Sermons on Lay Down The Dream:

Laying Your Head On A Stone And Seeing Heaven Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 14, 2026

God often reveals His glory in ordinary places, showing that divine encounters are not limited by circumstances or surroundings.

LAYING YOUR HEAD ON A STONE AND SEEING HEAVEN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:10-19 Key Verse: “And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.” (Genesis 28:12) Supporting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Sin Of Settling Down

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 24, 2002

A sermon on the need to press on in our Christian lives and not settle down and become inactive in the Lord’s service

THE SIN OF SETTLING DOWN TEXT - 2 Kings 2:1-14 INTRO. - We are living in difficult times. There are many temptations we all have to face. One of these temptations is for God’s people to go to sleep spiritually. It is the temptation to settle down spiritually and never go on to take and possess ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Put Down That Coffin!

Contributed by Greg Madden on May 30, 2003

A message of encouragement to those who have allowed the devil to kill thier faith. It ain’t over till it over saint!

PUT DOWN THAT COFFIN! Lk. 11:7-11 Vs.11 “..the day after..” Church, there’s always a day after with God! 1.Day after depression 2.Day after doubt 3.Day after difficulties God has not promised us tomorrow, be He hold tomorrow in His hands! Ill.- Old song “There’s got to be a morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:7-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Starting Off On The Right Foot Series

Contributed by Ed Lucas on Aug 31, 2001

John prepares his readers by laying down the groundwork as to who Jesus is

Starting off on the Right Foot John 1:1-18 INTRODUCTION: When I arrived at the Gray Avenue Christian Church in Yuba City, the summer of 1990, as the new Youth Minister, I did not start off on the right foot with the youth. I don’t know why, I just didn’t. I had a great interview. I was chosen ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Chicken Soup

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Need Elders Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 19, 2008

God gives elders to love us and lay down their lives for us.

Scripture Introduction The cowboy symbolizes the rugged individualism of America and our westward expansion. He is tall and tough; honest, but friendly only to his horse; a protector of women-folk, but not family-focused. He rode hard, worked hard, and probably drank hard. Cattle were his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ, Our Example: Love Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 29, 2011

Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us.

Christ, Our Example: Love August 28, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Jesus calls us to lay down our lives for Him, as He laid down His life for us. Focus Passage: John 15:9-17 Supplemental Passage: If I speak with the tongues of men and of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Race?

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Jan 13, 2016

What type of race are you running?

What is your race? Key Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11 Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the auhor and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Now What?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 11, 2019

Life has a tendency to dash our dreams and imprison our hopes. We can face different types of traps: Metal bars? Mental bars? Joseph had a dream? Now what? The well? Slave market? Auction? Potiphar? Prison? Forgotten? Nothing could stop God's plan.

NOW WHAT? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WE HAD A WONDERFUL FAMILY IN THIS AREA. FOE SEVERAL GENERATIONS THE FISHBACK FAMILY HAD SEVERAL PREACHERS THAT STOOD SOLID FOR THEIR CHURCH FOR MANY YEARS. One of the Fishback Preachers had a personal motto he would tell his friends ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-8, Genesis 50:19-20, Genesis 42:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tithemi

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 23, 2021

We are commanded to follow the example of Jesus Christ by laying aside ourselves in sacrificial love of others.

JESUS SAID IN JOHN 15:12-14, “MY COMMAND IS THIS: LOVE EACH OTHER AS I HAVE LOVED YOU. GREATER LOVE HAS NO ONE THAN THIS: TO LAY DOWN ONE’S LIFE FOR ONE’S FRIENDS. YOU ARE MY FRIENDS IF YOU DO WHAT I COMMAND.” JESUS IS NOT ASKING US TO DIE FOR HIM! HE IS LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ELSE. HE ISN’T ASKING ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24, John 10:11-18, Romans 5:6-8, Acts 20:24, Luke 6:32-36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Down In My Heart!!! 


Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

You don’t have to have it. All figured out. Up in your head. You just be sure. You believe it. Down in. Your heart.

New Year’s Eve has a different kind of feel to it than other times that we celebrate during the year. It doesn’t have the hope of Christmas, or the joy of Resurrection Morning, the sense of reverence of Thanksgiving, or the national pride of July 4th...... It’s not really even like a,,,, like a ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Jacob's Dream

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 18, 2020

Jacob had a dream that tell us a few things about God. God wants relationship with us, God wants to offer us Grace, and God wants to be with us where ever we go.

1. Jacob ‘s Dream Genesis 28:10-19 Who was Jacob? • Jacob was one of the sons of Isaac and Rebekah, • Jacob probably had a very stressful life. Because of his rivalry with Esau. • First, Jacob tricked his father so he would receive the blessing which was supposed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Methodist

Layman And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 20, 2021

It is one of the most agreed upon factors in the world today among Christian leaders that layman must get into the act of evangelism for the show to go on. The church dies whenever it fails to stimulate an adequate birth rate through evangelism.

Sirhan Sirhan, the convicted slayer of senator Robert Kennedy, had considerable opportunity to be saved. From the time when he was 12 years old he went to Protestant, fundamental, evangelical Baptist Sunday Schools and churches in Pasadena. He was not impressed with the Gospel, however, but was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-13

Be Careful With Who You Allow To Lay Hands On You. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 4, 2024

It's important to be mindful of who we allow to pray over us, as some individuals may unintentionally or intentionally open doors to negative influences or false beliefs.

The laying of hands is a powerful biblical symbol, used to impart wisdom, gifts of the Holy Spirit, and even healing. However, it is important to understand when and how this practice should be used, lest we misuse it or open ourselves up to harm. In this sermon, we will explore the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:9, James 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:14, 1 Timothy 5:22

Mow Em Down

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 19, 2019

A study in Psalm 37: 1 – 40

Psalm 37: 1 – 40 Mow em down A Psalm of David. 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, nor be envious of the workers of iniquity. 2 For they shall soon be cut down like the grass, and wither as the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land, and feed on His faithfulness. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel