Sermons on If I Be Lifted Up:

Am I A Jew?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 13, 2013

Should we witness to a Jew?

I have been somewhat amazed that in the last few years I have had several people ask if I were Jewish. This is somewhat unique since for most of my life people have teased me about being Sgt. Schultz from Hogan’s Heroes even though I spell my name without the “c”. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

If I Perish, I Perish Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 23, 2020

In the book of Esther, a game of chess is being played, except with cosmic implications. Satan carefully moved Haman into position and gleefully hissed, “Check!” But we will see that God has his own plan and has a queen and a pawn moving in for the kill, or in chess language, “Checkmate!”

For Such a Time as This: If I Perish, I Perish Esther 4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-23-2020 Check When I was in high school, I belonged to the chess club. Yes, I was a dork! But I truly enjoyed playing chess against my friends, especially in study hall. There were ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Man Am I Thirsty!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 3, 2018

Are you a pursuer this morning? Are you a seeker? Don't come to church, to be an observer....come to the house of God to drink of His living water and have your thirst quenched!

Isaiah 44:3 MSG. For I will pour water on him who is thirsty, And floods on the dry ground; I will pour My Spirit on your descendants, And My blessing on your offspring; When I think about the word thirsty, I wonder about the different degrees of the word. Sorta thirsty, Really thirsty, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4-6, Psalm 63:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am That I Am

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 4, 2017

God is the one who is the seeker and reveals Himself to us.

I AM that I AM Exodus 3:1-15 It was business as usual in all the rest of the world. The world was entirely ignorant of an event that was to take place in a remote desert. Yet it is what happened here that has changed the world and not whatever decrees might have come that day from the throne of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Itruths: Iknow

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 10, 2007

Our responsibility is always to make sure that we are basing our lives on the truth.

iTRUTHS: iKnow Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, part 1 Fact versus fallacy. This is something that we deal with every single day. We try to determine what is real, what is genuine in our lives…and what is not. And, in our world today, these types of distinctions are not always as easy as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Repay The Lord? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE LIVING NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR OPPORTUNTIES: TO LOVE THE LORD TO WALK WITH THE LORD TO GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE LIVING NEED TO MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR OPPORTUNTIES: TO LOVE THE LORD TO WALK WITH THE LORD TO GIVE THANKS TO THE LORD I. (:1-4) DELIVERANCE FROM DEATH AFFORDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP LOVING THE LORD AND CALLING ON HIM FOR HELP A. Answers to Prayer Reinforce our Love for the Lord "I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reaching Out By Reaching Up

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 9, 2000

Becoming a difference maker in our community

What can we do to reach this community for Jesus Christ? This is a burning question on my heart as we enter 1998. We have not even come close to attaining the potential Jesus spoke of when He said, "These same works that I do you will do, and greater works also." What is it going to take to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am That I Am Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 7, 2018

YHWH declared his name to Moses as I am that I am. He is a God one who always lives forever and Ever. No one on the earth can claim like Him. No Politicians, No religious leaders, No wise men and woman, no beauties can ever claim that they liver for ever.

Ex.3:14 I am that I am Praise the Lord! Halleluiah!! Lord of Host was our God for many years!!! Some of you are very proud that you are worshipping in a Church more than 25 years, 40 years and 50 years and so on. Some are proud that you are worshipping for many generations. Some of you have the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

If I Perish, I Perish

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 15, 2025

The words “If I perish, I perish” show a faith that does not back down in the face of danger. Esther’s boldness teaches us that trusting in God is always worth the risk.

IF I PERISH, I PERISH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:16 "Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast for me, neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:16, Daniel 3:16-18, Matthew 10:39, Philippians 1:21, Acts 20:24, Hebrews 11:35-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Opening Up The Ancient Gates

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 15, 2025

Some spiritual gates and doors control access to destinies, blessings, and divine encounters. These gates can either open to allow divine intervention or remain shut, causing stagnation and delay.

OPENING UP THE ANCIENT GATES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 24:7–10 "Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The LORD strong and mighty, the LORD mighty in battle. Lift up your heads, O ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Provoking Thoughts From 1 John (2 Of 16)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 10, 2022

In the first sermon it was mentioned that in order to understand the books of 1, 2, and 3 John, we first needed to understand some things about the place John wrote from, Ephesus.

Because this is essential, I would like to refresh your memory before we get into the heart of this sermon. We dealt with these FOUR things about the Ephesian Christians: (1) THEIR HERITAGE. They were second and third generation Christians. Their parents and grandparents had been in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live With Your Mind Made Up

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 6, 2020

At times, I wish more of the decisions of life were like the decision we made at salvation. A one-time thing. But it seems every day we are called on to make decisions, we just made the day before.

1. Jesus was confronted with indecision His entire life. a. Not personally, but with and in His ministry b. He was continually giving people a choice c. John 6:60,61, 64-69 d. Matthew 10:32 2. Decisions were not strange to Paul a. Paul chose to serve Jesus b. He could have gloried in the flesh, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:15, Joel 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Baby That Never Grows Up

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 9, 2003

God can use the simplest things to help us to understand His Word. We are going to take a look at what happens to babies in their first year of life. Then we are going to compare that baby’s life with a born again believers.

I Corinthians 3:1-3 says, “And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto , even as unto s in Christ. (2) I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able. (3) For ye are yet : for wheras there is among you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't! I Can't! Will This Giant Define Me?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 26, 2021

It is easy to allow giants to define who we are. Problems must never define and cause us to react to problems. Faith knows this giant is an opportunity.

I CAN’T, I CAN’T… WILL THIS GIANT DEFINE ME? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. MY BELIEF IS SIMPLE: EVERY LIVING PERSON IS GOING TO FACE GIANTS THAT WILL TRY TO DEFINE OUR WORDS, DEEDS AND ATTITUDES. THERE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Numbers 13:32-33, Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (6 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

A fellow was taking a census. He came to a home where a little girl answered the door.

The man said, "Young lady, may I please talk with your Mother?" The young girl said, "She is not here, she is in the insane asylum.” The man said, "I am sorry to hear that, would you let me talk to your daddy?" She said, "He isn't here either, he is in jail.” He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist