Sermons on Jesus Lifted Up:

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 7, 2009

How we view Jesus Christ determines how we value Him.

What we think about a person determines how we treat that person. When we think a person is “masungit,”[1] we feel like walking on eggshells when we are with that person. When we think a person is “mabait,”[2] we are more comfortable when we are with him. Our response to that person depends upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Phone Is Ringing. Will You Pick Up?

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Feb 28, 2018

In order to have true transformation, we are called to speak truth with boldness to guide our flock to an effective walk, where He is expecting believers to accept their calling and wear the requirement at all times vs. when it suits them.

I thank God for all that He is doing in my life, and in the lives of His people. I am thankful for all of God’s messengers here in service today. It is truly an honor to have you here today. As I labored on the Word for today, God communicated that He is calling for true transformation--a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Got Up

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 8, 2001

We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that.

He Got Up Introduction: We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that. I. I Corinthians 15:1-8, 13-22. A. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:13-22

Denomination: *other

My Set Time Series

Contributed by Nkwor Sunday Sunny Azuka Onyekachukwu on Dec 9, 2023

Jesus is never late. He makes all things beautiful in His time. When it is someone's set time, at the very contact with Jesus, there will surely be a turn around testimonies that will leave a mark in the life of that believer. Surely, Jesus is the Lord of all.

Psalm 102:3-5: 3 For my days are consumed like smoke, and my bones are burned like a hearth. 4 My heart is stricken and withered like grass, so that I forget to eat my bread. 5 Because of the sound of my groaning my bones cling to my skin. Then verses Psalms 102:13-17 suddenly brings succor and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:3-17, Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015

A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Shows Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Withered Fig Tree Testifies Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 9, 2018

The cursing of the fig tree is given a spiritual application. By faith this tree was destroyed; all things are possible if you Have faith In God.

-Tuesday- Bethany to Jerusalem (4) Withered Fig Tree Testifies (Is. 6:10) Mark 11:19-26 (focal passage), Matthew 21:20-22, 19 When evening had come, He went out of the city. 20 Now in the morning, as they passed by, they saw the fig tree dried up from the roots. 21 And Peter, remembering, said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:19-26, Matthew 21:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

We need to take up our cross and follow Jesus

Take Up Your Cross Meridian Church of God Seventh Day March 3, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… Story: Abraham and Isaac from Genesis 22:1-12 “We see what Abraham was willing to do for God” List of what God has done for me today/this week TAKE UP YOUR CROSS What God has done for us: We have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Given Up?

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 3, 2009

Do we really believe that Jesus is coming back soon?

October 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 24:1-14 Subject: The Imminent Return of Christ Title: Have You Given Up? One of the most talked about topics in the church today is the mountain of evidence that seems to be getting higher and higher each day, that the return of Jesus for His church ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blowing Up Boxes Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 24, 2021

We often find ourselves putting people in "boxes." Race, gender, and endless number of boxes. And it's limiting. We put limits on expectations of others and ourselves. As we follow Jesus, we watch him "blow up" the box around a man born blind.

To listen to the audio of the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/8022015 Follow the Leader - Out of the Box • Video from Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRwt25M5nGw • No one likes to be put in a box. Categorized. • Common: Ethnicity, gender, economic ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Shows Up!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 5, 2020

Everything is subject to the Power of God and the Power God has given to Jesus, through Jesus powerful and phenomenal Gift of Salvation and relationship we possess, through the Power of The Holy Spirit of God!

When God Show’s Up 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control A "POWERFUL" GROANER By Bruce Ball One day in the middle of the woods, a hawk, a lion, and a skunk were arguing about which one was the most powerful. The hawk said it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 10:18-24, Luke 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"If You Can't Stand The Heat Get Out Of The Kitchen"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2018

Jesus tells us He is living bread, Word made flesh, He will be lifted up on a blood Cross, and He will given for the life of the world.

“If you can’t stand the heat get out of the Kitchen” John 6:51-70 Living bread. Word made flesh. Lifted on the bloody cross. Given for the life of the world. 1. Kitchens in early 1800's were extremely hot, miserable, dangerous, hard work, sweaty; drain your energy, stinky. 2. One might say Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-70

Denomination: Methodist

Growing With Jesus

Contributed by James May on Dec 30, 2018

Jesus had to submit himself to his parents in order to grow up and mature in wisdom and understanding before he could step out into ministry. Should we not humble ourselves, submit to leaders over us and grow up spiritually, emptying ourselves of pride before we attempt to minister to others.

Growing with Jesus Sunday, December 30, 2019 By Rev. James May From the time of Jesus’ birth to his appearance at the Jordan River to be baptized by John the Baptist, little is known about Jesus’ childhood and growing up. The only passage that tells us much of anything is found in the 2nd ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52, Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caught Up, But When? Imminence Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015

Will Jesus come at just any minute now? A seriously important question?

5. IMMINENCE ‘"Jesus could come at any time." I know what the people who say this mean, but we must take objection to that statement as it stands. In fact, Heaven has a day circled on the Heavenly Calendar when Jesus must come. [Acts 17:31, (God) has appointed a day in which He will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009

Only Jesus was able to ’measure up’ to God’s standard of perfection!

Prop: Measuring tape. Before the talk, measure the height of a few of the kids. Kids, have you ever heard the saying, He just doesn’t ’measure up’? Do you have any idea what that means? (Listen for answers.) It sounds like this has something to do with how tall someone is, but it has nothing to ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church