Sermons on Build Us Up:

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 9, 2013

In response to trials and crises, one should learn to pray

Lord – Teach Us To Pray April 7, 2013 Elmer L. Towns A. WHEN FACED WITH TRIALS AND CRISES AND THE SOON RETURN OF CHRIST • Jesus instructed His disciples, “Men ought always to pray” (Luke 18:1). • The disciples’ response, “Lord, teach us (how) to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Brings Us Peace

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 16, 2017

Jesus wants us to live a quiet and peace-filled life. This sermon addresses that truth and offers practical applications from Scripture to help us help ourselves in this endeavor. It also addresses the concept of the "little ships".

Jesus Brings Us Peace Psalm 107:29 He maketh the storm a calm, so that the waves thereof are still. Introduction: • There are several words that can describe what I want to talk with you about this morning. Some of them include: Calm, Tranquility, Quiet, Peace I. Jesus Calms the Storm - Mark ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:29, Psalm 4:35-41, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12, 1 Timothy 2:1-4, 1 Peter 3:1-12, Isaiah 30:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Grant Us Godly Politicians Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 21, 2017

"I beg the Lord to grant us more politicians who are genuinely disturbed by the state of society, the people, the lives of the poor! "

Thursday of Third Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Ss Timothy and Titus Today’s feast is a challenge to those whose denomination teaches that the Church is not hierarchical. Most of these denominations consider themselves Bible fundamentalists, but today’s readings clearly show that, from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Catholic

Use Of The Word Precious By Peter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

What does the Bible teach about faith? What makes the Blood so special? The Church is built upon this Rock, and the Scriptures furnish us with many promises.

PETER’S USE OF THE WORD “PRECIOUS”. The word "precious" conveys: something of great value; something greatly loved or treasured by someone. PRECIOUS FAITH. 1 Peter 1:7; 2 Peter 1:1. The Apostle Peter speaks of “precious faith” (1 Peter 1:7; 2 Peter 1:1). What does the Bible teach ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:4, 1 Peter 2:7, 1 Peter 2:4, 1 Peter 1:19, 2 Peter 1:1, 1 Peter 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let Us Be Overshadowed By The Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 30, 2017

"This generous trust has to be nourished, and so we need to invoke the Spirit constantly."

Thursday of 17th Week in Course 2017 Joy of the Gospel Today’s Gospel is a reprise of part of the Gospel from last Sunday. There will be a division at the end of time, at the general judgement. Each of us will die and face what we call the “particular” judgement, based on whether we die with the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:16-38

Denomination: Catholic

Shew Us Thy Glory

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Do you desire to see God?

Shew Us Thy Glory Exodus 33: 12-18 Glory belongs to God (Isaiah 42:8) As light to the sun; water to the sea; heat to the desert; cold to the arctic; clouds to the sky; and stars to the night sky. In the Old Testament God's glory was likened to: Shekinah Glory Fire by night Cloud by ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Use Your Mouth Wash

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Aug 2, 2016

Chapter three comes as a warning on the use of the tongue and particular, the use of the gift to teach. James provides a twofold warning: (1) the teacher will be under greater scrutiny from God; and (2) the primary teaching tool is the tongue which must be under the control of the Holy Spirit.

I. A Warning To Teachers - vs.1 Notice To Whom The Warning Was Designed - vs.1a ...My brethren... Notice What The Warning Declared - vs.1b ...be not many masters... Notice Why The Warning Was Delivered - vs.1c-e Teaching Reveals God's Call - vs.1c ...knowing that we... Teaching Requires Great ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lord, Teach Us To Pray

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 1, 2015

A drama for children: Lord, Teach Us To Pray.

Lord, Teach Us To Pray Theme: Prayer. (The following children’s address is based on Luke 11: 1-13. It is based on the question the disciples asked Jesus, “Lord, teach us to pray.” The outcome is the prayer that Jesus taught them, and the final product is known today as the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Satan Uses Sex?

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Feb 2, 2014

Satan uses sex for on simple reason…IT WORKS! In the beginning God created man (Adam) and declared, “It is not good for the man to be alone.” God created a woman FOR the man. Man was built to desire a woman.

Why Satan Uses Sex 6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. 7 And the eyes of them both were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Us" Petition: Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Fasting and Praying for Our Spirituality

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Right Use Of Our Talents

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 28, 2014

Our stewardship of what God has entrusted to us.

A RIGHT USE OF OUR TALENTS. Matthew 25:14-30. A “talent” (Matthew 25:15) was a small gold coin valued at the equivalent of fifteen years national minimum wage. Whatever currency we translate that into, it is bound to be tens of thousands - and more. Five talents was enough to provide one of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Called Us Brethren

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 15, 2013

To show that we are in the family of GOD and JESUS calls us His brothers.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you one of JESUS's brother? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are in the family of GOD and JESUS calls us His brothers. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:11 (Amplified Bible) 2:11 For both He Who sanctifies [making men holy] and those who are sanctified ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Angels Watching Over Us

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 1, 2013

An Advent season topical message about angels

When Mary and Joseph learned that they would become the parents of the Messiah, it was by an angelic messenger. Christina Rossetti penned these familiar words: Love came down at Christmas; Love all lovely, love divine. Love was born at Christmas; Stars and angels gave the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Congregational

Scripture Is Fulfilled In Christ And In Us Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 19, 2011

Know who you are in Christ; affirm it daily, live it out!

Do you believe in Jesus Christ as your only God and Savior? If so, then you are a Christian, meaning you are in Christ! It is wonderful if you believe in Christ! But here’s something to think about as you live your daily life: Do you really believe that you are a Christian? Do we really tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:13-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God’s Gifts To Us

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 24, 2010

A Wednesday night devotional calling for us to remember the Children Of Israel’s exodus from Egypt and learn 4 principles.

God’s Gifts to Us Exodus 13:17-22 • In just a few weeks, we will hear a message from James 1:17 which say in part, “Every generous act and perfect gifts comes down from above, from our heavenly Father.” God does give us ‘good’ gifts. Yet we don’t always understand His gifts as ‘good.’ The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Baptist