Sermons on Break Ups:

Standing Up For Right, Even When Everybody Else Is Doing Wrong

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 13, 2013

With that said... and in order for us to understand how these whom our text describe as “certain men” developed such strong character, fortitude, and perseverance and how they had the ability to stand in the midst of adversity...

STANDING UP FOR RIGHT EVEN WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING WRONG DANIEL 3:10-15 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day June 9, 2013 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At New Home Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Pastor: Elder Spotts Youth Day Program • I will bless the Lord at all ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Just What Does "taken Up" Mean For Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 20, 2022

When I was ten, that meant that Jesus went up into the clouds and literally sat at the right hand of the Father, on a throne in the clouds. But no more.

Ascension Day One commonality that men and women my age have in the U.S., no matter what religion we were raised in, is the story of Jesus. If I bet money, I’d lay odds that anyone age 65 or older in 2022 can at least give a general outline of the life of Christ, even if he or she didn’t think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11, Psalm 47:2-9, Ephesians 1:17-23, Luke 24:46-53, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Parable Of The Unjust Judge & The Friend At Night: Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jun 5, 2022

The question I want you considering as we discuss the scriptures today is: Am I persistent and determined in my walk with God? Do I pray and never give up?

“In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. According to Leon Jaroff in Time, the satellite's primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph the planet and its moons, and beam data to earth about Jupiter's magnetic field, radiation belts, and atmosphere. Pioneer 10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Part 3: Listen Up, Boys And Girls (A Call To Lead) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Apr 27, 2021

Deborah and Jael might make you rethink your idea of a woman of godly character.

[Grateful for JD Greaar's sermon series "Broken Saviors" for much of the outline for this sermon] Good morning. Please turn in your Bibles to Judges 4. I have a friend from my high school youth group named Melissa. She’s brilliant—got her doctorate in English literature, has been a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Hand Up...not A Hand Out! (Acts 3:1-10)

Contributed by David Darst on May 17, 2021

I have come to this conclusion: People do not need a “hand out” . What they really need is a “hand up” So many people would be content to be carried around in their affliction rather than walk on their own two feet. The Worst part is many Christian’s are content to keep carrying them.

I. The Routine (1) Peter and John were still in the two by two mode -- they were going about their religious routine on their way to the temple to pray. “Ninth hour” approximately (3PM) in the afternoon. Some interesting observations: It wasn’t the time of the afternoon sacrifice; but rather the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seventh Sunday In Ordinary Time- The Opening Up Of A Relational Space By Forgiveness.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 11, 2022

Forgiveness is a conditional gift offered that opens a relational space that expects a reciprocal response.

There used to be a sign in the Princeton University Book Store basement which said: "Love your enemies—it will drive them crazy." Clever but love of enemies and forgiving, commanded by Jesus in our Gospel this Sunday, is not hoping that the other person will change or trying to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Showing Up, But Fired! When Disobedience Costs You Your Anointing

Contributed by Frederick Tanner on Nov 13, 2025

Have you ever known someone who still showed up for work every day, dressed right, on time, doing all the motions, but the truth is, they’d already been fired? The title and position might still say “employed,” but the authority and favor behind the role are long gone.

Saul was chosen by God, anointed by Samuel, and empowered by the Holy Spirit. He had divine backing, heavenly authority, and public favor. But one act of disobedience changed everything. God gave Saul a command, destroy Amalek completely, but Saul did it his way, not God’s way. He kept what looked ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14

God's Will For Your Life Summed Up In Four Words

Contributed by Lester Potts on Nov 19, 2025

“Let there be light!” These four words sum up God’s will for your life.

Sermon Title: Let There Be Light: God’s Will for you in Four Words Scripture Text: Genesis 1:1, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:15, Ephesians 3:16-19 Introduction Today we’re going to sum up the entire Bible in just four words. Four words that carry the weight of all God has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, John 8:12, John 1:1-5, Romans 1:20, Colossians 1:15, Ephesians 3:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 31, 2025

Always be ready for problems and danger. Don’t run ahead of God’s leaders.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering In Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 19, 2024

Perseverance. If we’re honest, we’ve all experienced moments when we’ve been tempted to give up, when doing good feels like an uphill battle. But God calls us to endure, and He promises that our perseverance will be rewarded.

Persevering in Faith: Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 “So let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up.” Introduction: The Challenge of Perseverance Today we’re going to explore a powerful message from the apostle Paul that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Ecclesiastes 3:1, James 1:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus, Filling Up Israel's Gaps (Isaiah 7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2024

Builds off Brandon D. Crowe's article "Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal." Broadening people's perspectives on how the NT "fulfills" the OT.

Today marks an expected rabbit trail off our rabbit trail. I'm going to try to introduce you to one of the most complicated subjects in all of biblical study-- the way the NT uses the OT. And then next week, we will inch our way back closer to the rabbit trail I'd planned on taking. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:5-10, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1-7, Matthew 23:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

Does God Give Up On People? (Romans 1:24-32) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 4, 2022

In this sermon, we are going to look at sexual sin, specifically homosexuality. But in Romans 1, this isn't the first sin, the last sin, or the worst sin on the list.

Does God Give Up On People? Romans 1:24-32 Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Romans 1. We’ve been in a passage of the New Testament that is difficult for a lot of people to process. A few years ago, a campus ministry group at a large university in the United Kingdom printed the words of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32, Hosea 11:1-9, Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Wrapping Up God's Miraculous Work Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

A leader must stand firm as well as minister, preach, and pray.

“Joshua and the people got up early in the morning and set out for the Jordan … then officers reminded the people … ‘When you see the Ark of the Covenant …. go quickly over the Jordan … stay about 3,000 feet away ... you have not come this way before’ … Joshua said to the people, ‘Sanctify ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Took Up Our Pain And Bore Our Suffering On The Cross.

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jun 5, 2024

Jesus went to Peter’s house and healed his mother-in-law. Then “Many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were ill.” Matthew then tells us that this fulfilled the prophecy that Jesus “took up our infirmities and bore our diseases.”

The Bible records that Jesus went to Peter’s house and healed his mother-in-law. Then as evening came when it was dark, out of the shadows came many needy people. “Many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed all who were ill.” Matthew then ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Made Up My Mind! Luke Chapter 9

Contributed by David Cramer on Jun 24, 2024

A message from the Book of Luke about taking the next step to Follow the Lord in our walk here on earth.

Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational