Sermons on Look Upward:

Kindness & Goodness

Contributed by Brad Warne on Jan 21, 2018

Looking at kindness and goodness as described in the fruit of the Spirit

Galatians 5: 22, 23 But the fruit of the Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. In Galatians before the fruit of the Spirit it lists the works of the sinful nature. So the fruit of the spirit is what happens in our life when God is in ...read more

Jesus Is. . .! - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 17, 2017

A look through Hebrews at who Jesus Is!

Jesus Is . . . The Greatest! SERIES: Jesus Is . . .! Hebrews 2:1-18 June 18, 2017 I’ve never heard anyone say . . . when I grow up I want to be a drifter! We usually have something in mind about who we want to be and what we want to accomplish Even when we’re struggling to make a decision, if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is . . . The Great High Priest! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 15, 2017

A look through the book of Hebrews, with the theme, Jesus Is . . . !

Jesus Is...! Hebrews 4:14-16 July 16, 2017 Have you ever had something happen to you which is not so good? You tell the story to someone, hoping to gain a little support and comfort. But the words you hear are - - - “Oh, I know just how you feel.” Really, you know how I feel? Have you ever had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Guideline #5: Choose The Right Attitude” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 14, 2017

What does an attitude of faith look like?

Top ten indicators that you're having a lousy day 10. You wake up and your braces are locked together. 9. You put both contact lenses in the same eye. 8. Your wife says, "Good morning Bill," and your name is George 7. You turn on the news and they're showing emergency routes out of the city. 6. You ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus Wept

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 9, 2017

Looking at Biblical text John 11:35

In the biblical text John 11:35 we notice the following: 1. This is Jesus showing compassion to those around him. 2. Jesus is weeping because of the misery that sin had caused humankind. 3. Let us not forget that when this had happen Jesus had not yet died for the sins of the world. Thing to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living For God (Week 1)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 16, 2017

We are looking at Romans 12:1-2

In the text today we notice that this is Paul telling us that we should offer our bodies as a living sacrifice. Paul wants us to offer our eyes, ears, mouth, hands and feet unto God. Every part of our body should bring honor to God. We should not live as the world does but as the word of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Jesus Wept (Week 3)

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 17, 2017

In this sermon we will look at the shortest Scripture in the Bible.

The shortest scripture in the Bible is found in the book of John, chapter 11, verse number 35. It is there that we find the words Jesus wept. This is a Scripture that our parents or caregivers probably taught us when we were a child. Why did Jesus weep? Jesus wept because the misery that sin had ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 10, 2017

part 1 of a new series looking at worship.

Worship is a Verb Romans 12:1 February 12, 2017 When I was in school, my favorite class was math. I loved math and wanted to major in math when I went to college. My most dreaded class was English. I couldn’t write well and I didn’t understand grammar. When Joshua and Zachary needed help in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts For Everyone

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 28, 2014

A practical look at the Gifts of the Spirit in the life of the believer

I love the distance between my birthday and Christmas, it’s perfect. It divides the year in half, when I was a kid I knew that I would get gifts in June and then again in December. I always felt sorry for the kids whose birthdays were close to Christmas, not just in December but in November ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Family Tree

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 1, 2016

A look at some of the people in Jesus' Family Tree.

The Family Tree Matthew 1:1-17 November 27, 2016 Have you ever tried to look up your family tree? We tried to do that. My cousin spent hours trying to determine where my dad’s side of the family was from. She couldn’t get very far. We believe even though our last name is Deutsch, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of God's Gift

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 15, 2016

Looking at the value of God's gift to us in Jesus

The Value of God's Gift December 18, 2016 1 John 4:9-10 Christmas is such a great time of the year, especially for kids. But my family didn’t celebrate Christmas, so I missed out on all of that fun. But we did celebrate Chanukah! We would light the Chanukah candles each night for the 8 nights ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Birth Of Christ With The Shepherds

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 19, 2016

Looking at the birth of Christ through the eyes of the Shepherds.

Experiencing the Birth of Christ With The Shepherds Luke 2:7-20 The challenge that faces a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believe - Who Is God? - Week 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2014

Week 1 takes a look at Who is God.

September 14, 2014 Believe - 1 Well, we are starting week 1 of Believe! I’m really excited about this series because it is going to take us deeper in what we believe, as well as challenging what and how we believe. This series is going to be good for those who have been in the faith for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hall Of Fame

Contributed by Ricky Taylor on Dec 13, 2014

A look at the heroes of the bible, the great crowd of witnesses...

God’s Hall of Fame Hebrews 12:1, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, 2 fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal