SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Lay Down The Shovel:

showing 3,661-3,675 of 152,800
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Davon Huss avatar

    Roadrunner And Coyote

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 21, 2011
     | 6,901 views

    A sermon on Proverbs 26:27 (Introduction taken from Ronnie Brown http://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/whoso-diggeth-a-pit-ronnie-brown-sermon-on-salvation-83999.asp) (Outline taken from Pulpit Commentary)

    Introduction: At first glance at this verse I think of the oddest image in my mind. I think of a cartoon. The verse at first glance seems comical, very much like the sly coyote. The roadrunner and coyote cartoons are great and so funny. One that is scheming and designing and laying out a trap for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Habben avatar

    Have You Seen The Light?

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,081 views

    The light of ascencion illuminates forgiveness and God’s care for us.

    Have you seen the light? Moses saw the light on his many trips up Mt. Sinai to receive God’s laws. Peter, James, and John, disciples of Jesus, saw the light on the Mount of Transfiguration when Jesus’ appearance was changed before their very eyes. But what about you? Have you seen the light? That ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Indications Of His Love For Us" Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 18, 2004
    based on 45 ratings
     | 16,211 views

    How do we really know that God loves us? What are the indications of His love for us?

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Fourth Sunday of Advent December 19, 2004 “Indications of His Love for Us” Isaiah 63:7-9 INTRODUCTION: How many have your Christmas shopping all done? How about all wrapped? This morning I want you to think about your Christmas shopping list. Think about the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Chris Surber avatar

    When Temptation Comes

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 8, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,614 views

    Do not be surprised when temptation comes at times when you are growing in Christ and when it comes remember that you are a child of the King. Let us commit ourselves to allowing our Father’s words dwell in our hearts so that we might be prepared when tem

    When Temptation Comes, Matthew 4:1-11 Introduction Our family pet, Happy the Saint Bernard, really doesn’t eat as much food as one might think she would for such a large dog but just because she doesn’t eat as much food as one might think doesn’t mean she does not have good taste! Happy is not ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Mark Edwards avatar

    By This Will They Know You Are My Disciples Series

    Contributed by Mark Edwards on Mar 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 14,166 views

    by loving one another with authentic love, people will see we are following the teachings and example of Jesus

    We are continuing our journey towards Easter with our next statement that Jesus said that changed the world. Last week we heard how when Jesus said, come follow me, it started off a chain reaction which would eventually lead to their being 1 and a half billion followers of Jesus all around the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    In Need Of Something - Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 13, 2008
     | 3,197 views

    God’s Message to us is that our lives are deficient and we NEED something.

    In Need of Something – Pt 2 Romans 3:9-20 * (Please turn with me to Romans 3). In his book, “The Seven Habits of Highly effective people, Dr. Stephen Covey give us habit #2, “Begin with the end in mind.” This habit is built around the twice created principle. Everything is created mentally and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    #4 - What To Do If You've Failed God Series

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005
    based on 48 ratings
     | 17,093 views

    No one likes to fail, but we all do. We examine the story of Peter and draw 5 steps for getting back on track if you’ve failed. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. What to Do if You’ve Failed God Everybody has failed at one time or another: <ILLUS> Firemen who came to rescue a cat. Woman was so grateful, she invited ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Stephen Sheane avatar

    The Joy Of Giving Series

    Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 9, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 25,262 views

    Giving is rooted in God's love, releases God's blessing and results in God's kingdom advancing

    THE JOY OF GIVING A man had a heart attack and was rushed to the hospital. He could receive little company and was not to be excited. While in the hospital a rich uncle died and left him a million dollars. His family wondered how to break the news to him with the least amount of excitement. It was ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Carl Kolb avatar

    It's Really Mine Series

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Jan 5, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,653 views

    Could it be we’ve bought into the cultural lie that says sometimes taking things from others isn’t stealing?

    What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:15 “It’s Really Mine” • Once a man wanted to rob a downtown Bank of America. He walked into the branch and, on a deposit slip, wrote "this iz a stikkup. put all your muny in this bag." While he was in line waiting to give the note to the teller, he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Robbie Parnell avatar

    Digging

    Contributed by Robbie Parnell on Jul 6, 2024
     | 992 views

    It’s time to start digging again and open up the wells the enemy has stopped up.

    • Notice the last part of the verse: “when you shall search for me with all your heart” • Something that I always wanted as a child was a metal detector. Not a cheap one, but one that could really detect stuff deep in the ground. I could imagine hearing it going off really loud, grabbing the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    The Blessings Of Communion Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 16,327 views

    the blessings of communion

    August 11, 2001 The Blessings of Communion Have you ever heard of the legend of the Holy Grail? Legend has it that the cup which Christ used at the Last Supper was saved by Joseph of Arimathea. Later on that night, Joseph supposedly used that same cup to collect the blood of Jesus after his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Keeping You From The Hour Of Trial.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 21, 2021
     | 3,160 views

    What is the Key of David? The Key of David is a term found in Revelation and Isaiah. A key indicates control or authority; therefore, having the Key of David would give one control of David’s domain, Jerusalem, the City of David, and the kingdom of Israel.

    Keeping You From the Hour Of Trial. Revelation 3:7-13TPT These verses were written to the Christians in the Asian city of Philadelphia in about A.D. 96, John, in the book of Revelation, assured those in Philadelphia that they were, indeed, the heirs to salvation. Revelation3:7TPT Write the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • David Dykes avatar

    Blessings Are To Be Shared–not Stored Series

    Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 19,801 views

    The Christian life is not a playground. Life is tough. It’s a struggle, even for the best of Christians, even for the strongest Christians. That’s why you need to share your burdens with one another.

    INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles with me to the book of Romans. Romans 15. We’re going to start reading in verse 23 in just a moment. I heard the funny story about a man who asked a lawyer, “How much would you charge me for me to ask you three questions?” The lawyer ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen Belokur avatar

    Labor Day 2013

    Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2013
    based on 2 ratings
     | 9,949 views

    Labor Day is a holiday that should have never been needed. The Labor movement and what it has turned into is what happens when people do not live according to the two great commandments!

    Tomorrow is Labor Day and this is Labor Day weekend! There are a couple of important things we all need to know about Labor Day and what it means to us … 1) It is not fashionable to wear white after Labor Day (hopefully this only applies to outer wear …) 2) It is not appropriate to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    When The Snake Bites Your Hand, Shake It Off, And Minister To Others.

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 10, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 13,427 views

    When the snake bites your hand, shake it off, and reach out and minister to others. Don’t allow the poison of a snake bite stop your reaching out to others.

    SHAKE IT OFF AND STEP UP! WHEN THE SNAKE BITES YOUR HAND! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in two parts. I. GOD’S PLAN LEAVES GOD’S MAN VULNERABLE AND TRUSTING GOD FOR THE FAITH OF OBEDIENCE. CAN YOU HEAR THE CHANT OF PEOPLE TODAY? They are chanting : WHERE IS THE GOD OF ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God