Sermons on Lift:

The Other Ethiopian Eunuch

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 25, 2013

There are great lessons we can learn from the Ethiopian Eunuchs in scripture. In this lesson we will examine an event in the life of the less well-known Ethiopian Eunuch, Ebed-Melech.

Turn to the story of the Ethiopian eunuch… Where did you turn, Acts 8? That’s not the eunuch I want us to look at this evening. Introduction. In the dark days prior to Jerusalem’s destruction, when the people had rejected God and His word, a foreigner chose to trust in God; the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Employees And Employers Owe One Another

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 30, 2013

Slavery, work, and being a servant of Christ.

What Employees and Employers Owe One Another Ephesians 6:5-9 http://gbcgracenotes.podbean.com/2013/10/30/what-employees-and-employers-owe-one-another/ Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free [Eph. 6:5-8]. Servants (lit., ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is My Enemy?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 5, 2013

The devil, and the whole armor of God. Link inc. to formatted text, audio.

Who is My Enemy? Ephesians 6:10-18 Complete sermon at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/myenemy.html We move now from Walking in Unity, Purity, and Harmony to Walking in Victory. The Christian life is not a playground, it's a battleground. It's not a frolic, it's a fight, the good fight! It's not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Through The O.t. #3: Strong And Courageous Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 20, 2012

The story of Joshua and Caleb and the 10 spies gives us the keys to being strong and courageous as we face giants in our own lives today.

JOURNEY THROUGH THE OLD TESTAMENT #3: STRONG AND COURAGEOUS OPENING TEXT: “22 And the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 23 "Speak to Aaron and his sons, saying, ’This is the way you shall bless the children of Israel. Say to them: 24 "The Lord bless you and keep you; 25 The Lord make His face shine ...read more

Denomination: *other

God’s Reset Button

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Paul always looked for the hidden blessing in every trial. Have you been complaining about your situation? Grumbling short-circuits faith, but joy revives it.

Are you trapped in a prison of despair, doubt or anxiety? Learn to release the power of praise. The apostle Paul’s letter to the Philippians is one of the Bible’s most unique books. Some scholars call it "the epistle of joy" because the word "joy" or "rejoice" appear in it 16 times. Yet what is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4, Philemon 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Life’s Storms

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Nov 17, 2010

Calamities prompt us to ask, "Why?" There are no pat answers. Yet there are answers for how we can survive these sudden storms. It’s important that we anchor our attitudes in Scripture.

Opening illustration: It seemed like a regular day at the beach. When the blasts of billions of tons of water wrecked the coasts of more than a dozen Asian nations on Dec. 26, 2004, most of the people on the beaches were totally unaware of the looming danger. In its wake the massive tsunami claimed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Covering For Us

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

God’s Covering for Us

God’s Covering for Us Numbers 23 v 1 - 26 God Covers with His Protection - Numbers 23:7-10 1. Balaam sees God’s People Defended ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 23:1-26

Denomination: Holiness

The Sovereign God: A Source Of Hope And Strength Psalm 33 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 11, 2024

Psalm 33, is a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in God's unfailing love and to find hope and strength in His promises.

The Sovereign God: A Source of Hope and Strength Psalm 33 Introduction: Today, we gather to explore the timeless truths found in Psalm 33, a psalm that celebrates the sovereignty and faithfulness of God. As we delve into this psalm, we will uncover insights that will inspire us to trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:6-9, Psalm 33:18-19, Psalm 33:1-3, Genesis 1:1, Psalm 24:1-2, Isaiah 40:28, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 100:1-5, Psalm 103:1-5, Psalm 34:8, Psalm 36:7-9, Psalm 37:3-5, Psalm 33:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Clears The Temple Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 17, 2014

Jesus clears the Temple

Jesus Clears the Temple John 2:12-25 12 After this he went down to Capernaum with his mother and brothers and his disciples. There they stayed for a few days. 13 When it was almost time for the Jewish Passover, Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 14 In the temple courts he found men selling cattle, sheep ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Came Near

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 2, 2014

God instructs Moses to build the tabernacle. God wants to be with His people. God wants to connect with His people. God provides all that is required for His will to be done.

We come to church every Sunday and that makes us feel (sometimes) that we are the ones coming to God. • But the truth is, it’s the other way around. God is the One coming for us. • He came to us and He came for us in Jesus Christ. And He is the One who wants to be with us ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Paul’s Prescription For Christian Love And Unity

Contributed by Craig Condon on Dec 5, 2015

When we focus our attention on Jesus’ humble sacrifice, we see human pride and sin. It’s only when we depend on God that we receive salvation. God calls us to humility each and every day.

Have you ever faced opposition while on your Christian walk of faith? If so, you’re not alone. Opposition to the Christian way of doing things has existed since Christianity began. In the passage from Philippians 2:1-13, Paul is trying to deal with a rift that has occurred within the church ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Witnesses For Jesus

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 28, 2014

We are witnesses by spiritual birth. Witnessing is who we are, more than what we do. We are not alone in witnessing for Christ.

John 15:26-27 “When the Counsellor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, He will testify about me. 27And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.” We have come to the last lesson today. It has ...read more

Scripture: John 15:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Bridge Over Troubled Water"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 14, 2014

A sermon about learning to trust in God.

John 14:1-14 "Bridge Over Troubled Water" Anthony Castellitto, a United Methodist Christian from New Jersey wrote the following for this past Wednesday's Upper Room Devotional: "Our son was diagnosed with autism when he was two years old. My wife noticed subtle changes in his behavior; ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Response To Joy Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 19, 2018

Message 27 in our James Series focusing on rejoicing.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith’s Response to Joy” REVIEW I have said this numerous times. James serves as a mirror to examine the true nature of our trust in God. True trust in God’s provision enables us to respond according to God’s ways. True faith enables wise living. This ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mary's Song

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 11, 2018

This is one of the three great psalms spoken by women.

Mary’s Song Luke 1:39-56 Mary’s song, known as the Magnificat, is one of three great psalms spoken by women in the Bible. Deborah sang a song of deliverance after Sisera was defeated by the hands of another woman, the wife of Heber the Kenite. Here the words “blessed above women: in Judges 5:24 is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-56, Luke 1:39-45, Luke 1:47-55

Denomination: Independent/Bible