Sermons on Elevation:

Planned For God's Pleasure Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 13, 2004

One of the 40 Days of Purpose sermons, in the program based on Rick Warren’s book "The Purpose Driven Life."

Not long ago I read an amazing story. A man named Bill Mallory traveled to India to discover the purpose of life. But he didn’t find the answer there. So after returning to the United States, he noticed a sign at Chevron gas station that simply said, “As you travel, ask us.” So every ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wolves In Sheep's Clothing Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 27, 2007

John gave his readers to tests to determine the Spirit of truth and the spirit of falsehood. Every generation needs to continue to test the spirits to see if they are from God.

Introduction: A. How many of you enjoy ANAGRAMS? 1. What is an anagram? It is “a word or phrase formed by reordering the letters of another word or phrase.” 2. Here are a few that I thought you might enjoy. 3. DORMITORY = Dirty Room 4. THE MORSE CODE = Here Come Dots 5. SLOT MACHINES = Cash Lost ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Tap Water Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Mar 25, 2008

This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” means God in the flesh. So we are going to lo

Streams of Living Water More Than Tap Water Exodus 31:1-5 October 24, 2004 Mark Eberly This morning we are going to be learning about the sacramental life. It is the sacred life. This is different from the holy life, as we will see. It is often called the incarnational life. The word “incarnate” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Healing: A Touch Of Love Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 26, 2007

How love can heal.

Healing – A Touch of Love Part 2 Scriptures: Ephesians 4:32-5:2; Luke 13:10-17; Acts 3:1-7 Introduction Last week I covered part one of this series. I shared with you the test that was done in England at one of the orphanages and how they found that babies and children needed to be touched in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Remember The Long Way!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Oct 25, 2005

This sermon talks about the importance of not forgetting where we came from...

Deuteronomy 8:1-10, 18-20 Awww come on and praise the Lord up in this house. God bless you as you are seated in the presence of the Lord. Ushers you may admit the door and let the worshippers in. Amen. This chapter of Deuteronomy is a powerful piece, and it’s pregnant with possibility. That’s why ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Yourself, Everyone Else Is Taken

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 26, 2007

We run into many problems not only in Church but also in life in general when we never become comfortable with whom we are, and the great value we have to offer. We each have a treasure hidden in our lives that we take for granted and if we aren’t carefu

TITLE: BE YOURSELF, EVERYONE ELSE IS TAKEN SCRIPTURE: GENESIS 27:19-24 / I SAMUEL 17:37-50 I want to spend a few minutes this morning building this message about the importance of being you. As we continue to grow this ministry and define various leadership roles, I believe that it will be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Of Hope

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Sep 9, 2005

We need hope -- and especially when we have none.

When I was in high school, our football team was the worst in the state. Game after game, year after year, we lost. In my Freshman year, I would go to the football games and see signs that read, "Destroy Anderson High." And we would lose the game. In my Sophomore year, I would go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Katrina" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 10, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS THAT GOD IS GOOD, AND HE KNOWS THOSE WHO SEEK SHELTER IN HIM.

11 September 2005 Nahum 1:1-7 (KJV) Romans 10:13-15 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God is good and He knows those who seek shelter in Him. REFERENCES: Nahum 1:1-7 (MSG); Nahum 1:7-8 (The LORD is good, a strong ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Following Jesus Separates Friends Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Feb 12, 2008

God calls us to decide for Jesus, even when doing so divides families and friends.

Scripture Introduction Two snowflakes drop softly from a dark cloud. The wind twists and twirls these “friends,” so that appear to play “Tag, you’re it!” One bumps the other, then jumps away; the second chases and almost reaches his “opponent.” They bounce up and down, giggling as they swing ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Urgent Atonement Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 17, 2008

The cross is hideous. It’s not a pretty thing we hang on our walls. It’s not a fine piece of jewelry hanging from our neck. It is the most brutal instrument of death ever conceived by the cruel mind of man.

For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at the events of the last few days of Jesus’ life on earth. With each of those events, we’ve seen a sense of urgency. Each week we have seen an example of urgency. But this morning is different. In this morning’s passage, our Lord shows a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:26-56

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For The Poor

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 14, 2007

Here is a goal that everyone of us is called to work towards as a part of Christ’s body here on earth: to preach good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, and to proclaim th

I wonder how many people were here when we first sat down to work on a Parish Plan. I don’t think there were many of you around back then, though most were when we reviewed that plan a few years ago. But for those who weren’t it was one of the first things we did after I started here. But then that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Anglican

The Godly Mother

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 14, 2007

In the prayer of Hannah, we see the devotion of a godly mother, in the lives of Samuel and Samson, we see the response to a godly mother, and in the promise of God, we see the hope of a godly mother.

1. Devotion of a godly mother a. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s salvation b. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s standing c. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supremacy d. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s sovereignty e. A Godly mother recognizes the Lord’s supply 2. Response to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

When You Fail To Trust God

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jun 22, 2007

This message deals with the consequences of our failure to trust God based on the experience of Jacob. Be Blessed!

It is my contention that the contents of verses 15-30 conveys the conviction that Jacob had a Serious Problem With Trusting God. The basis for that conclusion is grounded on the fact that here was a man, who with his mother, had conspired, schemed and tricked both his father and brother out of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Backslidden Church Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Nov 5, 2007

A look at one of the seven churches addressed in Revelation.

“A Backslidden Church” Introduction: Several years ago a couple was on vacation in Florida and they were floating in the ocean on inflatable rafts. The husband decided to head into the shore but his wife wanted to stay out on the raft and continue to catch some rays. After a short time the woman ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ