Sermons on Lays Down His Life:

Wising Up In A Dumbed-Down World Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

In a world where being undecided is a badge of honor, how do we learn to make wise decisions?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lie Down In Green Pastures….

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 12, 2013

The above scripture is so pleasurable and comforting, because it encourages you in the midst of pain, sorrow and loss!

Lie down in green pastures…. 23:2”He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.” The above scripture is so pleasurable and comforting, because it encourages you in the midst of pain, sorrow and loss! I make my school kids memorize the above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Oh Heart Bowed Down With Sorrow Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 3, 2021

The emotions that we will undergo during grieving our losses will possibly be the most painful and confusing experiences we will ever have. God has given us the ability to grieve and has given us spiritual principles and resources to help us through the process.

A. There is an old Chinese parable about a woman whose only son died. 1. As you can imagine, she was grief-stricken beyond consolation. 2. She made her way to an old, wise man seeking his assistance. 3. She was surprised and hopeful when he promised to give her back her son if she would bring him ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:8, Ecclesiastes 4:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And His Bride

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 4, 2019

A study in Psalm 45: 1 – 17

Psalm 45: 1 – 17 The Messiah and His Bride To the Chief Musician. Set to “The Lilies.” A Contemplation of the sons of Korah. A Song of Love. 1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. 2 You are fairer than the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living A Life That Is Built To Last Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 30, 2009

Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry

Living A Life That is Built To Last 2 Timothy 1 : 1-7 The Big Idea: Paul writes to his student and friend Timothy, reminding him not to quit in the face of adversity, but to fan into flame his gifts, mission, and ministry. “A man was shoveling snow from his driveway when two boys carrying snow ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God Who Pulls Down Strongholds Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 20, 2025

Strongholds are real, but they are never greater than the Almighty God. The enemy may try to erect barriers against your progress, your family, your ministry, or your destiny, but none of them can withstand the power of God.

THE GOD WHO PULLS DOWN STRONGHOLDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10, Psalm 18:2, Judges 6:25-26, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: Life is a battlefield, and every believer is engaged in spiritual warfare whether they realise it or not. Strongholds ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recording His Vision

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jul 4, 2012

A Message on Tithing I dreamed that I was observing and then I was reading the message Bible. I was reading in Malachi about tithing. I was then examining between the testaments. I was comparing it to my Message Bible. I knew that it was the same.

Recording His Vision Haggai 1:1-7 1 In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, 2 Thus ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Walls Are Broken Down, Pray! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 14, 2014

Nehemiah's reaction to the bad news he hears is a great example for us about what to do when we face difficult circumstances.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had someone deliver you some news saying, “I’ve got some good news and some bad news, which do you want first?” B. Here are a few “Good news/bad news” items for preachers. 1. Good News: You baptized seven people today in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Came Down And Took Control

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2012

How Christ can take control if we will just let him.

HEAVEN CAME DOWN AND TOOK CONTROL Acts 26: 9I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Greatness In God's Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 3, 2005

What is greatness? The opposite of what we think. We’re so thankful that God is "great" in this way.

Matthew 20:17-28: GREATNESS IN GOD’S UPSIDE-DOWN KINGDOM Once there was the president of a large corporation. He was a powerful man – when he said “jump” people would ask, “How high?” Everyone was below him, and everyone had to answer to him. And this job came with nice benefits – a fancy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

A Drive Back Down Memory Lane

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 28, 2003

There is specific memorial I draw your attention to found in the text that was established for the purpose of remembering the God who facilitated their deliverance to the promise land.

A DRIVE BACK DOWN MEMORY LANE Scripture Reference: Joshua 4:1 – 9; 19 –24 Introduction Webster’s defines memorial as… 1. Anything intended to preserve the memory of a person or event; something, which serves to keep something else in remembrance; a monument. –Macaulay 2. Something, such as a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Journey Down Legality Lane

Contributed by Charles Clary on Apr 29, 2004

This sermon will reflect my deliverance from a legalistic upbringing.

I call your attention to the last words of the text. It reads, "For the letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life." I am not an angry preacher. I heard many of them as a boy growing up in the church. They usually spew their venom out on the congregation as they tell about how some board or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Down And Out - The Pastor Who Falls

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Nov 23, 2020

Too many churches have placed men and women into positions of leadership in the church because they were successful in the marketplace or even because they were good communicators. They are looking at performance...

The media has been on a feeding frenzy concerning the Catholic Church scandal that has captured the attention of our nation and even the world. Leaders of the Catholic Church aren’t the only ones that have been hit with allegations concerning sexual misconduct—leaders of the protestant church have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7, Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do With Hand-Me-Downs

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

An examination of traditions that concludes: traditions can have good beginnings and can protect the truth, but they are a stumbling block when given the same attention as God's word

Mark 7:1-13 Introduction - It's 1903. Russian czar Nicholas II notices a sentry posted on the Kremlin grounds for no apparent reason. After some hunting around he finds why. 127 years earlier, In 1776, Catherine the Great had discovered the first flower of spring on that spot. She gave an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Emotions That Take Strong Men Down Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016

Part 2 of series on Samson

EMOTIONS THAT TAKE STRONG MEN DOWN SAMSON; WEEK 2 If you have a bible turn to Judges 14, page 172 pew bible We're looking at an interesting character named Samson. If you missed last week, let me give you a quick review. Samson is a guy that from birth was set apart, called and chosen by God ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational