Sermons on Exaltation:

The Sovereignty Of God - Palm Sunday

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 15, 2021

He is our Sovereign God. His praises will continue for eternity and His children will experience His faithfulness forever. Today submit yourself to our Sovereign God and walk securely in His eternal embrace.

At times in scripture we see that God instructed his prophets to speak his instructions to God’s people. At other times God instructed his prophet to present to his people an object lesson or living example of the idea that God was trying to communicate. We find an example of this in Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

The Paradox Of Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 19, 2021

Man is in a strange predicament, caught between his own dignity and depravity; his own worth, and his wickedness. The result is another great paradox of life. Man's self-love is both an evil and a good.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

When Something Is Nothing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

Man's self-love is both an evil and a good. It is both an essential for a happy life in God's will, and the main cause for most evil that is out of God's will.

Some people, probably most people, and maybe all people have to learn how to be humble the hard way, and that is the humpty dumpty way of having a great fall. This was the case with Max Eastman. A film was being made on the life of Christ, and he happened to meet the well known woman photographer ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:3

United In Weakness Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Jul 14, 2025

The opening of our sermon series on the book of 1st Corinthians

United in Weakness 1st Corinthians Series CCCAG 7-13-25 Welcome to the start of our new sermon series on 1 Corinthians. Introduction: The City of Corinth and Its Church Today, we dive into Chapter 1. 1st and 2nd Corinthians are letters that were written by the Apostle Paul to a church wrestling ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, John 15:5, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Help Me Lift Jesus Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of lifting up Jesus in our lives, relying on His strength for today's challenges, and praising Him for our salvation.

Hey there, church family! I am so thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We've got something special lined up for you today, and I can't wait to get into it. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of John, specifically John 3:14. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Topics: Praise, Salvation

The Book Of Joshua 1 Of 9

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 26, 2022

In our scripture reading, we see the death of Moses has taken place

Moses goes down in the pages of history as one of the greatest men who ever walked on this earth. Once the death of this great man of God took place, many probably felt like everything was coming to an end. But I am convinced that one of the reasons that God removes great men from the earth, such ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

They Limited God (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 29, 2022

What is the Psalmist talking about when he said that Israel limited the, “Holy One of Israel

He is saying that God wanted to do so much more for Israel, but the choices in life they made limited the Lord from doing more for them. Illus: A wealthy father, who had one son, loved that son very much. The father had influence and wealth and he could help his son in many ways. But one day he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Commandment (6 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

This is the shortest of all of the commandments and so simple that even a small child could understand it. However, in our society today this simple commandment is misunderstood by some.

For example, some carry this so far as to apply "Thou shalt not kill” to the killing of insects. Illus: Let me ask you something, if I see a fly on the table and I walk into the other room, get the fly swat, and carefully walk back to where the fly is, raise the fly swat in such a way as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:20, Exodus 20:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Super Surrendered Self.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 13, 2021

The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values...

The Super Surrendered Self. Luke 9:23-25TPT. The self is the real you, the unique person. The self is everything about you. It's your temperament, traits, personality, character, mood, thoughts, attitudes, values, and your deepest believes. The self is the internal you, the invisible you, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-24, Matthew 23:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Confidence In Prayer

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jan 15, 2026

How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Isn’t the concept of being both humble and bold contradictory?

Humble Confidence in Prayer Gen 18:25-27; Luk 18:9-14; 1Joh 5:14-15 Introduction Good morning, church family! Let me ask you a question that might seem contradictory at first: How can we be both humble AND bold when we pray? Some of you might be thinking, "Pastor, those two things don't ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:25-27, Luke 18:9-14, 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Methodist

The Pharisee And The Publican (Tax-Collector)

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jul 25, 2023

Jesus told a story (parable) about two men who went to the Temple to pray. One man was changed, but the other remained the same. Let's take a look:

(Based on a message preached at First Baptist Church, Chamois, MO; not an exact transcription) Introduction: Some folks have become concerned about where they’re going when they die. I know of some who have asked, “Am I going to Hell when I die?” Today’s text, a story from Jesus about two people, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Ultimate Unlikely Hero Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Nov 1, 2021

11th in Series on Unlikely Heroes. Portrays Jesus as the most unlikely Hero of all.

INTRODUCTION The late Senator John McCain, who was a prisoner of war, recalled an incident of patriotism and heroism inside the Vietnamese prison camp, the “Hanoi Hilton.” In 1971, the North Vietnamese moved him and some other prisoners from isolation into large rooms with as many as 30 to 40 men ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11, Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Christ In The Midst Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 8, 2021

Christ is to be the reason and the center of the church. Christ is the center of the church and it's mission.

CHRIST IN THE MIDST Illustrations Years ago a tornado destroyed a little church on the coast of England. The congregation was too poor to replace it. One day a representative of the British Admiralty called on the local minister. The official inquired if his people planned to rebuild. The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

Game Of Thrones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Who sits on the throne of your heart? Who holds the top priority in your life? Who is your idol or who do you idolize? Apparently, that is your king and god. Will you make Jesus sit on the throne?

Opening illustration: Play video “The Stool.” Introduction: A throne - a seat so magnificent that only an exalted person can occupy it. Many brave warriors have fought and died to claim such throne. It is the place of authority and sovereignty. A throne is the single most important and central ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Renewed Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

How can revival take place when the church is dead and there is no voice to speak life into them? Such is the state of affairs of the churches today.

Opening illustration: A U.S. Lutheran bishop tells of visiting a parish church in California and finding a stirring red and orange banner on the wall. “Come Holy Spirit. Hallelujah!” it declared in words printed under a picture of a fire burning. The bishop was also interested in the sign directly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational