Sermons on Leisure:

In Or Out

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Our Awesome God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

We know, in the abstract sense, that God can do anything, but we have a problem believing that He’ll do anything for us.

Isa. 40:3-8(9-24; 38:4-8) 1 Sam. 17:36 2 Peter 3:8-13 Ps. 34:18-19 I was reading recently about the island of Mindoro in the Philippines. It’s a beautiful tropical island which had been popular as a tourist attraction and a place to live – popular that is – until August 26 this year. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Show Favortism Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2007

Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.

if you would like the powerpoint, please email me with the title of the sermon in the subject line. James 2:1-13 “Don’t Show Favoritism” “Favoritism is more than foolish, it is sin.” Sunday Morning Sermon 09.02.07 Intro: (Start with title and text) Good morning. It is a blessing seeing each of ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ultimate Stress Relief Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 25, 2006

The answer to anxiety is prayer.

INTRODUCTION Perhaps you’ve seen the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? It’s a comedy set during America’s Depression era. The story revolves around three petty criminals who escape from a chain gang. George Clooney stars as the leader named Everett Ulysses McGill. He tells his companions that he ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: *other

Three Killers

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 7, 2014

Three killers of relationships

“3 Killers” March 9, 2014 Deuteronomy 8:1-18 “Be careful to follow every command I am giving you today, so that you may live and increase and may enter and possess the land the LORD promised on oath to your ancestors. 2 Remember how the LORD your God led you all the way in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18

Denomination: Holiness

Without Strength Before The Pursuer

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. Somebody that is pursued cannot relax. If he has no strength then he is already a prey, a casualty.

Lamentation 1:6 says, “And from the daughter of Zion all her beauty is departed: her princes are become like harts that find no pasture, and they are gone without strength before the pursuer.” What a tragic lamentation. The runner is in big trouble because he is being pursued but has no strength. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Message On Six Legs

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Oct 16, 2014

This sermon will help you listeners to believe they can do it. That team work is how it should be done. All working together

A MESSAGE ON SIX LEGS by Rev. Timothy G. Porter Proverbs 6:6-11 INTRODUCTION: God's amazing creation. It sings a continual message about His power, glory and majesty! Throughout the Bible, God uses the animal and insect kingdom to speak to man. He uses the oxen and the donkey in Isa. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Slow Down And Grow Up!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 27, 2015

Based on Ephesians 4:11-15 we must learn to slow down so we can grow up. This message not only shows the need for slowing down, but gives three practical suggestions for accomplishing that goal.

Slow Down & Grow Up! Ephesians 4:11-15 CHCC – August 24, 2014 INTRODUCTION: For the last 3 Sundays we’ve been in a series called Crazy Busy where we’re talking about how important it is to AVOID the common trap of getting our lives too full to too many things until we actually ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Peter Died To Self

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2013

Jacob had his Jabbok, Abraham had his Mt. Moriah, Paul had his Damascus road and Peter had his encounter with Jesus on the Sea of Galilee's shores. That's where Peter began a new life living solely for Christ.

WHEN PETER DIED TO SELF Jn. 21:1-8,14-22. INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Agatha Longworth, age 78 and rather deaf, had a tendency to shout when she went to the Catholic confessional. 2. When the priest, Father Leo Dankin, asked her to speak more quietly, since everyone in the church could hear, she ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Beyond Sight

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Sep 12, 2013

Faith is the first step you must take to receive mercy from God. Faith is not just believing God exists, it is acting on that belief. Faith=Action. It is staking your entire eternity on the offer God has extended for you to have a personal relationship with Him.

16 For this reason it is by faith, in order that it may be in accordance with grace, so that the promise will be guaranteed to all the descendants, not only to those who are of the Law, but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of us all, 17 (as it is written, “A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Breaking Point: Revival Or Wrath

Contributed by Greg Warren on Apr 8, 2013

America is at a moral breaking point similar to those reached by Israel at various points in her history. These breaking points were either followed by revival or God's judgment. Will America learn from the lessons of history?

One of the greatest revivals in American history happened right here in Kentucky. Perhaps you’ve heard of the Cane Ridge Revival that took place not too far from here in Bourbon County in the early 1800’s. It has been described as the largest and most famous camp meeting of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A King Forgotten And Foretold Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 17, 2013

God is the Holy One who expects his people to be holy just as he is holy, but at the same time he’s the God of irresistible grace who forgives us and promises to defend us and protect us from all the attacks of the evil one. But we have to remain faithful

A King Forgotten It’s a tragic story isn’t it? A nation chosen, indeed created, by God to be his special possession. A nation nurtured and helped along at every point. Rescued from captivity in Egypt, given the law to direct their daily lives, given priests and kings to guide them; and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-7

Denomination: Anglican

Graduation 2013

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 6, 2013

What to do after graduation

Graduation June 9, 2013 2 Timothy 4:7-8 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but also to all who have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:7-8

Denomination: Holiness

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Greg Carr on Nov 8, 2012

There are plenty of believers in this nation who should be making a difference and yet it seems that we lose battle after battle in regards to the moral compass of the United States.

PRAY Lord God and Father, open our eyes so we can see Your truth. Open our ears so w can hear Your voice. Open our mind so we can understand Your Word. And open our heart so we may receive all that You want me to receive. AMEN This past week half the people in our nation were happy because of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Our Anchor And Refuge

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 22, 2012

If we practice now walking closely with Jesus, when things are going ok, then when the rough times come, we will be grounded to the Anchor and be safe in the storm

When was the last time you faced a real storm in your life? Think back about what you went through, and about how you got through that time of real difficulty. Today, we’ll give some serious thought to how it is we can weather the bigger trials that come our way. When we face hardship, when we’re ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational