Sermons on Lay Bare:

Jesus' First Words Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 21, 2012

With his first words, Jesus ushers in the kingdom of God.

Introduction We are now moving out of Mark’s introduction to Jesus’ life and ministry, and getting into the story of his ministry. In verse 1 he introduced the theme of his writing – it is about the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; verses 2-8 presented John the Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Of A Small Nation!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on May 14, 2014

Wrapping up some important spiritual nuggets around the occasion of the 66th Independence day of Israel...

GOD OF A SMALL NATION Now I do not know if the famous Indian novelist Arundhati Roy had Israel in mind when she wrote her Booker Prize winning novel “God of small things” but for a good 2000 years of its Scriptural history tracing ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

The Real Lord's Prayer Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 44 in our journey through John's gospel. This message covers Jesus' intercessory prayer in John 17

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “The Real Lord’s Prayer” John 17 Review Know his love more deeply Know his word more clearly Love one another fervently Trust and obey the indwelling Holy Spirit continually. Pray to the Father passionately and He will answer faithfully Introduction In chapter ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Signing Up. Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2009

How do I "sign up" for God’s Army?

OPEN: Three military recruiters showed up to address high school seniors. Each recruiter - representing the Army, Navy, and Marine Corps - was to have fifteen minutes. But the Army and Navy recruiters got carried away, and so when it came time for the Marine to speak, he had just two minutes. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Little" Israel Vs "Monster" Global Terrorism???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Nov 28, 2015

Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land, this message dwells on the theme of it being a "source" (John 4:22) of a greater victory over a far more dangerous problem...SIN!!!

"Little" Israel vs "Monster" Global Terrorism??? Rather than focusing on "Little" Israel's effective, pro-active methods in neutralizing the terror threat in it's land (action replay of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:7-8

Denomination: *other

Harvest Festival Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 3, 2005

The Lord God is worthy of a harvest festival of thanksgiving. It has been pointed out by many that “Thanksgiving” is the offering of thanks and it is not complete until there is giving.

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 100:1-5 Title: Harvest Festival of Thanksgiving Theme: Biblical Expressions of Thanksgiving to God Introduction: Psalm 100 is the grand finale of that cluster of psalms that begin in Psalm 94. The psalmist calls on all the Earth to come to God and shout for joy. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Staying The Course

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 16, 2018

Our text today finds the Apostle Paul on his way to Jerusalem. He is well aware of the animosity of the Jews toward him, and quite uncertain what his future will hold once he arrives.

TITLE: STAYING THE COURSE SCRIPTURE: ACTS 20:24 I am honored to be here in this church as you celebrate the 98th year of God’s Grace and Favor upon the Love Joy Victory Temple COGIC. You are a pillar in this community as well as this City and we thank God for you. I honor the Angel of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

Now we finally start getting into the actual instructions that Jesus gives in his Great Commission.

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Drawing Near To God During Lent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2021

During Lent we look at our hearts and ask God to cleanse and refresh us in our walk with Him. As we do so, God speaks to us and draws us near to Him. What was on Jesus' mind as he drew near to the cross?

March 14, 2021 Sermon - John 10:27-39 We are drawing nearer each week to the cross. We’ve been on this Lenten journey together since Ash Wednesday, and many of us have been connecting each day through our Daily Lenten Devotional videos. If you’ve joined us for those daily reflections you have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Asks For Your Isaac Series

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Jan 17, 2014

God asked Abraham to lay down his Isaac. His story is an incredible picture of the Cross and how God loved us enough to surrender His Son, Jesus, for our sin. Do we love Him enough to surrender our Isaac today?

It has been said that Christians are like tea bags……they always do best when they get in hot water. In Genesis chapter 22, we find Abraham in the hottest water of his life as God tries his faith. The Bible teaches three key truths about trials in the life of a believer: 1) Trials come to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Happiness Series

Contributed by Dan Brown on Feb 27, 2007

In the Beatitudes Jesus lays out the road to true happiness, not the happiness that the world promises but the happiness, fulfillment and contentment that can only come as we live as God created us to live. This message covers the second of the Beatitude

The Road to Happiness-Matt. 5:4 Sermon On The Mount- Vintage Christianity we are going to go back and look at the core, The way it’s supposed to be. Not what does our culture say it means to follow Christ, not what do I say, not what does our church say, but what did Jesus say it meant to follow ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: *other

The Most Extreme Makeovers

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Jan 18, 2005

This sermon lays out the most extreme "makeovers" God performs, the 1st being a spiritual one (regeneration), the 2nd a physical one (resurrection), and the 3rd a home makeover (the new cosmos).

The Most Extreme Makeovers Pastor Greg Tabor Ridgeway A/G 1/16/05 Introduction How many of you have ever watched one of these shows on TV that show an extreme makeover of a person or a house? The end results of surgery or reconstruction are astonishing. Might I suggest this morning that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:21-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Baptism In Christ

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

What does baptism do for the believer? Does it complete our salvation? What purpose does it serve? Paul lays out just what becoming a believer means and how baptism plays into that conversion/transformation...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 2, 2010 Date Preached: August 8, 2010 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Special Baptism Service Sermon Title: Baptized IN Christ Sermon Text: Colossians 2:11-14 [ESV] Introduction: Salvation, for the believer is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome The Drama In Your Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 4, 2009

There are some things and some habits that need to be lay aside if we are going to be able overcome the drama that come into our lives such as a bad attitudes, lying lips, malicious gossiping, disobedience, witchcraft, drugs, adultery, fornicatio

How to Overcome the Drama in your Life John 16:33 Topic: How to overcome the “drama in your life” There is a hip-hop singer whose name is Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige has a hit record that is entitled, “No More Drama.” In this song, “No More Drama”, Mary J. Blige talks about how tired she ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Apostolic

Clearing The Landscape (Lesson 3 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

Before a building project begins, there is always the process of clearing the landscape. You wouldn’t want to lay a foundation on land with debris, would you? In the process of building towards revival, what debris is on your landscape?

• Throwing things away is not my strong point. My wife and my mother can attest to this. I remember when I was a teenager Mom used to come in my room and ask, "Glenn, are you in there?" Of course she was being sarcastic (At least I think she was). • When we moved I decided I would throw away ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 23:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ