Sermons on Lift Up Your Heads O Gates:

Lead The Way

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 7, 2018

This is a brief message given at an inner-city ministry called Bridges, which focuses on helping adults living with poverty to develop the soft skills they need to succeed in life.

People love giving advice. “Oh, you’re going out with so-and-so? Well let me tell you what you should be careful about“. “Oh, you just got a new phone. Let me tell you this or tell you that“. “Oh you voteed Liberal...or conservative...or NDP. Well let me tell you about what’s bad about who you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Are You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Krist on Apr 7, 2015

Three things that make you WHO YOU ARE. SKILL, REPUTATION, and IDENTITY - Joseph in the beginning of his journey based those 3 things on SELF. But when he FLIPPED them around IDENTITY, REPUTATION, and SKILL. God did great things through his life.

VIDEO BUMPER TODAY I WANT TO TALK ABOUT 3 things that make YOU WHO YOU ARE (WRITE ON BOARD) SKILL - REPUTATION - IDENTITY What are your SKILLS? What type of REPUTATION do you have? What’s your IDENTITY? (How do people see you?) A. Can you recall the first time: tearing apart your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Spiritual Chill

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 2, 2009

Christians have the ability of losing their passion and desire for serving Christ

The Problem of a Spiritual Chill I love living in Ohio. I am a Buckeye through and through but there is one thing that I don’t like about Ohio, cold winter days. We either have it relatively mild and not overly cold or there have been times when Alaska is warmer than we are. This by the way is no ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Prayer Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 4, 2020

Verses 17-24.—As a servant and a pilgrim, who finds himself to be a stranger in an enemy's country. His appeal is to God alone, and his prayer is especially direct and personal. He speaks with the Lord as a man speaks with his friend.

In our last study we studded the 2 nd stanza of this song Beth which was about (cleansing power of the word of God) that you can’t wash or save from the sins it is only by the word of God which can cleanse and protect us from the sin specially in our youth age. Now we have the 3 rd stanza of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

August, My Month Of Uncommon Testimonies

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

Uncommon testimonies are not fabricated stories; they are living proofs of divine intervention that turn mockery into amazement and trials into triumphs.

AUGUST, MY MONTH OF UNCOMMON TESTIMONIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 126:1-3 Supporting Texts: Revelation 12:11, Luke 1:37, Job 5:9, Mark 5:25-34, John 11:40 INTRODUCTION: Every month carries a divine agenda, and August is prophetically ordained to be a month of uncommon ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am A Wonder To My World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 12, 2025

God created every believer to be a wonder to their world. This means that as children of God, we are meant to stand out, manifest His glory, and operate in divine wisdom and power.

I AM A WONDER TO MY WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 71:7 "I have become as a wonder to many, but You are my strong refuge." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: God created every believer to be a wonder to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7, Isaiah 8:18, Daniel 1:20, Matthew 5:14-16, Romans 8:19, 1 Peter 2:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fresh Fire: The Holy Spirit In The World Today Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 21, 2012

The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have heard over the years have focused on God the Father or on God the Son. I know that you will have heard sermons about the gifts

Our theme for this year is Fresh Fire and our preaching this year is going to focus on The Holy Spirit and each month we will focus on a specific aspect of His ministry. The Holy Spirit is an important part of the trinity, yet I would take an educated guess that most of the sermons you will have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What It Takes To Be A Real Witness For Christ. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2014

A sober look at the ministry of Paul

WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A REAL WITNESS FOR CHRIST. INTRODUCTION: THIS WEEK I POSTED AN ARTICLE BY JAROD MOORE ON MY FACEBOOK ACCOUNT THAT WAS ON THE TOPIC OF WHY MINISTRY IS NOT FOR WIMPS. THIS ARTICLE GAVE TEN REASONS. HERE THEY ARE: IF YOU ENTER PASTORAL MINISTRY… 10. NOT EVERYONE WILL LIKE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommon Power 1 Peter 2:11-12

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 21, 2025

A message about the power within us during our walk here on earth.

Good Morning Grab your bible and say this with me This is my Bible I am what is says I am I have what it says I have I can do what it says I can do. Today I will be taught more of the Word of God I boldly confess My Mind is alert My heart is receptive. I will never be the same. I am about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by Mahlon Richardson on Nov 6, 2007

The power of influence through faith

The Power of Influence “Unmovable Unshakable Faith” Intro: Last week I started talking about the power of Influence, and how our words, actions and attitude have a influence on people. I want to continue this week with influence but I want to talk to you this morning about Faith. Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In Joy Sermon V: Why Quarrel When There Is So Much To Rejoice About Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Mar 4, 2020

With God's help and the steady support of Christian friends, we live in real joy if we quarrel and worry a lot less, pray a lot more, cultivate right thinking for right doing so as to live in peace with God, others and ourselves.

WHY QUARREL WHEN THERE IS SO MUCH TO REJOICE ABOUT Do you remember the last time you had a quarrel with someone close to you? If you don’t remember, that may be a good thing as long as you don’t claim that you’ve never had such a quarrel. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Guided By God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 17, 2014

Follow what God has clearly revealed. Trust God to guide you. Pray and let God show you.

Gen 24:1-27 Guided by God ES 16 Feb 14 1534 This is our experience, if you honour the Lord and seek Him with all your heart. Gen 24 records the story of how God guided Abraham’s servant to find a wife for his son Isaac. [Read Gen 24:1-9] God will surely guide us to where He wants us ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does The Empty Tomb Affect Me Today?

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Apr 5, 2005

I share a couple important thoughts about how the Empty tomb, the resurrection affects us today as Christians

The Empty Tomb and how it affects me today Pastor Glenn Newton April 3, 2005 Text: Philippians 3:10-14 10 I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, 11 and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Forward In Faith 3: Freedom To Have Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

In the Bible the book of Galatians is all about Spiritual freedom, the freedom that is ours in Christ. The freedom that we receive when we, by faith, enter into a real relationship with God.

2013 02 24 ASH AM FREEDOM IN FAITH We have already spent sometime this morning looking at Freedom. So let me ask some questions: How much do you value your freedom? What does your freedom allow you to do? Are you free to do whatever you want? Although we live in a country that promotes Freedom ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vain Labors Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Sep 2, 2015

We all labor in one manner or another. What distinguishes one's labor? What makes our labor vain or valuable?

“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as you know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:58 I. Vain labors are everywhere! People often look back over their lives at the fruit of their labors with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational