Sermons on Elevation:

Great, They’re Going To Take A Collection

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 16, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 35: 1 – 35

Exodus 35: 1 – 35 Great, they’re going to take a collection 35 Then Moses gathered all the congregation of the children of Israel together, and said to them, “These are the words which the LORD has commanded you to do: 2 Work shall be done for six days, but the seventh day shall be a holy day for ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017

1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do It! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 6, 2017

If you want to pass the tests of life and come out on the other side of your trials a better person, more like Christ, then with God’s help: Receive the Word – do it! Reflect on the Word – fix it! And practice true religion – live it!

In her book Amazing Grace, writer and poet Kathleen Norris shares what she calls “the scariest story” she's ever heard about the Bible. Norris and her husband were visiting a man named Arlo, a rugged, self-made man who was facing terminal cancer. During their visit, Arlo started talking about his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sold Out Or Still For Sale?

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Aug 8, 2017

A look at the change in Nicodemus and how he went from a non believer to a secret believer to a sold out believer.

Sold out or still for sale? John chapter 3:1-21 As most of you know we just returned from camp WOW and our summer AFCC church camp Once again thank you for your support and your prayers Summer camp is a great opportunity to teach and show the love of Jesus to our children And for the sponsors ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Philip In Samaria Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 28, 2017

The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was not known. Jerusalem may have rejected the truth, but that was not the only place to serve Christ....

February 11, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson III.A.1: Philip in Samaria (8:4-25) Introduction The refugees who were driven from Jerusalem by the persecution of Saul found numerous opportunities to preach Christ in areas where He was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:4-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Save Series

Contributed by E. True Neilson on Apr 12, 2017

First, in a 10 week series focused on the gospel.

GOSPEL DEEP 1. JESUS CAME TO SAVE - John 3:16-18 -When we first started Adventure we were low-tech! -We had this ancient device called a landline. -Some of you remember those from your childhood with Moses and Abraham. -So the church had a landline and every flyer, handout, invite card had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Malignant Talk - Gossip And Slander Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 10, 2016

In this sermon, we explore what the Bible says about gossip and slander and discuss how to keep them out of our lives.

Introduction: A. Today, we are continuing in our series called: “Speak Life – Speaking Words that Heal, not Hurt. 1. The Bible tells us that words have the power of life and death. a. Words have the power for much good or much evil. 2. God’s desire is for all of us to learn ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reward Of Easter

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 31, 2016

Because of what He did for us, we can have; Forgiveness for our sins, Eternal life, Health and Healing in our bodies, Prosperity and abundant life, Joy and every other Blessing, that only God can think of!

The Reward of Easter! Illus. by Andrew Chan A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat turkey and sing about the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:2-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Training In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 2, 2016

This sermon is based on Charles Swindoll's book, Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit, chapter 4. In this sermon, we explore the need to grow deep with God through time spent with God in solitude, silence and service.

A. How many of you saw the movie Castaway staring Tom Hanks? 1. Many people found the movie a little slow and boring because of lack of action and dialog. 2. Tom Hanks plays the part of Chuck Nowland, an executive with FedEx, whose fast-paced work took him on flights all over the world. a. Chuck ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Motherhood Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 8, 2016

In his instructions of the role of older women, God tells us what he really thinks about the role of women in the church.

As I read the text at the beginning of the sermon I asked the audience to pay special attention to the instructions Titus received in what he was to teach each specific group in this passage - Titus 2:1-10). Have you ever seen a child with lots of freckles on their face? I read the story about ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walk In Humility

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Feb 2, 2021

God wants us to cast aside all human pride, and to humbly trust that we need nothing except in him and in our Saviour Jesus Christ.

Humility is of great importance in our Christian lives. Think of the well-known “summary of the law” in Micah, “He has showed you, O man, what is good and what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God” (6:8). Humility is so vital, yet there’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where My Help Comes From Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Feb 4, 2021

This sermon is part of a series on the Psalms of Assent. The focus of this sermon is assurance that we are not alone on our spiritual journey; that in spite of our sufferings the "maker of heaven and earth " walks beside us.

Good morning. We are continuing this series called The Psalms of Ascents. They are short songs for long journeys. The Psalms of Ascents were believed to be travel songs. They were songs that would be sung by the Jewish pilgrims as they ascended up the mountain towards Jerusalem and towards the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Esmirna: La Iglisia Atribulada Series

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Dec 28, 2019

En este mundo tendremos aflicciones, las iglesias locales pasan por tiempos de pruebas muy especiales, en medio de ellas, es patente la presencia y fuerza que Jesucristo provee

ESMIRNA: IGLESIA DESTINADA A LAS TRIBULACIONES Ap. 2:8-11 Policarpo era el pastor de la iglesia de Esmirna, los hermanos de la iglesia fueron perseguidos por el imperio romano porque ellos no participaban de las fiestas ofrecidas a sus dioses y el culto al cesar. “Han dado la orden de ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Unstoppable Church Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 3, 2020

God uses people and problems to accomplish His purposes.

The Unstoppable Church Acts 5:33-42 Rev. Brian Bill February 1-2, 2020 Video: Spread of Christianity As I watched that video my mind immediately went to the words of Jesus found in Matthew 16:18. Using the word “church” for the first time, Jesus made this unchanging, unwavering and glorious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Baptist

Take It Personally Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says that the Church Should and Should Not Be

So hey, good morning and welcome or welcome back to this place we call DCC. We want to give a special shout out and welcome to all of our friends who are watching us online right now wherever it is that you might be and to all of our new friends who are here for the very first time today. If you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12