Sermons on Lift Up Your Heads O Gates:

All Bark And No Sap

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

we should all be like the evergreen and have the Holy Spirit active in our lives all year around.

The Christmas tree is found in the homes of almost every person in America, so I would like to talk about the meaning of the Christmas tree, as I see it. Read: Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. [15] Neither do men light a candle, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Christian Work

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

Great joy comes from knowing the Lord Jesus Christ and serving others.

The Joy of the Christian Work Text: Philippians 2:12-16 Introduction: The Word of God tells us that it is good for a man to work. There can also be joy in work. May we study how the Lord has incorporated into Christian work - Christian joy. I. THERE IS AN OUTWARD WORK. v. 12 A. The work ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Here I Am..."

Contributed by Winson Butler on Aug 17, 2005

A person is never what he ought to be until he is doing what he ought to be doing. Abraham knew that feeling well. His test revealed who and what he really was. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction Have you ever been put in a position when you were called on to do -as you look back on it- the most IMPOSSIBLE task of your life? In other words, are you facing something or someone that might be the most difficult situation you’ve ever faced in your life! Are you being asked to do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Giving Or Grasping Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ gave himself for you, you must give of yourself for Him!

I. Practice Scriptural Giving! Deut. 14 A. Know all you have is from God. 1. He owns everything. 2. He owns your life and soul. B. Develop a habit of giving to God. 1. Giving is commanded for our benefit. 2. Giving must be done with the right spirit. 3. Giving ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Heaven Wants You To Know

Contributed by Jeff Smith on May 6, 2013

5 Things about Heaven that every person should know

What Heaven Wants You To Know John 14:1-6 1. There is a place for you there – “I go to prepare a place for you” 2. Only one way to get there – “I am the way…” 3. You have to have a reservation – “No man cometh to the Father but by ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: *other

Endurance In The New Testament

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Oct 11, 2020

7 verses about endurance

ENDURANCE IN NEW TESTAMENT (NEW AMERICAN STANDARD BIBLE) Luke 21:19 - "By your endurance you will gain your lives. 2 Corinthians 6:4 - but in everything commending ourselves as servants of God, in much endurance, in afflictions, in hardships, in distresses, Hebrews 10:36 - For you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:19

Denomination: Vineyard

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Goodness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Kindness is seen in our actions, goodness is seen in our character.

Show Vietnam video. What an amazing example of how goodness and love can overcome trauma of the past, hatred, language & cultural barriers, and bring forgiveness and immediate closeness between two people a world apart. Today’s fruit is the Apple to represent goodness. After all it’s the goodness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

In Him Is Where I Want To Be.

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on May 16, 2024

Being IN HIM means His peace rules our hearts and His power is made perfect in our weakness. To be IN HIM is true fulfillment satisfying all our needs according to His riches in glory.

In Him is where I want to be By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Today I want to teach on the phrase “In the name of Jesus” or “In my name” and what it truly means to be IN HIS NAME or IN HIM. It is not based upon the way we dress, talk, or act although those do influence a lot. It is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14, John 15:16

Denomination: Apostolic

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2023

An advent series looking at Isaiah's names for Jesus.

Everlasting Father Isaiah 9:1-7 December 17, 2023 I can vividly remember the days Joshua and Zachary were born. There was awe and frankly, there was shock! I don’t think it ever really occurred to me that I was going to be a father until the nurse realized Debbie was deep in labor. Until ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Communion And Jesus.

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Oct 12, 2018

The Lord's Table. The Communion Table. What does Communion mean.

Jesus and Communion. 1Corr. 11:17-34 An understanding of historical background is essential in the interpretation of any document, biblical or otherwise. Consequently, this factor plays a larger role in the interpretation of many books of the New Testament . Romans is one of those books where an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Or Fear

Contributed by Mark Kang on Mar 26, 2006

Where there is fear there is no faith

Everybody is afraid of something. Fear steals our faith. Where there is fear there is no faith, fear is the absence of faith. "Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death that is the devil and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Harvest Time

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 29, 2001

Whatsoever one sews that shall he also Reap. Period...

HARVEST TIME Galatians 6:7 (7) Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Good and or Bad things just don’t come to us. It’s usually because of something we did or didn’t do. Once saved not always safe…. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

Satan - Destroyer Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Dec 21, 2002

Satan - Destroyer of faith

SATAN - DESTROYER OF FAITH TEXT: "The theif cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). SUBTEXT: "Fight the good fight of faith..." (1 Tim. 6:12). Let us examine Satan’s subtle tactics ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Timothy 6:12

Calling Jesus Lord

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 20, 2003

Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human mind is the love of God as it is revealed in Jesus Christ. It is beyond our understanding that Jesus would come to earth and live and die for humankind’s sin, providing salvation for those who

Calling Jesus Lord Text: "I tell you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, ’Jesus be cursed,’ and no one can say, ’Jesus is Lord,’ except by the Holy Spirit" (1 Cor. 12:3 NIV). Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7 Introduction: The most profound thought that crosses a human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking Shelter-Refusing Refuge

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 22, 2003

To have a place of refuge and to know where it is, and how to get there is not enough. You must stay in the shelter God has provided through His Son.

The Law of Moses has a spiritual meaning, as is seen from the clear references of Scripture. (Zech.9:12) "Turn you to the STRONGHOLD, ye prisoners of HOPE; even today do I declare that I will render double to thee." (Heb.6:18). "That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:9-15, Numbers 35:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God