Sermons on Dramatic Reading:

Catching The Wave Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Feb 3, 2015

This is the fourth message of a sermon series on the Book of Acts. Other messages from this series can be read on www.uplandfirst.org

Videos may be downloaded from www.uplandfirst.org/YouTube. Intro – Video: All together … SMART CAR GWR version (Guinness World Record) A new world record … 18 adults in a SMART CAR. AMPLIFIED PASTOR KRATZ (APK version) 18 DUMB ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1

Denomination: Nazarene

You Sing Over Me?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 25, 2010

God sings over us. Is that really true? Did I read that correctly? Is that even possible? What wonderful promises!

You Sing Over Me? by Steve Keeler Zephaniah 3:15-18 The LORD has taken away your punishment, He has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Samson's Strength

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jun 11, 2019

While Samson was known for his physical strength he was also known to be spiritually weak. To find out more read on

Samson’s Strength Judges 15:1-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Whom amongst us has not heard of the great strength of Samson? Was not slaying 1,000 Philistines with nothing but a jawbone of a donkey and tearing apart a lion and bringing down a temple building with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

James, Simon And Judas Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Jul 8, 2019

To find out more about these apostles and how to leave a legacy when you pass away please keep reading!

James, Simon and Judas 1 Corinthians 1:26-27, Matthew 28:16-20 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever wonder what kind of “mark” you are going to leave on this world upon your death? Attempts to build a legacy that “outlasts” physical life comes in a variety of forms. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Good Life

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 1, 2019

To find out how to life a "good life" in the eyes of Jesus please read this sermon on Psalms 16.

Living the Good Life Psalms 16 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What does “living a good life” mean? The obvious definition would be that a good life is one that does not do evil unto others. Many people believe that if a person’s words or deeds do not infringe on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23, Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Is It So Important For Christians To Meet Together?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 25, 2014

Why do we need meetings anyway when we could just sit at home and read our Bibles?

Why is so important for Christians to meet together? What’s our real purpose for coming to this meeting of Christians – which is the Church? Honestly, why am I at this particular meeting of the Church? Habit, duty, to please someone else, to gain favor with God or do I have a really ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Is Not Necessary!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jun 18, 2018

FEAR IS NOT NECESSARY when you use the promises of God by hearing, reading, believing , sharing, confessings and doing the Word of God.

29 phil 3: Isaiah 41:10 (KJV) Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness. I FIRST, fear is not necessary: Most important God'S Word says so. 2 Timothy 1:7 For ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10-13

Needing An Attitude Adjustment?

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 10, 2018

Those who have the mind of Christ are to think and act like He did! Read this sermon to find out how.

Needing an Attitude Adjustment? Philippians 4:8-9 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 The moment you said I believe in Jesus (John 3:16) and asked Him to be the Lord of your life (Romans 10:9) a radical transformation occurred … you became a new creation (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"god So Loved The World...those O So Famous Words" Series

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Feb 26, 2019

read the passage in John 3... the sermon will be preached in the first person. Nicodemus will tell his story and give his testimony.

Title: those o so famous words… John 3: 1Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. 2He came to Jesus at night and said, “Rabbi, we know you are a teacher who has come from God. For no one could perform the miraculous signs you are doing if God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can You Be Righteous, And Look Down On People? (Luke 18:1-14) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Apr 3, 2022

Also, don't get discouraged, or stop praying. A look at two parables, with a trick to reading them better.

When it comes to the Bible, most of us have favorite parts. For some of you, it's maybe a book-- Psalms, or Matthew. For others, it's maybe a type of literature-- prophecy. We know the whole Bible is inspired. We know it's useful. We read it all. But some parts, we enjoy more than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14, Luke 5:27-32

Eschatology 1 Of 16 The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 13, 2022

I want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE BELIEVERS! IS THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian’s Perspective

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 2, 2022

A man read an ad in the newspaper that said, "Hunting dog for sale, $2500.00, but well worth it."

He called the number and the man told him that he had to see the dog in action before he would pay that much. The next morning they met and went hunting. The dog flushed two birds from a clump of bushes, and when they fell into the water, the dog walked on top of the water, grabbed the birds, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (3 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

In Acts 9, we read of the exciting conversion of the Apostle Paul as he traveled to Damascus to persecute the New Testament Christians.

After the Lord miraculous converted Paul, the Lord told him to go into the city and he would be told what he was to do. The apostle Peter's conversion was unusual as well. The Lord first met him by the sea of Galilee. Look Matthew 4:18, “And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Early Christians Life Pattern Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 22, 2020

Their Church life was inclusive of personal and family activities, Social gatherings, spiritual learning, and fellowship. Read this lesson to learn more...

Acts 2: 42-47 Early Christians Life Pattern Acts 2: 42-43 Church Life Acts 2: 44-46a Social Life Acts 2: 46b-47 Family Life This passage is the end of the First Part of the Acts of the Apostles. We have titled this portion (Acts 1:1-2:47) as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 26, 2021

II want you to pay very close attention today as we examine this scriptural passage that we will be reading from.

We hope these exciting things we are going to be reading about will take place during our life time, but if not during our life time, we know they will take place in the life of some Believers who will be living on the earth. Beloved, I am talking about the RAPTURE OF THE CHURCH! IS THE RAPTURE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist