Sermons on Leaving Religion:

Good Old Days (God)

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 16, 2025

It is evident that the glory has departed from many churches and Christians. We need to be casting again.

A history note, In the early days of this country Baptists were disliked because every time they spoke to someone they had "a scripture to cast in your teeth." Sadly, they have come a long way and the wrong way. For many years in ministry I have had to plead with Baptists to come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:15, Mark 4:20, 1 Samuel 4:21

Denomination: Baptist

Those That Left Him

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Nov 11, 2002

Understanding when families or members of the Church leave.

THOSE THAT LEFT HIM Jn. 6:66 “From this time many of his disciples turned back and no longer followed him.” INTRO: We know that Jesus is the Son of God. His ministry here on earth was successful even unto the cross. But, his earthly ministry still wasn’t one without problems. We read many ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming A Contagious Christian (Acts - Part 15) Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

Four qualities of a believer who leaves footprints...

Becoming a Contagious Christian “But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 To be a contagious Christian means to be involved in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel According To Superman Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Aug 11, 2006

Gospel Presentation used prior to leaving Iraq.

The Gospel According to Superman The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 Nashville: Thomas Nelson. It has been a good week here at FOB Speicher. I went to Talafar this week and took Eagle Express back and forth. It is amazing to me how 6th BN can turn an hour and a half flight into four hours. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unloading Burdens

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

How to take things and leave things with God

Unloading Burdens What burdens do we carry that we shouldn’t? • Will God take care of my needs? What burdens do we often neglect that we should carry? • Prayer for the lost • Sick • Hungry • Lonely Where do we spend most of our time? • On our own concerns How do we unload burdens that aren’t ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living The Simple Legacy Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

Leaving behind what Jesus left behind

Living the Simple Legacy Legacy: the word has almost become undesirable because we most often hear it used to describe something that politicians and especially get obsessed about. Most of us assume that there will never be a biography written about us so we don’t worry too much about our legacy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Bye, Bye Baby

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2006

This one is about leaving spiritual infancy behind.

November 12, 2006 Dakota Community Church Bye, Bye Baby! Introduction: Leaving spiritual infancy behind. At some point in time each of us must make the decision to stop coming to church to be fed and to instead come prepared to feed others. Ephesians 4:11-15 It was he [Jesus] who gave some to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Mennonite

Comfort More Than Blessing?

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Mar 14, 2012

Leave your comfort zone to serve God....

Comfort more than blessing. Have you ever had deep thoughts about rubber bands? I have in fact, I meant to bring one up here this morning but I forgot it. I was gonna wrap it across the podium here and leave it here for a reminder. Now before you think I have lost what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Legacy, Your Choice Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 3, 2016

This message looks at the legacy each of us will leave.

Legacy 1 So here we are, April. For those who have been a part of the Cornerstone family for more than a year then you know what April means. For those of you who have been with us for less than a year you might think that April is simply the month that falls between March and May. And while ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pain And Growth

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 9, 2019

Is pain merely weakness leaving our body?

First Sunday of Lent 2019 I have to admit that whenever I hear the words, “He ate nothing during forty days [of combat with Satan and prayer] and at the end of them He was hungry,” I am tempted to doubt. I don’t doubt that Jesus fasted and prayed, like Moses, for over a month. But I have trouble ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Here In Time Of Trouble

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 16, 2020

God will never leave us he will be there.

God is here in time of trouble Remember God what tells us about our life. Job 14: 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. 2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Jobs life ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Legacy Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Nov 10, 2023

Leaving Our Children an Inheritance of Knowing Jesus

Introduction: - Greetings and prayer - Emphasize the importance of leaving a lasting Christian legacy - Share a personal story or reflection on the impact of faith inheritance I. The Foundation of Our Inheritance A. Proverbs 22:6 - "Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Psalm 119:105, Deuteronomy 6:6-7, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 1 John 3:18, Matthew 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Passing The Mantel

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 13, 2025

Paul is departing and he leaves a message for Timothy.

Passing the Mantel 2 Timothy 1:1-14 1. Paul is passing the mantle to Timothy • He writes To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. • He writes I am grateful to God • He writes I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. • He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

What Judas Missed-13

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 28, 2020

13 of ? Judas missed the entirety of that which took place from the time of his leaving the Lord’s supper(13:30) until he arrived in the Garden of Gethsemane, with those who would arrest Jesus(18:3)! Judas Missed...

WHAT JUDAS MISSED(discarded/threw away)-XIII—John 14:1–11(John 13:18--17:26) OR--‘WHILE YOU WERE OUT/AWAY’ Attention: Quiet Please: A Sunday School teacher once asked the children just before she dismissed them to go to church, “And why is it necessary to be quiet in church?” Little Annie replied, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Shemini Atzeret - The Day God Says, "stay A Little Longer" Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 12, 2025

GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the celebration of Sukkot, GOD calls His people not to rush away but to linger in His presence - symbolizing the eternal fellowship we will share with HIM forever.

2025.10.13. Study Notes. SHEMINI ATZERET, Stay a Little Longer William Akehurst, HSWC SCRIPTURES: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1 Shemini Atzeret – The Day GOD Says, “Stay a Little Longer” BIG IDEA: GOD’s desire for intimate fellowship beyond the feast. After the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:36, Numbers 29:35, Revelation 21:3, Zechariah 10:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational