Sermons on Look Upward:

New Beginnings Series

Contributed by Tim Zoltowski on Jan 2, 2016

We are often disappointed with new beginnings, especially with our resolutions to change in the coming year. The reason might be that we are looking to change the wrong things. We look at circumstances instead of looking at who we are within.

Happy New Year! Some have heard me say before that this is my favorite time of year. It is … it feels sorta like we can start over … doesn’t it? In some ways we feel like we are starting fresh and because of this everything is possible. We haven’t done anything or failed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Bible Church

16. Romans Chapter 4 Verses 4-17 Messages In Romans – A Look At Abraham: The Sign Of Circumcision Was A Seal Of The Righteousness Of His Faith - Message 16 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on May 19, 2024

The Law and faith are in contrast and we look further into Abraham’s faith. The universe was created BUT it is that Creator God who creates us as new creations in Christ, and who will raise the dead bodies of the saints. Such blessings and promises.

16. ROMANS CHAPTER 4 VERSES 4-17 MESSAGES IN ROMANS – A LOOK AT ABRAHAM: THE SIGN OF CIRCUMCISION WAS A SEAL OF THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF HIS FAITH - MESSAGE 16 [A]. REVISION AND A BIT EXTRA Last time we looked at Romans 4:4-12 carefully and just to summarise what we say, the word of God is very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5-7, Romans 4:9-12, Colossians 2:11-14, Romans 4:13-17, Matthew 12:9-10, Galatians 3:29, Genesis 17:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Christmas Gift Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 6, 2001

This sermon challenges our value assingment by looking through the eyes of Bible characters who really missed it.

S120901 The best Christmas gift John 3:16 Beginning: Ask this rhetorical question: What was the most expensive gift you ever received for Christmas? What was the most expensive gift you ever gave? A pastor friend of mine says most of us go too far into debt buying gifts we can’t afford ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Second Chances Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 19, 2024

If you’re hooked by sin and want to be free, remember who God is, recommit your life to Him, and remain in His presence.

Pastor John Ortberg writes about the time he and his wife went fly-fishing for the first time: He says: “Our guides told us that ‘to catch a fish you have to think like a fish.’ They said that to a fish life is about the maximum gratification of appetite at the minimum expenditure of energy. To a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:1-35, Jeremiah 31:35-37, Romans 5:8, 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Let Us Draw Near"

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 17, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrews study where I stress the value of "Looking Unto Jesus"

LET US DRAW NEAR WITH A TRUE HEART HEBREWS 10:19-39 At this juncture, we are leaving the Theological and going on to the teachings that involve the practical. Mostly what has been considered up to this point has been for the purpose of defining the Theology of the priesthood as it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Salvation Happens Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 31, 2001

Looking at the various aspects of the salvation event.

 January 1979 in a college dorm room in Stillwater Oklahoma at the age of 20 life’s most important moment happened for me. 1) It was followed up 7 ½ months later when I walked the right aisle, come all the way from the third row from the back at Eastwood Baptist Church in Tulsa Oklahoma. 2) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Kingdom Attitudes Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Feb 26, 2001

A look at Philippians 2:1-11

1) PLAY AT A HIGHER LEVEL Because we are Christians(verses 1,2) Paul instructs us to live by a different value system than the world. In the worlds system there is a pecking order. But in the kingdom, we consider others "better than ourselves." We don’t focus on selfish ambition or ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Keeping A Kingdom Perspective Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 5, 2001

A look at Philippians 1:12-27

“Keeping A Kingdom Perspective” See God’s hand in your problems in the circumstances of life. Philippians 1:12-14 when you have people problems Philippians 1:15-18 Decide to rejoice Philippians 1:18c Exhibit godly character Philippians 1:27 The ancor text is 1:21. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-27

Denomination: Holiness

Work It Out! Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 5, 2001

A look at Philippians 2:12-18

Truths That Transform #4 Work It Out! Philippians 2:12-18 Continue to work it out 1 Corinthians 9:24 Galatians 6:9 Ephesians 6:10-20 Philippians 3:12-14 Work out your salvation Walk your own road Walk it w/ fear & trembling Work it out w/ the end in mind That ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-18

Denomination: Holiness

Words That Help Your Family "Talk The Walk" Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 9, 2001

A look at Ephesiains 4:25-32

Words that help your family “Talk the Walk” Ephesians 4:25-32 1) Words that are Good--verse 29a Words that are Authentic-- verse 25 Words that are Tactiful--verse 15a Words that deal with Conflict--verse 26 2) Words that Benefit-- verse 29c Words that Build up--verse 29b kind, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 17, 2001

What a dying church looks like

THIS MORNING:  Looked at Sardis, a church in name only but without any spiritual life.  A city with a rich history trying to live on a past reputation  Had a name but had no substance to it: Wax fruit or artificial flowers CAUGHT UP IN SURVIVOR: Didn’t watch a show last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

God Helps Those Who...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 30, 2001

a look at Mark 10:46-52

God Helps Those Who... Mark 10:46-52 1) Admit their need verse 46,47 2) Trust Him fully verse. 48-51 3) Follow in Christian discipleship verse 52 God helps those who put themselves in a position to receive His grace. We do that in many ways but three are evident in this passage. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

Today's Thoughts Determine Tomorrow's Actions Series

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 2, 2001

a look at the importance of thinking like a Christian

--Think the same things_ Php. 4:2; Php. 2:1-4; Php. 2:14; Eph. 4:1-4; Jn. 17:20,21 our agreement is “in the Lord” Php 4:2 --Don’t have divided thinking Php. 4:6; Matt. 13:22 --Control your thoughts Php 4:8; Mk. 7:20-23; Pv. 23:7 because... your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Holiness

Make No Images Of God Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

This was the second in a series and looks at not making idols.

Last week we started on a journey through the Ten Commandments, which will take us ten messages. Funny how that works isn’t it? Last week was fairly straight forward, not a lot of room for discussion, not much controversy. Most of us would consider our selves monotheistic, that is we believe in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan