Sermons on Lay Bare:

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations

How To Be An Encourager In Discouraging Situations Acts 11:22-26 Illustration:Flatter me, and I may not believe you. Criticize me, and I may not like you. Ignore me, and I may not forgive you. Encourage me, and I will not forget you. William Arthur Ward. 1. Have you ever wondered how to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gambling With The Cross

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Far too many people are playing around the edge of faith and gambling with the cross

Gambling with the Cross Luke 23:26-43 Good Friday Service April 10, 1998 Introduction I. Poem by George MacLeod A. We have come to commemorate the crucifixion: We need to put this event into perspective, focus needs to be on content not cosmetics - we want to look good, focus on christ rather than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43

Denomination: Church Of God

The Big Test

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Mar 29, 2001

Character revelation on our battlefields

Joshua Chamberlain was a young scholar, a professor of rhetoric at elite Bowdoin College in the middle of the eighteen hundreds. As one who succeeded in academic circles so well, I’m sure he had faced many exams. He must have done pretty well. He was a brilliant young man. But in 1863, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Man Of Contrasts

Contributed by Vladimir Lukyanov on Oct 8, 2002

Samson was a man of contrasts. He was separated as a Nazarite, yet tampered with evil associations; a man of mighty strength, but very weak in resisting temptation; He was occasionally Spirit-possessed, but yielded to carnal appe

Samson - a man of contrasts Overcoming the Roller-Coaster of Spiritual Growth Judges 13:24-16:30 Objective: • to see that we are a lot like Samson: redeemed, but carnal • what do we need to be spiritual Intro: I would love to say that when a person gets saved - his or her life gets forever ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Seek God's Face Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Nov 12, 2004

Take definite time to intentionally seek God’s face.

Seek Gods Face Cornwall/Montreal November 6, 2004 When you look at temples and churches, often you see, and have seen, historically, that they have been built on the tops of hills and even carved into the sides of mountains. Consider the two major churches in Montreal. Notre-Dame is up on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mankind's Problem With God Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 24, 2004

Mankind’s biggest problem with God is not ignorance about Him, but an attitude of enmity toward Him.

Mankind’s Problem With God (Romans 1:18-23) Note: A number of illustrations and quotation were found at Sermon Central, but the outline, interpretation and flow of the sermon are mine, and the illustrations were borrowed from various sources. The "blanks" I have filled in were originally part of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Know Your Divine Mission?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 2, 2004

Jesus knew His Divine Mission. We must needs know our Divine Mission or we will be limited my human boundary lines.

KNOW YOUR DIVINE MISSION? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com There is another part, Know the Satanic mission? TEXT: Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together to them that love God, to them who are the called ACCORDING TO HIS PURPOSE. 11 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 2 Corinthians 9:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Absalom's Place

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 11, 2004

The man who wanted to be King, but destroyed himself.

DATE ABSALOM’S PLACE II Samuel 18:18 - 2Sa 18:18 Now Absalom in his lifetime had taken and reared up for himself a pillar, which is in the king’s dale: for he said, I have no son to keep my name in remembrance: and he called the pillar after his own name: and it is called unto this day, Absalom’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection: Fact Or Fiction?

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Apr 19, 2004

I talk about the implications of the resurrection and what it means for Christ’s folowers.

The Resurrection: Fact or Fiction? April 18, 2004 It takes a great amount of faith to believe in Jesus Christ. Think about it. God comes to earth in the form of man. Lives a sinless life and willingly dies on a cross for you and I. Not only does Christ die on a cross but the Scriptures say three ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20, 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Unfaithful Wife Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on May 21, 2004

This is the first of a two part message concerning the message of the book of Hosea. This deals with the marriage between Hosea and Gomer and how it parallels God’s relationship with Israel and in fact, all Christian believers.

To begin a study on Hosea, we must first understand the meaning of the word “minor prophet” which is how Hosea was classified. A minor prophet was only assigned that classification based on the length of his book. It had nothing to do with the weight of his message or the length of time that he ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11, Hosea 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Think About Gambling Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jun 19, 2004

Part 3 in series What Does God Think About . . . This sermon addresses gambling

WHAT DOES GOD THINK ABOUT Part 3: Gambling Roy Chapman was always a sharp businessman, never afraid to take risks. When car sales slumped because of the gas crunch in the 1970’s, he kept his Philadelphia dealership together by shifting from new big cars to used and smaller cars. Now the family ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31, Proverbs 14:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Son's Final Week

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 27, 2003

Anyone could have hung as a thief next to Jesus - including one of us.

The Passion Week story is filled with characters that we could, and perhaps should, spend time examining because they illustrate the human race of every historical age. The status quo is present in the persons of the Pharisees and Sanhedrin. Every age of history has such people - religious or not. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Thanks: You Are Cleansed And Free

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 26, 2002

Thanksgiving Day: We are cleansed and made pure through Jesus’ Cross and Resurrection. This blessing far surpasses any trials and burdens that may come into our lives!

There’s a story of a man who lived in Budapest. He goes to the rabbi and complains, “Life is unbearable. There are nine of us living in one room. What can I do?” The rabbi answers, “Take your goat into the room with you.” The man just couldn’t believe what he heard. But the rabbi insists. “Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

The Searching Of The Lord

Contributed by Scott Bresee on Sep 16, 2003

The Scriptures tell us that the eyes of the Almighty are searching for a certain people to strengthen and demonstrate His might.

The Searching of the Lord Text: II Chronicles 16:9 “For the eyes of the Lord move to and fro throughout the earth that He may strongly support those whose heart is completely His…” In this passage, we find a prophet named Hanani speaking a word of rebuke from the Lord to King Asa. Instead of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal