Sermons on Leaving The Nest:

Sermon On Existentialism

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 4, 2022

Existentialism is defined as the philosophical belief that each person in life is responsible for creating their own individual purpose and meaning.

Jagadish "Jaggi" Vasudev, better known as Sadhguru, an Indian yoga guru and proponent of spirituality once remarked: "Your thoughts and emotions are of no existential consequence. They are your creation - you could make them any way you want." Galatians 5:16-21 reminds us: “But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Storms: Not If But When

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

Let us consider storms. There are 3 kinds of storms: rain, floods, wind... storms will test your foundation. Be prepared.

STORMS --- NOT IF BUT WHEN... FEAR VS HOPE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Colossians 2:6, Matthew 6:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spiritual Neverland

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Mar 13, 2003

Spiritual Growth demands progression: From Learing to Living, and From Lingering to Leaving.

SPIRITUAL NEVER LAND HEBREWS 5:11–6:3 Introduction We all know the classic tale of Peter Pan, the boy who refuses to become a man. In the same way some Christians refuse to grow up in Christ. According to our text spiritual maturation requires a progression. I. From Learning to Living ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep God In The Calculations

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 18, 2022

People often figure out what to add to, or subtract from, their lives. They try to multiply, or divide, pursuits in life. They often leave God out of the calculations.

Perhaps it began with marks in the dirt, then progressed to piles of stones, and then somewhere along the line came the abacus, but men have always had a means of calculating debts, payments and other quantities. These days we have desk calculators, computers, smart phones and even watches that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is In Absolute Control. Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Apr 17, 2017

An encouraging short sermon on how God is in absolute control of our life based on the life and death of the Lord Jesus Christ.

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Scripture: Mark 14:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Never, Never, Never, Never, Never.

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 26, 2016

The theologian Adam Clarke notes that in the Greek there are no less than 5 five negatives in this short discourse. I will Never ... Never ... Never ... Never ... Never... leave you or forsake you.

I recently read a story ... about a traveler who was having a conversation ... with a farmer ... from upstate New York. They both were discussing the weather, ... and the farmer assured the traveler ...that he could tell what the weather was going to be ... by watching the behavior ... of his ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Departure From The Ark. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 14, 2019

Noah was a man of faith whose name is recorded in Hebrews 11 with those other heroes of faith. He had the faith to walk with God when the people of the world were ignoring and disobeying God.

November 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.D.8: The Departure from the Ark. Gen. 8:15-22. Genesis 8.15-22 15 And God spake unto Noah, saying, 16 Go forth of the ark, thou, and thy wife, and thy sons, and thy sons' wives with thee. 17 Bring forth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Gold Thread Of A Mother's Love

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 12, 2007

There is a small thread that holds the family and society together, it is the love of a Mother.

THE THREAD OF LIFE -- A MOTHER’S LOVE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Romans 13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour. I. THE GOLD THREAD OF A MOTHER’S LOVE TAKES MANY FORMS. IT MAY ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Is Your Jesus Too Safe? Series

Contributed by Rick Bayer on Jan 9, 2006

Grasping with Lewis’ statement concerning Aslan, that he’s not safe but good.

IS YOUR JESUS TOO SAFE? “Finding God in the land of Narnia” SL “ Of Course he’s not safe but he’s good” (over lion image) p. 146 quote Think about that quote and how it relates to Jesus. p. 168-169 description of Aslan Aslan is the Christ-figure in the story. Obvious read it, see the movie. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am What I Am

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 9, 2003

God saved Paul so Paul could serve God. God will do great things through those he saves.

"I Am What I Am" September 7, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois I Cor. 15:8-10 Mike Fogerson, Speaker INTRODUCTION: A Have a video tape of "Popeye" saying his famous line, "I Am What I Am." B Our lesson today is entitled, "I Am What I Am" a This may be a line made ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Is God Bigger Than We Think?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2015

A sermon about inclusion.

"Is God Bigger than We Think?" Acts 10:1-48 When C.S. Lewis was only about 6 or 7 years old he announced to his father: "Daddy, I have a prejudice against the French." "Why?" asked his dad. "If I knew that," replied Lewis, "it wouldn't be a prejudice." He was right, you know. The point ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Near Death Experiences - Can A Person Die, Leave Their Body, And Then Return For A Second Chance?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 30, 2025

The belief that human beings have an eternal spirit and that it will return to a place in the afterlife known as Heaven or Hell are from Judeo-Christian teachings found in the Bible.

"Then the LORD God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living." (Genesis 2:7 NIV) The word “breathed” (Heb: ‘ruwach”) means wind or spirit. "By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-4, Matthew 27:52, Acts 7:60, 1 Corinthians 7:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Absalom Sets A Trap For Amnon: What Is The Legacy You'll Leave Behind? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 16, 2023

If we set an example of righteousness, then it may yet continue through your family line into the future.

King David allowed two sins into his life when he committed sexuality immorality by taking Bathsheba to be his wife. Then he committed murder when he ordered Uriah the husband of Bathsheba to be left to die in battle. In my family, certain sins have persisted over the generations. My grandpa ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Individual Most Essential For Church Growth

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 2, 2005

The characteristics of the Holy Spirit that make Him uniquely essential to help grow the church.

[Note: this sermon is largely based on Calvin Miller’s work: "A View From the Fields".] Any attempt to grow the church apart from the Holy Spirit will be disastrous! We can have the most clever programs conceivable, plan the most motivating promotions available, sing the sweetest songs and preach ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Men Talking

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 12, 2025

A sermon to adults on the message they will leave behind.

Dead Men Talking. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist