Sermons on Lay Down The Shovel:

The Angle From Above

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 3, 2024

Easter Sunday morning sermon about the angle we look down on the cross

Background to passage: There were a lot of things to clean up for the Apostle Paul in the Corinthian church. Evidently there were some within the church who were teaching that there was no resurrection of the dead. Paul knows this is at the center of the Christian faith, for as he said, “But if ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger And Temper Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 10, 2025

Anger is a fire that must be managed before it burns down everything around you.

DEALING WITH ANGER AND TEMPER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 4:26-27 "Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath: Neither give place to the devil." Supporting Texts: Proverbs 14:29; James 1:19-20; Ecclesiastes 7:9; Colossians 3:8; Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Living Hope, A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 29, 2022

Peter has some good news for beaten down and discouraged Jesus-followers.

Living Hope A Sure Anchor In Troubled Times Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To God's elect, strangers in the world, scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia and Bithynia, 2who have been chosen according to the foreknowledge of God the Father, through the sanctifying work of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Ad 33

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 21, 2021

Why did Jesus pick Pentecost to send the Holy Spirit down on the disciples

Tilney Vicarage 23-05-2021 Introduction The sixty days before Pentecost of 33 AD - the year usually associated with our Lord crucifixion - must have been incredibly strange to the 12 apostles. In that period, one of them Judas Iscariot had been replaced by another apostle, Matthias. It all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Anglican

Storms Of Life- Sudden Darkness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 16, 2019

What to do when everything in your life comes crashing down at once

The Storms of Life Sudden Darkness CCCAG June 23rd 2019 Scripture- Ephesians 6 Intro: We are going to begin this morning talking about a man who went from hero to 0 in the eyes of the people in less than a week. At the beginning of the week he was the most popular and most sought out person in ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

37. Election Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018

Election comes down to the question, who does God elect to save and not save?

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 37 - ELECTION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in prehistory ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Timothy 2:1-6, Luke 9:35, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Stay And Succeed

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 22, 2024

There is always a Bad day for everyone, it should be overcome with perseverance and not by cowing down to it and quitting.

Stay and succeed! Genesis 37:10”He related it to his father and to his brothers; and his father rebuked him and said to him, "What is this dream that you have had? Shall I and your mother and your brothers actually come to bow ourselves down before you to the ground?" Others can never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Great Miracle Of Our God

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 4, 2020

When we get down to business with God he hears us and answers.

A great miracle of our God 1st Kings 18: 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his knees, 43 And said to his servant, Go up now, look toward the sea. And he went ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:42-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Obedience In Battle Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 7, 2025

Obedience to divine instructions is the key that unlocks supernatural victories and pulls down strongholds.

THE POWER OF OBEDIENCE IN BATTLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 6:15-20 Key Verse: “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.” — Hebrews 11:30 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 28:1-2; Isaiah 1:19; John 2:5; Luke 5:4-6; 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:15-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perplexing Paradox Of Blessings And Bewilderment

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 11, 2020

Breaking down the barriers of self, and the anguish of curing the soul-sickness of loneliness and disappointment.

It is a wonderful and joyous thing to experience God and the supernatural gifting of His anointing and power. However, the Christian life is more than just feelings, emotions, and experience - it is trusting God in EVERY circumstance – no matter what! I have always been a ‘car guy.’ I have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4, James 2:17, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, Job 2:3, Romans 8:24-25, 1 Corinthians 13:11-12, Philippians 3:12-14, Psalm 139:23-24, 2 Corinthians 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take It To The Lord In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 3, 2025

Even our friends might let us down, but God never will.

TAKE IT TO THE LORD IN PRAYER. Psalm 55:16-22. PSALM 55:16. King David was no stranger to ‘friends’ letting him down, but his bold assertion in the face of betrayal was: “As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.” The God upon whom he calls is the true and living God, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:16-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 Choices Have Consequences Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014

Never under-estimate the power of daily choices. Choices can have consequences down the road.

#1 CHOICES AND CONSEQUENCES... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is lesson one , I do it in two parts, lesson two follows. Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winning The Race Of Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 15, 2018

If you want to finish your life well, learn from the witnesses of the past; lay aside the weights of the present; and look the the Winner Himself -- Jesus, your Savior, Example, and Inspiration.

There is a legendary tale about the late Bear Bryant, who coached the University of Alabama football team from 1958 to 1982. In one game, with two minutes to play, he called on his slow-but-steady, fourth string quarterback. Bryant instructed him to run the ball up the middle and then punt. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The King Returns

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Jan 23, 2020

Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem illustrates for us the upside down nature of the Kingdom of God.

THE PRESIDENT'S MOTORCADE Whenever the President of the United States visits a city, a well-oiled security machine begins to roll into high gear as White House staff, Secret Service personnel, and local and state law enforcement scramble to make sure everything is in place long before the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Psalm 118:25-26, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Nazarene

An Important Invitation To A Fantastic Party

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 5, 2011

It was nice of God to invite us to this party. But the purpose of the party makes turning down the invitation very serious.

Passage: Matthew 22:1-13 Intro: Throwing a party can be a dangerous thing. 1. because you can make great preparations, but if no one comes… 2. years ago we had a big Sunday to “kick off” our church. We had worked for weeks, sent out invitations, made thousands of phone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free