Sermons on Lift Up Your Hands:

The Unused Gospel

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2010

I’m afraid the church is not taking advantage of the most powerful tool in the universe, the Gospel!

Scripture: Mark 16:1 – 6 Title: “An Unused Gospel” Introduction: There’s a story about a wealthy man who was terminally ill. The doctor said, "There’s only “one thing” that will save you. “A brain transplant.” - It’s an experimental operation. And it’s very expensive." The wealthy guy said, - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Significance Of The Person And Work Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

In the person of Christ we are presented with two complete and integrated natures, the human and the divine. At his birth He was named “Jesus”, the Greek form of Joshua, meaning “the Lord Saves”. Jesus is not man becoming God but God incarnated into fl

“I am the Alpha and the Omega ­— the Beginning and the End. To all who are thirsty I will give the springs of the water of life without charge” Revelation 21:6 In the person of Christ we are presented with two complete and integrated natures, the human and the divine. At his birth He was named ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Baptism And Gifts Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2010

Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I have come to realise that this is an unchanging truth but as God has led me to a deeper knowledge and experience my understanding

“Peace to you! As the Father has sent Me, I also send you.” And when He had said this, He breathed on them, and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” John 20:21-22 Perhaps one of the most important yet least understood truths of the bible is the infilling and baptism of the Holy Spirit. I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 13:51 - Understand?! - Part 19 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 4, 2011

Is it "WHAT you know or WHO you know"? Or is it that "what you know helps you know He who knows you better than you know yourself". UNDERSTANDING = PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER ABOUT CHRIST.

Matthew 13:51 - UNDERSTAND?! - Part 19 Why is He asking me this question? Yes, I understand! Well, not everything but I get most of what He is trying to tell me! Actually I miss quite a lot of what He is saying. OK, OK. I admit it. At times I so don't get it. My teacher in primary school slammed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tried Saint

Contributed by Martin Holland on Jan 16, 2013

In this life as Christians we all can expect to be tested at times by Satan and even the LORD Himself of course without evil.

A Tried Saint See: Exodus 15:22-27 We find in this passage God leaves these Canaanites in the land to “prove” Israel. The Bible makes it very clear that all through our lives on this earth there will be many times in which we be tested not only by Satan with evil, but also by God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

God's Remedy For Sin

Contributed by James R. Rice on Feb 5, 2014

The only remedy for sin is the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ. Lehman Strauss said, "There is a scarlet cord that moves throughout the Bible, that binds every page, every word, every line, every chapter and scarlet cord ends at Calvary."

GOD’S REMEDY FOR SIN 1 JOHN 1:7 A. At the world’s fair in Chicago there was a Congress on the World’s Religions. One by one each representative stood and expounded the virtues of their religion. Finally Joseph Cook, the representative of Christianity stood to speak and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

God has gifted every believer and that giftedness can help us to discover our purpose in Him.

God Can Help Us Discover Our Purpose Through Spiritual Gifts Introduction: There are many New Testament teachings, which we in the Independent Christian Churches and Churches of Christ have allowed to be taken from us by those who choose to abuse them. In so doing, we have become as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Revival In The Land

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010

With America in Crisis, our communities are ripe for revival

THERE'S A REVIVAL IN THE LAND INTRODUCTION: It has been over 200 years since the last great spiritual awakening was seen in Christianity. In those 200+ years we have seen the moral fabric of our nation deteriorate to the point that this generation readily accepts all sorts of inappropriate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Substitution Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Dec 7, 2010

We are all sinners, but Christ died in our place.

[To receive a free sermon each week by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com.] THE SERVANT: ISRAEL OR JESUS? Christians and Jews disagree on the identity of the Servant in Isaiah 53: • Christians believe that the Servant is JESUS. • Jews believe that the Servant is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Blessings

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Dec 10, 2010

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right

I recently read that the average American loses $75 every year. Quarters in the couch, bills left in the cash dispenser, money laying near the register… Seventy-five dollars! But get this, the average income world-wide is only $69 per year. That’s right: Americans lose more money than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Things From Which We Cannot Escape

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too

Intro: There are things from which we cannot escape. We may think that whatever inevitable things there are, such are not our concern. We may be even aware of them but we don’t care. Yet inevitable things will come overtime. I hope and pray that it won’t be too late when you discover that you’ll ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:36

Denomination: *other

Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Books Of God

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

God has at least 3 record books. These 3 books have detailed files of people’s names (from Adam to the last baby ever born) as well as their earthly works.

Intro: God has at least 3 record books. These 3 books have detailed files of people’s names (from Adam to the last baby ever born) as well as their earthly works. These books are – 1. THE BOOK OF LIFE (Rev. 3:5; Phil. 4:3) Twice this book is also called the “Lamb’s Book of life” (Rev. 13:8; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:12-13

Denomination: *other

The Perilous Times

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 11, 2014

There is a prophecy concerning the end time that evil will be on the increase. We can see the fulfillment in our generation today indicating that the end has come.

THE PERILOUS TIMES STUDY TEXTS: 2, TIMOTHY 3:1-15, JUDE 3-5 MEMORY VERSE: 2 TIM 3:1 INTRODUCTION: The greatest threat to the kingdom of God and the church of Jesus Christ today is the carnal, compromising and worldly Christianity the devil is generating to destroy the faith that was once delivered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Orphan Adopted

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 3, 2013

Adopted - literally means "to place one as a son" - Deliberately chosen - Making him or her the rightful heir to inherit the fathers estate

-2 Sam 9:1-13 – MEPHIBOSHETH = “destroying shame” - The Adopted Lame Orphan - Father & Grandfather dead - Became lame on both of his when he fell at age 5 – 2 Sam 4:4 - Orphan - Child permanently bereaved of or abandoned by their parents. > Word found only once in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist