Sermons on Lifts:

Ain't No Rock

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Aug 17, 2007

We’re called to declare the glory of God

Psalm 96:1-13 Ain’t No Rock Woodlawn Baptist Church August 12, 2007 I want to thank all of you for allowing me to be gone this past week while I was preaching a revival meeting for the Pleasant Hill church family. I know some of you were praying as I was preaching. I am grateful to you for that. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why It Matters Exactly Who Jesus Is Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God gives eternal life and joy to those who die “in the Lord.”

Scripture Introduction The relationship between Jesus and the religious leadership continues to deteriorate. By refusing to acknowledge their importance, his ministry threatens their power and prestige. Therefore, they turn on him: attempted arrest, entrapment, theological tests, dismissing his ...read more

Scripture: John 8:21-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Will Give The Pastor A Hand?

Contributed by Vincent Stokes on Jan 30, 2004

Good for Deacon or Deaconess Annual Day

Ex 17:8-13 Who Will give the Pastor a Hand? Pastor Stokes Often times in the church setting there are some, not all, who believes the Pastor is suppose to do everything. They want him to teach, preach, sing, cook, visit the sick, visit the incarcerated, run the men’s ministry, run the women’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Manifests In Your Life?

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 8, 2004

The title of this text in the Bible is called "The Lord Helps His Troubled People." In our lives we encounter troubles and difficulties and as a natural response we become discouraged and defeated.

During Your Troubled Times WHAT MANIFESTS IN YOUR LIFE? Psalm 3:1-8 “O LORD, how my adversaries have increased! Many are rising up against me. Many are saying of my soul, "There is no deliverance for him in God." Selah. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, My glory, and the One who lifts my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look To Jesus

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

In our text today we will see that the specific experience of Israel in the WAY OF THE RED SEA is also much like our journey to the heavenly promise land.

"LOOK TO JESUS" TEXT: NUMBERS 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION [Numbers 21:4-9] PRAYER The greatest event in the life of God’s people in the Old Testament was their deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Time and time again this historic event is mentioned throughout the pages of the Old Testament. And the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Hebrews 12:2, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He's God!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 5, 2009

People question the sovereignty of God...but that doesn’t change His sovereignty!

21Have you not known? Have you not heard? Has it not been told you from the beginning? Have you not understood from the foundations of the earth? 22It is he who sits above the circle of the earth, and its inhabitants are like grasshoppers; who stretches out the heavens like a curtain, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Taw - Psalm 119:169-176 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 6, 2012

God's Word must be the focus of our lives!

TAV May 02, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:169-176 (ESV) – 22 of 22 Tav – 22nd letter of the Hebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] [show verses here] 169Let my cry come before You, O Lord; give me ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:169-176

Denomination: Baptist

Hell # 2 ~ Lk.16:19-31

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 24, 2012

There are more people that don’t believe there is a HELL than there are that do believe it, but there are no unbelievers in HELL, they were all unbelievers before they arrived there but not now. What a sad reality this is, but now it’s to late, they all

HELL # 2 ~ LK.16:19-31~ DO YOU BELIEVE HELL IS A REAL PLACE? 5-26-12 Last time we began this message to do with "hell" so I’ll probably say some of the same things again as the context may call for it. "Hell" is found in our KJ Bible 54 times, 31 times in the O.T. and 23 in the N.T. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

To Whom Shall We Go Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012

In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-71

Denomination: Holiness

Calling You Series

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Oct 10, 2017

Jesus is calling you to his Kingdom. Are you hearing His calling?

We hear of many differing ideas of the concept of God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit calling mankind from darkness or sin into the light or unto righteousness. Some people have a big disagreement to the idea of being called out and deny its existence. Others believe it is possible but differ in how it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do You Know About God? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Often our responses to life’s circumstances reveal how we think about God, whether it’s falling down stairs, getting a promotion, or discovering that your child has a learning disability.

Please note: the Scripture passage will be read before the sermon. “A PSALM OF DAVID, WHEN HE FLED FROM ABSALOM HIS SON. 1 O LORD, how many are my foes! Many are rising against me; 2 many are saying of my soul, “There is no salvation for him in God.” Selah 3 But you, O LORD, are a shield about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Of Vines And Branches - Part One Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 23, 2024

Jesus says that we must bear fruit, but a branch can only bear fruit if it is abiding in the Vine

Of Vines and Branches (Part One) Text: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8, Ok… we’re in John 15, and today I want to talk to you about fruitfulness. We’re going to spend a couple of Sundays, maybe even three on this passage, so that we can really get it down and understand what Jesus is saying here. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Psalm 80:8-9, Hosea 10:1-2, Jeremiah 2:21, Galatians 3:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

B. All Saints Day. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 5, 2024

NOVEMBER 1st, 2024.

Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 24, Revelation 21:1-6, John 11:32-44. A). THE EASTER APOCALYPSE. Isaiah 25:6-9. This small passage lies at the heart of the so-called ‘Isaiah Apocalypse’ of chapters 24-27 and brings hope into an otherwise dismal prospect. Chapter 25 itself begins with praise for God’s ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9, Revelation 21:1-6, John 11:32-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Paraclete Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 2, 2001

A motivational message geared to inspire Christians to continue allowing the Holy Spirit to fill their lives with God’s power and authority.

MOST OF US WHO HAVE COMPUTERS KNOW THAT ON THE SCREEN OF OUR MONITOR IS AN ICON, OR A PICTURE, THAT IS ENTITLED: "MY COMPUTER." IF YOU "CLICK-ON" THIS ICON IT WILL SOON OPEN A FILE THAT REVEALS THE CONTENTS OF EVERYTHING YOU HAVE SAVED ON YOUR COMPUTER. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR US AS GOD’S ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Love Story

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 1, 2001

A demonstration of divine and human love intermingling.

Love Story Luke 7:36-50 I LIKE LOVE STORIES. I guess I’m just a hopeless romantic. In Luke, chapter 7, we find a love story of the highest sort. It is not a romance; it’s far above that. It’s the story of one woman’s devotion to her God. The scene is the courtyard of the house of Simon ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Wesleyan