Sermons on Pastor Leaving:

24.18 What Are You Building? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 29, 2007

Jesus finishes the Sermon on the Mount by leaving his listeners with a responsibility for what they had heard.

That pretty well tied up the morning. Jesus has been teaching his disciples about a whole range of subjects involving the kingdom of God and now he ties it up with a pretty bow and hands it to those who were listening and basically tells them, “You are responsible for what you are going to do with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Home Improvement

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 11, 2007

These are very serious times in which we live and nothing is more important than the training of our children to be followers of God. Pastor Greg Phillips, children’s pastor of COTR, and myself taught this sermon together.

(GARY)(Put on tool belt- get from tool box) Talk this morning about families and children. I have asked Pastor Greg- Children’s Pastor- to team up with me on this topic. Our theme is- Home Improvements. Around my house there is always something that needs to be repaired or improved. A house in many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Charismatic

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Grace And The Gospel

Contributed by Greg Adams on Jul 30, 2002

The importance of preaching a gospel that does not leave men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus.

Grace and the Gospel We must be careful not to preach a gospel that leaves men in their sins and uncommitted to Jesus Christ. The Son of God made unmistakably clear the absolute necessity of repentance (Matt. 18:8,9 and Mark 1:14&15) and self denial (Luke 9:23-26) if we would have to do with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Hisstory Series

Contributed by David Kirkner on Sep 16, 2005

God has never and will never leave us without a message and a mission

Route 66- Taking The High Way: Review 2 His-Story God has never and will never leave His people without a message and a mission Genesis 1 God created perfection Message: Don¡¦t eat the forbidden fruit Mission: Be fruitful, multiply, tend the garden Genesis 2 Mankind sinned/Human soul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Over

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 13, 2008

It is time for the church to leave the land of familiarity and cross over to the promised land.

January 13, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Joshua 3:1-17 Subject: Crossing Over Title: Instructions for Moving Into New Territory This has been an eventful week for this church. Sunday night we saw an unprecedented move of God’s Holy Spirit. I’m not saying that to try to get you to come back on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Legacy Begins Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 30, 2008

Looks at the Life of Joshua to encourage others to focus on the legacy we will leave

Leaving a Godly Legacy Begins with Faith in God Leaving a Godly Legacy Requires our Faith to Grow. Growing Faith in God requires knowledge. Growing Faith in God requires a willingness to obey. Growing Faith in God requires courage. With the earthquake that happened in the Indian Ocean last ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Man Caves: Adullam; Escape From Funky Town Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 31, 2011

Man Caves. David at Adullam. How to leave the cave of sorrow and despair.

Man Caves: Adullam - Getting out of Funky Town I am wanting to do a series about Man Caves in the bible, it is interesting some of the things that happened in caves. I am not sure I will do the whole series now we will see how the Lord leads. Today I want to talk about the cave Adullam and how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Fear And Trusting In God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011

God has promised to never leave you nor forsake you.

David the Shepherd had been anointed King by the Prophet Samuel. Though Saul still sat on the Throne of Israel the Lord has promised David that he would one day be King of Israel. The first time Saul meets David was when the Philistine Goliath challenges Israel to a duel. David - filled with faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time & Talent Series

Contributed by Rev Dr Randall M Deal Sr on Jun 30, 2011

I leave a legacy by living as a faithful steward of my time and talent!

Outline, Devotional, Audio & Video available at http://bit.ly/msAI8v. John 14:12, 17:4; 2 Timothy 4:1-8 You know you are a STEWARD when you understand… …I belong to the Lord! Romans 1:6, 1 Corinthians 4:7 …Everything belongs to the Lord! Haggai 2:8, Psalm 50:10, Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

"Father Abraham" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

This message shows us how to leave a great legacy for our children.

“Father Abraham” Genesis 22:1-18 Curtis Strange, one of the golfers in the Master’s Tournament teed up on the 12th hole, hit a beautiful shot, it rolled right up and dropped in the cup for a hole in one. The crowd went crazy with applause. Cheering. Then Curtis Strong did an interesting thing. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 14, 2020

We need to listen to God listen to the promises leave our ways.

“ LET US” Hebrews 10: 23 Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 24 And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works: We need to listen to him. Look to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Baptist

Angel Feathers Or Horse Feathers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2019

Do angels leave feathers as souvenirs or is something else going on?

Dear Roger, Do angels leave feathers when they visit? Some people are telling me this and I don’t know what to believe. Sincerely, Genebeth Dear Genebeth, I do not believe that angels leave feathers to let people know that they have been there. There's nothing in the Bible about this, so I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:2-3, Revelation 9:7-8, Hebrews 13:2, Colossians 2:18, Galatians 1:8, 2 Corinthians 11:14, Matthew 24:24, Matthew 7:21-23, Zechariah 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Benedictions And Blessings

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 30, 2013

At the End of the book of Hebrews, the writer leaves them with a beautiful benediction and blessing.

Benedictions and Blessings Hebrews 13: 20-21 Intro: How many of us like long blessings? Most of us, by the time the blessing comes around, are ready to eat aren’t we. Last Thursday, Thanksgiving, My little niece said the blessing before the Thanksgiving meal at Pam’s parent’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 16, 2015

A sermon examining the opportunity to leave behind a legacy of faithful Christian service.

How To Have A Death Proof Ministry Acts 6:8-15 (January 2023) There are certain people throughout the history of this church who have left a lasting legacy. There are others that I never had the privilege to meet because they went to glory long before I arrived. But their stories, legacies ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist