Sermons on Lays Down His Life:

Upside-Down, Backwards, And Inside-Out

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Jul 26, 2006

Utilizing 2 Samuel 5:1-10; 2 Corinthians 12:2-10; and Mark 6:1-13, this sermon highlights how the Gospel often seems Upside-down and backwards--but really it is our perspective which needs adjusting.

When I was a camp counselor during the summers of my High School and College years, I looked forward to the many theme days that we would have throughout the summer. We’d have international food days—complete with French Toast, Tacos, and Hungarian Goulash (that you’d eat with your fingers), or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

His Promise, His Patience, Our Purpose!

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Mar 25, 2010

After Jesus' death Peter and the other disciples went back to their fishing boats. Jesus reminds them of what they were called to do. let us not go backwards but rely on God and his promises - he has a purpose for each of us!

The Bible amazes me how you can read a passage over and over and then one time you stumble over a new way of looking at it. In my case I was reading a book called ‘Searching for God knows What’ by Donald Miller when he linked these two passages: Matthew 4 vs. 18-20, which says: As ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unhindered Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 5, 2016

Paul lived an unhindered life and had an unhindered ministry, but that doesn't mean he didn't have many obstacles and challenges. The secret to Paul being unhindered was his attitude of contentment and commitment.

Introduction: A. How many of you like the story “The Little Engine that Could”? 1. The Little Engine That Could is an illustrated children’s book that was first published in the United States in 1930. 2. The story is used to teach children the value of optimism and hard work. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The King, His Kingdom And His Kingly Sons

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 29, 2011

WHAT DOES IT MEANS THAT JESUS IS A KING

WHAT IS A KING? IT IS THE SOVEREIGN RULER AND OWNER OF A TERRITORY AND IT'S PEOPLE. "AND HE WILL RULE AS KING" (LUKE 1:33). FIRST OF ALL, JESUS IS ABSOLUTE SOVEREIGN OF THE UNIVERSE. AS KING, HE DOES AS HE PLEASES. HE IS THE ULTIMATE RULER. IS HE YOUR RULER? DOES HE RULE YOUR HEART? DOES HE FEELS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Mine

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jan 28, 2019

God wants you to be His more than you will ever know. Valentines is the season for love but God's Love is for every day of every year...For always...Forever!

16. SCRIPTURE Malachi 3:13-18 (NKJV) [13] "Your words have been harsh against Me," Says the LORD, "Yet you say, 'What have we spoken against You?' [14] You have said, 'It is useless to serve God; What profit is it that we have kept His ordinance, And that we have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18, Malachi 4:1-6, Exodus 34:14, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 5:6, John 6:35, Philippians 1:11, Romans 11:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down: Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020

How will you respond when living the Christian life becomes especially difficult--when compromise is clearly required in order to just get by in life? Take some cues from Daniel!

Once again, what a year 2020 has turned out to be. Evidence of that is obvious this morning. Who among us could have possibly predicted that a Sunday morning service at Risen King Community Church in 2020 would look like this? If we had taken a photo of today’s service in the future, I suspect ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

The Fruit Of The Spirit In Daily Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

The fruit of the Spirit represents the character and attributes of Christ that the Holy Spirit develops in believers.

Title: THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IN DAILY LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Against such things, there is no law." NIV Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, John 15:5, Matthew 7:16-20, Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Dividends Of Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 21, 2018

Following His encounter with the rich, young ruler, Jesus discussed the difficulty of salvation for those distracted by pleasures. We are making an investment in something that eventually will pay dividends. Invest wisely!

The Dividends of Life Mark 10: 23-31 Our text today reveals the benefit of expositional Bible study – considering the Scriptures verse by verse, line by line. While it would be possible to grasp the truth of this text without such an approach, it bears more weight when considered in the context of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Victorious Man And His Marriage

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Apr 22, 2025

This topic suggests that there is a man who had victory in almost every area of his life and he deserves to be praised for this but we still have to examine his marriage before we can finally say that his victory is complete

THE VICTORIOUS HUSBAND AND HIS MARRIAGE Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all. 20 He keepeth all his bones: not one of them is broken. 21 Evil shall slay the wicked Psalms 34:19-21 I want to thank the Chairman of the Redeemers Men Fellowship for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When His Glory Fills His House

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 12, 2025

Chapter 6 is the record of Solomon's prayer to the Lord at this great dedication service. When he finished praying, the Lord answered by sending fire from Heaven to consume the burnt offering and by filling His House with His Glory.

2 Chronicles 7:1-3 (NKJV) When His Glory Fills His House April 13, 2025 Intro: In the history of Israel, after having worshiped God at the Tabernacle, are now standing before a magnificent Temple that 1 Kings 9:10 says it took 20 years to build. They have gathered before the Lord to seek ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Pressures Off Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 7, 2008

2000 years ago a religious guy met Jesus and was told he was headed down the wrong road and needed to make a u-turn that led to a life where the pressure is off and was never the same again.

The Pressures Off Never The Same Again (8) I hope you are getting pumped up about taking the One Month To Live Challenge. NEXT WEEK – we will kick off the series with an Easter Message. AND THEN – things will really start to rock and roll the week of March 30th when we launch our One Month ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Day (Hand Me Down Love)

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

HAND ME DOWN LOVE IS A LOVE THAT YOUR MOTHER SHARED WITH YOU THAT HER MOTHER SHARED WITH HER

2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV) 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD VERY BRIEFLY WITH THE HELP OF THE LORD AND THE GUIDIANCE OF THE HOLY ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 4, 2020

Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives.

Title: Eight (or Maybe Nine) Upside Down Blessings Text: Matthew 5:1-12 Thesis: Jesus calls us to experience happiness in living upside down lives. Introduction One of the most uncomfortable moments of my life occurred a few years ago when a colleague invited me to meet her for coffee at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Spiritual Encounter

Contributed by Pastor Paul E. Davis on Sep 15, 2018

Change does not Require Acceptance, but Acceptance does Require Change. Jesus Meeting You Where You Are. Go tell somebody about the Messiah.

As you read and study these first 42 verses of John’s Gospel as recorded in chapter 4, you will find that it is steeped in spiritual insight and wisdom. Of the 42 verses, Jesus is speaking in 18 of them. - - No wonder there is such profound wisdom and knowledge revealed here. We’ve all read ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Love And Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 10, 2018

God desires for us to find love in every area of our lives, not just the physical part of our lives.

Love Worth Finding Love and life through the Spirit Romans Chapter 8 Prayer- Introduction- Good Morning! Last week we began a series called “Love worth Finding” We looked at God’s Love for us and our love for God. We agreed that this world is messed up and needing God to bring peace and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene