Sermons on Lay Down The Dream:

Laying Hold On Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Victor Okorie on Aug 29, 2019

A message for all

. It's important for you to know, in case you are full of good deeds, thinking that God had chosen you. What of those who are soaked in the world; is not that the world is holding them, they are grabbing the world with their two hands and never ready to let go. If such is your case, you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

The Saviour Of The World Lay In A Manger Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 30, 2023

What is a manger? A manger is not a cattle-shed, as is often mistakenly held. The manger refers to a feeding box for animals. So, Jesus was NOT born in a manger!

Born in a manger? Many Christians feel that the Christmas season has arrived when they hear traditional songs—such as ‘Away in a manger’. There are songs in hundreds of languages that mention the manger—as in the words of a well-known Hindi song, ‘Charni mein tune janam liya, Yeshu’ (Jesus, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7, Mark 14:14, Acts 28:24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Laying A Sure Foundation For Ministry!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2017

Paul address several elements that we need to build a sure ministerial foundation. Make sure to includes these building stones.

HOW CAN I LAY A FOUNDATION FOR MINISTRY?? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com LAY A SURE FOUNDATION... PAUL WAS A GREAT MAN OF GOD... BUT HE KNEW EACH MAN OF GOD NEEDED A SUPPORT STRUCTURE AS A FOUNDATION... WE WILL ALL FACE THE RAIN, THE FLOODS, AND THE WIND. 1. RAIN--- small ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Matthew 4:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lo In The Grave He Lay Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 3, 2025

In 1st Corinthians 15 Paul says that the issues of first importance are the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. We hear a lot about the death of Christ, and the resurrection of Christ, but what about the burial? That's what we're looking at today.

Lo In the Grave He Lay Text: John 19:31-42 Every time I preach I have a couple of goals. First I want to faithfully, and correctly exposit the Word of God. It’s the Word, rightly proclaimed and taught that makes all the difference… Secondly, I always hope and pray that through the preaching of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30-42, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Isaiah 53:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Ahead And Dream, "The Impossible Dream"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 2, 2011

God has never forgotten about the dreams you have locked away in your heart. You may have all but given up hope of them ever coming true in your life, but God hasn’t!

Go ahead and Dream The Impossible Dream What Do You Want to be, When You Grow Up? That’s a question that has been asked down through the years, to many a child, And the answers, sometimes are surprising aren’t they? only limited by the child’s imagination. I’m sure, we can all remember some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ministering For The Master Series

Contributed by Bill Brazell on Mar 1, 2016

God wants us to look for opportunities to minister to people, share the message of Jesus, and depend on the Master.

Completing the Mission That Jesus Began Ministering For the Master Acts 3_1-26 Read Acts 3_1-26 Introduction: Acts 3:1 One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer — at three in the afternoon. NIV Peter and John went to the temple together. When you do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003

Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Climbing Down Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on May 5, 2005

God wants to exalt us, if we are humble.

How many of you work at a company that tries different things to motivate you to accomplish more and make a bigger impact in your world? You go into a meeting and they will tell motivational stories or they hang posters and signs on the walls. Some of you have heard it all – and you may be a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Down In The Dumps Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

The best of men and women, and the wisest, and most gifted, and most used of God, find themselves going to the dumps.

A midwestern pastor was cleaning out his garage. He was planning to haul the rubbish to the dump. His two sons were excited about this, because they considered the dump the happy hunting ground. Only those who have ever found an exciting piece of junk there can fully appreciate their feelings. ...read more

Upside Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 10, 2009

Jesus--the radical rebel that he is--continually turns our world upside down. He questions our assumptions and challenges our goals and our definitions of success.

TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST NOVEMBER 8, 2009 Mark 12:38-44 “Upside Down” INTRODUCTION One of the questions that parents dread to hear asked them by their children is, “Why?’ This simple question challenges our assumptions and our preconceived ideas. If forces us to ask questions that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Lutheran

"Burdens?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 19, 2016

A sermon about laying your burdens down.

“Burdens?” Luke 13:10-17 I have poor posture. When I see other people with good posture, I really admire their ability to sit or stand up straight, naturally—without even thinking about it. Mary Ellen has naturally good posture. My little 1 year old Owen has naturally ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Come On Down Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2008

The times, like those of post-Exilic Jerusalem, require us to wait. Will it be passive, impassive, or active waiting? Active waiting means seeing that what God has done He will do again. God will enlist us and shape us to work for His purposes.

“We wait. We are bored. No, don’t protest, we are bored to death, there’s no denying it. … A diversion comes along and what do we do? We let it go to waste . . . .In an instant all will vanish and we’ll be alone once more, in the midst of nothingness!” So speaks one of the characters in Samuel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Down To Earth Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003

Spiritual laziness comes from poor theology and from creating the illusion of activity, leading to burnout. The grace of Christ takes us beyond such posing.

My topic today is spiritual laziness. Spiritual laziness. Now we are all familiar with physical laziness. Physical laziness is like spring fever, when the warmth of the air and the sound of the birds is far more attractive than the piles of paper on your desk or the lectures in your classroom. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Down

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

How to resign from ministry

Intro: One of the things no one likes is to be a failure. We live in a very “success-oriented” society. Many judge their value as an individual on the basis of their success. Yet there are some times in our lives when the world sees a failure and God sees a success. One of those times ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational