Sermons on Lift Up Your Hands:

Dont Box Jesus

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

A day after Christmas sermon based on the faithfulness of Jospeh

What a weekend it has been? Can you believe it is all over for another year? All over for another year. No it is most certainly not!!! What do you think that’s it? Do you think that Jesus boils down to Christmas and Easter. BOXING DAY Boxing day has really lost its significance. Some say it was ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Are You Authorized Part 2

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Aug 4, 2004

The second part of Are You Authorized studying those who are authorized to do the work of God.

Last week we talk about being authorized to do the things of God. We looked at how ministries, ministers and churches can do what seems to be Godly things but they were not authorized by God and therefore unlawful and not of God. We also discussed the punishment for such actions. Tonight we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Powerful Love Of Jesus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 12, 2004

This is a devotional written for our church newsletter about the power we find in the love of Jesus

The Powerful Love of Jesus Romans 8:38-39 The love of Christ is so absolute and so powerful that there is absolutely nothing in the entire universe that can separate you from that love. When Paul tells the Roman church nothing he means nothing. · Not death: When you confront the reality of death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Facing Impossibilities

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Apr 15, 2002

There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them?

Introduction: There comes a time in the life of every believer when he or she is faced with a seemingly impossible situation. How do we conduct ourselves during these times? Why does God allow them? Can we really prepare for them? In this story we can learn a lot on how to respond when trouble ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

What Are You Praying For? Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Feb 24, 2007

Part 2 of the Colossians series

WHAT ARE YOU PRAYING FOR? Colossians 1:9-14 So we have continued praying for you ever since we first heard about you. We ask God to give you a complete understanding of what he wants to do in your lives, and we ask him to make you wise with spiritual wisdom. 10Then the way you live will always ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

"Where Is It Written”

Contributed by Mike Gillett on Feb 28, 2007

Basic introduction to Hermeneutics. “All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness; that the man of God may be adequate, equipped for every good work.” 2 Tim. 3:16-17

“Where is it Written” It is great to be here in Woodstock. Many have prayed, planned, and worked to help us in the process of coming here. This article may seem a bit heavy but I believe that we must lay a proper foundation and begin with the basics in order to be based upon the same ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is Freedom To Be Celebrated!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 5, 2008

Independance Day, 2008

There is freedom to be celebrated! 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 - This past weekend many celebrated their freedom on the lake, at friends’ houses, or simply at home relaxing and taking the day off. - This morning, let’s examine TRUE freedom not given by a country – but by a God that loves you more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

If Jesus was truly 100% man, how is it that He performed so many miracles of inhuman strength? PRAYER

The Power of Prayer If I told you that I could show you how to make millions of dollars like Donald Trump in one easy step, would you listen and do it? Guys, if I told you that I could show you how to win any girls heart with one simple action, would you do it? Girls, if I told you that you ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 16, 2007

Part of the series on the Skipped over books of Lev., Num., and Deut. Looking at the different laws and gems in the middle of them.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Skipped over b/c: - Too hard to understand - Too difficult to read - Too embarrassing to think about Laws given: -To show us how to LOVE our Savior, who brought us out of Egypt - To keep us SAFE under His protective wings Absolute Laws are laws that were to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Regeneration:have You Chosen Life Or Death

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 1, 2007

A Sermon on Salvation

Regeneration Have you chosen life or death? “Today I have given you the choice between life and death, between blessings and curses. I call on heaven and earth to witness the choice you make. Oh, that you would choose life, that you and your descendants might live! Deut. 30:19 (NLT) I. What ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: *other

Good News: A Fish Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009

To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What You Should Know About The Qur’an Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Sep 10, 2010

One-fourth of the world’s population views the Quran as their final authority. It is their Holy Book. Most Christians don’t realize that what it says is quite possibly the best starting point for sharing the gospel with a Muslim. The Quran probably has

One-fourth of the world’s population views the Quran as their final authority. It is their Holy Book. Most Christians don’t realize that what it says is quite possibly the best starting point for sharing the gospel with a Muslim. The Quran probably has more in common with the Bible than you might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is He?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 1, 2011

Will following the example of the Magi lead us to worship Christ?

Matthew 2: 1 – 12 / Where Is He? Intro: We don’t give much attention to stars. They are there all the time so we just ignore or forget about them. Astrology is a group of systems, traditions, and beliefs which hold that the relative positions of celestial bodies and related details ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Evangelism: How To

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 31, 2010

sometimes evangelism is a one on one encounter, but we must follow the Spirit of God.

Evangelism: How to Acts 8:26-39 We first meet Philip as he brings Nathaniel to Christ We see him again when Jesus feed the five thousand in John 6 Philip ministry was born out of a storm When the disciples were scattered as a result of Stephens’s murder He fled and we find him is a revival ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Christian Church

Claiming The Treasure Series

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Feb 24, 2009

Isaiah 33:5-6 says that the fear of the Lord is the key to the treasure of having God’s favor.

February 22, 2009 “Claiming the Treasure” Isaiah 33:5-6 Definition of Fear of the Lord The fear of God in which godliness consists is the fear which constrains (compels or powerfully produces) adoration and love. It is the fear which consists in awe, reverence, honor and worship. It is the reflex ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 33:5-6

Denomination: Baptist