Sermons on Lay Bare:

The Power Of Joy 3: A Joy That Is Full Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 6, 2021

In Part 3 of this series we examine what it will take to have a joy that is full. This is the joy that God desires for us to have - but do we really want it bad enough to do what it takes to get it?

The Power of Joy – Part 3 A Joy That Is Full Scripture: Second Corinthians 6:10; 1 John 1:1-4; John 5:19, 39 Last week a program was aired about the race riots that took place in my hometown of Columbia, Tennessee 75 years ago. The book, “No More Social Lynchings” by Robert Ikard also ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10, 1 John 1:1-4, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision Worth Sharing

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 14, 2023

Romans 10 has three-fold moves in the chapter. Paul critiques legalistic righteousness, speaks to genuine righteousness residing in the soul, and points to visionary faith that comes through inspiring words. Paul says those who share the Good News have beautiful, pure feet.

This past week there was a post on the Fort Gibson Forum. It had a picture of a pretty horse walking down a paved road. He/she had a saddle and bridal but no rider guiding him toward a worthwhile destination. Not sure where the horse was headed. Though he looked confident, his owner had to come and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-15, Matthew 15:8-9, Matthew 28:16-20, Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experiencing God's Favor Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2022

After experiencing hardship and heartbreak in Ruth chapter 1, Naomi and Ruth began to experience God's favor in Ruth chapter 2. Their reaction to God's favor is a good example for us to follow.

A. I like the story told of the father wanted to read a magazine one day, but was being interrupted numerous times by his little daughter. 1. Finally, he tore a sheet out of the magazine that had a map of the world printed on it. 2. He tore the picture of the world into small pieces and gave it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Restore Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

God can restore what has been ruined.

In 1915, a plague of locusts covered Palestine and Syria from the border of Egypt to the Taurus Mountains. The first swarms appeared in March. These were adult locusts that came from the northeast and moved toward the southwest in clouds so thick they obscured the sun. The females immediately began ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas Even When I Don't Feel Like It Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Dec 13, 2021

Christmas doesn’t immediately mean the end of darkness. But Christmas does means there is a light in the darkness. And the light will eventually overtake the darkness.

No one wants to miss the magic of Christmas. And no one wants to have anything less than a fantastic Christmas holiday experience. Christmas is this wonderful time of year, and we want to spread that unmitigated joy to everyone! But there are just some Christmases that we don’t have the joy that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23, Luke 2:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Unafraid - God Has A Plan Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Continuing Christmas series. A look at Joseph, the way his plans were submitted to God's.

All through these days, weeks, months, Joseph has been making a plan. God knew what He was doing when He created marriage and made it the central place where mankind would be reproduced, and nurtured. Little boys will grow up to become young men. Young men will feel the urge to establish their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 6: What Faith In God Can Do For You Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 26, 2023

1. Faith can let us look into the future. 2. Faith can make us a blessing to our families. 3. Faith gives us something firm to lean on. 4. Faith gives us the forgiveness we need. 5. Faith makes the Promised Land our final home.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 6: What Faith in God Can Do for You (Isaac, Jacob, Esau, and Joseph) Hebrews 11:20-22; Genesis 25:21-23; Genesis 27:1-20; Genesis 32:9-12; Genesis 48:15-16; Genesis 50:24-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 26, 2023) BACKGROUND: *Today in Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22, Genesis 25:21-23, Genesis 27:1-20, Genesis 32:9-12, Genesis 48:15-16, Genesis 50:24-26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A Dysfunctional Family Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The beautiful story of Joseph has attracted a lot of attention through the years. Andrew Lloyd Weber thought so highly of the story that he developed the story of Joseph into a Broadway musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.

If you think you’re job is hard, think about this… Just like an NFL quarterback, NASA will schedule the launch of a rocket in an open window. A launch window is determined for each rocket and the window has several factors. Imagine the complications in attempting to place a land rover on the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-13, Genesis 37:22-36, Genesis 22:17-18, Genesis 45:7-8, Hebrews 11:22, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022

through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

No! Not That! (Habakkuk) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 19, 2025

When God baffles you, trust Him, Fear Him, and Praise Him.

Jill Briscoe, a pastor’s wife and author, talks about babysitting one of their three, 3-year-old grandchildren several years ago. In their family, they had twins and a single birth all within 24 hours. They called them Search, Destroy, and Demolition. She was babysitting Demolition. As Jill waved ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

2 Corinthians Series: Between A Rock And A Hard Case Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 4, 2025

"Father of Mercies and God of All Comfort" offers Himself to you and I when we are between a rock and a hard case. God does not leave us alone, but draws near and encases us in His love.

2 CORINTHIANS SERIES Between a Rock and a Hard Case 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 #2corandmore PERSON FROM CONGREGATION READS 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 READ 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1-24 (ESV) “Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church of God that is at Corinth, with all ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pride Of Babylon Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 9, 2022

Pride and humility sit opposed to one another as if they were sitting on a see-saw on a playground. And many of us see-saw between pride and humility for much of our lives. The Bible’s message is consistent: beware of the spiritual cancer called pride.

While not everyone will immediately recognize the name Chan Gailey, Gailey was the head coach of the Dallas Cowboys in the late 1990s. He had also been the coach at Alabama’s Troy State University. His Troy State team was gearing up to lead his team to play for the Division II National ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Resources Are Insufficient. That's What God Intends.

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 20, 2022

It was never God's intention that our resources should be sufficient. He wants to show us what he can do with the little we have.

As we consider the world that we live in today; as we watch the news on television, as we read the paper, or more likely, read the news online; as we look around us, and consider everything that is happening in our nation and in the world, it’s easy to become discouraged and disillusioned. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 14, 2025

Our words hold great power to harm or heal; God calls us to surrender our speech to Him, seeking wisdom and blessing others with our tongues.

Family, can we speak heart to heart for a moment about the most familiar instrument we own? It weighs almost nothing, hides behind our teeth, rides on our breath, and yet it shapes homes, churches, and Monday mornings. The tongue. Like a match in a dry field, our words can carry warmth or set ...read more

Topics: Words, Speech Control