Sermons on He Will Lay Down His Life:

Sometimes The Way Up Is Down

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 11, 2009

The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely.

SOMETIMES THE WAY UP IS DOWN Philippians 2:5-11 Proposition: The true values in the kingdom have an upside down perspective to life that is modeled by Jesus in that the way up to God is down in submission to Him completely. Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to be willing to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Enemy Is Going Down

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

In Psalm 18 David recounts some of his struggles and celebrates the victories God gave him over his adversary. This Psalm is full of encouragement for the child of God and full of assurance that we win!

Psalm 18 6/5/16 In Psalm 18 David gives testimony of God’s faithfulness in his life. He talks about some hard times that he went through. He was not exempted from those. But in the midst of that trouble, he found God to be a very present help the moment he called on Him. The title of this Psalm, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-50, Jeremiah 33:3, Zechariah 2:8

Denomination: Charismatic

He Is More Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Jesus is a counselor to us and so is His Spirit: John 16:7 John 14:16-17 a counselor to be with us forever. A wonderful promise that we neglect too much. We forget that He is with us…

Sunday October 14th, 2007 Sermon: He Is More Series: The Holy Spirit pt 2 Scripture: John 16:7-11 Speaker: Pastor Michael West He is more than an influence: Ephesians 4:30 He is a distinct person of the Godhead Trinity. He knows things, wills thing and feels things—I Corinthians 2:11 He is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Has Risen!

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

Words are powerful. Words can change a person's life. Words can change history. Consider how three words on Easter morning, "He has risen!" have changed human history - have changed your history!

“Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy – January 20, 1961 “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed…” – Dr. Martin Luther King – August 28, 1963 “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” – ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Matthew 28:6, Mark 16:6, Luke 20:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

"but Lord, He Stinketh"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2020

We are all Lazarus, are we not?

“But Lord, He Stinketh!” John 11:1-6, 17-19, 32-44 While I don’t use the King James Version of the Bible very often, I do use it sometimes. And I love the way it describes the raising of Lazarus. Jesus, after weeping and being emotionally moved, commands those around Him to open Lazarus’ ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Forceful Men Lay Hold Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 12, 2004

We must be like John, fearlessly striving ahead in the gospel; forcefully making our way into the Kingdom; staying there, and helping others to enter in.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Charismatic

Seek His Presence, Not His Presents

Contributed by Joel Jacob on May 14, 2019

Why do we seek God? Is it the presence of the Almighty or the little presents he gives us? Are our priorities straight?

Once upon a time, in a land far far away, there was a boy named Francis. His birthday was approaching, and his father called him aside and asked him, You’re birthday is approaching and what if I threw a birthday party and just cut one cake and everyone went home? How many of your friends do you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-17

A Trip Down Memory Lane Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 29, 2007

We need to remember what God has done for us, and realize that He can do it again.

A Trip Down Memory Lane Text: Joshua 4:1-24 Introduction 1. Illustration: Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In The Midst Of Despair Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 26, 2017

Jairus had a great need, and he met One greater than his need. When he faced an impossibility, Jesus provided life. We all have difficulties beyond our control. We have great needs, and we serve a great Christ for our needs.

Faith in the midst of Despair Mark 5: 21-24; 35-43 Following the great miracle in Gadara where the demonic was healed, Jesus made His way back across the Sea of Galilee. Most agree He returned to the region around Capernaum, the home-base for His ministry. As soon as Jesus steps out of the boat, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Give To Social Concerns Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 24, 2023

Jesus has declared that he is a good shepherd. A shepherd who gave his life for the salvation of the sheep. He is such a shepherd that he lays his life for the benefit of the sheep. He was not a shepherd who lost his life to the power of the lion who devours the sheep.

Theme: Give to Social Concerns Text: Matthew 25:31-46 1. Jesus the Judge (Matthew 25:31-33) This is the little apocalypse and Olivet discourse, found in three gospels (Matthew 24-25, Mark 13 & Luke 21. The description of the figurative speech of King and Shepherd recalls the role of David who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham: When He Rescued His Nephew, Lot Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 6, 2021

Lot and Abram, plus their respective households, separated from one another. Lot and his group chose to settle near Sodom. War broke out and Lot was captured. Abram came and rescued him!

Introduction: After Abram and his household were ordered to leave Egypt, they returned to Canaan. Genesis 13 describes how Abram and Lot both realized there wasn’t enough room (and probably food) for both of them to live together. Abram gave Lot the first choice and said that he would go in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

He Lives And You Can Too! Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 19, 2014

The Resurrection of Jesus says it all. He lived, he died, he's alive. When Jesus said follow Him, this is our life's course. We live, we die, we live again. IF we are in CHRIST.

EASTER SUNDAY 2014 SERMON 2014.04.20 HE AROSE and you can too! William Akehurst HSWC Call to worship: Psalms 20:5-6 5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions. 6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Turns Your Life Upside Down

Contributed by Don Schultz on Aug 12, 2004

God turned Mary’s life upside down. Her response - the Magnificat - teaches us many lessons.

Luke 1:46-55 WHEN GOD TURNS YOUR LIFE UPSIDE DOWN The 2004 Olympics have just begun. Athletes from all over the world have been preparing for this moment. Imagine all the time and effort and sacrifice that must go into getting ready to compete in the Olympics! And you know why these athletes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Lutheran

Focus On His Image Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 23, 2012

We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our hearts blameless and by all means build each other up and not tear each other down.

Series: Imitators Thesis of series: We live in a society that seldom reflects Jesus. As Christians, we are called to be His reflection, to do His will and to keep our hearts blameless. Sermon: Focus on His Image Thesis of sermon: We need to focus on His return, do God’s will, keep our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Stand When Life Knocks You Down

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 22, 2016

How to stand when life knocks you down ... what God is doing to help us regain position when events of life make us wonder if we're going to make it. Romans 5:1-5

HOW TO STAND WHEN LIFE KNOCKS YOU DOWN Romans 5:1-5 Introduction: No matter how strong or independent we think we are, there are times when things in life knock us down. Things that happen to us - out of our control. Things that others do to us - out of hatred or fear. Troubles that we make for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ