Sermons on Lift Up Your Heads O Gates:

How To Enjoy Life- Friendship Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024

This is the 197th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Philippians.

Series: Action [#197] HOW TO ENJOY LIFE- FRIENDSHIP Philippians 2:19-30 Introduction: Who is your best friend? Most of us talk about our friends as people we have a casual, long-term relationship with. Maybe it is a co-worker, a neighbor, or people from your past. Friends, or so we think, are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

"looking Backward, Looking Forward, Looking To Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2018

New years Eve service we should according to the apostle look back, look forward, and look to Jesus.

“Looking backward, looking forward” Philippians 3: 4-14 1. Looking back on the past year of the things God has done in your life • Some times has been good times, not so good times, rough going times, dont know if I can make it times, sick times, • Also there has been some super wonderful times, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Methodist

Promise, Power, And Person!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 23, 2019

PROMISE, POWER, AND PERSON of the Holy Spirit. In this outline we briefly share 3 points of the work of the Holy Spirit to help the church be living testimonies to the world.

PROMISE, POWER, AND PERSON! John 16:7-13 (KJV) 7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. 8 And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-13, Acts 1:8, John 14:17, Acts 2:38, Matthew 28:20  (view more)  (view less)

Breaking Free From Secret Curses Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 25, 2025

Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation.

As children of God, we are often unaware of the spiritual battles that rage around us. Secret curses, spoken in malice or ignorance, can have a profound impact on our lives, causing hindrances, afflictions, and stagnation. However, as believers, we have the authority to rebuke these curses and seek ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Ephesians Lesson 04 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 29, 2024

Four steps down from God.

A. FOUR STEPS DOWN FROM GOD Remember comes from tombstone, “a place of remembering.” 1. You were a Gentile (v. 11). Born outside God’s covenant relationship. • “In the flesh” both spiritually and physically lost. 2. You were without Christ (v. 12). Name means deliverer or anointed one. • No one ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Father's Love Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jun 16, 2024

On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our Heavenly Father, who embodies the purest form of love, guidance, and protection.

Congregation: Acorns Oasis International Church Opening Passage: Psalm 103:13; Matthew 6:9-13 - "As a father shows compassion to his children, so the Lord shows compassion to those who fear him." On this special day when we honor fathers, let us turn our hearts and minds to our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:13, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Charismatic

Joseph Reveals His Identity.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 19, 2024

All things DO work together for good for those who love the Lord (cf. Romans 8:28).

JOSEPH REVEALS HIS IDENTITY. Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15. The Old Testament Joseph is very much a Type of Christ. Favoured by his father (cf. Genesis 37:3), Joseph was sold by his brethren for twenty pieces of silver (cf. Genesis 37:28). Favoured by His Father (cf. Luke 3:22), Jesus ‘came ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-7, Genesis 45:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cry Of God's People Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 8, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#9] THE CRY OF GOD’S PEOPLE Judges 10:1-18 Introduction: In the last chapter, Gaal was trying to overthrow Abimelek, who had been a self-appointed King after killing 70 of his brothers. Both Abimelek and Gaal were killed. Judges 10:1-2 Judges 10:3-5 After Tola ...read more

Scripture: Judges 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Macedonian Call

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Sep 13, 2025

There is always a Macedonian Call to every believer from various points to rise and take action for the liberation of souls under the torment of Satanic power. Fulfilling the call will produce great harvest of souls.

Fulfilling the Macedonian Call Study Text: Acts16:9-10 Introduction: - Every generation has its own “Macedonia call.” Paul’s missionary journey teaches us that God’s direction is not always about our convenience, but about His kingdom assignment. - The Macedonian call represents the cry of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Buy The Land

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 23, 2025

God tells Jeremiah to buy the land even though there is a war coming and they will be in exile.

Jeremiah 32:6–15 Buy The Land 1. The Lord God asks Jeremiah to buy is A Land Under Siege • Jerusalem is surrounded by Babylon. The city is on the brink of destruction. • Jeremiah is imprisoned for preaching God’s judgment. Jerusalem was currently under siege by Nebuchadnezzar’s Babylonian army (v. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Reflections On Life

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Nov 4, 2025

The loss of a family member or friend can be very difficult. As we get older we begin to lose so many. Death is always a very sad and sobering time. But our Lord offers comfort to sustain us.

I. WHAT IS OUR LIFE? A. All of Life is on a Timetable - In the physical sense, we are born to die. But, in the spiritual sense, we are born to live. What then is our life?  It is even a vapor, that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. God knows our frame; He ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Unequally Yoked To Equally Yoked And A Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 12, 2025

In 2 Corinthians 6:14, the Apostle Paul writes, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers.

In 2 Corinthians 6:14, the Apostle Paul writes, "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness?" Being unequally yoked refers to the spiritual imbalance that occurs when a believer is in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14

The Good Shepherd - Mother's Day Sermon Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on May 11, 2025

On this Mother’s Day, let us draw powerful parallels between the heart of the Good Shepherd and the heart of a godly mother.

Title: The Good Shepherd Mother’s Day Sermon Main Text: John 10:11 – “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” Introduction Today, we gather to honor mothers on a day that calls for deep reflection, gratitude, and celebration. But as we do, we turn our eyes to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:14, Exodus 2:2-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Choice

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 13, 2025

This is a short Sermon I used for a Sunday night and focused on Jesus in the Garden and the choice He made for us

There’s a moment every firefighter knows — when the alarm sounds, and you have to decide whether you’re willing to run toward what everyone else is running away from. I’ll never forget one particular call years ago. We arrived to find a house fully engulfed in flames. On the porch stood a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Morning And Evening Prayer Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jun 30, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the significance of praying in the morning and evening, and how it can unlock God's blessings, favor, and protection in our lives.

As Christians, we are encouraged to cultivate a deep and intimate relationship with God through prayer. Prayer is a vital component of our spiritual lives, allowing us to communicate with our Heavenly Father, seek His guidance, and receive His blessings. In this sermon, we will explore the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:3