Sermons on Lay Aside Weight:

Called To Holiness! Know What You Are In Christ! Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 4, 2014

We must make the willful decision/choice as believers to know what we are as a Christian... We are set aside by God for God to live our lives as a testament TO Him... Walk Worthy!

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Called to Holiness! Know What You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 [ESV] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Proclaimer’s Appreciation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2019

October is the season of the year which is set aside to appreciate those who have the Christ apportioned gift of pastor. The truths in this message will set your heart in good order for pleasing the Lord.

Proclaimer’s Appreciation Honoring Those Who Teach The Word of God According to the Book of Ephesians chapter four, Jesus gave pastors to the Body of Christ to prepare them for works of service, so they mature in their faith and be unified in the work of the Lord. Pastoral Appreciation month has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16, 2 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

One Lord, One Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jan 14, 2017

Salvation is for everyone; even those who don't resemble us. With Christ’s help, we can put aside the partiality that binds us, and love people as He does.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other

Un:fulfilled/Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Dec 18, 2008

Part 4 of Christmas UN:Wrapped When I lay down my life and take up my cross…then, my life is fulfilled!

ME Good News/Bad News… Begin with Good News/Bad News joke about the two old men who loved baseball… “you’re pitching on Tuesday.” Often Good news comes with the bad… Especially if you’re a pastor… Good News/Bad News pastor jokes Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Longs To Rescue! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 20, 2012

Hosea the prophet foretold the doom of Israel he forth told why. The nation were unwilling to turn aside from theor ways towards destruction and turn to the One True God. find out more.

I had said at the start of my sermon series on Stewardship and Life Management that I was going to then do a series on the “wrath of God” prior to looking for a new congregation. At the time I was only really joking about the matter. By that I mean the sermon on the wrath of God. Given that I ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:11-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

"Freedom Isn’t Free"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others - while tears, pain, and death still exist – to set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans enjoys.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Memorial Day Worship Service Killeen, TX 30 May 2010 Big Idea: Soldiers (and family members of military members) should set aside time to commemorate those that have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedom in which all Americans ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Graduating To Glory

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Mar 21, 2016

EASTER -- WHY YOU CAN PUT ALL YOUR WEIGHT DOWN ON JESUS. HE CAN RESURRECT YOU !He can resurrect the church. He can give you new life, a new beginning, a new start, a better attitude, a new Christian disposition.

Rudyard Kipling, author of “The Jungle Book,” has an imaginary character named Mowgli. Mowgli asks the animals what’s the most feared thing in the jungle? He’s told that when two animals meet on a narrow path that one must step aside and let the other pass. The animal that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

Marks Of A Christian Leader

Contributed by William Mouser on Feb 25, 2005

Using a Servant Song of Isaiah 50 and Paul’s self-defense to the Corinthians, this sermon lays out the basic marks of a Christian leader.

How do you recognize a Christian leader? A sermon on Quinquagesima Sunday Isaiah 50:4-10, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 John Maxwell is the head of an organization called “Maximum Impact,” which from its website appears to have the mission of turning men and women into "impactful" leaders. One ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bricks That Build A Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Jun 17, 2013

Here in 1 Peter 3:7, God is going to give husbands some spiritual bricks that they can lay to build a successful marriage.

Bricks That Build A Successful Marriage 1 Peter 3:7 www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. I’ve heard it said, “A marriage may be made in heaven, but the maintenance must be done on earth.” 2. If people would simply get back to God’s Word, marriage could be the sweet, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Bible Church

Remember Who Saved You

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 23, 2008

When you are on the Lord’s side, you have the assurance the Lord is on your side. Even when the emeny is laying a trap for you.

CHURCH HYMNS’ HAVE FALLEN ON HARD TIMES. SOME ARE TRYING DESPERATELY TO RESUSCITATE THEM OR TRYING TO RESURRECT THEM DEPENDS ON HOW YOU READ THE HYMN’S VITAL SIGNS. SOME ARE SIMPLY WAITING IN THE WAITING ROOM FOR PASTORS TO PRONOUNCE HYMNS DEAD, AND ANNOUNCE PRAISE AND WORSHIP AS THE NEW LEADER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 124:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Making Our Complaint To The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 17, 2014

Rather than moaning to one another, grumbling about our plight, we should go to the LORD, and lay it out before Him.

MAKING OUR COMPLAINT TO THE LORD. Jeremiah 20:7-13. Jeremiah had been put in the stocks - by the church governor, no less - for having the audacity to speak the Word of the LORD in church (Jeremiah 20:1-2)! Even then, there was no stopping Jeremiah telling it as it is, speaking forth the words ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 11, 2014

There are defining moments in our spiritual lives that define who we are and lay the foundation for who we will become and how God will use us.

20140810 9th Sunday after Pentecost A (The fork in the road on our power point slide represents defining or decisive moments in our lives.) Title: Defining Moments Text: Romans 10:1-13 Thesis: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you cannot take credit for this; it is a gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Rolling With Romans: An Introduction

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 29, 2019

As we get started with the Book of Romans, it is helpful if we lay a foundation. Today I will share three facts about this letter and church.

Get Rolling with Romans: An Introduction 1. The Book of Romans is not for the faint hearted, nor for the unmotivated Christian. By this, I don’t mean Romans is hard to understand. It can be difficult to accept, however. 2. Mrs. Smartt was fumbling in her purse for her offering when a large ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Uncovering Hatred And Jealousy Behind The Smile. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy?

Have you ever encountered someone who seemed friendly and approachable, but beneath their charming smile lay a heart full of hatred and jealousy? The Bible warns us about such individuals, and in this sermon, we’ll explore the characteristics of these masked enemies and how to identify them. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:4, Psalm 28:3-5, Psalm 101:5, Proverbs 29:5