Sermons on Lifting Him Up:

Up Against City Hall

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2009

The problem in America is greed. Things haven’t changed!

The Passover of the Jews was near, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. In the temple he found people selling cattle, sheep, and doves, and the money changers seated at their tables. Making a whip of cords, he drove all of them out of the temple, both the sheep and the cattle. He also poured out the ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Step One; Sign Up Series

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Mar 31, 2009

When we join a sports team, start a new job, or join with a group of people, we wear the "colors." On a job, you may have to wear a uniform, have a dress code, or wear a name tag or badge. This identifies who you are "loyal" to. Baptism tells the world wh

Seek First; Step One Matthew 3:13-17 I. The Coronation vs.13 a ceremony marking the investment of a monarch with regal power through, amongst other symbolic acts, the placement of a Crown upon his or her head. Where the monarch is anointed. A. Why did a sinless Jesus have to be baptized? 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God has deposited unique gifts in every believer, but these gifts must be stirred up and used for His glory. If we neglect them, we risk spiritual stagnation and missing out on divine opportunities.

STIRRING UP THE GIFTS OF GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Timothy 1:6 "Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands." Supporting Texts: Romans 12:6-8, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11, Matthew 25:14-30, 1 Peter 4:10, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stirring Up The Gifts Of God

Contributed by David E. Watters on May 11, 2012

A Mother's Day sermon on the great influence that they...and all of us, have in touching eternity.

Scripture: 2nd Timothy 1: 5-7; 3: 14-15 1: 5-7 - 5 I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that lived first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, lives in you. 6 For this reason I remind you to rekindle the gift of God that is within you through the laying on of ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Gearing Up For Your Race

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004

A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Can Not Cover Up The Resurrection"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 9, 2015

They tried to cover the rising of Christ but you can't.

Cannot cover up the Resurrection they tried but it didn’t work! Matthew 28:62-66 1. They were told to make the tomb secure • 62The next day, the one after Preparation Day, the chief priests and the Pharisees went to Pilate. • 63"Sir," they said, "we remember that while he was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:62-66

Denomination: Methodist

I’m Moving On Up!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 26, 2011

We are going to talk about change and most of the time when we think about change we are thinking about how someone else needs to change!

Deuteronomy 1:5-7-On this side of the Jordan in the land of Moab, Moses began to explain this law, saying, “The Lord our God spoke to us in Horeb, saying: ‘You have dwelt long enough at this mountain. Turn and take your journey, and go to the mountains of the Amorites, to all the neighboring places ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Stir Up The Gift That Is In You

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

It doesn't matter how gifted you are it profits you nothing if the gift is not activated

Paul’s exhortation to Timothy was to stir up (agitate, disturb, wake up) The gift that was in him This Gift is the HolyGhost It is evident that Paul understood that it wasn’t enough to receive this gift but the gift must stay active, the gift must be stirred, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Caught Up, But When? Imminence Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015

Will Jesus come at just any minute now? A seriously important question?

5. IMMINENCE ‘"Jesus could come at any time." I know what the people who say this mean, but we must take objection to that statement as it stands. In fact, Heaven has a day circled on the Heavenly Calendar when Jesus must come. [Acts 17:31, (God) has appointed a day in which He will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Tighten Up Your Belt Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 8, 2015

Of all the metal armor pieces as described by Paul, he begins with a belt made of leather. The reason is because it's the most important part of the armor. Without it, the armor falls apart.

As you may recall when Paul wrote Ephesians, he was in prison in Rome. He had been arrested after the fire that almost destroyed the city. Nero blamed the fire on the Christians. Paul, being one the most influential leaders, was handcuffed constantly to a Roman guard. As Paul analyzed the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Up From The Mire To Choir

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Dec 20, 2012

God will incline His ears to human suffering no matter how hopeless the case may be.

Introduction: The Psalmist introduces us to a God who heard him cry from a dark and slimy pit. He encourages the reader to be faithful in prayers at all times and from all places. I. He looked Up (verse 1 He prayed unto the Lord) II. He was shut Up. (verse 2 He prayed from a slimy and dark pit ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Get Dressed

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 27, 2006

When people see us “make allowance for each other’s faults and forgive the person who offends {us}” (Colossians 3:13) then and only then will they conclude we are followers of Jesus.

Wakeup call at our house – a ritual! First call – “Time to get up and get ready.” Fifteen minutes later – “Come on get out of bed! We have to go soon!” Then in frustration and desperation Glenys pulls the blankets back and hollers, “DALE, it’s time to get up! We leave in an hour!” You thought it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

How To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

An overview of training your child based upon who they are to learn to walk with God.

Unlocking your child’s potential Proverbs 22:6 As you turn to this verse, let’s review some truths about proverbs. A proverb is not a given promise. It is an instruction of Godly wisdom. It is a principle that when generally applied brings about general results. It is often made up of 3 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up...worries Down!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 25, 2017

As Christians we don't have to live in fear, of not knowing what's up ahead around the corner, or what the future might bring. As long as God knows, isn't that enough? It's time we left our hands up...and our worries down!

Hands up...Worries down! Philippians 4:4-7 MSG 4-5 Celebrate God all day, every day. I mean, revelin him! Make it as clear as you can to all you meet that you’re on their side, working with them and not against them. Help them see that the Master is about to arrive. He could show up any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let’s Grow Up!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

The need to mature in our faith. (PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

Let’s Grow Up! Reading: Hebrews chapter 5 verse 11 to chapter 6 verse 3. Ill: Children’s Wisdom • Patrick aged 10 • “Never trust a dog to watch your food” • Michael aged 14 • “When your dad is mad and asks you, "Do I look stupid?" don’t answer him” • Joel, aged 10 • “Don’t pick on ...read more

Denomination: Brethren