Sermons on Lay Down My Life:

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For A Life Of Christian Service Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 19, 2014

It is one thing to be a witness to the things of Christ. It is another to understand the example or pattern for life Christ set for us to follow and do so. This short series was the result of 2 yrs of questioning my direction after 6 yrs of ministry

Preparing for a Life of Christian Service Matthew 3:13-4:11 Pray Proposition: Personally, I struggle with whether or not my life is being used effectively for Christ. How about you? Do you struggle with this? How are many of you are interesting in having an effective Christian Life; A life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Commitment Of Jesus

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 22, 2005

Jesus was committed to His Father, to all mankind and to His believers.

INTRO.- A few Christmas riddles. - What do elves learn in school? The "elphabet"! - Why was Santa’s little helper depressed? He had low "elfesteem"! - What do snowmen eat for breakfast? Frosted flakes! - What kind of candle burns longer, a red one or a green one? Neither, candles always burn ...read more

Scripture: John 8:29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weapons Of Mass Distraction Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 7, 2007

This message is a part of my series titled Facing the Giants which builds on the popular movie. This message deals with distraction...why we are distracted, how Satan uses this powerful tool and what we can do to combat it.

Weapons of Mass Distraction Nehemiah 6:1-15 Read scripture. If we look carefully at the scripture one of the things that quickly emerges is this fact: life is a struggle....it is a battle from beginning to end. In the book of Ephesians Paul tells us “ For our struggle is not against flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hear My Son!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Feb 12, 2010

God identified Jesus as His beloved Son during the Transfiguration and requested all to hear Him.

Text: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Sons. Hear Him!” (Luke 9:35) How do you feel when you are recognized? For example, as a child, do you recall you parent or parents saying to someone “This is my daughter or this is my son?” How did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Christian Church

Where Are My Sins?

Contributed by Paul Norwood on Nov 29, 2010

Examines what sin is, what it does to us, the penalty for sin, the remedy for sin, what we must do to get rid of our sin and what God does with our sin.

“Where Are My Sins?” Text: Psalm 51:1-11 I. Welcome II. Introduction Most of us are familiar with King David and his adultery with Bathsheba as well as his murder of her husband – Uriah, the Hittite. The horrible details of David’s sins are recorded in 2 Sam. 11. But it is Nathan the prophet’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Promises For Believers Only Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

Belivers must stop making excuses for lives of spiritual weakness and use God’s power for living by laying down their weaknesses and exchanging them for His strengths

And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God ? 1 Samuel 6:20 Many things had to take place to make the people of Bethshemesh realize that God deserved special attention. Some believers today show God by their actions that they have better things to do than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tear Open The Heavens And Come Down

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jul 1, 2019

Do you realize how much we need God to intervene in our world? The prophet Isaiah modeled for us a heart longing for God.

This morning we are going to look at a deeply heart-felt prayer from the Old Testament prophet, Isaiah. As I read it for you perhaps you’ll recognize that his longing for God to come and stir up God’s people of his day is a longing that many of us are also feeling deep down inside. And perhaps ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

"Can You Let It Go?" - A Message To Ministers From A Lay Person

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Oct 2, 2014

This message is intended to encourage ministers who are afraid of losing what is good or who are burdened by what is bad.

I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the sharing of his sufferings by becoming like him in his death, 11if somehow I may attain the resurrection from the dead. 12Not that I have already obtained this or have already reached the goal; but I press on to make it my own, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

My Kingdom Is Not Of This World

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 26, 2016

Christ was crucified and raised from the dead to deliver a people for His Name into His eternal Kingdom.

In the midst of darkness, God’s glory blazes. When evil appears to triumph, grace prevails. When dark denizens of this fallen world convince themselves they have defeated grace, righteousness conquers. These themes are written large in accounts provided of the brief hours leading to the ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Truth About Abortion?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

And Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Aug 7, 2004

How do I love my enemy?

In a recent column in Leadership Weekly, Gordon MacDonald, a retired pastor and editor at large for Leadership, a journal for pastors, reflected on a comment from Louis Berkhof who said, "God does not want us as objects but as covenant partners, partners who can converse. He desires our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-47

Denomination: Church Of God

Complete My Joy Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on May 20, 2009

Philippians 2:1-8. Paul encourages unity, love, and humility in the body of Christ; while Christ himself exemplifies these qualities.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE COMPLETE MY JOY PHILIPPIANS 2:1-8 INTRODUCTION - After a bit of time away from the book of Philippians for various reasons; Easter, Mother’s Day, and Small Group preparation; we return to the letter that Paul wrote to the church in Philippi. Turn to Philippians chapter ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

My Beloved Child Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 6, 2022

2 Timothy 1:1-2 shows us several truths about living in God's church today.

Introduction In his book titled All the Last Words of Saints and Sinners, Herbert Lockyer writes: Infidels and agnostics are usually cowards when the death dew lies cold on their brow. Unprepared to enter eternity, they lose their braggadocio as its gates open to receive them. What fear grips ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

My Soul Is Anchored

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 29, 2013

This messages focuses on our need to be anchored through the hope that God will fulfill every promise that He has given to us.

My Soul Is Anchored Scripture: Matthew 27:50-51: Hebrews 6:17-19; Introduction The title of my message this morning is “My Soul Is Anchored”. Several years ago I was having dinner with a dear friend who had undergone surgery during a stressful time in her life. During that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational