Sermons on Elevate:

Jesus On Heaven Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

If we could see your future, what would this change about how you live in the present? For the next few moments, I want to speak to you about your future as Jesus teaches us about Heaven.

Many of us are familiar with Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. This instant bestseller has been adapted to film and stage productions. Most of you have either watched it or read the account of an 18th century Christmas Eve in London featuring Ebenezer Scrooge. All of us know his “Bah Humbug.” ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Matthew 22:29-33, Mark 10:29-30, Luke 15:7, Matthew 18:10, John 6:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Laughter Seriously

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

Solomon was right, for laughter is not enough to give life ultimate meaning. But it is, nevertheless, a vital part of the meaningful life. Solomon is himself one of the key authorities in the Bible for supporting the value of laughter.

Tom Mullen begins his book, Laughing Out Loud and Other Religious Experiences with this story. An engineer, a psychologist, and a theologian were hunting in the wilds of Northern Canada. They came across a isolated cabin, and decided to check it out. When no one answered their knocks, they tried ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

The Blessings Of Abraham

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Aug 13, 2021

This message looks at the blessings extended to those who serve and obey they Lord, which apply to individuals and nations. Blessed are the individuals who walk in the faith of Abraham, and blessed is the nation that stands with Israel.

In May of 2021, as a result of the Israel-Hamas Conflict, representatives from the far left group known as “The Squad,” tried to denounce our closest ally Israel, calling it an “apartheid state,” which means a racist state. Within days, the same anti-Israel sentiment spilled into several major ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-14, Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Chosen

Contributed by John Oscar on Aug 27, 2020

A message explaining how God chose us, and what is means for our lives today

Chosen Romans Series CCCAG August 23rd, 2020 Scripture- Romans 8:28-39 When I went to mechanic school in the military, it was at Ft. Jackson SC in the summer. We took a bus from the reception area to our barracks, but we couldn’t pull right up to them because the roads in front of the barracks ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reconciliation And Unity Series

Contributed by Catharine Rhodes on Jan 23, 2023

Answering the question “how can the church be more inclusive” through Paul’s letters to the Romans and Ephesians. Includes a summary and concluding prayer.

Reconciliation and Unity Sermon Summary (Ephesians) Note: this is only a summary. The full sermon given at our church is below. 1. “Sin” “Breaking the Law” Actual sin: prejudice Virtue: Kindness A. -Weird things that are illegal -Weird things people thought others should get arrested ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:14, Ephesians 4:24-31, Ephesians 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

The Willingness Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 10, 2017

Jesus example calls us to display the willingness of the cross in our daily lives.

The Willingness Of The Cross Text: Phil. 2:5-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: John Stott, said, "I could never myself believe in God if it were not for the cross. In the real world of pain, how could one worship a God who was immune to it? I turn to that lonely, twisted, tortured figure on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Right Side Of Anger Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 10, 2018

29th message in the Ephesians Series dealing with anger.

Ephesians Series #29 “The Right Side of Anger” Ephesians 4:26-27 REVIEW I. Our Wealth and Worth In Christ 1-3 II. Our Worthy Walk in Christ 4-6 This life all has to do with gathering together with God’s newly formed community and living in community as He has lived in community from all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Disappointed Dreamer Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 14, 2017

Don’t let anything stop you from pursuing your God-given dreams, not rejection nor reversals, because in God’s sovereignty, our setbacks are but stepping stones to success.

Before I get into my message today, I want you to pick a number, any number. Did you pick a number larger than a million? If not, then, why didn't you? In 1998, Larry Page and Sergey Brin picked the number one followed by 100 zeroes while they were still graduate students at Stanford University. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Forgive

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 4, 2017

A sermon that considers from the story of the unforgiving servant - How to forgive.

Matthew 18:21-35New International Version (NIV) The Parable of the Unmerciful Servant 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sola, Sola, Sola Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 12, 2017

I had never heard of the 5 Solas of the Reformation Movement till this last year. They are the founding principles of that movement and they're pretty good stuff... but we don't teach them. Why don't we?

500 ago, on October 31st, a very special thing took place in Church history. A Catholic priest named Martin nailed a challenge to the Catholic Church on a Church door Wittenberg, Germany. It was called the “95 Theses” (or 95 criticisms) of the Roman Catholic Church’s practice of selling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Every Thought Captive

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Jul 11, 2017

In 2 Corinthians 10:5 Paul wrote, "We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ..." What did Paul mean,and how do we do it?

Note: the square-bracketed notations are prompts for changing or animating PowerPoint slides. If a reader wishes to have the slide presentation that goes with this sermon in PowerPoint 10, send an Email to me at sam@srmccormick.net with the subject: Every Thought Captive Powerpoint and I will send ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 2:15, Romans 12:3, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 1 Corinthians 3:18, 1 Corinthians 10:12, 1 Corinthians 14:20, 1 Peter 1:13, Romans 14:14, James 4:17, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5-6, Matthew 23:26-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Modestly Declines The Government Of Israel Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 30, 2019

They wanted a king so that they might be like their neighbors, and this was what they tempted Gideon with.

Chapter 32 He Modestly Declines the Government of Israel [Judges 8.22-8.23] Scripture 22 Then the men of Israel said unto Gideon, Rule thou over us, both thou, and thy son, and thy son's son also: for thou hast delivered us from the hand of Midian. 23 And Gideon said unto them, I will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

12th Sunday After Pentecost. August 31st, 2025. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 22, 2022

Year C, Proper 17.

Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Psalm 112, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14 A). A PLEADING. Jeremiah 2:4-13. In this passage the LORD yet again makes His complaint against the whole house of Israel (Jeremiah 2:4). As we read it, we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13, Psalm 81:1, Psalm 81:10-16, Proverbs 25:6-7, Hebrews 13:1-8, Hebrews 13:15-16, Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Through The Eyes Of Caiaphas

Contributed by Scott Maze on Mar 25, 2025

God substitutes Jesus for His enemies. This is the very center of our Christian faith: God substituted Jesus for us sinners.

Today, we launch our 2025 Bible conference, and I hope you’ll make an effort to join us at NRH. The theme is The Faces of Easter. We are looking at the story of one historic weekend from all angles all week. This morning, we look at the cross and resurrection from the perspective of one of the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:43-53, 1 Peter 3:18, Mark 10:45, John 12:10-11, Psalm 118:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Response To Rabbi On Isa 43:11/How Do We Interact With Jewish Rabbis Respectfully Whilst Sharing The Gospel!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jun 24, 2025

On how to interact with Jewish Rabbis when they pose a question on Isa 43:11

Dear Respected Rabbi Mike Hendersen, Shalom! Thanks for your question on Isaiah 43:11...when it states clearly that there is no other Saviour other than the Lord God of Abraham, why do Christians believe that Christ is their Saviour? Whilst answering your question, I would try to base my answers ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:27-45, Romans 10:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: *other