Sermons on Lay Aside Weight:

The Power Of Appreciation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2016

Many people are suffering because they did not give ALL the glory to God or they did not lay it to heart to give God thanks for whatever blessing that came their way.

THE POWER OF APPRECIATION Study Text– Luke 17:11 – 19 Introduction: - Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to scale higher. You can’t change to higher level without it. - Ten people were healed, but only one returned to say ‘thank you’ to Jesus. And He took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Strengthens Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 3, 2022

God promises to strengthen us. But how do I lay hold of His strength, and how does His strength make a difference in my life?

OPEN: The Civil War went on for 4 long years, and at one point President Lincoln was asked if God was on the side of the Union. He replied: “I am not at all concerned about that, for we know that the Lord is always on the side of right. But it is my constant anxiety and prayer that I and the nation ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Back To Bethel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God graciously calls us to return, lay down our burdens and idols, and receive renewed identity, mercy, and blessing through His faithful love.

Some of God’s kindest invitations arrive in a single word: Return. When life feels scattered and the heart feels thin, the Father whispers, “Come back to the place where you first heard My voice.” Maybe you know that tug. Maybe the calendar is packed, the nights are long, and your soul has been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-14

Topics: Jacob's Return, Meeting God

Trusting In God -- Part #1 Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Apr 19, 2006

This sermon is taken from Proverbs chapter 3 and deals with How We As Christians CAN PLACE OUR TRUST IN GOD and KNOW that HE WILL NOT DISAPPOINT US. We can LEAN UPON GOD --- Casting all of our weight and Heaviness Upon HIS STRENGTH.

Trusting in God: Part #1: Scripture Reference: Proverbs 3: 1-8 ’My son, forget not My law, but let thine heart keep My commandments, for length of days and long life, and peace shall they add to thee. Let not mercy and truth forsake thee, Bind them upon thy neck, write them upon the table of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-8, Psalm 3:1-8

Baptism In Christ

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 2, 2005

How is your debt ratio with God? Do you walk around feeling the weight of your sin, past present and future, around you neck? Learn what it means to live a guilt free - debt free life.

Americans are racking up credit card debt at a record pace. Now, don’t worry, this isn’t a message about being a good steward and owing no man or anything like that. But while our financial debt soars, no one talks much about the spiritual debt we owe to God. I know for myself - every time I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Baby On The Way: A Birth Announcement

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 6, 2004

An announcement usually has: the baby’s name, date and time of birth, weight , length, and place, siblings, and of course the parents’ names. Let’s look at these things about Jesus that we might understand His birth better.

A Baby on the Way: A Birth Announcement Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION... Howard Hendricks, quoted in Homemade, September, 1989 A little boy asked his mother where he came from, and also where she had come from as a baby. His mother gave him a tall tale about a beautiful white-feathered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Balances His Judgment With Goodness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth.

1. Have you ever wondered how God balances His judgment with kind expressions of goodness? To give equal weight to God’s judgment and goodness is only made possible through the leading of the Spirit into all truth. (John 16:13) Many people stumble and fall because they tend to drift toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Vision 2009

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009

There were seasons in America’s past when sinners became so convicted of their sins that they collapsed under the weight of their guilt. People were sensitive to sin, its consequences and the power of the Holy Spirit. Where is it today? Can such a movemen

Introduction: As we begin a new year I urge you to join me and other believers across the nation for praying and fasting for the body of Christ in the USA and around the world. Never in my 18 years of ministry and 29 years of knowing Christ personally have I known a time of such intense spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Extravagant Gift Of Love At Bethany Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 6, 2023

Looming over this joyous occasion was the prospect of the coming arrest, trial, scouring and crucifixion of Jesus. It almost seems as if Mary understood the weight of moment that was upon her Lord. So, Mary enters the room during the meal and changes the atmosphere.

Sermon -An Extravagant Gift of Love At Bethany Scripture Lesson: Matthew 26:6-16 “Meanwhile, Jesus was in Bethany at the home of Simon, a man who had previously had leprosy. 7 While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of expensive perfume and poured it over his head. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16, Mark 14:9, Luke 10:38-42, 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

(Pre)election Thoughts 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Nov 17, 2016

The purpose of this sermon is to lay out some thoughts from the Biblical perspective and to encourage our congregation to find out where candidates stand on these vital issues and to take their beliefs into the voting booth with them.

1 Corinthians 6:9-20 – please look this up in your Bibles. We will read this passage in a moment … Did you know that there is an election coming up? Did you know that there are more than two people running for office? When all of the mudslinging is set aside do you know what they ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-15

Denomination: Nazarene

The Essence Of Unity

Contributed by Joshua Brady on Aug 26, 2004

We as children of God need to set aside all differences and opinions that we might have towards one another and we need to bind together in love and in unity and we need to call out the name of Jesus.

“The Essence of Unity” Ephesians 4:1-13 - What Does Unity Mean? – A) Definition for Unity: Oneness, harmony, agreement. 1) Oneness means just what it says, “ONE”. Now one may consist of more than one thing like for instance a car is made up by hundreds of different parts but just because it has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I Really Saved? How Do I Know?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 28, 2007

This is an invitation to Christ, putting aside our human reasoning and misconceptions that we are Christians by our actions, and putting it to the Truth, that only admitting our sins, asking forgiveness, and believing in the Lord Jesus Christ can save us.

AM I REALLY SAVED? HOW DO I KNOW 1 John 1:9 I’m going to ask you to do something here in a moment. So get ready. I hear about being saved, what does it mean? How do I know I have a personal relationship with the Lord? Why should I ? What does it benefit me? I am not saved because my Dad was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Can Love Do Here? (September 25, 2022)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 23, 2022

Didn’t Jesus command us to make His love contagious so that others will know that we are His disciples? Aside from germs, viruses and sickness, have you ever wondered what is contagious in a crowd?

WHAT CAN LOVE DO HERE? Text: John 13:34 – 35 I John 3:18 John 13:34-35 I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. (35) By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:18

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004

Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

Scripture: John 7:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational