Sermons on Lifting Up Christ:

A Difficult Return (2 Samuel 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 16, 2025

How difficult would it be to reunite a nation or church after a time of division? Let's look at 2 Samuel 19.

How did David handle his return to Jerusalem as king? After betrayal and false accusations, how difficult is it reconciling a divided nation or church? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 19. Did Joab disapprove of David mourning his rebellious son? Then it was reported to Joab, “Behold, the king is weeping ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven On Earth Encounter

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 21, 2025

Heaven-on-earth encounters are God's way of bringing divine change to human circumstances.

HEAVEN ON EARTH ENCOUNTER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 28:12-17 Supporting Texts: John 1:51; Revelation 21:3; Isaiah 64:1; Exodus 33:14-15; Acts 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, we see moments when the divine invades the natural—when the God of heaven comes down to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drinking From Mud Puddles

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 11, 2025

We have a choice broken cisterns or fresh living water. Why would we drink out of mud puddles?

ARE WE DRINKING FROM MUD PUDDLES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) *MUD: a slimy, sticky mixture of earth and water. Mixture of clay and water. *PUDDLE: a small pool, amount of water on the ground, usually dirty. MANY SEEM TO BE DRINKING FROM MUDDY ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:26, Jeremiah 2:13, 2 Kings 5:10-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Betrayal (Luke 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 30, 2025

Is betrayal also found in the church? Do we forgive our betrayers? Let's look in Luke 22.

Is betrayal sometimes a problem in church life? Is forgiveness one of the most difficult tasks? Let’s look at Luke 22. Does every church have at least one Judas hiding in the wings? Now the Festival of Unleavened Bread, which is called the Passover, was near. So the high priests and the scribes ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter six of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Ecclesiastes 6:1 (NASB) There is an evil which I have seen under the sun and it is prevalent among men— Here seems a condition which is common to all men. This verse needs to be considered with verse two. The condition is that man gains riches, wealth and honor – yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mercy Of The King Towards His People (Matthew 9:1-38)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 4, 2025

Jesus continues to show His compassion, love, and mercy by restoring sight to the blind, healing a paralyzed man, and giving life back to those who seemed to have lost all hope.

Verses 1-8: The Lord left Gadara and sailed back to Galilee and Capernaum. Upon His return, a group of men bring another man to Him who has been struck by paralysis. They believed, by faith, that Jesus could heal him. We do not know what was going on in the mind of the paralyzed man. It was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38, Mark 2:1-22, Luke 8:40-56, Luke 10:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Resting In Jesus

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Did you read something new in God’s Word? Familiar with new eyes? Something you didn’t understand and reach out to someone help you understand? It’s been several weeks since we have played Scriptural Gymnastics, so I figured we are due!

Today’s key verse found in Matthew 11:28-30, and we’ll get there eventually! The title of today’s message is RESTING IN JESUS. We first see the English word rest in Genesis 2:2: • And on the seventh day God ended His work which He had done, and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Altering Our Course (2012)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 4, 2023

Having unclean lips goes beyond speech because of the origin of our speech is the content of our hearts.

ALTERING OUR COURSE Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Rev. Dan R. Dick has a sermon on this text. In his sermon he said that unclean lips he mentioned that “unclean lips” is an evocative phrase that covers a wide range of behaviors”. (David N. Mosser. ed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Dealing With Issues Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

The point is we can avoid issues within the church if we live our lives according to the Bible.

DEALING WITH ISSUES: PART 2 Text: Acts 15:13-21 Introduction 1. Last week we started talking about dealing with issues within the church. Today we are going to see how the leadership of the early church came to their decision, and how it gives us a blueprint on how to deal with issues ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Hasty Judgment (Joshua 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 25, 2025

How easy is it to make a hasty judgment without complete evidence? Let's begin in Joshua 22.

Have we ever made a false judgment based upon incomplete evidence? Let’s begin in Joshua 22. Were the two and a half tribes faithful in helping their brethren conquer the land? Do we help each other in the church to conquer sin? Then Joshua called the Reubenites, and the Gadites, and the half ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 8, 2025

Based on Psalm 73 - Encourages hearers to remember that, when life doesn't make sense, God has the answers.

“WHEN LIFE DOESN’T MAKE SENSE” Psalm 73 FBCF – 7/6/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – The Psalms are a mirror for the soul. “Somehow the psalmists seem to have anticipated all our awe, desires, & frustrations” (Tremper Longman, How to Read the Psalms). Lots of different feelings & emotions found ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Esther: A People Redeemed, Hope Revealed.

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 18, 2025

The story of Esther and her place in the history of the Jewish people is fascinating in that it speaks of God's providence all the while not mentioning God. It deepens our understanding of his care for us and for all people. Hope is revealed, what part do we play now?

Esther: A people redeemed, hope revealed. Read Esther 4:9-14 The book of Esther is an account of the redemption of the Jewish people that were residing in the nation of Persia, a nation of 127 provinces. Persia or now days modern Iran stretched from India to the Mediterranean Sea, including ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-14, Ephesians 1:7, Deuteronomy 1:1, Deuteronomy 25:17-19, Esther 6:9, 1 Samuel 15:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fearfully Made, Deeply Loved: Embracing Your God-Given Worth Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 1, 2025

This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1." This discusses practicing self-compassion by treating ourselves with the same love God shows us. Love is action, not just feeling—and how we treat ourselves reflects what we believe about our worth.

Session 7 Self-compassion This is the 7th talk in an 8-week class called "Trauma and Transformation, Level 1". The course takes a bio-psycho-socio-spiritual approach to healing. Both Christians and non-Christians are welcome. This is a reflection time of about 10 minutes that occurs in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-31, Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Wonder PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to inspire us to live lives filled with wonder and awe of God, serving as a testament to His power and faithfulness, and to amaze the world with His love.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to talk about living a life of wonder, the power of a wonder-filled mindset, and how to amaze the world with your wonder. You know, I recently came across a quote from Christian author, Max Lucado that really resonated with me. He said, "God does not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:7

Topics: Wonderful Women

Be Courageous PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To understand that our courage comes from God, not from within ourselves, and it is a testament to our faith in Him, especially during challenging times.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep and meaningful waters of courage. Opening Scripture Reading – We'll be focusing on Deuteronomy 31:6, where we find instruction and encouragement on the source, strength, and significance of courage. It says, "Be strong and courageous. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6

Topics: Courageous Living