Sermons on Tea Leaves:

Leaving The Past Behind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to persevere in their Christian journey, pressing on towards spiritual growth and the ultimate prize of eternal life in Christ.

Welcome, dear friends, to our time of fellowship and worship. It's a delight to gather in the presence of our Lord, to share in His word, and to grow together in understanding and faith. We are here, not by chance, but because our loving Father has called us into His presence. He has a message for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Topics: Moving Forward, Christ

Leave The Tomb Behind PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 20, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' love, His power over death, and His promise of eternal life, as demonstrated in the story of Lazarus in John 11:1-16.

Good morning, beloved family. We gather here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the beautiful tapestry of our faith. We come together, not as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, united in love, faith, and purpose. Today, we are here to engage with a powerful ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Topics: Jesus, Death, Sleep

Narnia: Leave The Sewing Machine Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Nov 21, 2005

This sermon fits in with my Narnia series and my Walking in the Spirit series. It’s about Mrs. Beaver’s sewing machine and how she had to leave it behind because it was too heavy to carry. This exposites the verse and tells us things we should carry.

Hebrews 12:1 – Narnia: Leave the Sewing Machine Well, we are continuing 2 series tonite. We are continuing our Walking in the Spirit series that we started back in September, but we are also continuing our series on the Chronicles of Narnia, which we started 2 weeks ago. Before you think that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Stay The Course Sermon Vi: To Leave Or Not To Leave A Legacy? Yes! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 27, 2020

As we Christians find ourselves contending with enemies of our Lord, may our prayerful response be to live for Him a life that is so true that we shall be remembered for consistent faith in God and faithfulness to God's Son.

TO LEAVE OR NOT TO LEAVE A LEGACY --- IS OR IS NOT THAT THE QUESTION? Did you, or did you not, experience a mid-life crisis? If so, at what age? If not, why not? And someone says, "Now you've quit preaching and gone to meddling!" ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:1-13

Out!

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 5, 2021

There are things we do that intentionally or subtly tell people they are not welcome.

Out! John 2: 13 - 22 Intro: There was a woman names Emily Post who was born in the 1870’s. She died in 1960 but, I remember the book she wrote, “Etiquette” which went through 10 editions. This book taught people how to get along “politely” in society. She was quoted as saying, “Manners are a ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Alive Again

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Oct 21, 2022

I have a right to choose. But am I qualified

………there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth. 11 And he said, A certain man had two sons: 12 And the younger of them said to his father, Father, give me the portion of goods that falleth to me. And he divided unto them his living. 13 And not many days after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, Luke 15:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Let Your Past Define Your Future PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages letting go of past mistakes and regrets, embracing God's current work in our lives, and looking forward to the future with hope.

Good morning, dear friends, and welcome. As we gather together today in this sacred space, we are united by a shared purpose: to seek understanding, to find comfort and to grow in our faith. We are here to wrestle with the word of God, to grapple with its truths and to let it shape us, mold us, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Topics: Leaving The Past Behind

Leave What Is Buried In The Tomb PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 21, 2024

Explores the power of Christ's forgiveness, urging believers to leave their sins buried and fully trust in the finality of God's forgiveness.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, a fellow traveler on this road of faith - a road that often twists and turns, rises and falls, but always, always leads us back to the loving arms of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather here today, not as perfect beings, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 6:4

Topics: Leaving Sins, Graves

New Beginning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 22, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to embrace new beginnings, anticipate blessings, and trust in God's promises, emphasizing courage, faith, and divine companionship in adversity.

Friends, brothers and sisters in Christ, I greet you with the warmth and love of our Savior. We gather here today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as a family, bound together by the unyielding cord of faith. We are all children of the Most High, drawn together by His divine love and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Topics: Promise, Never, Leave

Emergency Preparedness

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 1, 2011

A talk given to at a Tea Party Meeting on being prepared

Emergency Preparedness February 24, 2011 As a pastor I am sometimes asked, “Why do you need to be prepared? Don’t you trust God to take care of you?” And they quotes Scriptures like these: “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-32

Denomination: Holiness

Leaving Home... And Letting Go Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on May 26, 2003

It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings.

One minute, you are helping kids learn how to cross the street safely. Turn around and you’re dropping them off at college. It’s one of life’s toughest challenges: Songwriters and authors have called it giving your kids roots and then giving them wings. This past week, I’ve been talking with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

When The Spirit Of God Leaves

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

What happens when God departs. A sermon on the second comming.

1. Condition of Israel a. Rebellious (They violated all 10 commandments Deut:5 esp #1) b. Greedy (Ez.7) c. Spiritually blind (didn’t learn their lessons from history – Northern Israel’s captivity) d. Reprobate Society (Secret sins uncovered 8:12) Ezek 8:12-9:1 12 He said to me, "Son of man, have ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Things We Leave Behind

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Oct 19, 2002

There are a series of things that we must leave behind to become a true Christian

Things We Leave Behind Phil 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Courage To Leave, Forgive And Love Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 12, 2002

What do we do when it is time to leave a place we have grown comfortable in? Leaving any place that we have had relationships, children, or grown to love is very difficult.

Courage to Leave, Forgive and Love Genesis 31:1-55 A. The Separation B. The Reunion and Reconcilliation Have you ever had to leave a place of comfort and immense joy for you? A place where maybe you have had your children, lost loved ones, met your spouse? A place that you have worked, sweated, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:1-55

Denomination: Baptist

Leaving Behind My Anger

Contributed by Sam Griffiths on Jan 20, 2004

A challenge for people to recognise their anger, see that it may be a blockage of growth in Christ, and then to deal with it

Leaving behind my anger Ephesians 4:26 – “In your anger do not sin” Someone sent this letter to a well-known national Christian magazine: “I find I am an angry Christian and my anger spills out unpredictably. I find it hard to allow myself to be angry. My sense of guilt gets in the way. I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Denomination: Baptist