Sermons on Elevates:

The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Apr 13, 2014

This is a message of encouragement to those who are facing struggles and to realize that you can still have the joy of the LORD even when you may not be happy.

Nehemiah 8:9-10 KJV And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha (Governor), and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law. 10 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Like Allstate: You're In Good Hands With Him

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 5, 2007

We can trust our lives to God who is there for us in good times as well as in disasters.

April, 2007 “God is Like Allstate: You’re In Good Hands with Him” Matthew 6:25-34 INTRODUCTION: Most of us have some kind of insurance today . Car insurance, life insurance, hospitalization, dental, homeowners--there is quite a variety. There is even pet insurance. We take out insurance for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Covenant Kindness And Restoration Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 7, 2025

Mephibosheth’s story is not just about a crippled man restored—it’s about a covenant-keeping God who lifts the undeserving.

COVENANT KINDNESS AND RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 19:22, Isaiah 54:10, Romans 11:29, Galatians 6:10, Hebrews 8:10-12 INTRODUCTION: One of the most touching and redemptive stories in David’s reign is found in 2 Samuel 9. After ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The City Of Pergamum Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 3, 2024

And while it wasn’t fair to bring only her and not the man. It certainly isn’t fair to Jesus. After all, He was the only one there who was without sin. He had every right to stone us all.

We invite all believers to come forward to take the Lord’s Supper with us in just a few minutes. Today, we look at one of the most beloved stories in Jesus’ ministry. It’s known as The Woman Caught in Adultery. It’s one of the most dramatic pictures of grace in the Bible. People love this story. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cornelius: Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by John Eldridge on Feb 9, 2009

Cornelius was a good man but he still needed to accept Jesus as his personal Lord.

Cornelius Acts 10 Cornelius was: He was a MAN OF CHARACTER (v. 1-2) Devout – Dedicated Cornelius was diligent to obtain his position. He was a MAN OF PRAYER (v.2-4) He was a MAN OF ACTION (v.5-8) immediately obeyed God He was a MAN OF INTEGRITY He did exactly as he was told in the vision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Revival Kings #3 Joash Series

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002

Third part of a five part series on the Revivals that took place in Judah

THE REVIVAL KINGS #3 JOASH II CHRON. 23,24 THE KING WHO WAS INFLUENCED BY A GODLY MAN. Background As I mentioned previously in this series, after the reign of King Solomon the nation of Israel was divided into two kingdoms. Israel - the northern kingdom - ten of the twelve tribes Judah - the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting Waiting And Depending On The Lord

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 11, 2017

BUT AIN`T IT AMAZING THAT GOD KNOWS HOW TO NAVIGATE THE CIRCUMSTANCES OF OUR LIVES WHERE CAN NEITHER GO BACKWARD OR FORWARD AND WE HAVE NO OTHER CHOICE BUT TO TRUST WAIT AND DEPEND ON THE LORD

Isaiah 40:31 (31) But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. TOPIC - TRUSTING WAITING AND DEPENDING ON THE LORD MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS IF THERES EVER BEEN A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Spirit Of Rejection To Attract Destiny Helpers Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 11, 2025

Rejection is painful, but it does not define your destiny. The same people who rejected Jephthah later sought him out and made him their leader.

OVERCOMING THE SPIRIT OF REJECTION TO ATTRACT DESTINY HELPERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 11:1-8 "Now Jephthah the Gileadite was a mighty man of valour, and he was the son of an harlot: and Gilead begat Jephthah. And Gilead's wife bare him sons; and his wife's sons grew ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anointed But Not Yet Approved – The Rise Of Saul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The rise of Saul teaches us a powerful lesson: God may anoint you today, but He watches your process before giving full approval.

ANOINTED BUT NOT YET APPROVED – THE RISE OF SAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27 Supporting Texts: Romans 11:29, Proverbs 19:21, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 12:48, 1 Timothy 3:6 INTRODUCTION: The rise of Saul marks the beginning of a new dispensation in Israel—the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-27, 1 Samuel 10:1-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Seeing The Lord Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 23, 2011

A sermon for Easter Sunday 2011

John 20: 1 – 18 / Seeing the Lord Intro: Have you ever play those kind of mind games where you are presented with a scene, and you have to figure out what happened to make that scene the way that it is by asking questions that can only be answered with a “yes” or “no”? Here is just one example: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choose Life Through Jesus.

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 31, 2012

People set goals for themselves and when they achieve those goals there is a moment of great satisfaction but pretty soon the reality of life sets in and back t....vanity of vanities; all is vanity

Choose Life through Jesus. Ecclesiastes 3:9 What profit hath he that worketh in that wherein he laboureth? 10 I have seen the travail, which God hath given to the sons of men to be exercised in it. 11 He hath made every thing beautiful in his time: also he hath set the world in their heart, so that ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Now See Jericho

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This sermon reminds listeners of how to "see" and perceive what God has in store for those who trust Him.

INTRO * Recap -- Canaan -- Flow -- Fruit -- Achievement -- Production -- Success * Joshua has spoken to them... ...they have taken care of Now Control Courage Compassion Consecration Celebration Circumcision Consumption Now SEE (C) Jericho * See I have delivered (KJV) * See I have ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God So Loved Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

God’s love has two sides—salvation / judgment… life / death… redemption / righteousness. He loves with a purpose—salvation. He loves with a consequence—judgment.

What was the first memory verse you ever learned? For most of us, it was John 3:16. I have a set of 6 books at the house that I bought a few years ago. They are by a man named Carl F.H. Henry. When Carl Henry died in 2003, the New York times called him the brain of the evangelical movement. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist