Sermons on Lifting Him Up:

Real People - Real Problems - Wrap Up Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Dec 4, 2017

Final sermon in our 1 Samuel study

Real people – Real problems Wrap up 1 Samuel chapters 1-15 For the last several months We have been studying the great book of 1 Samuel and looking at Real People of the bible Who like us- had real problems We will continue our study of these writings next year when we began a study on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dont Give Up : You Are On The Brink Of A Miracle

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 26, 2006

THIS SERMON ENCOURAGES NOT TO GIVE UP AS WE ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE AND EXHORTS US TO 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE

DONT GIVE UP : YOU ARE ON THE BRINK OF A MIRACLE ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. REST 2. REJOICE 3. RENEW 4. RECEIVE 5. REQUEST 6. REAP 7. RACE INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to be strong in the day of adversity . We should not become discouraged and give up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009

We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Clean Up

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Sep 19, 2025

A sermon to adults on Jesus cleansing the temple.

Matthew 21:10-16 9/21/25 a.m. I remember as a kid there were many times that my mama would tell me and my brother, “You two need to clean your room.” And ... she was right. It looked like a pig stye. It was mostly my brother Mike’s stuff. And now as a daddy I’ve told my kids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

God's truth is the best protection against Satan's lies.

Opening illustration: As we moved to our new home in the Middle-East after the government transferred Maureena and me to a previous location in the mountains, we never expected the place to be hiding scorpions, which would show up regularly in our bathrooms and poisonous snakes that would appear in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Side Up In An Upside Down World Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Oct 1, 2015

Rather than giving a list of ideals to strive for, Jesus was showing the people how widely available God’s kingdom was – even for ordinary, poor, ignorant, imperfect, despised people. The beatitudes describe their struggle & grace to thrive in adversity.

Right Side Up in an Upside Down World Intro: The more I study the Sermon on the Mount, esp. the Beatitudes, the less prescriptive and the more descriptive they become to me. Here is what I mean by that. Last week as I shared them, I introduced the first one (poor in spirit) as a requirement for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God’s Plans Are Catching Up With Us

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

The time has come for God’s plans to be fulfilled. God is looking for people to carry out His plans. As a result, God’s plans are catching up with His chosen people.

The time has come for God’s plans to be fulfilled. God is looking for people to carry out His plans. As a result, God’s plans are catching up with His chosen people. Human plans are being superseded by God’s designs. While Saul was searching for his sheep, God had already searched for him and ...read more

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A True Friend Builds You Up" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 20, 2004

A true friend will seek to make you a better person.

"As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another." - Proverbs 27:17 (NIV) Today, I want us to think together about yet another aspect of true friendship. As our passage tells us, a true friend is one who builds you up. They will try to help you become a better person! how? 1. A true friend ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17, John 15:13, Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

Psalms 1 And 13 - The Ups And Downs Of Life

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2019

One starts with "Blessed is the man" and the other starts with "How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever?" Is the second man blessed as well and if so, how can that be?

Psalms 1 & 13 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:6, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

How Did I End Up Here? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Jonah to understand how God intervenes in our lives with His love and grace, even when we try to run away from our calling.

Good morning, family of faith! Today we're diving into the ocean of God's infinite wisdom and mercy, using the story of Jonah as our guide. In the words of the late Christian author, Timothy Keller, "God always gives you what you would have asked for if you knew everything that He knows." Our ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:17

Topics: He Keeps Making A Way

Hunger Games - Standing Up For What Is Right Series

Contributed by James Blewett on Oct 24, 2012

Awesome Sermon in the Hunger Games

Audience Junior High/ Middle School, High School, Young Adult Topics Convictions, Standing up for what’s right Key Scripture Daniel 3 The Point You must have the courage to stand up for what is right Materials Youtube video, Pool Noodles Components Message Preparation Download ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist