Sermons on Lay Bare:

Sower Of Discord

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 22, 2007

A look at what happens in the church when we divide up into camps and start taking shots at each other.

Dakota Community Church April 22, 2007 Sower of Discord Proverbs 6:16-19 These six things the LORD hates, yes, seven are an abomination to Him: A proud look, a lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to evil, a false ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Mennonite

"He Fights Off The Wolf"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 6, 2006

The wolves will attack, but Jesus is the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11-18 “He Fights Off the Wolf” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Parkview UMC, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In John Chapter 9…just before our Gospel Lesson for this morning… …Jesus heals a man who was born blind…and He healed him on the Sabbath. This infuriated the religious ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: United Methodist

The Trust That Isn't Misplaced Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 30, 2006

This is the seventh and final sermon in this Lenten Series on the "Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that may be used with this sermon and all the others in this series.

The Trust That Isn’t Misplaced --Luke 23:44-49 “Alfred Krupp, German industrialist in the nineteenth century, is considered the founder of modern warfare, because he developed the cast-steel cannon and sold it worldwide. Before his death in 1909 he had armed 46 nations. Krupp had a dread fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:44-49

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Spit In His Eyes

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2006

Jesus still wants to lead people to tranformed lives.

Jesus Spit in His Eyes Mark 8:22-26 Aug. 6, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: And they came* to Bethsaida. And they brought* a blind man to Jesus and implored* Him to touch him. 23 Taking the blind man by the hand, He brought him out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

Stewardship Of Talents Series

Contributed by David Slone on May 10, 2007

A look at how God has entrusted us with our talents to use to grow the kingdom Powerpoint available

Series Name: Eternal Investments, God’s perspective Stewardship of Talents Romans 12 3 For by the grace given to me, I tell everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he should think. Instead, think sensibly, as God has distributed a measure of faith to each one. 4 Now as we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Relating To God Through The Scripture Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 3, 2007

How to read scripture to know God, not just know about God.

How to Have a Personal Relationship With Jesus Christ Relating to God through the Scripture John 10:14-18, 27 "I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep. I have other sheep that are not of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-27

Denomination: *other

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 12, 2007

A true disciple must be willing to sacrifice

Teacher, I Will Follow Wherever You Go Matthew 8:18-22 “18 And when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19 Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Respectful Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Mar 17, 2008

The Bible teaches us that it is important for the leaders and those they lead to love and respect each other

"Be Respectful!" TEXTS: 1 Thess. 5:12-13; Stephen Hawkins is one of the finest scientist in the world today, with a mind so brilliant that he has been compared to Einstein and others who have shaped the world with their keen intellect. Yet, with his mind in perfect working order his body is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Keys Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 28, 2012

Jesus is the builder and the foundation of the church and He has given us keys to enjoy all the benefits of the kingdom and the power of darkness can not prevent us or prevail over us.

THE KEYS OF THE KINGDOM STUDY TEXT: Matthew 16:13-19 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am? 14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bible's Golden Text

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 6, 2008

A closer look at John 3:16, the most beautiful passage of the bible!

THE BIBLE’S GOLDEN TEXT Text: John 3:16 Scripture Reading: Romans 5:6-11 INTRODUCTION 1. John 3:16 is the world’s most popular verse for a reason, let’s not shy away from it 2. Many lessons on John 3:16 focus on what is not in the passage, in this lesson we want to focus on what this beautiful ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ignite The Flame --- Fan The Flame

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 24, 2020

What was the sin of the 5 foolish virgins? Their lamps went out, no light. When Saul/Paul saw the light his life was forever changed... we are commanded to FAN THE FLAMES OF OUR SPIRITUAL GIFTS. HOW DANGEROUS IS WISDOM WITHOUT ZEAL?

IGNITE THE FLAME… FAN THE FLAME… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a large candle sitting beside me as I preach, I have 4 or 5 small candles laying on the altar and around the church. As I start the lesson I light the big candle. As I teach about FANNING THE FLAME, IT IS MY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6, Matthew 25:7-8, Luke 8:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Coming To The Knowledge Of Truth

Contributed by Travis Duncan on Feb 4, 2018

The Problem with the Church today or as we call “The Body of Christ” is they have attempted to CONFORM to a lie…

I looked at 3 Definitions of “TRUTH” from the Dictionary, the first definition of “TRUTH” was; “the true or actual state of a matter:” This afternoon as I read 2nd Timothy 3 the first thing that stuck out to me was the heading; “Perilous Times and Perilous Men” 2nd Timothy 3:1-7 But know this, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Tabernacle Part 6 The Board And Bars Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Forty- eight boards standing in sockets of Silver covered by five coverings!!! What golden nuggets await us here!

THE BOARDS AND BARS Ex. 26:15-29; Ex. 36:24-34 We now come to the study of the tabernacle proper. This building was forty-five feet long, fifteen feet wide, and divided into two rooms. It was made of forty-eight boards which stood in sockets of silver. There were twenty boards on each side and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:24-34, Exodus 26:15-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

So What Love? Don't Throw Away Hard To Love People!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 1, 2016

Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH...I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- I FEEL A SERMON I CAN NEVER PREACH OF AMAZING GRACE.

SO WHAT LOVE? WILL WE THROW AWAY THE HARD TO LOVE PEOPLE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Seems I often find myself FEELING A SERMON I COULD NEVER TEACH OR PREACH... I look into people's faces an read a history of WOE, pain, grief, SIN SCARS... And I know there is GOOD NEWS --- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:32-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

True Love Reigns Sermon I: Let God's Love Reign In Your Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 25, 2020

To love someone truly is to say "I love you" by doing what needs to be done, when it needs to be done, for as long as it needs to be done - all in the long-term best interests of the one(s) loved.

LET GOD’S LOVE REIGN IN YOUR LIFE With the dawning of the Christian era, the mystery of history was solved. No longer did believers in the LORD God wonder why we are here and whether there will be a hereafter. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-14