Sermons on Lay Aside Weight:

2012: Spiritual Goals For The New Year

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 2, 2012

While secular society is obsessed with losing weight or exercising more faithfully, the New Year is an opportunity for us to make some spiritual strides.

2012: Spiritual Goals for the New Year (Psalm 16) 1. Yesterday I tried making sausage with my new manual sausage stuffer. 2. It was an awful experience – ground pork all over me and the kitchen, after several hours I finally ended up with 3 lbs. of Italian sausage. 3. If I ever make sausage ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Harmless As Doves Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The wings of the dove came to mean detachment from the world, and from the weight of flesh. To be sanctified and separated from the world was to rise with the wings of the dove.

A small boy sat by the side of a pool fishing. "What are you fishing for," asked a man who passed by. "Sharks," replied the boy. "But there are no sharks in that pool my little man," said the stranger. "There ain't any fish in this pool at all," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

The Christ Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 21, 2022

Set aside the stress. Come to Jesus. Then tell everybody about Him. It’s the only way to face another Monday and all the days ahead.

Poor 4-year-old Landry, from Andover, Kansas, hesitated to go to school on another Monday this last winter (February 28, 2022). Here he is caught on his home’s outdoor security camara. Take a look (show video: 4-year-old has severe case of the Monday’s; www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9NeN8emtCM ). The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

1 Timothy Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 13, 2024

This is a detailed study verse by verse. You will need to analyze, synthesize, and then summarize to fit your need. I have used several different sources to which I give credit.

I Timothy Chapter 4 I Tim 4:1 Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons, (KJV Version) 4:1 But the [Holy] Spirit explicitly and unmistakably declares that in later times some will turn away from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

We can lay hold of the promises of God today, if we obey the law of firstfruits.

“Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 2 of 2   Date: Oct. 29, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service I. The Tithe  A. The Law of Firstfruits  1. The first section of this diagram is called firstfruits.   a. What part belongs to God? ALL of it. BUT, He only asks for a portion of it back!   ·         ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vision Of Wonderful Worship Series

Contributed by Tim Adams on Dec 1, 2009

This sermon seeks to lay a proper foundation for biblical worship that is wonderful to Jesus, not necessarily to us.

“The Vision of Wonderful Worship” John 4:9-26 A paramedic was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” “Recently,” the paramedic began, “we got a call from that big white church on 11th and Walnut. A frantic usher was very concerned ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

"What Kind Of Praying Must We Do?” - Part Three Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 24, 2011

We need to intercede desperately for people when God lays them on our heart.

We’ve been looking at our Lord’s response to His disciple’s request to teach them to pray. Jesus shared a parable with them from which we discover three important truths about what kind of praying we must do. First, we learn that our prayers need to be daring. Daring in size, in stubbornness, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Drop It

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Feb 6, 2014

Laying our Sins at the foot of the cross is sometimes more easily said than done.

“Drop It!” When I was a kid in elementary school, every year the school would have a big yo-yo assembly. Yes you heard me right. The good people at Duncan yo-yo would make a donation to the school in the form of % of yo-yo sales if they would be allowed to do an anti-drug yo-yo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

The Book Of Mark #59

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

In the previous sermon, the Chief priests, lay leaders, and the Sadducees came to the Lord with some questions.

They did not come wanting to know what the scriptures taught, they came using the scriptures as a means of trying to trap the Lord Jesus. But the Lord said to them in verse 24, “…Do you not therefore err, because ye know not the scriptures, neither the power of God?” A lot of folks think they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-37

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health In The Proverbs: Sinkhole Psyche Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jun 25, 2025

Mental health isn’t about patching cracks, but about laying the right foundation.

MENTAL HEALTH IN THE PROVERBS: SINKHOLE PSYCHE Proverbs 3:19-26 #mentalhealth READ PROVERBS 3:19-26 (ESV) The Lord by wisdom founded the earth; by understanding He established the heavens; 20 by His knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew. My son, do not lose sight of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:19-26

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

Know God.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2014

Be still and know that God is God. In your spirit, time aside to encounter him, do it! Also feed the hungry, reach out!

Psalm 46. 1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present[b] help in trouble. 2 Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea, 3 though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Called . .. Go - 3

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 11, 2020

God calls us to follow Him. He will bless us when we put aside our plans and embrace His plans.

Called . . . GO! James 4:13-17 July 12, 2020 Have you ever been involved in a scavenger hunt? You know, it’s when you have clues, and each clue that you solve, leads you to the next clue and so on. It could be really extravagant or pretty simple. It could take a few minutes to taking hours. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, 1 Chronicles 16:9, Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Sermon: The Harvest Of A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Akindele Opoola on Oct 10, 2025

Here in Canada, we have this wonderful tradition of setting aside a specific weekend to pause and give thanks for the harvest, for the blessings of the past year.

Good evening, fellowship. It is so good to see you all here on this beautiful Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a time for family, for feasting, and for football for some of us! A time to look at the colours of the leaves and feel that crisp autumn air. Here in Canada, we have this wonderful tradition ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Jesus Touch Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 1, 2006

Big Idea: Jesus Offers—and Delivers Freedom From the Oppressive Weight of Satan. Looking at the day that Jesus’ touch was remembered more than the words of His sermon

The Jesus Touch or, “The Day No One Remembered Jesus’ Sermon” Topic: Freedom from Crushing/Debilitating Burdens through Jesus Thesis: Make Use of the Reality Jesus Sets us Free from Oppressive Burdens Obviously need to rework the above . . . . Aim: To motivate people to seek and give ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ