 7, 2021

The world and people have hurt us and not done what they said they would do. We cannot mix the faults of people with the promises of Jesus. He will do what He says and keep every promise.

I will never leave you John 14:15-29, Exodus 14 Good Morning everyone As we continue in the series navigating the journey- Jesus words “I will never leave you or forsake you” Remember the journey is our first breath to last breath Prayer- Start to finish in life Jesus gives us choices and gives us ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-29

Denomination: Nazarene

Leave Your Baggage Behind Series

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Jan 21, 2020

When Jesus called Matthew as a disciple, he followed without hesitation. But, we often bring a lot of baggage alongside our faith. How can we work towards dropping our baggage and following Jesus more freely?

Opening and Introduction In our text today, we heard of a tax collector named Levi, more commonly known as the disciple Matthew. Matthew was working in his toll booth and left everything behind to follow Jesus. He left without hesitation, without conditions, and without negotiating how he would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Lutheran