Sermons on Elevation:

When You Talk To Your Father Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 29, 2007

We spend so much time on how to pray that we skip over the most important aspect of prayer, Why? What motivates us to pray? Is it to be seen by others and praised for our holy output? Or is it the resolute determination to just talk with our Father wit

When You Talk To Your Father Griffith Baptist Church – 12/2/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:5-8 The Introduction Jim Elliot, a missionary slain by the Auca Indians in the 1950’s, once said: God is still on His throne and man is still on his footstool. There’s only a knee’s distance in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Running With The Horses

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

It is easier to be a freeloader. Easier to be a leech. It is easier to relax in the embracing arms of The Average. Easier, but not better. Easier but not more significant. Easier but not more fulfilling. God has called you to a life of purpose.

Running with the Horses WT 04-18-04 am Jeremiah 12:5 Jeremiah 12:5 If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and [if] in the land of peace, [wherein] thou trustedst, [they wearied thee], then how wilt thou do in the swelling of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus: Not Just A Great King

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Jan 7, 2006

Why Jesus excelled and dominated all the other kings in this world...

John 18:36-37: Jesus said, "My kingdom is not of this world. If it were, my servants would fight to prevent my arrest by the Jews. But now my kingdom is from another place." "You are a king, then!" said Pilate. Jesus answered, "You are right in saying I am a king. In fact, for this reason I was ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-37

Denomination: Baptist

Inward Focused Vs. Outward Focused

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

Being inward or outward focused determines how you see the world and how you will impact the world around you.

Inward vs. outward focus Inward focused people must point out their accomplishments or talents. Phil 2:3 3Don’t be selfish; don’t live to make a good impression on others. Be humble, thinking of others as better than yourself. Inward focused people focus on the outward struggles of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Heart Of Christmas” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Dec 22, 2010

The heart of Christmas must remain at the heart of all we are about as believers.

At this time of the year, as well as the year to come, we who know the reason for the season must resolve, even as Paul did, to preach “Jesus Christ as Lord.” Jesus is the heart of Christmas, and honoring Him and exalting Him must be at the heart of everything we do. It is in this spirit that I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreement Can Bring Danger

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2014

We know there can be power in agreement, but do we realize disagreement can work against the plan of God?

DISAGREEMENT CAN BE DANGEROUS.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. [19] Again I say unto you, That if two of you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Will Exalt You

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To show when does GOD exalts a human being.

I. EXORDIUM: Does GOD exalt us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show when does GOD exalts a human being. IV. TEXT: Psalms 37:34 (Amplified Bible) Wait for and expect the Lord and keep and heed His way, and He will exalt you to inherit the land; [in the end] when the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zophar’s Second Attack On Job Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 10, 2017

How we respond to people who are hurting STILL matters. Our ability to show grace, compassion, and love to those around us is critical, and it's something we see quite clearly in these conversations.

Zophar’s second attack on Job Job Sermon Series, Part 10 Introduction (Job Slide) - We are continuing to examine Job’s conversations with his friends -- Re: These men came in Ch. 2 to sit with him and mourn his loss - They appear to come to comfort … but quickly their real motives are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Break The Silence

Contributed by Pamela Johnson on Jun 22, 2019

I had read this Psalms 100 more than once and still I found myself searching the scriptures to find something else. But God kept leading me back to Psalm 100 and He then said, “Break the Silence.”

Break the Silence Psalm 100 June 1, 2008 Minister Pamela L. Johnson This month our theme is “The Courage to Be Powerful”. I want to provide an addendum to this theme “The Courage to Be Powerful in Our Praise.” In preparation for this message I struggled a little. Not because I have trouble ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of Weeds

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 14, 2020

This parable may very well be one of the most important teachings for the church to hear in helping us to understand the nature of our witness for good in the world.

The Problem of Weeds Read Matthew 13:24-30 Everyone who has ever farmed or gardened, or taken care of a lawn, is only too familiar with the vexing reality of weeds. Weeds are essentially a mundane example of the fall of Creation and the presence of sin in the world. The dictionary defines them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Trusting In The Greatest Love

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 15, 2021

Sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year B

March 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 3:14-21; Numbers 21:4-9 Trusting in the Greatest Love Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear one of the most cherished Bible verses of all time, John 3:16. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Lunch With Joseph Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2020

It is a lot easier to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply when you are convinced that they have pondered the gravity of their wrong-doing.

Lunch with Joseph (Genesis 43:1-45:28) 1. “When I was a kid, my dad and I were driving somewhere on a nice, sunny afternoon…. My window was rolled down. The town we live in isn’t known to be a destination for celebs of any kind. We pull up to a light; we’re the second car from the front. A ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living In Joy Sermon Iii: Joy Imitates Christ In One's Being, Thinking, Doing Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy by cultivating the mind of Christ - so that, in humility, we forego personal ambition to become Christlike in all that we do.

LIVING IN JOY IMITATES CHRIST IN ONE’S BEING, THINKING, AND DOING One of the joys of being a parent, grand-parent, or great-grandparent – of a toddler in particular - is to watch the little one try to imitate what you say and do. Much of our interaction with the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

The Veneer Of Giving Excuses.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 29, 2020

Today starts a new series on EXCUSES. We look at the 3 major classes of excuses offered by people. Who believes your excuses? ( Next: EVEN THE BEST)

THE VENEER OF GIVING EXCUSES… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. This is a start of a series on EXCUSES. (Next: EVEN THE BEST) TEXT: WITH ONE CONSENT… Luke 14:15 And when one of them that sat at meat with him heard these things, he said unto him, Blessed is he that shall eat bread in the kingdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-18, Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Bowls Of Water

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 3, 2014

In the Gospels there are two bowls of water, one of which represents self interest and the other represents service Which bowl will you take?

The two bowls of water TSJ/TAS 28-09-2014 Often in life we have both of the two bowls of our readings offered to us in various situations of life. The two bowls recorded in our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Anglican