Sermons on God Lifts Us:

Taking Care Of What God Has Given Us

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 28, 2020

God is not only concerned with what is created, he is concerned with how we take care of what was created. Nehemiah began moving from the building project itself, to taking the necessary steps to insure that what was built (or created) would be protected and preserved.

When he arrived, Nehemiah inherited leadership over three distinct groups of returnees to the land: • The returnees from 536-516 BCE, who lived and worked under Zerubbabel the governor, and were chastised by Haggai the prophet to get the work finished. • The returnees from 458 BCE, who came to the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 7:1-5, Matthew 25:14-30, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Charismatic

God Wants Us To Live Like The Apostle Paul Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 8, 2021

1. We need Paul's sincerity (vs. 1-2). 2. We need Paul's sorrow for the lost (vs. 1-3). 3. We need Paul's sacrificial way of life (vs. 3-4). 4. We need Paul's Savior (vs. 3-5).

God Wants Us to Live Like the Apostle Paul The Book of Romans Romans 9:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 14, 2016 (Revised February 8, 2021) BACKGROUND *We have been going through Romans verse-by-verse, and we just finished chapter 8. That great chapter includes some of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What God's Word Tells Us About Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 9, 2018

God's Word helps us understand: 1. the method of baptism. 2. the meaning of baptism. 3. the motive for baptism.

What God's Word Tells Us about Baptism The Book of Acts - Part 65 Acts 18:24 - 19:5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 13, 2016 INTRODUCTION: *Here's a serious question that may sound silly: Was John the Baptist a Baptist? The answer is that in a way he was, but certainly not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Story # 1 "The Story Of God, The Story Of Us" Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

This is the introduction sermon for the series through the Old and New Testament based on "The Story" This is God’s Story from Creation to the return of Jesus.

In Jesus Holy Name April 24, 2016 Text: II Timothy 3:16 Series: The Story Redeemer “The Story of God, The Story of Us” Life is a story. You wake up. What will happen next? Each day the sun comes up. Each day the sun sets. All sorts of characters move in and out of your day. ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Nothing Can Separate Us From The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Oct 26, 2017

Why was the Apostle Paul so convinced that nothing could separate him from the love of God? Journey together with the Apostle Paul and receive a greater revelation of God's love for you. Be blessed, empowered and transformed in Jesus name!

In the year of 2006 for 7 days and 7 nights God woke me up out of my own little world and said, go to India and hear the cries of the people. When I landed on Indian soil God said, I have sent you like the Apostle Paul into Athens, in the name of the 'unknown God.' So today in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39, Romans 8:31-34

For Christ's Sake God Will Not Forsake Us As His People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD will never forsake us because He has already forsaken the LORD JESUS on our place, and GOD is well pleased to make us His people.

I. EXORDIUM: Are we forsaken by GOD? No, NEVER, in any way. Deuteronomy 31:6 (Amplified Bible) Be strong, courageous, and firm; fear not nor be in terror before them, for it is the Lord your God Who goes with you; He will not fail you or forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amplified Bible) Let your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

" No Parental Consent When God Wants To Use You"

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 8, 2014

When God has needs of your Gifts, Talents or Spiritual Aptitude, he does not ask for parental consent.

" NO PARENTAL CONSENT WHEN GOD WANTS TO USE YOU" Luke 1:26 And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, 1:27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satan Used Judas To Try And Hurt The Work Of God

Contributed by Lay Man on May 29, 2015

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and f ..

Then Satan entered Judas, called Iscariot, one of the Twelve. - Luke 22:3 This short passage of Scripture is full of irony and also should put the fear of the Lord in our hearts. Judas was one of the twelve Apostles our Lord choose through prayer and fasting all night. It was a serious decision ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dating: God Do Not Want Us To Be Unequal Yoke

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 26, 2013

There are three diametrically opposing forces that you can identify on your date that will operates in a wide range of unequal yoke from light and darkness, to Christ and Satan, and God and idols.

Dating: God Do Not Want Us to be Unequal Yoke 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Clarence E. Weaver Sr Introduction 2 Corinthian 6:14-15 Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? What harmony is there ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of God's Righteousness For Us Based On Proverbs 11

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 12, 2013

To encourage desire to be established in GOD's righteousness.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you established in the righteousness of GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage desire to be established in GOD's righteousness. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 10:2 (Amplified Bible) 10:2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing, but righteousness (moral and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Three Ways God Helps Us Stand Firm Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 28, 2018

This passage teaches that God is the one who ultimately allows us to stand firm. Paul shares three ways that God does that.

An Encouraging Truth For Weak Moments: Standing firm is ultimately not a matter of our strength; God makes us stand firm. - 2 Corinthians 1:21. - Certainly it needs to be said that we need to do our part in standing firm. We are instructed at various points in the New Testament to stand firm. A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants Us To Pray To Escape From Persecution. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jul 22, 2019

Scripture says that a true believer will be persecuted in many ways. Some are mocked for their faith, some are tortured, some are put in prisons and some are killed for their faith.

Even Apostle Paul warned in 2 Timothy 3:12 that "Everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted. In John 15:20, Jesus also said that whoever follows Christ will be persecuted. In Luke 6:22-23 we know that Jesus mentioned 4 types of persecution that the people may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:20, Romans 8:35

God, Give Us 20/20 Vision In 2020

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 26, 2019

An encouragement to stay in the Word and know it well as the world turns darker and darker in 2020

12.31.19 New Year’s Eve Sermon They say that once you reach fifty you’re “over the hill.” One of the things I enjoy most about hiking is getting to the top of a hill and being able to look over a nice landscape. Life is like climbing a hill. I had an elderly lady give me some of the best ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Let God Use You To Glorify His Name

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jan 2, 2018

Commit everything into His hands and let Him use it as He wills

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: LET GOD USE YOU TO GLORIFY HIS NAME John 12:27-28King James Version (KJV) 27 Now is my soul troubled; and what shall I say? Father, save me from this hour: but for this cause came I unto this hour. 28 Father, glorify thy name. Then came there a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:27-28

Denomination: Charismatic

12) God's Word Perfects Us! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

God's Word helps to Perfect the Man of God for all good works. It is an essential part of every Child of God's life.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US 12) We Believe The Word Perfects TEXT: 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Alright brethren what are – “Those things which are most surely believed among us.” (Lk 1:1) Well let’s all now turn to 2 Timothy chapter 3 - and let’s find out. Remember in our study so far we have seen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist