Sermons on Lay Bare:

St Andrew's Day

Contributed by David Mcnally on Nov 21, 2011

At the beginning of the Season of Advent we prepare to celebrate the First Coming of Jesus and remember the promise that He will return; meantime we are to be His witnesses, His disciples in the present age, bringing people to Him, just as Andrew brought

Acts 1: 1-11 St Andrew’s Day Advent is all about preparing to celebrating the incarnation; the historical fact that God came to earth in the form of Jesus of Nazareth. The Word became flesh in order to teach and heal and come to the help of sinners by dying on the cross to take away the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Through God’s People #3: Peter Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Dec 5, 2011

A series of character sketches through Acts - Peter.

Acts 2:14-41 - God’s Power through God’s People #3: Peter Today we are continuing our series through the book of Acts. The whole book is about people who were used by God to take His message of forgiveness and grace to the world, to make a difference in people’s lives. Two weeks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - King Of Kings

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2011

Early in America's history, tax collectors asked for that which belonged to the king of England, and colonists frequently said, "We have no king but Jesus". I ask you:"Is Jesus still our King?"

ILLUSTRATION Let me present you with a portion of the speech John Ashcroft gave at Bob Jones University back in 1999. Ashcroft said: “A slogan of the American revolution which was so distressing to the emissaries of the king that it was found in correspondence sent back to England, was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Ready For The Tough Times? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 28, 2007

This is the first in a series of 4 messages from the book of Job.

“ARE YOU READY FOR THE TOUGH TIMES? Job 1:6-22 (Begin series – “Life is Tough – God is Good”) INTRO – What is your definition of a tough time? The toughest thing you could think of possibly going through? Well, guess what? That very thing could happen to you. When I went to seminary at New ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 4, 2007

God offers comfort in all of our troubles not just at funerals.

The God of Comfort 2 Corinthians 1:3-6 Isaiah 40:1-3 As I listened to Dr Ron Hawkins on the Counseling Ministry DVD’s he said his dad who was a pastor told him after he had retired, “If I had it to do over I would preach more messages of comfort. People have so much pain in their lives.” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Restoration Of Broken Foundations Series

Contributed by Bode Ayodele on Sep 5, 2007

The steps that must be taken for a broken foundation to be restored. This articles serves as a sequel message to Dealing with and Separation from Evil Foundations.

By Bode Ayodele In a previous message we treated Dealing With and Separating from Evil Human Foundations. In the message we noted that certain individuals were building on foundations that had already been destroyed through the sins of their ancestors. The next issue is after separation how do ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Is Your God? Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on Jan 20, 2012

There is a great confusion about who God is. Is the Elohim God the same as YHWH?

Who is Your God? Someone once said that our view of God determines who we are. If we picture God as harsh and judgmental, uninterested in the value of human beings, then that will be our modus operandi in life. So if God is the centre of our life and work, what does that make us? We have all heard ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

#17~fourteen Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Feb 12, 2012

FOURTEEN is the number that represents DELIVERANCE or SALVATION. It is used 26 times in our KJ Bible. FOURTEEN, is 2 x 7 which implies a double measure of spiritual perfection and completion. 1. Jesus’ ministry in the flesh was completed

#17~FOURTEEN BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 2-14-12 FOURTEEN is the number that represents DELIVERANCE or SALVATION. It is used 26 times in our KJ Bible. FOURTEEN, is 2 x 7 which implies a double measure of spiritual perfection and completion. 1. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:6

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Holiness Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 4, 2010

The Fourth message in the Leviticus series focuses on Leviticus 16-27 dealing with the various laws dealing with personal holiness and how Christ has provided what we need for life and holiness in himself.

Leviticus Series #4 Personal Holiness Leviticus 17-27 CHCC: July 4, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Well, today is July 4th, a national holiday which just happens to coincide with one of our days of worship. While we are celebrating Independence Day today, I will be taking the time to outline for you ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holy Spirit: Navigational System

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Christians have an internal navigational system. Jesus sent the Holy Spirit, who lives in us to “guide into all truth” (John 16: 13). If you need direction as to where to set the course of your life, don’t rely on your own way. Use God’s VOR system. He wi

Opening illustration: Have you ever wondered how an airplane pilot knows how to get from point A to point B? Most likely, he uses VOR, short for VHF Omni-directional Radio Range, a navigational system invented in the early 1950s. It still guides many aircraft to their destination today. The pilot ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Everything You Need Him To Be

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2008

God’s provision is sufficient to cover any need we have. We access His answers by our faith.

Valley Grove Assembly of God May 4. 2008 “God is Everything You Need Him to Be” Exodus 3:13-22 INTRODUCTION: I would like you to think about the things that you worry about the most. It could be anything that causes you a lot of concern throughout the day or night. What things raise your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Focused On Christ

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Apr 16, 2008

Paul shares a few practical principals about being focused on Christ.

Introduction Colossians 4:2-6 A little girl got up late one Sunday morning and she hurried and put on her Sunday best. She went outside and began running to the Church and praying “Dear Lord please don’t let me be late, Dear Lord please don’t let me be late. A couple of blocks down the street ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Situational Depression Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 19, 2008

Depression is at an epidemic level. I want to introduce you to a prophet you was suffering from situational depression.

1. Illus. of seminary class • Part of preaching class was given assignment, “explain color to a blind man.” • Didn’t literally have to go out and find a blind man, just write a paper trying to do it. • Decided it was impossible, or at least nearly impossible, to do so! How do you explain color to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2008

As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal "Jeopardy".

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: JEOPARDY Mark 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal Jeopardy. Special Note: For this sermon I used a singer who played/sang “I will Sing the Wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Make No Bones About It, The Holy Spirit Grants Life

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 27, 2012

Make No Bones About It, The Holy Spirit Grants Life 1) Throug God's Word; 2) To God's Glory

Because of all the idioms we use, the English language can be quite challenging to understand. Take this idiom for example: “Make no bones about it; that was the best hamburger I ever tasted!” Make no bones about it? That means that what you’re about to say is true and therefore ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran