Sermons on Lays Down His Life:

The Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 18, 2005

God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. The life of Paul provides us with great insight into dealing with the thorns of life.

THE THORNS OF LIFE 2 CORINTHIANS 12:1-10 Introduction: God often allows trouble and trials to come into the life of His children. God could have kept Daniel out of the lions’ den. He could have kept Job from Satan’s assault. He could have kept the three Hebrew children out of the fiery furnace. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By His Grace And Kept By His Power

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Feb 25, 2003

As born-again believers we can "rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory" when we live in the knowledge that we are "SAVED BY HIS GRACE AND KEPT BY HIS POWER"!

SAVED BY HIS GRACE AND KEPT BY HIS POWER "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of The Man At The Pool PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

To explore the transformative power of Jesus, both in physical healing and spiritual transformation.

Good morning, church! I hope you're all feeling blessed and highly favored. Today, we're going to delve into a remarkable passage from the Book of John - chapter 5, verses 1 to 15. This story is a powerful illustration of not only the healing power of Jesus, but also His ability to transform our ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Topics: Taking Jesus, His Word

Entrusting Your Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 8, 2007

Jesus at times taught with concepts that are not obvious so that we might grapple with His thought. This grappling causes us to meditate & stuggle with His concepts which eventually can bring blessed understanding.

JOHN 2: 18-25 The ENTRUSTING OF YOUR LIFE The commotion caused by Jesus and the quick report of His unheard of action brought the authorities down on Him. They demand some proof of His right to challenge the existing procedure of worship. John is not concerned with the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

When You Have Been Wronged

Contributed by John Lowe on May 28, 2014

Some people at Corinth did not like Paul. They were infuriated at him because of his insistence on Christian morality and because he dared to correct those who said they were Christians, but lived like everyone else.

10-25-03 Title: When You Have Been Wronged Text: “We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed. (2 Corinthians 4:8-9). Scripture Reading: (2 Corinthians 4:8-10). 8 We are troubled ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Fit

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 3, 2006

Sin is just too tiring. Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

Title: The Right Fit Text: Matt 11:28-30 MP: Sin makes you tired. If you want rest, be like Jesus. (Meekness) Labor Day is a bit ironic, don’t you think? We take an entire weekend off to celebrate work, labor and holidays, and how do we spend it? By doing all those chores around the house we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

By His Wounds - Experiencing His Compassionate Wholeness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2004

Isaiah tells us that it is by "His wounds that you are healed." But what healing would His wounds give?

OPEN: This week, on Thursday the 22nd, the Red Cross will be having a blood drive at the Knights of Columbus Hall over on 17th??? Several years ago, the Red Cross in small Oklahoma town posted signs all over town with these words: I gave my blood - Christ gave his. I gave a pint - He gave ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

As A Man Thinketh In His Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 2, 2020

Romans tells me the way to know God's Will for my life is to be "transformed by the renewal of your mind." What does that mean, and how can we accomplish it?

Have you ever received a “sweepstakes” offer in the mail? For years magazine companies like Reader’s Digest, Good Housekeeping and Publishers Clearing House have sent out mailings offering a sweepstakes where a lucky winner could win substantial prizes if they’d just send in the paperwork. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desire God's Glory Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Apr 16, 2021

David fervently desired to be in God’s temple all the days of his life, so he could behold the glory and the beauty of the Lord. In contrast a majority of people simply wish to receive material blessings and miracles from the Lord, with no desire whatsoever to see the glory of God.

Desire God’s Glory We read in Psalm 91:9-10, “Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation; There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.” (KJV) Psalm 91:10 is rendered this way in another version, “So nothing bad ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:9, Psalm 91:10

Denomination: Other

"Funeral Arrangements For Life"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Mar 8, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that Jesus spoke to Moses and Elijah about His departure and His Funeral Arrangements for Life.

8 March 2009 Second Sunday in Lent U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: The Synopsis Gospels (Matthew, Mark, and Luke) share with us Peter, James, and John’s Mountaintop Experience with Jesus, Moses and Elijah, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Change Your Clothes Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Mar 11, 2003

It is time that the church lay aside those things that weigh us down, and slow our progress in the Lord. Rather, put on the garment of Praise!

Stand & Read - Isaiah 61:1-3 ?The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the afflicted; He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to captives, and freedom to prisoners; [2] To proclaim the favorable year of the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Other

What Is Weighing You Down? (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on May 25, 2013

Some encouragement to run the race.

Hebrews 12:1-3-Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Party In His Presence: Celebrate His Provision Series

Contributed by David Mcbeath on Nov 24, 2011

We should be thankful God provides everything we need to accomplish his purposes. God Provides the Panorama God Provides the Plan God Provides the Principal/Principal Players God Provides the Power God Provides the Personnel God Provides the Princip

Series: Stewardship, Message: “Party in His Presence” Topics: Thanks, Temple, Provision Text: 1 Chronicles 28-29 Date: Nov. 20, 2011 Pastor: David McBeath INTRO: The Atheist and the Bear Have you heard the story about the Bear and the Atheist? An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 19, 2013

The result of our confession of sin and God cleansing us from our sin is to proclaim his righteousness through teaching others and worshiping him through our brokenness.

The Psalm that we have been studying during this Lenten season has taken us deep into our hearts, confronted us with the reality of our sin, and given us incredibly beautiful words with which to pray for forgiveness and cleansing. Last week we concentrated on the verses where we pray, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:13-19

Denomination: Baptist

Reclaimed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 12, 2004

5th of 5 - Easter. Jesus lays claim to your life and someday he is coming again to redeem his claim.

Resurrection Sunday Reclaimed People A Study of John 5-6 Jesus was Passionate Seven Times Jesus said “I AM” John 6 contains the first of seven great I AM statements recorded by John, statements that are found nowhere else in the Gospels. God revealed Himself to Moses by the name I AM (Jehovah) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ