Sermons on Lift Up Son Of Man:

There's Always Room At The Table Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 18, 2024

God looks exactly like Jesus. Any other image of God is false. We recognize Jesus in the act of serving and there's always room at the table with God.

Ever wondered what God is like? It's a big question, right? But it's important because we tend to act like the God we believe in. The simple answer is, God is just like Jesus. Any other picture of God is off the mark. The Bible shows us how people's understanding of God changed over time, and it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-8

Topics: Divine Nature, Jesus' Teachings, Spiritual Enlightenment, God's Love

Completely Restored Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Jun 20, 2024

When we turn to Jesus in our times of need, trust Him in our struggles, and believe in His power to heal and restore, complete restoration is possible.

Hey guys, let's dive into a crazy story from the Bible today. It's all about two people who were in really tough spots, but they found hope and healing when they met Jesus. This story is found in Mark 5:21-43. Imagine this: You're in a crowd, and there's this guy named Jairus, a big shot at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Luke 4:18

Topics: Miracles, Divine Healing, Restoration, Faith

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 25, 2025

The "law of atrophy" is a work in all aspects of life, including the spiritual.

USE IT OR LOSE IT The Law of Atrophy at Work INTRODUCTION A. As I drive along, observing the sights of the countryside and see houses with roofs caving in, windows broken out, and all the other signs of abandonment, I am pained. Once people lived there, children may have played there, the supper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Frustrations Of Farming

Contributed by Michael Bowen on Nov 28, 2001

Four responses to the Gospel.

The Frustrations Of Farming - Mark 4:1-9 Introduction: A farmer had noticed some boys kept stealing watermelons out of his watermelon patch every night so he decided to put a stop to them. He put a sign out in his watermelon patch that said, "One of these watermelons have been injected with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Best Counselor = God's Word Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT

BIG IDEA: UNDERSTANDING GOD’S REVELATION IS THE PATHWAY TO ENCOURAGEMENT (:17) INTRODUCTION "Deal bountifully with Thy servant, That I may live and keep Thy word" If God were to bless us abundantly and give us our greatest desire, what would that be? The opportunity to continue to live a life of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lighted Pathways Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 3, 2001

THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT IS TO BALANCE REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF WITH LOFTY HOPE IN THE LORD I. (:1) REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS OF SELF A. Humility in Attitude 1. How I think about myself “O Lord, my heart is not proud” not being puffed up with a sense of my own importance 2. How I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Can Use What You Have

Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 6, 2001

This sermon encourages every believer to use the talents/abilities God has given them to serve Him.

INTRO: Imagine being called up by the President of the United States and being asked to come serve on his cabinet. The future of the entire country is on the line, and he wants your assistance. What would you do? What would you say? In our text, we see that we are called by God and are asked to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Exodus 3:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Tips For Spiritual Sucess"

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 26, 2001

Tips for success in the Christian life.

Title: “Tips For Spiritual Success” Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9 Introduction: Christians are assured of good success when they fill their hearts and minds with God’s Word and obey it, but because many of them have neglected this, they are less than successful in their spiritual lives. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Paying The Price For The Glory Of God

Contributed by Charles Dotson on Sep 1, 2001

Doing what the word of God tells us to do to see the Glory of God once again in our churches.

Intro: A. W. Tozer once said, "I’m afraid we modern Christains are long on talk and short on conduct. We use the language of power but our deeds are the deeds of weakness. We settle for words in religion because deeds are to costly. It is easier to pray, "Lord, help me to carry my cross daily" than ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:29-35, Exodus 33:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Restoration Of God's Glory Brings Peace And Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING

BIG IDEA: PAST RESTORATION TO THE PEACE OF GOD’S PRESENCE IS A FORETASTE OF FUTURE MILLENNIAL BLESSING I. (:1-3) A LOOK AT THE PAST: RESTORATION IS POSSIBLE ... GOD DID IT IN THE PAST A. (:1) Restoration Requires God’s Favor "Thou didst show favor to Thy land" "Thou didst restore the captivity of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Some Things Missing In Hell

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind.

Matthew 23:33 says: “Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?” Hell is not the product of some imaginative mind. In light of what the Scriptures say, hell is a reality. If you are planning a trip, you want to find out what the accommodations are like before you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:33

Hypocrisy Will Be Exposed

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian li

THE FALSE CLAIMS AND EMPTY TRAPPINGS OF HYPOCRISY WILL BE EXPOSED AND CONDEMNED FOR WHAT THEY ARE This was true for the fig tree that Jesus cursed This was true for the nation Israel who rejected their Messiah This is true in our lives when we fail to produce the normal fruit of a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Live For God, Not For Sin

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1.

E. (6:12-14) APPLICATION: LIVE FOR GOD, NOT FOR SIN -- EXHORTATION AND MOTIVATION TO USE GOD'S GRACE TO RESIST FULFILLING THE DESIRES OF SIN AND TO OFFER OURSELVES TO GOD AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR DOING GOOD 1. (:12-13) The Exhortation that we are to carry out a. Resist fulfilling the desires of sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Accept One Another

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 11, 2001

A sermon in a series about personality characteristics needed for a contagious Christian life.

----1) Because we’re all different Romans 14:1-12 1 Corinthians 12 Different rights & wrongs Different gifts Different burdens Different journeys ----2) Because we’re not to judge Romans 2: 1-16 we judge by the wrong standard Romans 2:1-2 we judge by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-7

Denomination: Holiness