Sermons on Lift Up Your Head:

The Cross

Contributed by David Butcher on Oct 21, 2006

The importance of the cross in the life of the believer TODAY. Especially in the light of opposition in the UK to this Christian symbol

Galatians 6:11-18 NLT 11 Notice what large letters I use as I write these closing words in my own handwriting. 12 Those who are trying to force you to be circumcised are doing it for just one reason. They don’t want to be persecuted for teaching that the cross of Christ alone can save. 13 And even ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Capitalize On Your Borrowed Time

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Sep 24, 2016

Through all the ups and downs, mountains and valleys, joys and sorrows, victories and defeats, good days and bad days, God has blessed us to see one more year. Many people died this year. We are alive. We have all the reasons to say "Hallelujah & Amen."

“CAPITALIZE ON YOUR BORROWED TIME” LUKE 13:1-9: 1 There were present at that season some that told Jesus of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Charismatic

#1spin A Web For The Lost Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002

Soul winning must become a high priority of all believers and all churches.

#1 Spinning a web to catch the lost By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We must develop a system to bring others to the Lord. This is part #1 of 3. This is a form that goes with the lessons: SPINNING A WEB FOR LOST SOULS. The answers are found in the lessons. I print out this handout ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Ways, Your Paths

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 17, 2013

God guides us through:1) A Path of Trial (Psalm 25:1-3), 2) A Path for Training (Psalm 25:4–5), 3) A Path for Thought (Psalm 25:6–7), 4) A Path for Teaching(Psalm 25:8-10)

The hardest part of any journey is the part that you have to take alone. It is especially difficult if you have not traveled the path before. When we lose someone we care about so much, like the loss of Doreen this week, we are called to continue the journey of life minus one who has thus far ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: Other

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

When The Waves Are Winning (Matthew 8) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Jun 7, 2022

When Life's troubles are beating us down we need to pray until God reaches out an lifts us up.

WHEN THE WAVES ARE WINNING (Matthew 4:22) Bob Marcaurelle Peter’s walk has little to do with walking on water. It has to do with facing the storms of life, like the disciples who were delivered at the last minute. . It has to do with Simon, trying to obey Jesus, and failing. The Psalms use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:22, Genesis 45:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wake Up Call

Contributed by Roger Roark on May 23, 2007

Sometimes God gives us a wake up call

God’s wake up call Jonah 1:1-2:10 [openiong] A married couple were on vacation and staying overnight at a motel. They had to get up early the next morning to continue their travel, so they called the front desk for a wake up call the next morning. The front desk called, and the wife got up and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Humble Exalted PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the importance of humility in our Christian walk, as expressed in James 4:10, and how embracing humility allows God to lift us up.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we are diving deep into James 4:10 and exploring the power, rewards, and blessings of humility. This powerful verse tells us, "Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up." We're going to unpack what this means, and how we can apply it to our ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10

Topics: Humility, Blessings

Big Things

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 9, 2003

God will give us the power to do the things He calls us to do.

Big Things There is a story of a man that rode into a western town on a stagecoach. He was hired as the local saloon’s bartender. The owner gave him a word of warning: “Remember, if you ever hear that Big John is on his way to town, drop everything and run for your life.” Things went fine for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:11-14

Denomination: *other

Walking In The Masters Footsteps! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Mar 6, 2004

A call for ordinary people to get involved in our world, doing what Jesus wants us to do, using Him as example.

Walking in the Masters footsteps! I’m going to talk to you today about Walking in the Masters footsteps! First of all: the master that I’m talking about is Jesus Christ Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up And See The Glory!

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Feb 24, 2004

We want to see what the disciples saw at the Transfiguration and say with them,"It is good to be here!"

February 22, 2004 — Transfiguration/Last Sunday after the Epiphany Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Luke 9:28-36 Wake Up and See the Glory I. Christ’s True Nature II. A Taste of Heaven III. The Source of All You Need Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Lutheran

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasures Are You'll Be Also

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

INTENDED TO STIMULATE THE BELIEVER INTO STORING UP FOR THEMSELVES HEAVENLY RICHES INSTEAD OF EARTHLY TREASURES.

Where Your Treasures Are You’ll Be Also Text Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroy and where thieves do not break in and steal. For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Will We Wake Up

Contributed by Harold Nichols on Mar 27, 2001

Jonah slept through the storm of his life, and so are we.

When Will We Wakeup Text: Jonah 1:6 Introduction: Everyone knows Jonah ran from God’s call to go to Ninevah and cry against the city; however, not many christians know the rest of the story. When Jonah ran he went on a ship that was heading the opposite way of God’s call. While ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"If You Can't Stand The Heat Get Out Of The Kitchen"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2018

Jesus tells us He is living bread, Word made flesh, He will be lifted up on a blood Cross, and He will given for the life of the world.

“If you can’t stand the heat get out of the Kitchen” John 6:51-70 Living bread. Word made flesh. Lifted on the bloody cross. Given for the life of the world. 1. Kitchens in early 1800's were extremely hot, miserable, dangerous, hard work, sweaty; drain your energy, stinky. 2. One might say Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-70

Denomination: Methodist