Sermons on Lay Offs:

Portraits Found In The Scriptures At The Feet Of Jesus!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 17, 2020

Throughout the scriptures references are made about events happening at the feet of Jesus and in every instant is a wonderful portrait of Jesus at what can be found at His feet.

PORTRAITS FOUND IN THE SCRIPTURES AT THE FEET OF JESUS! Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. . Luke 24:40 And when he had thus spoken, he shewed them his hands and his feet. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39-40, Luke 7:38, Matthew 15:30-31, Zechariah 14:3

Walking Worthy: Speaking The Truth To One Another

Contributed by David Taylor on Dec 10, 2024

Last week we saw that this means putting of the old self and putting on the new self, created in the likeness of God. Now he applies this command to specific sins.

Brought to Life; Brought Together Walking Worthy: Speaking the Truth to One Another Ephesians 4:25 May 3, 2020 David Taylor BI: Sinful lying harms the body of Christ while speaking truthfully strengthens unity and builds it up. We are continuing our series in Ephesians, Brought to Life; Brought ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Throw Off Everything That Hinders Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#1 in "Let Us" Series

#1 "LET US THROW OFF EVERYTHING THAT HINDERS" TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-13 INTRO: (Having just concluded a series on God’s promises to us, we are going to look at a series now calling us to respond to God’s love for us, it is the "LET US" series...each message comes from a passage that is a call to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stop The World, I Wanna Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 6 of 7.

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get Off The Fence #3 - The Process Of Blessing Series

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Dec 5, 2003

Number 3 in Series on compromise. #3 brings us the process of Blessing. When we get off of the fences of idolatry, we set ourselves up for blessing.

Part three: GET OFF THE FENCE! Let me remind you of the challenges of this message. I believe that it is time for the children of God to arise, and get ourselves up from the place of complacency in our Spirit and in our flesh, and ’get off the fence!’ I believe that it is time for the Church ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-2, Exodus 20:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Off To Work I Go - I Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Work is a significant part of our lives. If I am to see my work the way God wants me to see it, how will I view it? As we nurture a biblical view of work we are not only more successful but also happier.

It’s Off to Work I Go (I) 2Thes. 3:6-15 1-05-03 The holidays are coming to a conclusion. Some people are glad. They are looking forward to letting their children go back to school. Some are sad. They are not looking forward to going back to work. The reality is that almost everyone here will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15, Ecclesiastes 5:18-20

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Off To Work I Go - Ii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The value of discovering our partnership with God in our work is discussed. Work is a blessing not only in regard to our daily provision but personal fulfillment as well.

It’s Off to Work I Go (II) Prov. 21:25-26 1-12-03 This morning we want to pick up where we left off last week. Our subject is a biblical view of work. Am I seeing my work the way God wants me to see it? Last week we addressed four scriptural concepts concerning work. We are to see our work ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:28, Proverbs 21:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

It's Off To Work I Go - Iii Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

The biblical work ethic crosses cultural and biblical boundaries. Healthy attitudes toward our work are a vital part of personal fulfillment in life.

It’s Off to Work I Go (III) 1Thes. 4:11-12 1-19-03 We have been talking about our attitudes toward work. The Bible teaches a work ethic that transcends culture, crosses generations, and is applicable to every one of us—a Biblical View of Work. As we embrace the word of God in this significant ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Charismatic

Tear Off Your Side View Mirror

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

No looking back and no going back

Rev. Matthew Eyerman I. Introduction 1. start today with an old school song I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus, I have decided to follow Jesus --- No turning back, no turning back. 2. have you decided to follow Jesus? 3. call to mind the passage ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21

Denomination: Catholic

Can't Shake Off Mom's Voice

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2003

Mothers (or parents) communicate an atmosphere as much as they communicate specific ideas; we as children cannot rid ourselves of that atmosphere, good or bad. But faith in God can lift us to a new self-esteem.

Just about everybody has a story that involves Mom’s voice. Just about anyone can tell you something distinctive about the things Mother used to say. We can remember not only what she said, but also the way she said it, the tone of voice she used. It’s surprising how many of us can remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Load Off Your Soul, Brother!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006

Message regarding the peace and rest offered by Jesus.

Take a Load Off Your Soul, Brother! Matthew 11:25-30 March 19, 2006 Introduction I went to some of the games at the State “B” basketball tourney this weekend. My nephew Bo, all 6’ 3” of him was playing for the team from Hurley. During the Friday game I commented to my brother’s friends that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Be A Show Off, Pt. 1

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Oct 23, 2005

This is the first part in a 3 part series on Jesus’ teaching about not doing acts of righteousness to be seen by men as the hypocrites do.

Don’t be a Show Off, Part 1 Lighthouse Assembly of God 10/23/05 Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read Matthew 6:1-4 Define ‘acts of righteousness’? Specifically there are three examples here: alms giving, prayer and fasting. These would be three things the Pharisees would have been involved in. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Shakethe Dust Off Your Feet

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 27, 2005

Relationships in the church are vital. If you have been wronged, shake the dust off your feet.

Mothers Who Love On this day that we honor mothers, its good for us to think about how much you really do. Being a mother is not a walk in the park… By the time a child reaches 18, a mother has had to handle some extra 18,000 hours of child-generated work. In fact, women who never have children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Put To, Put Off, Put On!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Put to, put off, put on!

Reading: Colossians chapter 3 verses 1-25. • In the final two chapters of Colossians, • Paul moved into the practical application of the doctrines he had been teaching. • After all, it does little good if Christians declare and defend the truth, • But fail to demonstrate it in their lives. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Brethren

How To Get Your Life Off Of Hold

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Oct 2, 2010

Get out of your cave and give Him praise.

1Sa 22:1 David therefore departed thence, and escaped to the cave Adullam: (refuge) and when his brethren and all his father's house heard it, they went down thither to him. 1Sa 22:2 And every one that was in distress, and every one that was in debt, and every one that was discontented, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal