Sermons on Ascend:

The Lord's Prayer: "Hallowed Be They Name" Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 31, 2008

When Jesus taught His disciples to pray, “Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy Name”, He wanted them to recognize at least 4 distinctive truths about God. And when we know these 4 truths, we will never be able approach Him in the same way again.

Lord’s Prayer #3 Hallowed be they Name I was born George Calhoun on Feb. 22, (George Washington’s birthday) 1957 in Paterson, N.J. to George and Bernice Calhoun. I was later given the middle name David at my Christening. I actually like the name David better than George, but George is all I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Be Strong - Grow In Grace

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 31, 2008

BE strong and GROW in GRACE. Just as Christ showed us Grace, we are to show others Grace. Also - Listing of more scriptures of BE...

10.12.2008 BE STRONG - GROW IN GRACE by William Akehurst, HSWC To BE or not to BE. That is the question. BE! Call to Worship Psalm 104:33 I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Man & The New Man- Old Nature & New Nature

Contributed by William D. Brown on Nov 8, 2008

Until the old man is saved the natural man has no idea what the new man is, and what is meant by the old nature.

EPH. 2: 1-3 5-10-08 THE OLD MAN & THE NEW MAN- OLD NATURE & NEW NATURE Today I want to bring a few thoughts on the subject of “the old man & the new man, the old nature & ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Epiphany The Sequel: The Baptism Of Christ

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jan 18, 2010

So you don't remember your baptism? Well God does...

Preached at Holy Trinity Barkingside January 18th 2010 Preached at St Barnabas Northolt 16 January 2022 ............................................................................. Today we look at "Epiphany the Sequel: The Baptism of Christ". Over these weeks we look at Jesus being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Anglican

The Challenge Of Salvation

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 26, 2010

A GREAT CHALLENGE WE FACE WITH REGARDS TO SALVATION IS TO BELIEVE THAT GOD CAN LOVE US ENOUGH TO SAVE US. THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THIS ISSUE.

THE CHALLENGE OF SALVATION ACTS 4:1-11 INTRODUCTION: ONE SUNDAY MORNING A PREACHER WAS MAKING THE POINT THAT DEATH IS A NATURAL PART OF THE LIFE CYCLE. HE QUOTED GENESIS 3:19 SAYING THAT WE CAME FROM DUST AND TO DUST WE WILL RETURN. AFTER THE SERVICE A FIVE YEAR OLD BOY CAME RUNNING UP TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Perceptions About God's Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Nov 14, 2008

This sermon deals with the qualities or traits of the presence of God, and the Christian’s need to seek God’s presence in their life and worship.

PERCEPTIONS ABOUT GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Ps.140: 13 Intro: The presence of God is something that should never be taken lightly. The idea that a holy, pure, altogether perfect God would ever choose to associate Himself with sinful men seems to be an irreconcilable contradiction. And were it not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 140:13

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence For Everyone To See Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 2, 2009

This is a revamp of a series from a few years ago. We can reach people if our faith is evident!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Once we become a Christian, what are we to do? Should there be anything different about what we do with our lives, should there be a different focus for our lives than what we had before we came to Jesus? What should we be doing with ourselves as we await the return of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul’s Conversion

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

The Christian life was meant to be far more than we allow it to be. But at this point we've got to add something. Paul was not only converted from - he was at the same time converted to ...but to what?

SAUL’S CONVERSION ACTS 9:1-16 For quite some time I had been encouraging each of you to bring your Bible with you to church...In fact I made you show them to me on many occasions. But besides just carrying it with you to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-16, Acts 9:15

The Reality Of Christian Persecution (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 16, 2010

A sermon examining Christian persecution.

THE REALITY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION (Part 1) Acts 4:1-4 (Antioch Baptist Church: Wednesday, August 5th, 2025) A woman in India watches as her sister is dragged off by Hindu nationalists. She doesn’t know if her sister is alive or dead. A man in a North Korean prison camp is shaken awake ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Five Minutes After We Die

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Feb 18, 2010

This sermon is a Biblical picture of life after death. For the Saved-Heaven...For the unsaved-Hell

Five Minutes after we DIE! Luke 16:19-31 Illust. The Church of England issued a theological report on Hell in the opening months of 1996. While not suggesting that everyone would eventually wind up in heaven, the Anglican ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Bottom-Line: Love Him With All Your Mind Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Mar 9, 2010

We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. For God’s sake and yours, make a decision: choose to love Him!

Sermon Notes The Bottom-Line: Love Him with All your Mind Matthew 22:37; Joshua 24 (Third in the series The Greatest Commandment) Introduction: We live in an over-stimulated society. Too many things compete for our allegiance. Value systems have shifted; old answers are not easily accepted. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumph Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 10, 2010

Christ is victorious. From a stump to Savior.

The Triumph of the Savior: From a Stump!! December 20, 2009 Isaiah 11:1-10 In 1928 the Great Depression was fast approaching, and as our country was enduring hard and uncertain times, people were looking for a messiah, someone who could save us. And in Louisiana, the messiah showed up . . . at ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Pride Produces A False Sense Of Confidence

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 27, 2010

We all need to push aside our pride.

Intro: 1. Maj. Gen. John Sedgwick was the commander of the 6th Army Corps during the Civil War. On May 9, 1864 he was sitting under a tree, making battle plans. He got up and started walking toward his men, a lone Confederate sniper opened fire – the men scattered for cover. The Maj. ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Keeps Hanging Around

Contributed by Kl Burrus on May 28, 2009

Jesus is hanging around to let us know that he loves us just the same. If you go on in Jesus name, if you go on according to his word, you will never walk alone.

1 Corinthians 15:5-8 / Jesus Keeps Hanging Around 5And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: 6After that, he was seen of above five hundred brethren at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this present, but some are fallen asleep. 7After that, he was seen of James; then of all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Vision For His Church Part Ii

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on May 30, 2009

Pentecost: Our witness takes place in a post church society... 2nd sermon of two.

In Jesus Holy Name May 31, 2009 Text: Acts 2:1-5 Pentecost - Redeemer “God’s Vision For His Church, Part II” “Telling the Good News” What did Peter preach? Standing in the streets of Jerusalem, Peter spoke these words: “Men of Israel, listen to this Jesus of Nazareth …was put to death ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran