Sermons on Lift Up Your Hands:

Servants And Friends

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus not only calls us to be servants but to be "Friends of the King." These were servants who were in the innder circle of the King and were given inside information.

1. True Friend Proverbs 18:24, NASB A man of too many friends comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Social media has redefined the concept of a “friend.” In the early days of the most prominent social media platform, people accumulated “friends” by the hundreds. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Waste The Pain

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Dec 30, 2018

We should use our witness for Christ to show others God's love and power.

Don’t Waste the Pain by: Joe M. Cherry I. Introduction A. Rom. 8:28 – “For we know that in everything God works for good with those who love Him and are called according to His purpose.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Encouraging Christians Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 30, 2019

God’s desire is for Christians to be encouraged with the Bible and His oaths!

Let us continue to worship our God by listening to what He has to say to us today. Please open your Bibles, God’s Word to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 6….. We have been noting that those Hebrew Christians about 2000 years ago had one foot in Christianity but the other foot wants to go back to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:12-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friends And Family Day

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 30, 2019

In conjunction with our "Friends and Family Day" we will look at how we are both friends and family to Jesus.

1. Today is our “Friends and Family Day. Special worship and Fellowship 2. These are two biblical concepts of our relationship to Jesus – we are “Friends” and “Family.” 3. [What a Friend We Have in Jesus In the town of Port Hope, Canada there is a monument erected to Joseph Scriven. He was not a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, Luke 8:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kevin Johnson on May 31, 2019

Learning to use the "currency" heaven recognizes to conduct business with Heaven and receive from God.

If you walk into one of the stores or shops or restaurants in this town, and hope to do any kind of business or trade, or if you plan on getting any food; someone is going to have to pay for those goods or services, would you agree? In this country the dollar is our standard of currency. So if you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The #1 Way To Tell If The Holy Spirit Is Leading You

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

In this lesson we boil it down to the #1 and only way to know if the Holy Spirit is leading you.

Have you ever felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading to perform some action for God? Maybe you felt as if the Holy Spirit was leading you to partner with some ministry, or to believe some doctrine, or to go aid a certain person. While the way in which the Holy Spirit leads us can be debated at some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: *other

1 Peter 2:18-25 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 7, 2023

In today's study we look at the issue of submission to our authorities in the work place, where Jesus Himself was a perfect example of submission to the point of death.

For the Audio Version on YouTube, click here – https://youtu.be/Gs-GbN4Qe9A For the Audio Version on Spotify, click here – https://open.spotify.com/episode/0kbmxrgE7w2Lv3VAcw3y3S?si=c1bee78a6de34e16 1 Peter 2:18-20 Servants, be submissive to your masters with all fear, not only to the good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:14, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Revived Church Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 3, 2023

Revival: An extraordinary outpouring of God.

“Those who believed what Peter said were baptized and added to the church that day—about 3,000 in all. All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. A deep sense of awe came over them all, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47, Joel 2:28, Acts 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Visionary View: The Seven "i Am" Statements Of Jesus Outline Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

The "I Am" statements of Jesus can transform our lives

Visionary View: The Seven "I Am" Statements of Jesus A journey through the profound words of our Saviour, Jesus Christ, as He declared seven "I Am" statements. These declarations reveal deep spiritual truths about who He is and what He offers to each of us. Let us open our ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35, John 8:12, John 10:9, John 10:11, John 11:25, John 14:6, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Attitude Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 11, 2021

The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it.

The golden rule is another way of saying the second of the great commandments, love for neighbor and gives a good motive for it. “Do to others whatever you would like them to do to you. This is the essence of all that is taught in the law and the prophets.” (Matthew 7:12 NLT) The two great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-29

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Skin Deep

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 13, 2021

A Sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent, Year C

December 12, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 3:7-18 More than Skin Deep Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When composer Leonard Bernstein was the director of the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, he was asked a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

When God Answers Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Oct 31, 2023

Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy.

“When God Answers” 1 Kings 19.1-18 Last time together we looked at Elijah and the great victory that was given to him. Would it be great to live in the victory of the moment forever? What frequently follows a victory is an attack from our enemy. It should not surprise us nor should we be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Advent Week 2: Peace - "peace In The Prince Of Peace" Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 28, 2023

As our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into the profound peace that Christ brings into our lives.

Advent Week 2: Peace - "Peace in the Prince of Peace" Introduction: Dear friends, as our Advent journey unfolds, our hearts are drawn to the theme of peace. Today, we explore the promise of a coming Messiah, a Prince of Peace, as foretold by the prophet Isaiah. Let's delve into ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 26:3, Philippians 4:7, John 14:27, Romans 12:2, Psalm 29:11, James 3:17-18, Matthew 5:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Men And Their Sin

Contributed by Grant Adams on Jun 20, 2022

What does God do with the sin of mankind? Can a man standing get away with it? Can you sin and get away with it?

If any man, anytime, anyplace can ever sin and get away with it I will close my Bible and preach no more. Numbers 32:23, Galatians 6:7-8. Just as sure as there is a God in heaven, if you are bound to sin you are bound to suffer! What about the Christian who sins, does he get away with it? NO! His ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23, 2 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Shallow Hal

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 26, 2022

Jesus teaches us to look at a person's inner beauty instead of just the physical.

Shallow Hal John 6:60-71 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 6:60 Therefore many of His disciples, when they heard this said, "this is a difficult statement; who can listen to it?" 61 But Jesus, conscious that His disciples grumbled at this, said to them, "Does this cause you to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Denomination: United Methodist