Sermons on Leaving:

Leaving The Past Behind And Moving Forward With Jesus. Hebrews 12

Contributed by David Cramer on Aug 12, 2025

A message about moving forward in our lives. Putting the past behind and moving toward the goals in life that the Lord has for us.

Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sacred Bond Of Marriage And Understanding The Biblical Principle Of Leaving And Cleaving Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 21, 2025

In this sermon, we will study the meaning and significance of this biblical principle.

In the book of Genesis, we find a profound biblical principle that forms the foundation of marriage: "Therefore a man shall leave his father and mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh" (Genesis 2:24). This verse, echoed in Ephesians 5:31, highlights the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24, Ephesians 5:31-32

A Chronicle Of Legacy Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 25, 2016

The prophet Elijah passed his mantle to Elisha. We are, as disciples, called to leave a legacy for those who come after us. What legacy are we leaving?

What an amazing story we read as we conclude The Elijah Chronicles. We’ve followed our hero through great and challenging times and some even greater miracles. We’ve also reflected on a time that life got the best of him. Through it all, by God’s grace, Elijah was able to overcome ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross Is Our Miracle

Contributed by Julia Cramer on Aug 7, 2022

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? How about leaving a legacy of Faith? A spiritual diary. A Treasure to your loved ones souls.

What legacy will you leave your children and grandchildren and great grandchildren? Do you ever think about it? Lots of boo coo bucks? Acres and acres of land, a fancy house, a nice boat, a neat car, a Harley Davison motorcycle, OR … a simple, little diary filled with your faith journey, your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: United Methodist

Staring Over

Contributed by Alvaro Dominguez on Jun 1, 2001

About leaving the failures of the past behind and fearlessly starting over.

“Starting Over” 2 Cor. 5:17 Negative Starting Lines: In most cases “starting over” means PAIN. Divorce for example brings devastating results. Having to start over again without your spouse and with the responsibility of having to be both the father and the mother is a very painful process. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do These Stones Mean

Contributed by Randy West on May 25, 2002

What do we leave our children? A memorial? or a memory?

What do these stones mean? Joshua 4:1-8 Intro: 1. Let’s go back in time 800 yrs before Christ. a. Father and Son traveling in Israel b. Son sees a pile of stones near the Jordan River c. He looks up to his father and says, "What do these stones mean?" d. The Father and son stop find a place to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Christian Marriage Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Apr 15, 2002

Christian marriage involves leaving, cleaving, and becoming one flesh

Christian Marriage Mark 10:7-9 INTRO.: Story of first marriage. Gen. 2:18-24 Marriage and family were God’s ideas. We need to reemphasize the Bible’s teaching about family, family life. Our society demonstrates less and less respect for family life. Divorce grows at a frightening pace. One of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Fooled! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2005

Do not let the world trick you into leaving your Lord!

INTRODUCTION • I think it for Christians it is sometimes hard to keep in mind that we are under attack on an almost daily basis. • Some of the attacks we face are direct, coming from people we know, but more of the attacks we face come from the society in general. We see our faith being attacked ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happen To The Family?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on May 26, 2008

Gone are the days of Mayberry and leave it to beaver. What happend to the FAMILY?

Eph 5:16 Redeeming the time, because the days are evil. Eph 5:17 Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. Eph 5:18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; Eph 5:19 Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:16-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Reflection Of Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 25, 2011

This was a Christmas Day message challenging people to not leave Christ in Christmas

A Reflection of Tomorrow So here is the question: When do your put Christmas away? We usually do it on New Year’s Day. You know; take down the tree and Christmas cards, remove the lights from outside the house, pack up the nativity scene. And before the first day of the new year is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-82

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is The Limits Of God's Protection?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

We serve a GOD that will never leave up or forsake us.

1 Kings 20:22-28 (King James Version) 22And the prophet came to the king of Israel, and said unto him, Go, strengthen thyself, and mark, and see what thou doest: for at the return of the year the king of Syria will come up against thee. 23And the servants of the king of Syria said unto him, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Desert Of The God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 24, 2011

The story of Hagar leaving Abram and Sarai and meeting an angel in the desert

Introduction Deserts are defined as land regions that receive less than 10 inches of rain per year... They typically have little to no vegetation or plant life... and very few animals are able to live there... for people who live in the desert... it is a harsh life... largely centered on where they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Vanity Of Vanity, All Is Vanity!

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 25, 2010

Life is meaningless if we leave God and eternity out of the picture.

Intro: 1. “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Creeps in this petty pace from day to day To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, out, brief candle! Life’s but a walking shadow a poor player That struts and frets ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Take Home Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 12, 2018

Solomon leaves us with three substantial directives that are life changers.

The Take Home Ecclesiastes 11-12 1. A new pastor asked his board to evaluate his first sermon. The pastor did not even have an introduction, but dove right into the text. He preached on and on and on. At their meeting, the pastor asked the chairman to evaluate his sermon. “I know,” said the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Branching Out Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Paul's strategy of outreach from Corinth after leaving Athens

Text: Acts 18:1-19:10, Title: Branching Out, Date/Place: 9.17.17, The Road, AM A. Opening illustration: IMB changing strategies to where the missionary facilitates people group adoption B. Background to passage: Paul had just left Athens after his address on Mars Hill regarding the Unknown God, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist