Sermons on Lay Apostle:

Come To Me And I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

Life has its challenges and heavy burdens. Jesus invites us to lay our burdens down and rest in him.

Matthew 11:28 “Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest” INTRODUCTION We are a sleep deprived nation. Doctors say that millions of people are not getting the necessary seven or eight hours of sleep a night. Most of us shake our head at such news because we can’t remember the last time we had eight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Lutheran

I Am The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Apr 25, 2005

The Good Shepherd lays down his life only to take it up that the sheep might live - in light of Psalm 23.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD JOHN 10 VERSES 11-21 What is your image of Shepherds? Do they have a beard? Wear woolly jumpers and have a shepherd’s crook in their hands? Maybe one man and his dog is the only time you have ever seen a shepherd. We all have this stereotypical idea of what a shepherd is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

God's Road Signs Part 3 Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

To help the believer naviagate through life safely by paying attention to the "road signs" God lays out in his word.

God’s road signs Part 3 Jeremiah 31:21-22 This week we have been talking about signs. The 70s singing group, The Five Man Electrical Band were prophetic when they sang, Signs, Signs, everywhere there’s signs Because signs are everywhere. I walked around my church last ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Spirit Saying To The Church?

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Apr 12, 2007

This sermon is on the subject of spiritual renewal and was preached as preparation for a Lay Renewal Weekend and to call for commitment of the church to participate in the spiritual event.

This is the Revelation of God to the Church concerning Jesus Christ. A revelation is an unveiling, it is a making known of that which has been hidden. This unveiling is that which God gave unto John that his servants might be shown the things which must come to pass. It’s in light of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Living

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 1, 2010

Faithful living requires believers to give up whatever hinders their relationship with God, to lay aside sin, and to run with endurance.

Faithful Living 10/05/08 PM Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 INTRODUCTION The need for a faith that endures Hebrews 6:11-12 “And we desire that each one of you show the same diligence so as to realize the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you will not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pastor's Appreciation

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 11, 2018

Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. Pastor's Appreciation.

Pastor’s Appreciation LAYING DOWN HIS LIFE INTRODUCTION John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. It is love to the highest degree. M.H. Amplified Version John 15:13 No one has greater love--no one has shown stronger affection--than to lay ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daring To Make A Stand For God

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 14, 2011

This message is to challenge listeners to lay aside excuses (biblical buts) and to begin seeking Him in every area of our lives.

Daring to Make a Stand for God Today’s verses teach me about “Biblical Buts". Biblical buts? Yes, we all have buts. Some are small, but most are usually pretty big. Although some may be bigger than others, we all have them. Some are so big that others try to hide behind them. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Other

Jesus The Good Shepherd Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 23, 2017

Jesus says he is the good shepherd, the one who’s come to lay his life down for the sheep.

Sermon by the Rev George Hemmings I wonder how close you’ve ever come to a sheep? Is it only the lamb chops that you ate yesterday on Australia day? Or have you seen one in a painting or on TV? Maybe you’ve touched one at a petting zoo, or a children’s farm? What kind of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-42

Denomination: Anglican

Inspiring Purity Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020

If you want to encourage people pursue purity and follow Christ, begin with a blessing; don’t lay down the law.

After Helene Talbert of Wahpeton, North Dakota, completed her first semester at a Christian college, she had a lot to tell her family. Just before the end of the semester, they had an open house in her dorm – one of the few times men are allowed in the women's rooms. When her family came to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:46, Genesis 28:1-9, Romans 2:4, Romans 5:20, Romans 7:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

New Beginnings

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 11, 2021

Jesus' baptism marked the beginning of his ministry. Our baptism also lays the foundation for our lives of faith.

January 10, 2021 Baptism of Our Lord Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 1:4-11 New Beginnings Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus’ baptism. We mark this event every year on the first Sunday of Epiphany. Epiphany ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No Buyer's Remorse

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 14, 2023

A sermon to adults on the Apostle Paul's commitment to Christ.

2 Timothy 1:1-12 10/15/23 A.M. Have you ever second guessed yourself? Have you ever thought, “Man I messed up”? Have you ever had BUYER’S REMORSE? I have. “What in the world was I thinking when I bought that?” or “I should have shopped around a little more before I spent the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Volunteered To Die For You Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Mar 14, 2024

In John 10: 17 we hear Jesus say: “....I lay down my life---only to take it up again. No one takes it from me, but I lay it down on my own accord.” Jesus was not a victim; He was a volunteer. Why did He volunteer to die for you?

America is filled with volunteers. Did you know that every year 60.7 million adults volunteer which means 23.2 % of Americans volunteer. On average Americans give up 52 hours a year volunteering. Most volunteering involves food collection and distribution. Our church is blessed to have several ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-32

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Go To Church

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Jan 1, 2007

We need to join with the Apostle Paul in our reason for going to church.

"WHY I GO TO CHURCH" Romans 1:8-13 A little old man was seen every Sunday morning walking to church. He was deaf … so he couldn’t hear a word of the sermon or the music or the instruments or the choir, or the hymns sung by the congregation. A scoffer asked him, "Why do you spend your Sundays in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

An Introduction To Identity Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This sermon is the second in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lay an important foundation for growth, maturity and usefulness in the Christian life.

When you first met “J.E.”, you could tell he was a very angry man. In fact, at age 54 he’d been an angry person for many years. In a Bible study that night, many questions had been raised in his mind. Talking with the leader afterward, J.E. said, “I asked Jesus to be my Savior when I was 9 years ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Root Of All Kinds Of Evil Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 10, 2014

A stern warning against the pursuit of money from the pend of the Apostle.

1 TIMOTHY 6:10 A ROOT OF ALL KINDS OF EVIL “The love of money is a root of all kinds of evils. It is through this craving that some have wandered away from the faith and pierced themselves with many pangs.” [1] We’ve all heard the saying, “Money is the root of all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10

Denomination: Baptist