Sermons on Lay Bare:

Riches Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal

Introduction A. When the wealthy businessman choked on a fish bone at a restaurant, he was fortunate that a doctor was seated at a nearby table. Springing up, the doctor skillfully removed the bone and saved the man's life. As soon as the fellow had calmed himself and could talk again, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Lent 2019 - Why The Shepherd Chose To Die Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 26, 2019

In John 10 Jesus is talking about how He is the Good Shepherd and that He can lay His life down and pick it back up again. Why would a shepherd lay his life down? What good is a dead shepherd?

Lent 2019 - Why the Shepherd Chose to Die Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21, John 9:39-41, Matthew 23:1-7, John 5:18, John 7:1, Matthew 26:39, Matthew 26:42, Ezekiel 21:31-32, Psalm 78:59, Ezekiel 18:4, 2 Chronicles 36:16, Ephesians 5:3-7, John 3:36, Romans 5:9, Revelation 6:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Building An Effective Team

Contributed by Judah Thomas on May 15, 2002

Ideas for building an effective team.

1. Have a Vision When the Crystal Palace Exhibition opened in 1851, people flocked to London’s Hyde Park to behold the marvels. One of the greatest marvels back then was steam. Steam plows were displayed. Steam locomotives. Steam looms. Steam organs. Even a steam cannon. Of all the great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Through A Baby's Eyes

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

At this season of celebration of the Birth of our Lord, let us remember that the eyes that beamed tender truths as a Baby are later seen as coals of flaming fire when He stood before John in His glory! Rev. 1:14

“THROUGH A BABY’S EYES.” Luke 2: 21-35 Int. In one of the issues of the Farmers Almanac has in it a list of poems written by school children. These were written about the child’s view of a perfect world. Although the kids who were selected as winners ranged over seven states and one foreign ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming Role Of The Word

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

The greatest threat to the Bible is believers who don’t live close enough to God’s Word for it to perform its purpose.

The Transforming Role of the Word Hebrews 4:12 What is the greatest threat to the Bible? A Soviet Russian dictionary defined the Bible as a ‘collection of fantastic legends without scientific support. It is full of dark hints, historical mistakes, and contradictions. It serves as a factor for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Wise Or Foolish

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 22, 2013

Sermon proving existence of the Almighty God....

ARE WE WISE OR FOOLISH? A humorous story goes thus… an Atheist filed a Public interest litigation that there ought to be a special day for Atheist’s too, much like other days …Mother’s Day, Father’s Day. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1

Denomination: *other

Christmas Is ...

Contributed by Edward Frey on Jan 28, 2003

Christmas is about God’s mighty arm revealing its glory and strength in the person of Jesus Christ.

Isaiah 52:7-10 CHRISTMAS IS ... “Christmas is sleigh bells. Christmas is sharing. Christmas is holly. Christmas is caring.” At least that’s what Percy Faith once wrote. In his not-so-familiar holiday song, entitled, Christmas Is, he tried to capture some of the things that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Potter

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon in story form that uses a made up fairy tale to lay the platform for discussing the Potter and the clay.

JER 18:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message." 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Experience God's Pure Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Pattison on Mar 14, 2005

From Gethsemane, a love even more stunning than laying down one’s life for a friend.

“Experience the Passion” Series Sermon 1: “Experience God’s Pure Love” (Gethsemane) March 5/6, 2005 It’s such a powerful opening scene. We don’t expect to see Jesus like that – his face glistening with sweat mixed with blood, his hair tangled, staggering about as if he was wounded, or carrying ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation For Fellowship

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1.

SPIRITUAL MINISTRY LAYS THE FOUNDATION FOR ONGOING FELLOWSHIP THAT RESPONDS TO MATERIAL NEEDS AND PROMOTES THE EXTENSION OF THE GOSPEL 1. The Example of Mutual Fellowship Between the Jews in Jerusalem and the Gentiles in Macedonia and Achaia 2. The Anticipation of the Blessing from Mutual ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Changing Experience

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on Oct 2, 2001

This sermon lays out the steps Paul used and we too can use to share our testimony.

A Life Changing Experience Acts 26:1-23 4-2-00 a.m. In 1980 when we move to Arkansas I was only 8 years old. But for 8 years I had grown up Dekalb IL. Yes your pastor was born a Yankee. However, since I have lived in Arkansas and Texas for the last 20 years I like to consider myself a Reformed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Love For His Own

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 4, 2008

Jesus demonstrates His love for the disciples by washing their feet and ultimately laying down His life for them

JESUS’ LOVE FOR HIS OWN John 13:1-18 Although I have been in Japan for a little over 2 years, I have only recently learned the story of Hachiko. A couple of weeks ago I went to Shibuya station to see the statue of Hachiko. I found the Hachiko exit and even asked the station attendant, “Hachiko ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Treasures In Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Aug 23, 2008

Part 15:Sermon on the Mount Series - Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth...but in Heaven.

The Great Commission Part 15 – Sermon on the Mount – Treasures in Heaven Pastor Bruce A. Shields House of Faith – www.PS127.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION TO SERMON † The Sermon on the Mount – The Beatitudes † We are the Salt, staying pure with God’s Holy Word † We are the Light, showing that Word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Bible Church

Fireproof Your Faith

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 3, 2009

Fireproof Your Faith 1) Let go of your ego 2) Lay hold of your God

A couple of weeks ago the members of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wetaskiwin, AB learned that their church is NOT fireproof. The cry room now resembles a black hole a worm might leave behind after eating its way through an apple. The heat of the fire curled the plastic keys on a keyboard to look ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Memorial Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 24, 2006

In today’s setting Israel has crossed Jordan and is on the other side..blessing lay just ahead

The Victory side of Life. # 5 of a series. The Memorial of Victory by Gerald Van Horn Joshua 4:19-24, 5:9 In today’s setting Israel has crossed the Jordan and is on the other side. They are about to establish a beachhead in Canaan. Battles and blessings lay just ahead. There is no way that you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God