Sermons on Lay Aside Weight:

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Forgiveness

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 18, 2000

God not only forgave our sins, but paid the debt on our behalf. Because of His amazing grace, God invests His righteousness to our account.

Amazing Forgiveness Lets begin by looking at Romans 6:12-16: 12 Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts. 13 And do not present your members as instruments of unrighteousness to sin, but present yourselves to God as being alive from the dead, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-16, Isaiah 61:10

Denomination: Baptist

Change Is On The Way

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 12, 2000

Prepare yourself to move into the blessing God is pouring out in our day.

"Behold, the former things have come to pass, Now I declare new things; Before they spring forth I proclaim them to you." Isaiah 42:9 Last week, we looked at three things the Lord was speaking to the church concerning the present application of this passage. #1 God has already begun the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The New Life In Believers Part 1 Series

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jan 4, 2014

What does true holiness look like?

Exegetical Idea: Paul instructs the church on living in holiness. Hook: Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and needed repairs. Vandals had damaged the doors, smashed the windows, and strewn trash around the interior. As he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Light Houses Not Bug Lights

Contributed by Nicky Johnson on Mar 8, 2004

This sermon shows how we should draw people to Christ.

LIGHT HOUSES NOT BUG LIGHTS MAT. 5: 14Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Priorities For Progressive Christian Living ”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 5, 2003

Satan knows he can’t change or determine your personal eternal destination. Thus, his strategy is to sever our relationship with the Lord in order to stop our progress in the Christian life.

“PRIORITIES FOR PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIAN LIVING ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 6:15-31 Satan knows he can’t change or determine your personal eternal destination. Thus, his strategy is to sever our relationship with the Lord in order to stop our progress in the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-31

Is It Wrong For A Christian To Smoke?

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 12, 2003

I have often been asked by christians "why if the Bible doesn’t mention smoking, how can it be wrong" I believe this message answers those questions.

What’s Wrong With A Christian Who Smokes? Text (1Cor. 3:16-17) (A) Would Jesus Smoke? Honestly can you imagine Jesus inhaling a cigarette? Can you picture the Lord blowing smoke in your face? NO! Jesus is our example of what a Christian should be. (ILL) My great-grandmother used to say, "If God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Paul Augustine on Mar 26, 2007

This is a sermon for believers to Hold on to Jesus Christ and run the race set before them

‘LOOKING UNTO JESUS’ Hebrews 12:1-3 Introduction: One of the common dangers in Christian life is ‘RELAPSE’ in John 6:67, Jesus asks His disciples a very deep question, “WILL YOU ALSO GO AWAY”? Jesus knows His disciples, and the disciples also know Jesus, but still He asks …the reason is found in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise Or Give Thanks?

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 1, 2007

Why should I praise him?

This is the day that the Lord hath made, I hope you’re rejoicing and being glad in it. Today is a beautiful day for fishing, golfing, tennis, and don’t forget praising the Lord for his greatness. The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.(Psalm 19:1). ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1

Denomination: Baptist

"I'd Rather Have Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 4, 2015

What we need is Jesus in our life.

“I’d Rather have Jesus” because (1) He’s God’s Beloved son. Mark 1: 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, saying, Thou ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

"I’d Rather Have Jesus By Dr.w.samuel Legon

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 12, 2017

Jesus is all we need.

"I’d rather have Jesus by Dr.W.Samuel Legon Matthew 1:21-1:21 “I’d Rather have Jesus” because (1) He’s God’s Beloved son. Mark 1: 10 And straightway coming up out of the water, he saw the heavens opened, and the Spirit like a dove descending upon him: 11 And there came a voice from heaven, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

Book Of Hebrews Working Fruit Basket

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 19, 2018

The ‘Faith Chapter’ in the Bible is found in the 11th chapter of Hebrews. There are 18 fruit manifestations of working faith listed in this chapter. We too need to hold on to these that we may, act, walk and live a life of faith.

BOOK OF HEBREWS WORKING FRUIT BASKET I. Pleasing God! 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is,…… II. Understanding! 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, ….. III. Having a good report. 39 And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Hebrews 12:1-3

Jesus Sixth Saying From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 21, 2012

The work of Jesus is finished

JESUS SIXTH SAYING FROM THE CROSS “It is finished” John 19:19 And Pilate wrote a title, and put it on the cross. And the writing was JESUS OF NAZARETH THE KING OF THE JEWS. 19:20 This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where ...read more

Scripture: John 19:20

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Up Our Act

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 3, 2022

God told Israel you need to clean up your act by washing yourself and make yourself clean.

“Clean Up our act” Isaiah 1:1-20 1. God expects not meaningless sacrifice (The ritual stuff) but sacrifice that are meaningful (sincerity) • 11 “The multitude of your sacrifices— what are they to me?” says the LORD. “I have more than enough of burnt offerings, of rams and the fat of fattened ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Are We Still Running The Race Or Have We Given Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 14, 2025

God’s power and strength is our wellspring of continual nourishment to enable us to persevere through our daily struggles.

Ever notice how even the most grounded individuals get drained on occasion? Yet God’s power and strength will never decrease. He can never be too tired or too occupied to even consider helping and listen to us. God’s strength is our wellspring of strength. At the point when we feel all of life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible