Sermons on Lift Others Up:

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered And Others Do Not

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

A familiar slogan about prayer is, "Prayer changes things." But prayer doesn’t do this—God does. Some people think that prayer itself is the source of power, so they "try prayer," hoping "it will work" for them. The Holy Spirit intercedes for us according

Why Do Some Individuals Get Their Prayers Answered and Others Do Not (Heb 4:15-18) Have you ever known some people who seem to get their prayers answered when others do not? What is the reason why some people seem to have an inside track into God’s favor, blessings and solutions? An unknown ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Feel Like All Others Have Turned Away!

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 23, 2015

Paul writes in his letters to Timothy and warns about those who have turned away or deserted him!

FEELING ALL ALONE In my recent reading of I and II Timothy, I was struck by Paul’s declaration to the young preacher how many had turned from the faith. Although partly as a warning to Timothy, a theme that runs through both letters is to avoid foolish arguments and that some will turn ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Name: Jesus Christ The Only Saviour – Acts 4:11–12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 5, 2026

We live in an age that celebrates choice, plurality, and personal truth. The loudest virtue of the 21st century is tolerance, and the greatest sin, it seems, is to say, “This is the only way.” At the heart of Christianity is an uncompromising declaration: Jesus Christ is the only Saviour

No Other Name: Jesus Christ the Only Saviour – Acts 4:11–12 Introduction: An Exclusive Claim in an Inclusive Age We live in an age that celebrates choice, plurality, and personal truth. The loudest virtue of the 21st century is tolerance, and the greatest sin, it seems, is to say, “This is the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:11-12, Psalm 118:22, John 14:6, 1 Timothy 2:5, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mine? - Yours? - Ours? Or His!

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 10, 2018

My vision for a return to Old time religion in an old time church

Mid-week Message/Devotion April 11, 2018 Mine? – Yours? – Ours? Or HIS! Acts 4:32-35 We hear blended families refer to their offspring as his, hers and ours. I’ve never quite grasped why any distinction is necessary. If we are a blended family, we should be as one. When I officiate a wedding ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restoring Unity In Our Community Series

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Aug 13, 2003

It is essential that Christians be unified if we are going to glorify Christ, build each other up and share his message with the world.

Ephesians 2:13-22 July 13th, 2003 Restoring Unity in our Community! The Early New Testament church was known for its love. That’s why it grew so incredibly fast. People were attracted to the love which changed Christians so much. Now, Satan knew that thousands of people were being drawn to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Promise For Life

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 20, 2003

In spite of hearing the bad news, Hezekiah decided there were other options for him than to just give up and die.

THE PROMISE FOR LIFE! Text: II Kings 20:1 thru 6 Isaiah brought the message from the Lord to Hezekiah. It was a warning for Hezekiah to “set his house in order”, because he was not going to recover from his illness. This was the worst news anyone will ever be told. Hezekiah was a good man but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-6, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Service-Blessed To Be A Blessing Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Serving Others is an important Spiritual Discipline that opens us up to the power of the Holy Spirit and enables us to be used by God.

Genesis 3:1-3, Matthew 25:31-40 “Service—Blessed to be a Blessing” INTRODUCTION The United States Army has a catchy, memorable slogan, “Be all that you can be.” I believe this slogan captures and reflects the desire of many of our hearts. We want to reach our full potential and experience ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Famous Final Words

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 2, 2010

This message encourages listeners not to give up on God's ultimate plan, for the best days are yet to come on the other side of the strongholds.

INTRO „o I've watched death scenes on TV „o I've listened to dying words „o I have to admit I've wondered what my final words would be „X "Oops" „X "Does this go any faster" „o I am sure final words have include such phrases as: „X Are you sure the power's off „X I can make this light before ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Declares, Consider It Done!

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 4, 2012

Through CHRIST, we have RECEIVED the POWER to DECLARE VICTORY and BLESSINGS for our FUTURE. Then BUILD OTHERS UP and be a BLESSING.

When God DECLARES, consider it DONE! Through CHRIST, we have RECEIVED the POWER to DECLARE VICTORY and BLESSINGS for our FUTURE. Then BUILD OTHERS UP and be a BLESSING. Most Christians think, “It’s a LUCIFER SPIRIT!” when we declare phrases that start w/ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:10

Denomination: *other

Broken: Hope For The Hopeless, Depressed And Discouraged

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 8, 2015

If you’re struggling with depression or discouragement, come to Jesus in prayer, connect with other Christians, and never give up.

BROKEN: HOPE FOR THE HOPELESS, DEPRESSED AND DISCOURAGED HUMOUR INTRO: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn't run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: *other

Be Strong Against The Evil Intentions Of Men

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jul 25, 2018

Men would by all means poison others against you but never give up the Lord id's on your side

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE STRONG AGAINST THE EVIL INTENTIONS OF MEN Acts 14:1-3 King James Version (KJV) 14 And it came to pass in Iconium, that they went both together into the synagogue of the Jews, and so spake, that a great multitude both of the Jews and also of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

Living In Christ - Becoming A Christian

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 4, 2016

This is message # 1 of a 5 part series, the last 3 of which will be preached by other people and so not show up on this site.

September 4, 2016 Sermon - Part 1 of 5 Part Series: “Living in Christ” We are beginning a 5 part series today on what It means to be in Christ: ”Living in Christ”. I actually wasn’t planning to do this until it dawned on me that the outline for today’s message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Verity Of Jupiter

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 7, 2024

Wikipedia defines Jupiter as a gas giant, made up of 89% hydrogen, 10% helium, and trace amounts of other elements.

Lucius Caecilius Firmianus Lactantius, a North-African born early Christian author who became an advisor to the Roman emperor Constantine I once remarked: “It is possible that Mount Olympus may have supplied the poets with the hint for saying that Jupiter obtained the kingdom of heaven, because ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:4, Luke 21:25-27, Isaiah 4:5

The Dangers Of Verbal Abuse Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 3, 2025

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up...

"As the tongue is a small part of the body, but makes great boasts, consider what a great forest is set on fire by a small spark." - James 3:5 Verbal abuse, a subtle yet destructive form of mistreatment, has become an unfortunate reality in many relationships, including marriages. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Colossians 3:19

Are You Willing To Be Offered?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 19, 2022

We are to shine like lights in a shadowy world. And to do that, we may have to be offered up for the sake of others.

In light of everything that Christ was willing to do for them, Philippians 2:12-18 explains how Christians ought to live. The directive to “work out” salvation is to let the new birth in Christ manifest itself in one’s actions. Believers should serve God without complaining or griping as part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible