Sermons on Lift Up Your Heads O Gates:

Gentleness

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Jul 20, 2023

Paul used the word Gentleness.

The Fruit of Gentleness Gentleness is the quality of being kind, tender, or mild-mannered. It is having power, strength, and authority under control. It is the taming of the wild and the spirited. The gentle person has an unassuming nature. The gentle person is not weak, but in fact has great ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:23, Philippians 2:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbs 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 16, 2024

Proverbs 16

Proverbs 16 16:1 – The preparations of the heart belong to man but the answer of the tongue is from the Lord: i. “A somewhat obscure proverb which recognizes that man has to exercise his own reason in making his plans, but that he is dependent on the Lord for the answer of the tongue.” ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Bible Say About Baptism? Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 29, 2020

What Does the Bible Say About Baptism?

ACTS 2:38 And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. ACTS 22:16 And now why do you wait? Rise and be baptized and wash away your sins, calling on his name. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38, Acts 22:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Holy Lifestyle

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jul 23, 2017

Five points concerning living a holy lifestyle

Living A Holy Lifestyle What does it mean to live a holy lifestyle? Here are five points to consider in doing so. "Whatsoever he saith unto you, do it." John 2:5. Jesus’ mother gave this command to servants at the wedding at Cana. To be holy, we must OBEY the Word of God. II. "Do as Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 21, 2012

Jesus Christ was unique in every way. From His complete deity to His perfect humanity, from His miraculous conception to His supernatural ascension, from His impeccable character to His incomparable teaching—Jesus stands above all other religious or mora

The Uniqueness Of The Christian Faith John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” THE BIBLE IS UNIQUE The Bible was written over a 1600-year span, during 60 generations, over a time-span of 1400 years. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Charismatic

James - A Faith That Works (2021) Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2021

In this introductory sermon for a series on the Book of James, we explore two questions: who is the author and who are the recipients. The sermon also drives home the point that we must be doers of the Word of God and not hearers only.

Introduction: A. One day, a couple of weeks before Christmas in the mid1980s, I was driving on the back roads of Arkansas from El Dorado, Arkansas to Memphis, TN. 1. I was on my way to take my graduate class finals and I was running late. 2. I set the cruise control about 8 miles over the speed ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1, James 1:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It’s Not What You Think

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 2, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 12: 1 – 8

Leviticus 12: 1 – 8 It’s not what you think 12 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, saying: ‘If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean. 3 And on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just Say No To Hakuna Matata Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 10, 2003

This word “ignorant” occurs 13 times in the Bible and is connected with some important spiritual facts we should all know. That is why today we cover the spiritual Truth that the past many times teaches us how to live today.

IGNORANT SERIES: JUST SAY NO TO “HAKUNA MATATA” 1 CORINTHIANS 10:1-13 INTRODUCTION According to the American Heritage Dictionary, the word “ignorant” means unaware or uniformed. I would like us, for the next few weeks, to look at some spiritual facts that you may be unaware of or have forgotten. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13, Hebrews 3:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Caring Church: Caring About The Lost Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

If we are going to be a caring church, one of the very first things we must do is to care about those who are without Jesus Christ, those who are lost. We need to develop a heart for the lost like Paul’s heart.

Was anyone here saved listening to a radio broadcast? Raise your hand. How many were saved listening to a TV preacher? How many prayed to receive the Lord Jesus as a direct result of a message? How many were saved when you saw "Jesus Saves" on a big rock, a sign, or a bumper sticker? How many ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-3, Romans 10:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

How God Can Use Struggles For Good

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

God works all things together for His good and our good - even the worst struggles in life.

HELPING THE WOUNDED TO SEE HOW GOD CAN USE THEIR STRUGGLES FOR GOOD Illustration; When I hear my friends say they hope their children don’t have to experience the hardships they went through--I don’t agree. Those hardships made us what we are. You can be disadvantaged in many ways, and one way may ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Benefit Package

Contributed by James Bryant on Sep 27, 2001

Which employer do you work for? God or Satan? Who has the better Benefits?

"GOD’S BENEFITS PACKAGE" GOD’S BENEFIT PACKAGE John 3:16-18 (16) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. (17) For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, Psalm 103:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Identity

Contributed by Jason Horrocks on May 18, 2004

Lost Identity is a sermon expressing the need to allow Christ to control our lives. When we come to Christ our identity is lost forever. We take on the identity of "Christ liveth in me." "For to me to live is Christ." Our desire is to please God and n

Lost Identity Galatians 2:20, "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me." I cannot tell you the many people that have came to me about losing their identity. Most of us keep our identity in our wallets. Identification is something that we use ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Church Of God

The Games People Play - Life Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity.This sermon deals with abundant life.

The games people play - Life A LIFE WORTH LIVING Introduction: 1. I was in the summer of my Eighth grade year when my family moved to Huntsville, Alabama. The primary reason that we moved to Huntsville was the church. Mayfair Church of Christ was the largest congregation that I had ever seen, ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Winen And Oil

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 2, 2004

...Joel chapter two: The threshing floors shall be filled with grain; the vats shall overflow with new wine and oil.

I have mentioned recently that the Lord operates in seasons with how and when He blesses His people. In my own (personal) life, I have sensed different words of instruction and (especially) correction from God. Perhaps the reason for this is that the Lord has so many things He is trying to set ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God