Sermons on Lay Aside:

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on May 16, 2013

Though we will struggle with the feeling of anger as long as we live, it is how we deal with it that determines its effect on us. No matter how subtle or severe our anger may be, we can take biblical steps to overcome it and experience God’s peace.

Overcoming The Problem Of Anger www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Of all of our emotions, anger is perhaps the strongest and most potentially destructive. It is many times referred to as “wrath” in the Bible. 2. Proverbs 27:4 teaches us that anger can be cruel and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Bible Church

"Who Is This Jesus? He Is The "Word".

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 5, 2012

This is an Advent Sermon based on John 1:1. John takes us to Genesis 1 where the "Word", the Logos, existed when there was no light, no air, no matter, no galaxies. The "Word" becomes a person whom people could see and touch so that human beings might no

In Jesus Holy Name December 5, 2012 Mid Week Advent I Redeemer “Who Is This Jesus? He Is the Word” I love the opening three words: “In the beginning…” Wait! When was the beginning? Wait. Was there a beginning? Our solar system ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Lutheran

The Part Of The Christmas Story That Speaks To Sandy Hook Tragedy

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2012

A look at the slaughter of the innocents story in light of the recent tragedy in Conn.

Prop: put a skull and crossbones “ornament” on the sanctuary Christmas tree. Talk about how it doesn't fit with the image. There's a story in the Bible that's part of the Christmas story that creates a similar disconnect. In fact, the disparity between it and the way we want the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith Iii Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

renew your confidence.

Heb 10:35 Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward. Heb 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Faith is fully invested in that which is only hoped for. Faith believes what it doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Claim The Name Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 5, 2012

In using the "I am" phrase/name, Jesus declared his deity. As a result, he dealt with many issues and conflicts from his contemporaries. WE may not be THE Son of God, but we are children of God and as a result must deal with the conflicts and issues of ou

1. Alexandra Flynn of Fremont, Nebraska, was looking forward to homecoming 2002. She left home in high spirits, but she did not have her high school ID with her. When the man at the door refused her admission without her ID, she went home to get it. Unable to find it, her mother went with her to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:56-59

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Experiencing Pentecost

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived.

Introduction A What if this Sunday, or tonight, we experienced Pentecost relived. 1 Anointing fell on me like Peter, God gave me a word, brother Ananias is slain, soon his wife is beside him. a Paul smiting Clymas with blindness b Today, I’m having charges brought on me c Any of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Everything We Need!" Series

Contributed by John Brooks on Aug 27, 2018

#1 out of 2 Peter. We learn that we have "everything we need" through the true knowledge of Jesus Christ.

EVERYTHING WE NEED! "Simon Peter, a bond-servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, to those who have received a faith of the same kind as ours, by the righteousness of our God and Savior, Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord; seeing that His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leaving A Legacy Through The Church: Living Stones Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 20, 2017

This is the final lesson in our Leaving a Legacy Series. In and through the church we have an opportunity to make an eternally lasting legacy as living stones in the "temple" of God.​

1. I have a three page list of activities of our congregation – are you surprised? We can leave a legacy as a congregation! a. Legacy happens when each does his part [“Tom” Benevolent Ministry at Twickenham CoC b. Discover your purpose and live it out – for Kingdom of God (not personal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent 2015 - Week 4 - The God-Man

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 24, 2015

Who was it exactly that was placed into the manger that first Christmas morning? Was it God but less than God or fully God? Was He fully human or only veiled in flesh? Like the Trinity the Incarnation boggles the limited human mind. Glory to God!

John 1:1-5, 14 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. Through Him all things were made; without Him nothing was made that has been made. “In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

What Faith Requires: Persist Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 7, 2020

We seek God through the ups and downs of life - the trials and struggles. This means that faith requires us to PERSIST.

What Faith Requires: Persist Mark 6:1-6 Introduction We are called to have faith in Jesus - to believe in Him, His power, His Strength, and His Presence. The life of Faith is not always easy - in fact, it is often difficult and that’s why we need the strength and presence of Christ. We are making ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy's Battle Plans

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 12, 2020

For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory!

August 9, 2020 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: For every point in the devil’s battle plan, Jesus gives us a way to victory! Focus Passage: 1 Peter 5:1-11 Supplemental Passage: For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11, Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Baptist

He's Coming Back

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 29, 2025

Focuses on the events after the resurrection. The angels says this same Jesus who ascended is coming back again.

Note: I study a lot when preparing. There may be some notes that I missed to notate. He’s Coming Back Theme: To show that the Lord will come back again one day. Text: Acts 1:6 - 11 Introduction What a season to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. In just a few days will celebrate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Ways Through Seas Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 1, 2021

Psalm 77 opened with a cry of doubt and despair. Here is a man who had almost lost his faith because of the thought that God had changed his mind, that God is capricious and cannot be trusted. But he is with us and makes the ways.

Theme: Ways through Seas Text: Psalm 77:16-20 Introduction: Psalm 77 provides a lot of hope and encouragement amongst cries. It is called a lament psalm. According to Willem VanGemeren (Ph.D., University of Wisconsin & Professor of Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School), the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

A Homily For Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 17, 2020

The Jews ask at Passover: :what is the most important day of they year? How does the Christian answer this?

A Homily for Christmas Eve Candlelight Communion Service “And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12) We have now come to the evening we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. We remember on this holy evening the birth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:12, John 6:35-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Persistence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 12, 2021

Persistence is defined as: "The fact of continuing in an opinion or course of action despite difficulty or opposition."

Roy T. Bennett, the author of “The Light in the Heart: Inspirational Thoughts for Living Your Best Life” once remarked: "Keep going. Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end." Luke 18:1-5 states: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-10, Philippians 3:14, James 1:2-4