Sermons on Lift Up Your Eyes To The Lord:

It's Time To Lift The Pace

Contributed by Andrew Magrath on Oct 9, 2001

Motivation to excellence

It’s time to lift the pace - Background Jerusalem had returned to a sense of normality- the temple was rebuilt, they were at peace with their enemies, Nehemiah had gone back to the King and the people had fallen into a state of comatose. Unfortunately their worship of God had been neglected ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Call To Action – "Get Up! Pick Up Your Bed And Walk”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 12, 2024

I always enjoy reading the gospels and I regularly recommend to new converts to read the gospels for two reasons:

(1) Some parts of the scriptures are difficult for a new convert to understand, so I recommend they start off their Christian life reading the gospels that a child can understand. (2) Also, I recommend to new converts to read the gospels because it has many things to teach old converts and new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Tiny Handprints On A High Ceiling

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

Sometimes God Speaks To us in ways we never expect.

TINY HAND PRINTS ON A HIGH CEILING PASTOR KEN CROW PROVERBS 3:5-6 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. SOMETIME AROUND THE YEAR 1774 A MAN BY THE NAME OF WILLIAM COWPER WROTE THESE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

24.12 Who's Your Daddy? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 17, 2007

Jesus begins instructions on prayer only make sense when we have a proper understanding of who "Father" is.

A little boy comes home from Sunday School and tells his mother, “Guess what I learned today? God’s first name.” Intrigued she asked “What was it?” “Harold” came the reply “You know, Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name” Now we all know that Harold isn’t God’s first name, but the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Suit Up! Series

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 29, 2007

It’s not enough to join the team and take your position, you need to put on the equipment and learn to use it so you don’t get taken out of the game on the first play. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[Suit Up] Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. (Ephesians 6:17) This material was originally presented to a High School audience in PowerPoint format. If you have any ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Eye For An Eye - Matthew 5:38-39 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 20, 2024

It’s surprising to discover how many subtle ways we take revenge on those who hurt us. This message will help you discover them and show you the remedy Jesus gave us.

Matthew 5:38-42 "You have heard that it was said, 'Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.' 39 But I tell you, Do not resist an evil person. If someone strikes you on the right cheek, turn to him the other also. 40 And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Fix Our Eyes On The Unseen

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Oct 3, 2005

Do not be discouraged. Keep looking at (1) that which is unseen, and (2) that which is ahead. That is the unseen work of God in our lives, and the heavenly home the Lord has prepared for us.

Paul says, “Do not lose heart.” It is amazing to find Paul having such a cheerful heart, after all that he has encountered in life. He went through a lot of hardships. We know that because he tells us personally in 2 Cor 11:24-27, “Five times I received from the Jews the forty lashes minus one. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Up About Your Anger Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jul 16, 2002

Understanding what anger does to us and how to deal with our anger wisely from the book of Proverbs.

This sermon was introduced with a drama called "The Killing of Nash" Jesus said a lot of controversial things during his life. One of the things he said was that anger is a form of murder. Jesus said, "You’ve heard that it was said, "Thou shalt not murder," and anyone who murders will be subject ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:22, Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cross Fitted Series

Contributed by Johnny Byrd on Oct 12, 2017

What does Jesus mean when Jesus says Carry our Cross

Luke 9:23-25New Living Translation (NLT) 23 Then he said to the crowd, “If any of you wants to be my follower, you must give up your own way, take up your cross daily, and follow me. 24 If you try to hang on to your life, you will lose it. But if you give up your life for my sake, you will save ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's All Yours Series

Contributed by Ed Gratton on Aug 12, 2018

Last in a series on the Lord's Prayer

1 It’s All Yours 1 Chronicles 29:11, Matthew 6:9-13 2 [Slide of Lord’s Prayer] OK, where’s the ending? You know the part that talks about the kingdom and the power and the glory - Where is that? If you have one of those King James Bibles, don’t spoil the surprise. So where is it? Maybe your Bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

A Case Of I Can`t Help But Praise The Lord

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 3, 2019

THAT WE ALL SHOULD HAVE A CASE OF THE I CAN`T HELP BUT PRAISE THE LORD BECAUSE IF THE LORD HAS BEEN YOUR BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER IF THE LORD HAS MADE A WAY OUT OF NO WAY IF HE`S BEEN BREAD WHEN YOU WAS HUNGRY AND WATER WHEN YOU WAS THRISTY YOUR COMPANY KEEPER IN A LONELY HOUR

Mark 10:46-47 (TLB) 46 And so they reached Jericho. Later, as they left town, a great crowd was following. Now it happened that a blind beggar named Bartimaeus (the son of Timaeus) was sitting beside the road as Jesus was going by. 47 When Bartimaeus heard that Jesus from Nazareth was near, he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-47

Denomination: Baptist

Nicodemus (Part 2) – He Is Born Again At The Cross – Jesus Was Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 7, 2022

Too many churches have forgotten that there is an entry into God’s kingdom, the way of the new birth, in order to become children of the living God, and instead, they seem to be content that people just come to church. Nicodemus had to learn the necessity of the new birth - AND HE DID.

NICODEMUS – HE IS BORN AGAIN AT THE CROSS – JESUS WAS LIFTED UP THE CHARACTERS OF JOHN’S GOSPEL - NICODEMUS PART 2 MESSAGE – NICODEMUS PART 2 Part 2 is the continuation of the Message in Part 1. John 3 v 7 Do not marvel that I said to you, ‘You must be born again.’ John 3:8 The wind blows ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-17, Ephesians 4:8, Isaiah 61:2, John 7:47-52, Deuteronomy 1:17, Deuteronomy 19:15, Isaiah 53:9, John 19:38-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Yours Is The Glory Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 23, 2010

Our central calling is to proclaim, declare, and celebrate the glory of God.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-7, Mathew 6:6-13 “Yours in the Glory!” Introduction Often as I put my sons to sleep, just before they doze off to sleep will say “Daddy are you there?” “Yes son I’m here.” The knowledge of their abba’s presence, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Running The Race

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005

Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running The Race

Contributed by Willem Slomp on Jan 5, 2005

Make every effort to keep your eyes fixed on the Lord your God

READ: HEBREWS 12: 1- 15 TEXT: HEBREWS 12: 14-15 SING: PSALM 125: 1,4 PSALM 18: 7, 9, 10 PSALM 38: 7, 8, 10 HYMN 9: 1-5 HYMN 10: 1, 9, 10 Beloved congregation of our Lord Jesus Christ, brothers and sisters: The author of the letter to the Hebrews begins chapter 12 by picturing a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed