Sermons on Lifted Up:

The Binding Adhesive

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 2, 2007

This sermon deals with the element of love which holds us together.

It’s a Charles Schultz classic. Linus has just told Lucy that he plans to become a doctor. Lucy stops skipping rope to offer her usual constructive criticism: “That’s a big laugh! You could never be a doctor! You know why?” Then, as she turns to skipping rope again, she offers her acid ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Christian Church

If ... Then Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Sep 2, 2007

Because you are raised in Christ, you are...

Pentecost 10 If…then Col 3:1-11, Eccl. 1:2,12-14 2:18-26, Luke 12:13-21 8/5 † In the Name of the Lord Jesus † Grace and peace are gifts to you, from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ! Basic@ Programming - Conditional Stattements If you have been raised with Christ See prior chapter ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Itruths: Iknow

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Sep 10, 2007

Our responsibility is always to make sure that we are basing our lives on the truth.

iTRUTHS: iKnow Life Lessons for the iPod Generation, part 1 Fact versus fallacy. This is something that we deal with every single day. We try to determine what is real, what is genuine in our lives…and what is not. And, in our world today, these types of distinctions are not always as easy as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thelema: Thelma's And God's

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 12, 2007

Funeral message for Thelma Green Mann, known for her direct manner and strong will. The name Thelma is derived from the Greek, "Thelema", meaning will. A turning point is reached when one no longer focus on her own will, but on God’s will. Takoma Park

Grandchildren will teach you much about life. One of mine, Jackie, age 5, taught me about human nature recently. My wife and I had gone to take care of the girls while their parents were away, and we came, as always, armed with things to do – arts and crafts, games, books, the whole gamut of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Lost 2day" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 16, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to tothers that just as the Donkeys were LOSt - SAUL WAS LOST 2".

16 September 2007 1 Samuel 9:3-6; 17-20; 10:9 (RSV) by U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside, CA BIG IDEA: Every believer needs to know that there is great JOY in the HEART of GOD when someone who was LOST is FOUND. REFERENCES: 1 Samuel 9:1-27; Matthew 6:21 (Where ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sin Can Never Deliver What It Promises Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 17, 2007

This is the final message in a series from the book of Lamentations.

Our culture is perhaps the most unique culture to ever exist on the earth. Our mindset is unlike any other in history. We live in what is called a “Post Modern” world. When Pontus Pilate asked Jesus, “What is truth?” He could never have known that he was echoing the sentiment of an entire culture. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Light

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Aug 6, 2006

St. Peter calls Christians to remember the basic principles of faith. Four remembraces are explored.

Be Reminded of the Light to Guide the Journey This past spring I went on a camping trip with my youngest son to an underground lake called the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, TN. The Lost Sea is the largest underground lake in the Western Hemisphere and is connected to a series of underground caverns ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:10-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Atonement Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

This is a sermon about what the Church of the Nazarene believes about the Atonement. This is one in a series of sermons covering are basic tenents.

Last Sunday you heard a message from Pastor Ron about what we believe about the Holy Scriptures, this week I am going to cover a very important statement of faith… from our Articles of Faith.. Article number 6 - The Atonement . So let’s get started this morning. 14 For Christ’s love compels us, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Playing For The Crown

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 19, 2006

Superbowl Sunday sermon - what we are playing for will last forever, not just a season.

1CO 9:24 Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. 25 Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever. 26 ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Responsibility Of Elders In The Church

Contributed by Steve Hereford on Aug 25, 2006

In the Scriptures, Pastors are referred to as "bishop, elder, and overseer." Why are they referred to in this way. In this message, Pastor Steve will examine these and more terms as he talks about the responsibility of elders in the church.

We have completed our look at what elders are to be and now we’re looking at what elders are to do. In doing that, I would like to define the term that is found in 1 Timothy 3:1. It is the term translated "bishop." The term "bishop" is not a good translation because "it carries modern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look At Cain

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Aug 27, 2006

THIS SERMON SHOWS A PICTURE OF CAIN AND ABEL AND A LOOK AT WHAT WE CAN LEARN FROM THEM.

Raising Cain! Genesis 4:1-16 1 And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. 2 And she again bare his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of sheep, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 And in process of time it came to pass, that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Why People Can't Stand Jesus Series

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Sep 7, 2006

"Who do you say that I am?" This is the most essential question Jesus asked, and for us to answer.The creed says, "Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord"

"Who do you say that I am?" -- the most essential question Jesus ever asked, and for us to answer. And not just any answer will do. In the end, every person must deal with Jesus Christ. No one can escape him. You can avoid the question, or delay it, or postpone it, or stonewall it, or pretend you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set Apart To Fall In Love

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Sep 7, 2006

To be set apart, is to be Holy. Right from the start Satan has tried to steal our vision of who we are in Christ! Set apart to fall in love.

SET APART TO FALL IN LOVE IAN JOHNSON www.papelim.org.nz When Satan, tempted the woman in the garden, (Gen 3:6) it wasn’t with great theological issues or points of doctrinal difference that he spoke to her about. Rather it was an appeal to her senses. Look! Doesn’t that fruit look good! And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Staying Connected Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 8, 2006

If we want to live fruitful Christian lives, we have to stay connected to Christ.

Staying Connected Text: Jn. 15:1-11 Introduction 1. Read Jn. 15:1-11 2. Illustration: S. D. Gordon tells of a spring storm that broke a large limb on his cherry tree. Although it hung by a very slender strand, to his surprise the blossoms came anyway. Later some fruit began to grow as it did ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist