Sermons on Leverage:

Tasting, Craving, And Cleaning House

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Craving God and being obedient

Tasting, Craving, and Cleaning House 1 Pet. 2:1-3 Aug. 9, 2009 Intro: Those of you who have been around Laurier for a number of years know that I like to attend a conference called “The Leadership Summit” each year, generally the first Thursday and Friday of August, and you might be used to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Difference Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 14, 2008

Love is the Difference in your life. With Love, you can be the difference. Love is the Difference between a friend and an acquaintance Love is the Difference between thought and action. Love is the Difference between good and evil. Love is the Diff

Love is the Difference Grant van Boeschoten October 7, 2007 1 Corinthians 13-8a Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. Love never fails. Some impressions that Kids have on love: "When my grandmother got arthritis, she couldn’t bend over ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

"God Is Not Our Cosmic Bell Hop"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 15, 2010

A sermon dealing with "the persistent widow", and thus our "requests" (as noted by C.S. Lewis and quoted by Dallas Willard in Divine Conspiracy. Jesus uses "contrast" to teach us about God's character and desire to answer our prayers and change our "worl

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2010 Text: Luke 18:1-8 Pentecost XXI - Redeemer “God is Not Our Cosmic Bellhop” Jesus told his disciples a parable. In our journey though the Gospel of Luke we have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Is...! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 12, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews to learn more about who Jesus Is!

Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 8:1-13 August 13, 2017 It’s hard to believe but this is week 11 of our look at the book of Hebrews! This is the longest I’ve preached on one book of the Bible. And today, we’ve come to a very important chapter, not that they aren’t all important, but this chapter can lead ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Survivors

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This Easter Weekend message looks at what made the Resurrection something that moved the disciples from the few who simply survived to those who thoroughly transformed the world.

MORE THAN SURVIVORS LUKE 24:36-53 Now in its 14th season, Survivor is a reality game show, in which an assortment of people are “marooned” in a remote location in a battle for cash and prizes. The show uses a system of progressive elimination, allowing the contestants to vote off ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Do Not Know Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 11, 2023

When you do not know, work diligently and celebrate responsibly.

After going bankrupt in 1998, the Psychic Friends Network relaunched as a public company in 2012, promising to be “bigger, bolder, and better than ever.” In their investor presentation, they promised to “leverage an iconic brand name using new technologies and social media to re-establish Psychic ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10, Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"roadblocks To Revival."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 3, 2022

Some church services today resemble a Broadway play where the pastor is the playwright, with people leaving more entertained than elevated, for a church can only be as spiritual as their leaders and you cannot give what you do not have, especially when Hollywood has infiltrated the church.

SCRIPTIURAL REFERENCES (2 Chronicles 7:14) "If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3, Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:3-5, Psalm 68:13, Luke 3:22, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 85:6, Isaiah 44:3, Joel 2:28, Psalm 34:18, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Bother With Church? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The church is more important that you think.

The Barna Group reports that about 10 million self-proclaimed born-again Christians have not been in church the last six months. Nearly all of these 10 million people say their faith is important to them, but their spiritual life has nothing to do with church. Bono, lead singer for the rock group ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Sea And Air - Creation Day 5 Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 4, 2021

The majesty of creation continues on Day 5

Creation Day 5 Pastor Brad Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Genesis 1:20-23 20 And God said, “Let the waters swarm with swarms of living creatures, and let birds fly above the earth across the expanse of the heavens.” 21 So God created the great sea creatures and every living creature that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:20-23, Matthew 6:26, Psalm 139:14, Psalm 14:1-3

Denomination: Brethren

The Monster Of Shame Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Our mind is a battleground. The battle to become more like Jesus takes place in our mind. There are mind monsters that we must confront. It is time to turn on the light!

I. Introduction The Scare Factory illustrated in Monsters Inc. is still in full effect. However, rather than harvesting the screams of children to power the city of "Monstropolis", this scare factory harvests our peace and our sanity. Adam and Eve fall in the Garden and believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37, Genesis 2:21-25, Genesis 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has Satan Hindered You?

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Nov 27, 2023

In fact if we are really trying our best to follow Jesus, there are times it seems we could say, “The devil wouldn't let me do it.” Let's be sure about this, the devil's power is limited. But even the apostle Paul said that the devil got in his way and caused his plans to change.

Alba 11-12-2023 HAS SATAN HINDERED YOU? I Thessalonians 2:17-20 A mother and her boy went to an ice cream store. It only had vanilla and chocolate. "Why you don’t have more flavors?" the mother asked. The guy behind the counter said, "Lady, if you knew how long it took people to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Win The Day - Fly The Kite Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the story of how a kite flying contest led to the construction of a bridge across the Niagara gorge, symbolizing the idea that small actions can lead to significant outcomes.

On November 9, 1847, a civil engineer named Charles Ellet Jr. was commissioned to build a bridge across the Niagara gorge. The question, of course, was when and where and how do you get the first cable across an 825-foot chasm with 225-foot cliffs on either side? Enter Theodore Graves Hullet, a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Topics: Overcoming Obstacles, Innovative Solutions, Perseverance

Sermon Series: Win The Day

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Kevin Brady on Sep 6, 2021

Three servants receive different gifts from their master. Two use them wisely. One does not. Why? This sermon explores the historical context of this parable with a view toward clarifying the plight of the unworthy servant. A re-telling of the story is followed by several meditations on the text.

Nothing was ready. Bags remained open and unpacked, with clothes neither in nor out. The servants ran from one unfinished task to another, trying their best to follow conflicting instructions from stewards who were themselves at odds. The mother of the house and her young children sat wide-eyed at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

How To Love Your Enemies - Matthew 5:44-48 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 24, 2024

Jesus made a comment that shook the world and has captivated the attention of mankind for 2000 years. “Love your enemies.” If they are enemies, how can I love them? And if I love them, how can they be enemies?

Matthew 5:43 You have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' 44 But I tell you: Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-48

Olympic Or Smack Down

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Feb 17, 2005

Is your prayer life real or just an exaggerated production?

Genesis 32: 22-32 Olympic or Smack Down? Prosper CRC: Falmouth, MI April 8, 2001 PM On a Thursday night not to long ago I caught a few minutes of WWF Smack Down, trying to get a current picture of what comes to mind when the word wrestling is mentioned. It has been quite a few years since I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed