Sermons on Lift Up:

Bearing Up

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2014

The sufferings of Jesus were unique in that He suffered once for all, the just for the unjust. But we are still sometimes called to bear up and endure grief, suffering unjustly. Our model was laid down in the patient pattern of His sufferings.

BEARING UP. 1 Peter 2:19-25. The Apostle Peter uses his address to domestic servants (1 Peter 2:18) to illustrate the calling of all Christians to share in the sufferings of Christ. “For this is grace,” he quite literally says (1 Peter 2:19): this is acceptable; this is thankworthy - if out of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2014

Growing up people need growing up grace.

Title: Growing-Up Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7 Thesis: Growing-up people need growing-up grace. Introduction We generally associate age with growing up. Age is also a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mixing It Up Series

Contributed by Josh Foster on Mar 18, 2014

Advent is not so much about shopping; it’s not so much about lists and baking and decorations. Rather, Advent points us to the One who came and will come again. A ‘ready life’ is one lived through the power of His Spirit to serve Him in holiness.

Why Christmas Is a Big Deal: Mixing It Up Scripture Text: Luke 1.68-79 Advent Reading: Luke 1.68-79, Advent-Peace INTRODUCTION The Bible is full-of-examples of God-calling people to do things that appeared to be a little-strange …or goofy, …or surprising. I think it just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Nazarene

Lighten Up! Series

Contributed by Patrick Slack on Sep 26, 2011

Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting your

Lighten Up? Opening Video: Patch Adams Joy Have you ever know or seen someone so wound up they were fixing to burst? It can be a sad sight. Have you been in that place where you were so stressed out or wound up that you lost all your joy? Are you living with Joy in your life or you letting ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013

We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sealed Up

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 12, 2013

THE REALITY OF BEING SEALED IN CHRST UPON CONVERSION

SEALED UP INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE REALITY OF A BELIEVER BEING SEALED IN CHRIST UPON REDEMPTION. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: EPHESIANS 1:13 (NASB) IN HIM, YOU ALSO, AFTER LISTENING TO THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH, THE GOSPEL OF YOUR SALVATION--HAVING ALSO BELIEVED, YOU WERE SEALED IN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 28, 2014

God wants to keep us in the loop; he wants us to get it right and be informed.

Listen Up! Isaiah 55 1. At the women’s Bible study this week, the ladies came up with a theory to account for the clues they found. First, they saw that my vehicle and Marylu’s vehicle were parked in the lot. Second, they saw on the marker board in the hall, “Camp ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stir It Up

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 19, 2014

Here is a message by Pastor Dre encouraging us to Stir Up the gifts that God has given us.

Stir It Up - John 6:1-9 John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), Jhn 6:2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Jhn 6:3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wake Up

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013

A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 (HoHum from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/snooze.html; Outline and material adapted from David Jeremiah's book, "Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World", chapter 10 "Stay Convinced")

HoHum: Have children come up front for children’s minute. Need: An alarm clock with a "snooze" button
Do you use an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning? A lot of alarm clocks have a button on them called a snooze alarm. When your alarm goes off, you can hit that button and go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Up Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

This is sermon to call believers to fight against apostasy. To take a stand on the truth of Scripture and the truth of the Gospel.

Sermon 3 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Call Up Jude 3 Introduction We are working our way through the book of Jude Jude identifies himself as a bond-servant of Jesus, and brother of James in verse 1. That makes him Jesus’ half-brother. Last week we talked about being Secured for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Follow-Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 10, 2013

Some people need to be followed-up ad infinitum in order to win them for Christ!

Follow-up! “Let's go back and visit each city where we previously preached the word of the Lord, to see how the new believers are doing'” (Acts 15:36). I remember back while working for a bank, I attended an irate customer call that was meant for my boss, the customer spewed exotic ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measuring Up

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Feb 18, 2012

Growing in Christ

Measuring Up Sunday Morning, 01-15-12 Text Eph. 4:1-13 Scripture Focus Eph. 4:13 Intro: If you recall last week I talked to you about believing in a “concrete” Jesus Christ, one on which you can build your whole life; both daily and spiritual. With that in mind this past week as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Moving On Up Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

Wherever you’re at, whatever you’re experiencing, whatever your relationships look like, God wants it to get better.

God has a plan for your relationships. In fact, today I want to tell you that things are going to get better! That’s the theme of today’s message. I’m calling this message moving on up! You remember that show with George & Wheezy? Moving on up? Well wherever you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational