Sermons on Lifted:

The Faces Of Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 5, 2014

We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives... unless we are looking.

Title: The Faces of Jesus Text: Luke 24:13-35 Thesis: We do not always realize the roles or recognize the activity of Christ in our lives. Significance: It is the Road to Emmaus text wherein we see Jesus as a stranger, as a guest and as a host. Introduction It seems like a long time ago but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making The Most Of Your Life

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

We need to ask ourselves are, Am I discontent / dissatisfied? What is going on in my life that is making me this way? Why am I not making the most of my Life? Maybe today is the day that we should reevaluate our lives

Making The Most Of Your Life How many times have we heard the expression "Get A Life". • Today my main goal is to encourage you to “get a life” • A life that is full of God's blessings / rewards. • I want to talk about the life that we’ve have been given in ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

We are all challenged during our lives, but it is in the midst of it that we need to find our faith in an unfailing God

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE   ME (INTRO & ORIENTATION) Introduce myself to them and let them get comfortable with me. 25 years of ministry We planted 7 churches We have send out and trained hundreds of leaders over the world. At one stage my podcast was downloaded between 30000-60000 per ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Freedom For Us Who Are Raised From The Death.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on May 17, 2014

Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, straight in the eye and say, I’m not scared of you. Christians don’t stay in their tombs when they die. Neither are they meant to live in tombs while they are alive.

Word Count: 2604 This sermon was delivered to St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 20th April 2014 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: Because Jesus rose from the dead – so will we. We can look our ancient enemy death, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

...on Earth As It Is In Heaven... Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

What does 'on earth as it is in heaven' really mean?

Sermon Brief Date Written: April 22, 2014 Date Preached: April 23, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Study on the Lord’s Prayer Sermon Title: On Earth as it is in Heaven…(Sermon 7) Sermon Text: Matthew 6:9-13 [HCSB] Essence of the Text: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Busted And Embarrassed Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 29, 2014

Grace, Sin, Restoration, Shame

John 8:1-11 (p. 746) June 1, 2014 Introduction: At the end of their first date, a young man takes the girl back to her home. Emboldened by the night, he decides to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leans with his hand against the wall and, smiling, he ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Does Everything By Grace, Only Our Faith Can Receive Grace

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

To begin to receive God’s Grace, His word, the nature of Christ, we must believe His word

Seeing the Bible as Law – Means me doing the best I can to comply with God’s standards, as my head understands them, set out in the scriptures. In other words me trying to keep God’s commandments. That’s the Old Covenant which man by human nature couldn’t keep. Seeing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of God For Weak People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 3, 2014

God's Power, Our Weakness, Suffering, Thorns

John 9:1-12 (p. 747) June 8, 2014 Introduction: The Macuma People of Southeast Columbia in South America were “animists.” “Animism” worships the Gazelle for its speed...the eagle for its vision, the lion for its power...and because of this the Macuma’s ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 27, 2014

A look at our expectations as we continue moving through Lent. Bringing the dead young man in Nain.

Expectations Luke 7:11-17 March 23, 2014 We can’t get away from expectations! They follow us wherever we go! Whatever we do, we’re surrounded by them. We have expectations from our parents, our spouses, our children, siblings, from friends, teachers and employers . . . and even from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Cares

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 4, 2014

Sometimes it may seem as if God doesn't care. The storms come and we wonder where he is. We are overwhelmed with life's duties and wonder where our help is. A loved one dies unexpectedly and we wonder why God didn't stop it. Does God really care? Yes!

GOD CARES INTRODUCTION: Have you ever felt alone or abandoned? Felt like no one cared? “In December 2000 a German woman living in the city of Marburg, died while at home in her flat. Ten months later her landlord forced open the door to the flat, concerned that she hadn’t paid rent for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7, 1 Peter 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Works And Wisdom Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Aug 14, 2014

We are to show our faith through our good works toward our neighbor.

As I continue today to teach on living a skillful life, one filled with wisdom, together we will discover the importance of relationships. It has often been said that no man is an island although sometimes we try to live as if that were true. In 1965 Simon and Garfunkle released a song titled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-30

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Do You Come To Church? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Eighth in this series. The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector reveals that I either come to church to impress God or to be impressed by God.

Note: Since this message was presented in the form of a table that summarized the two reasons for coming to church some formatting may not look right. Let me begin with a question this morning. I don’t want to embarrass anyone, so I’m not going to ask you for a show of hands or ask you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Motivation? Series

Contributed by Bart Price on Jan 8, 2016

As we go about making disciples, what is our motivation? Why should we want to fulfill Jesus' call?

Let’s get to our passage. Turn over to Matthew 28. This passage might be pretty familiar to you, but that’s ok. When you get to Matthew 28, we’ll read verses 19-20. Pay attention to this passage…as it lays the foundation for what we’re studying today. Let’s read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

A Christmas Gift

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 9, 2016

The most precious gift ever given is Jesus. And, It's a life changing experience.

A Christmas Gift A little girl is sitting on her grandpa’s lap rattling off her long Christmas list. The grandfather recognized that this was “a teachable moment,” and so he said, “Honey, it’s more blessed to give than it is to receive.” To which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You A “christian” Or Are You A Disciple? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 25, 2016

God calls us to be more than just people who live the way they want throughout the week and then maybe turn up for a couple of hours at church on Sunday.

The question: Are you a “Christian” or are you a disciple? Perhaps you have been a Christian for years. There was that point in your life when you discovered Jesus for yourself. Maybe, something happened that caused you to seek comfort, or meaning or healing in your life. Maybe ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal