Sermons on Put Down:

The Day Jesus Lost His Mind

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 27, 2015

The love of Christ, laying down his life for us all.

the day jesus lost his mind “I am the good shepherd; I know my own sheep, and they know me, just as my Father knows me and I know the Father. So I sacrifice my life for the sheep. I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to my voice, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Candidates For God's Kingdom

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 14, 2022

In the beatitudes Jesus turns the values of our world upside down.

As we work our way through Luke’s Gospel, we have looked at a string of stories that explain why it was that such a good guy as Jesus had enemies. He hung around with disreputable people. The Pharisees developed a long list of rules for what you can do and can’t do on the Sabbath. But Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

I Am The Good Shepherd.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 29, 2022

It is perfectly clear that Jesus lay down His life voluntarily.

I AM THE GOOD SHEPHERD. John 10:11-21. In John 10 Jesus effectively castigated the Pharisees for their failures as the spiritual shepherds of Israel. The image was familiar in a pastoral society, and echoed the Old Testament (e.g. Jeremiah 23:1-4). JOHN 10:11. In the fourth “I am” saying of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He'll Be With Us Forever Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 2, 2026

Heaven will come down and God will dwell with us forever. What can that mean to us, and what hope can we gain from that truth?

OPEN: A four-year-old boy asked his mother, “Mommy, when do I get to go to Heaven?” She responded, “Well, when you die or when Jesus comes back again.” The boy’s eyes got really big and he said, “Comes back? You mean He was here before?” (Celeste Gregg, California, Christianity.com 7/22/09) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than Chicken Soup

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Mar 2, 2009

A look at the up and down nature of life as illustrated in Jesus own experiences....

Dakota Community Church March 01, 2009 am Whatever! Mark 1:9-15 At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:9-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Our Source Of Help!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We all put a lot of value on safety, and we should.

Illus: When I think of safety, I think of a man that worked in a paint mixing room. In his carelessness, he caused a tremendous explosion. After the explosion, they began to investigate what had happened. One of the fellows there saw what caused it to happen. • The investigator said, "You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Saviour And Lord Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jan 12, 2004

Jesus purged our sins and then sat down at the right hand of God

Saviour Reading Is 52:13-53:12 Heb 1:3 He by Himself purged our sins Why has this wonderful and glorious Being, in whom all things are summed up, and who is before all things, the Father’s delight and the Father’s glory; why has this infinite light, this infinite power, this infinite majesty come ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Dress For Sucess Part 2 Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 7, 2015

This continues our look into what it means to put on the Armour of God

How many guys had GI Joes when you were kids? They weren’t dolls they were action figures. Ken was a doll, and GI Joe was cooler and had cooler stuff. I was an army brat so the only GI Joe I had was the army one, but a friend of mine had all four, and he had all the equipment that went ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Time To Fight.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 19, 2021

David faced down Goliath that was over 9 feet tall. Why?

A time to fight 1 Samuel 17:(1a, 4-11, 19-23), 32-49 In our text today (1a, 4-11, 19-23) is the lead up to this historic and informative true story we are looking at today. I will predominantly be in Verses 32-49. The back ground of a very familiar story: David was taking food to his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Matters Matter Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 25, 2014

In matters of opinion the solution comes down to who will be more like Jesus.

1. Die Heretic A man said: I was walking across a bridge one day, and I saw a man standing on the edge, about to jump off. I immediately ran over and said, "Stop! Don't jump!" "Why shouldn't I?" he said. I said, "Well, there's so much to live for!" "Like what?" "Well ... are you religious or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knock, Knock. Who's There?

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Aug 6, 2007

Homosexuality is trying to break down the door of society. Will you let it in?

1. THE MEN OF THE AREA (a) Their aim "They called unto Lot, and said unto him, Where are the men which came in to thee this night? bring them out unto us, that we may know them". Homosexual rape. One of the fastest-growing crimes in England. (b) Their argument "This one fellow came in to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-29

The Highway Of Life

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 6, 2020

How we need to travel down life's road.

THE HIGHWAY OF LIFE Isaiah 30: 20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: 21 And thine ears shall hear a word behind ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Even Think It Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 1, 2022

In this conversation we will dive down deep into the relationship that Jesus has with the Law.

Do Not Even Think It Matthew 5:17-20 OKAY – let’s do this… We are in week 18 of our chapter by chapter, verse by verse study of the Gospel of Matthew. YOU KNOW – I cannot think of a better conversation for us to have, AS WE - gather as a church body, than to talk about Our King and about The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Words

Contributed by John White on Mar 5, 2018

Words can either build up or tear down, encourage or discourage.

The Power Of Words James 3:3-10 "Behold, we put bits in the horses' mouths, that they may obey us; and we turn about their whole body. Behold also the ships, which though [they be] so great, and [are] driven of fierce winds, yet are they turned about with a very small helm, whithersoever the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-10

Denomination: Baptist