Sermons on Put It Away:

Setting My Priorities

Contributed by John Colbert on Jun 27, 2015

If we put God first, and do His will, and obey His Word, God says He will take care of us by providing us with our needs, food, clothing ,and other temporal blessing.

The sermons that I have listed are 30 to 40 minute sermons. I have only listed the points and a couple of comments under each point of each sermon to give the preacher a remembrance which the Holy Spirit can lead on and speak through the man of God. Setting My Priorities Matthew 6:33 But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

Go Ahead And Dream, "The Impossible Dream"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 2, 2011

God has never forgotten about the dreams you have locked away in your heart. You may have all but given up hope of them ever coming true in your life, but God hasn’t!

Go ahead and Dream The Impossible Dream What Do You Want to be, When You Grow Up? That’s a question that has been asked down through the years, to many a child, And the answers, sometimes are surprising aren’t they? only limited by the child’s imagination. I’m sure, we can all remember some of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lavish Love Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 21, 2010

Don’t waste your life in secret, cheap acts designed to get the praise of people. Instead, give it all away in exposed, expensive, extravagant acts of devotion to our Lord, because that is what worship is all about.

An old farmer went to the city one weekend and attended the big city church. He came home and his wife asked him how it was. “Well,” said the farmer, “It was good. They did something different, however. They sang praise choruses instead of hymns.” “Praise choruses,” said his wife, “What are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Legions Lost, Language Loosed Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2008

If we are captured by a demonic past, then we will try to break our chains and will seem to succeed. But the old demons come back to haunt us, for we have not yet turned to the One who gives permission to send them away.

She drifted into my office on a stormy afternoon, much like those we’ve just gone through. She had no appointment, nor did she even ask if I had time to talk. She just drifted in and hovered over my desk, tears in her eyes, lip quivering. I invited her to sit down and tell me what was wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Waits Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jan 10, 2026

When God’s ways are confusing and His answers delayed, true faith anchors itself in God’s unchanging character, wrestles honestly without accusation, and chooses watchful waiting rather than walking away.

In the first message of this series, we met the prophet Habakkuk crying out to God in prayer. The fading memory of King Josiah’s reforms only intensified his anguish, highlighting just how far Judah had fallen. No longer were the people allowing the law of the Lord to guide their lives. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

On The Cutting Edge

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

The Holy Spirit, wielding the Word like a scalpel, cuts away our games and pretensions and rationalizations and shows us what we are really like. Jesus is the reason why the knowledge of our sinfulness does not lead us to despair.

My Dad was in the foreign service when I was a kid and my family was stationed in Argentina for a couple of years. We lived in a city called Rosario, about 4 hours north of Buenos Aires. The weather was fabulous, the schools were good, the streets were safe, and there was a club with an Olympic ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Unbeatable Combination

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 15, 2005

There is a dynamic duo in the spirit realm that sends shockwaves through the devils ranks, it has been proven to knock down walls, open prison doors, and set captives free, Put them to work in your life.

An unbeatable combination What God hath joined together let not man put asunder Faith and patience are power twins. Hope and Love are married. Goodness and mercy cannot be separated But in this message I want to talk to you about the dynamic duo of Prayer and Praise. (a) 1Thes. 5:16-18 Rejoice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Smart With My Money Pt 3 What Cost Me The Most

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 15, 2012

This sermon involves tithing on one hand and on the pressures we put on ourselves to purchase things at a discount that actually cost us more in the long run. We need to count the full cost before making a decision.

Being Smart With My Money—What Costs Me The Most Glenville 10/14/2012 Haggai 1:2-11 Luke 14:25-35 We are in part 3 of our series, Being Smart With My Money. Pastor Kellie started us with What Do I Need, Pastor Toby preached last week on What To Avoid, Next Week Pastor Kellie will ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Consecrated For Service Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 16, 2024

If you want to serve God effectively, let Jesus wash, clothe, and anoint you with His Spirit, commit yourself fully to the Lord, and do the little things He puts before you every day.

Linda, who teaches first grade in Dallas Texas, has an interesting job, especially when it comes to helping children adjust to their first whole day of school. Little Ryan was used to going home at noon in kindergarten; so when it was time to go to lunch with the rest of the class, he got his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 29:1-46, Ephesians 2:8-10, 1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 1:9, Isaiah 64:6, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Samuel 16:13, Isaiah 61:1, Luke 4:18, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 2:15, 2 Timothy 2:21-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hands Of A Glorious God

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 19, 2003

The hands of God can do more, hold more, and conquer more than anyone could ever imagine. So put your life in His hands that Christ trust His spirit.

In The Hands of a Glorious God Scripture Reference: Luke 23:46 Luke 23:46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost. Introduction His first word, forgiveness – He focused outward His second word, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is Afraid Of New Beginnings?

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Nov 19, 2005

When changes come, we will not fear but put our faith to work and trust in the Lord. I preached this sermon on Reformation Sunday, a week after the Senior Pastor left to take another assignment.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, this Sunday is different. God has given Pastor Steve a new assignment. We have said our farewells, we have shed our tears. Today we came to worship knowing that it won’t be the same. Yet we came because we love the Lord, because we are part of our Grace ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Diversity

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

In the body there is a diversity of gifts. There is a tendency among Christians for some people to magnify the "sensational" gifts. Some believers feel very guilty because they possess gifts that do not put them in the limelight. It is this attitude that

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Murder One Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 30, 2004

#4 in Romans 8 series. This explores how positionally Christians have already died, and how we are to live practically - putting to death the deeds of our sinful nature. Blatantly Wesleyan-Arminian.

Romans 8:12-14 – Murder One Several years ago, I watched a documentary on TV about sharks. I love sharks. I find them fascinating. They taste good as steak, too. Now, I learned an interesting characteristic about sharks that day that I’ve never forgotten. Most varieties of sharks never stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Guideline #10: Committing To Evangelism As Our Primary Mission Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 25, 2003

Evangelism is the task of first importance for the Body of Christ. This message talks about this first importance, puts evangelism in perspective with the other purposes of the church, and gives some practical suggestions on how to do it.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: MARK 16:15-16 TITLE: Guideline #10: “COMMITTING TO EVANGELISM AS OUR PRIMARY MISSION” (Material primarily from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. I first read this story called “The Life Saving Station” in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational