Sermons on Lift God Up:

Taking Up Stakes

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

In order for each of us to move toward becoming the person God created us to be and fulfill the purpose He created us to fulfill, we must pull some stakes and refuse to let limitations define us.

Taking Up Stakes Living without limits for God’s glory ILL- Elephant Intro I tried to look brave, but inside, I was shaking in my sneakers as we stood within five feet of a six-ton elephant tethered outside the circus tent. I had seen elephants at the zoo before, behind iron bars, but this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up And Down And In And Out

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 12, 2009

Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD: Worship involves four dimensions: UP toward God, our help; DOWN from our pride; IN toward a caring unity; and OUT toward a world in need.

When I was in college, I had a math professor who would write a problem on the board, and then with a few deft strokes of his chalk, write the answer: X equals 12. Somehow, no matter what the problem, it seemed as though X always equaled twelve. But how did he get that? From long and complex ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Got Up!

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 3, 2007

Easter means victory. Victory over death, hell and the grave. This Easter, we can walk in the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. Let us look to the Word of God this morning for more insight into the resurrection of Jesus.

Introduction o For a lot of people, Easter is just another holiday, a 3-day weekend of fun and no work. For others, it’s chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs. o For the Believer in Christ Jesus, it is the reason why we live on this earth. The resurrection of Jesus is the basis of our faith. o Easter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Messed Up But Still Anointed

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Aug 8, 2009

Regardless of our faults God can still use us.

Messed Up But Still Anointed Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Leviticus 21:16-23 16 The LORD said to Moses, 17 "Say to Aaron: ’For the generations to come none of your descendants who has a defect may come near to offer the food of his God. 18 No man who has any defect may come near: no man who is ...read more

Denomination: *other

The God Who Removes Garments Of Shame Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 18, 2025

God replaces the garments of shame with garments of righteousness, honour, and glory for those who trust in Him.

THE GOD WHO REMOVES GARMENTS OF SHAME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Zechariah 3:1-5 Key Verse: “And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Spice Up Someone's Life

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 19, 2008

A children’s sermon that emphasizes Knowing God’s Love and Showing God’s Love

Children’s Sermon Spice Up Someone’s Life! Theme: Knowing God’s Love - Showing God’s Love Object: A bottle of perfume or aromatic spices Scripture: Mark 14:3-8 Hi guys. It is wonderful to see you today. I always look forward to our time together. Let’s see what is in the treasure box this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Nazarene

When Does God Give-Up On Someone

Contributed by Lee Black on Aug 6, 2002

When a Sinner will not Know God.

Rom. 1:21-32 When Does God Give-up On Someone Intro:In the 1st chapter of Romans, we find that there are 7 times when God gives up on a person. Not only does God list the sin, but also the punishment. There are those who say God would send no one to hell, but not only does He send sinners to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Doesn't Give Up Easily

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2005

We have to take seriously the judgment texts in the New Testament, but temper them with the parable of the fig tree. God goes to extraordinary lengths so that as many as possible can be saved. God says, "Give it one more year."

God Doesn’t Give Up Easily October 16, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 Sam was a sad, small little boy and had lived a life that no one, especially someone so young, should have to endure. He had been the greatest joy his mother had known. She saw the sun rise and set in his eyes. But then, she had fallen ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 31:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Shows Up - What Happens

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Apr 1, 2009

Sermon discussing the power of the Holy Spirit - when invited!

When God Shows Up – What Happens Acts 4:32-37 Strengthening Your Faith – 2009 Black Creek February 22, 2009 AM Sermon This past week, we discovered “the one true POWER SOURCE” – being plugged into the Holy Spirit through having a relationship with Jesus Christ our Lord. It is imperative for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009

We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Up To Something Good In My Life!

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 5, 2013

God wants to restore your right relationship with Himself worse than you do

(I started with "Building Up What Was Broken Down" Sermon shared by Chris Medina. A good deal of his form and a version of his points remain. The Body of this sermon is totally different. A bit more contemporary. TITLE: God Is Up To Something Good In My Life! 08-05-2013 TEXT: Ezra 3:1-13In early ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parenting: Training Up A Child In The Things Of God. Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

Parents must agree on the values and principles for childrearing

OPENING SENTENCE: Let me read to you a mothers account of a typical day in her household. INTRODUCTION: Like last night. I had repeatedly asked Addy to go pee before bed, and repeatedly asked Peyton to stop throwing Addy’s pillows. When neither of them listened to me, Peter yelled from the shower, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9, Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Day God Showed Up--In Person! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 18, 2021

How did God approach us so that we would desire a relationship with HIm? The events of Palm Sunday demonstrate how God approaches us so that we would be willing to come to Him, and trust Him with our lives.

This morning, we are experiencing a divine coincidence. It just so happens, as you all know by know, that this morning we are celebrating and remembering Palm Sunday—the day when the pilgrims to the Feast of the Passover cut off palm branches to hail and welcome the King of Israel, Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Matthew 11:29, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Daniel 9:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church