Sermons on lay offs:

Take Off The Choker Hold

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 23, 2023

I've learned that my words that come out of my mouth.. Control what comes into existence in my life..Have you?

Proverbs 18:24 NKJ. 24. A man who has friends must himself be friendly, ?But there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.? You see, there are a lot of people in this world who say they want friends...but not everybody wants to be a friend...that’s what you find on facebook, twitter and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24, Psalm 139:7-10, Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Others Off The Hook

Contributed by Kl Burrus on Oct 24, 2007

You can be assured at sometime in your life your going to be hurt by another person. So what can you do about it? Is there a healing for emotions? Is there mending for a broken heart? The answer is yes but the remedy is so often overlooked.

2nd Samuel 14:13-14 / Let Others Off The Hook 13And the woman said, Wherefore then hast thou thought such a thing against the people of God? for the king doth speak this thing as one which is faulty, in that the king doth not fetch home again his banished. 14For we must needs die, and are as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Take Off Your Shoes

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

John made the statement that he wasn’t worthy even to unloose the latchet of Jesus’ sandals

" Take off thy shoes" Ruth 4:1-8 Many times in the last few years I’ve questioned in my heart the mercy Christ has given me by my salvation and the great honor bestowed on such an undeserving man as me to preach the gospel. My heart sometimes almost breaks when I realize that the Creator of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Never Wears Off...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 28, 2019

The more of Jesus we get in the circle, in our own circle. The more it will become impossible to keep Jesus and what we become exposed to, only in the circle!

The new never wears off! 2nd Corn. 5:17 HCSB. 17. Therefore if anyone is in Christ, there is a new creation; old things have passed away, and look, new things have come. Illus. Saw a guy with his new car the other day, or at least it sure seemed new the way he admired it walking away backwards ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Mark 11:20-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking The Limits Off Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Jones on Jun 27, 2012

A positive attitude enables a man to break new and higher grounds and position himself where he wants to be. A negative attitude makes one to rot in a place with the spirit of complaining and despair rule.

TAKING THE LIMITS OFF OF GOD NUMBER 23:19 Many are not able to achieve success and greatness in all of life endeavors because of the several barriers before them. People talk about breakthroughs showing that there are forces and things limiting them, so they want the mighty power of God to break ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pure Hearts Pay Off

Contributed by David Nolte on Sep 3, 2021

it doesn't matter how we look, it's what is inside us that counts

We had a large Cottonwood tree in our back yard on Hill Street. It was a good 50-60 feet tall. Several similar trees over 60 feet tall had fallen and we were getting concerned. We decided that it was time for it to go. An arborist didn’t think it necessary to do more than trim it, but he cut it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:27, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knocking Off Rough Edges Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sometimes as Christians we have rough edges that Jesus needs to knock off us including unbelief, pride, competition, judgmentalism and self interest

“Knocking off rough edges – Luke 9:37-62” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/3/06 am S1 - Most people think that we are pretty good Christians and that Jesus is lucky to have us on his side. The disciples thought this also There was once a man named Tom who was promoted to vice president of his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-62

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Off The Old Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 11, 2024

Believers are to behave differently than unbelievers.

Putting Off the Old Life Ephesians 4:17-24 Rev. Brian Bill March 9-10, 2024 This past Sunday night, a 17-year-old follower of Christ named Jennifer Jeffries impressed the American Idol judges with her original song called “Change My Ways.” The lyrics speak of her being so independent that she had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

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

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

We Have Lift Off Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Apr 19, 2021

The CRITICAL nature of the mission DEMANDS that we give our best to see it accomplished.

We Have Lift Off! Acts 13:1-12 Growing up in central Florida provided a unique opportunity. As a child and even in to my teen years I have fond memories of taking the 2 hour car ride on Interstate 4 from Tampa on the west coast of Florida to Cape Canaveral on the East Coast of Florida to visit the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Good Shepherd Lays Down His Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 9, 2018

What is the Good News about Jesus? It is salvation through belief in His sacrificial death and in His resurrection.

Fourth Sunday of Easter B Ian Simmons in his book on bizarre animal stories tells about a group of Chinese shepherds in Mongolia who were put into a difficult place where their large herd of sheep got it into their minds to jump into a lake 5ft feet deep. In took twenty herdsman three-hours to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Catholic

Watch Where You Lay Your Head PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Warns against the dangers of comfort and poor decisions, urging believers to seek discernment and wisdom from God in all situations.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we turn our hearts and minds toward the Word of God. The Scriptures are a lamp unto our feet and a light unto our path, guiding us in our walk with the Lord. We're not merely looking at words on a page, but we're engaging with the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19

Topics: Decisions

Refuse To Let Go... Get Off My Back?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023

Spiritual death: A convicted murderer in Roman days had to be shackled face to face, hand to hand, feet to feet to the corpse of the person he killed. Sometimes we must shake off the poisonous viper in the fire and go forward, forgiven.

REFUSE TO LET GO… VS SHAKE IT OFF… GET OFF MY BACK! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) (Props: I have 6 fishing worms to represent baby snakes, I have one huge rubber snake to represent a huge problem as an obstacle that will be impossible to over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God