Sermons on Look Upward:

Jesus Was Wrong!

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 28, 2005

This is a resurrection Sunday message looking at how the world views Jesus’ death.

(Started the Service with the first three verses of “Were you there when they crucified my Lord”. Did it very reflective, had the scripture read Luke 23:44-49 then preached the message. After the sermon went into high power resurrection songs, ie My Redeemer lives. I was afraid I’d drop dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will look at how to have harmony in the church. (Ephesians - 7)

"THE WALK OF HARMONY PART I" "HARMONY IN THE CHURCH, WHEN CHRISTIAN DISAGREE" TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4/ROMANS 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION THE THEME VERSE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS EPHESIANS 4:1, "AS A PRISONER OF THE LORD, THEN I URGE TO WALK (TO LIVE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Apr 12, 2005

A look at faith: What it is and what it isn’t; and where it comes from

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. How’s your faith doing today? Some of you might think that’s an inappropriate question to be asking of those who are gathered together in a sanctuary on a Sunday morning to worship God. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

To Everything There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005

This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Three Bible Facts About Life's Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is the second in a series that looks at dealing with the storms of life from a biblical perspective

Three Bible Facts About Life Storms Acts 27:13-44 I. Life’s Storms Are Times of Despair A. Storms Surprise Due to Deception (v. 13) Storms Surprise Us Due To: • Faulty theology – John 6:33, Job 14:1 • Faulty advice – Acts 27:11 • Faulty security – Proverbs 3:5-6 B. Storms Often cause a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:13-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Crown Of Thorns

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 9, 2005

A look at Jesus and the crown that he wore here on earth the Crown of thorns.

The Crown of Thorns Matthew 27:27-29 I. Introduction A. What a Decision Pilate Had to Make! 1. He had to judge the Judge of all the earth 2. He had to decide between Christ and the crowd 3. We must each do the same B. Pilate Offered the Crowd Jesus or Barabbas 1. The Master or the murderer 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 13, 2005

Paul looks at life without Christ and life with Christ in uniting people

The July issue of Christianity today had an article written by Timothy George, Is the Church Divided? He makes the statement, “Our visible disunity causes many unbelievers to stumble. The problem is not only division, but divisiveness, within congregations as well as between (and within) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fear Of Foolishness Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

If you aren’t willing to look foolish you’re foolish.

Wired For Worship 09.20.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the Wired for Worship series. To subscribe to the podcast, visit www.theaterchurch.com. This week’s video, Chaos Dance, is also posted @ www.evotional.com. I’m also posting additional thoughts on my daily blog ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointed To Stand

Contributed by Joshua Moran on Feb 1, 2005

Using the anointing of David we look into the power of God’s anointing

Anointed To Stand: Standing For Jesus An elderly woman walked into the local country church. The friendly usher greeted her at the door and helped her up the flight of steps. "Where would you like to sit?" he asked politely. "The front row please." she answered. "You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Daniel 3: The Fiery Furnace Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 6, 2005

To look at the commitment, courage and deliverance of God in the 3rd chapter of Daniel

For SBC Philippi 1/23/04 pm Rev. Jeff Simms The Fiery Furnace Daniel 3 Primary Purpose: To look at the commitment and loyalty to Jehovah God that these 3 men demonstrated as compared to the masses of people who bowed to an idol. The events in chapter 3 seem to follow the events of Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Disciple

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

This sermon looks at the characteristics of a Christ-Follwer - Humility, Obedience, Confession, and Surrender.

The Anatomy of a Disciple Pastor Jeff Williams 07-20-03 In graduate school, I escaped the most feared class in the psychology department, “A and P.” This class frightened even the most serious student. “Anatomy and Physiology” was no “head-bone connected to the neck-bone” class. Students were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rich Man, Poor Man

Contributed by Carl Willis on Sep 1, 2005

Lazarus and the rich man. A look at the eternal consequences of our earthly choices.

Luke 16:19-20 (NLT) Jesus said, "There was a certain rich man who was splendidly clothed and who lived each day in luxury. [20] At his door lay a diseased beggar named Lazarus. A Story of Two Men  There are many divisions amongst people – Racial – Socio-economic – Cultural  A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Was Just Like Us

Contributed by Keith Butler on Sep 14, 2005

A look at why Jesus became flesh and blood to save all humanity.

JESUS WAS JUST LIKE US Hebrews 2:5-18 Key Verse and Theme: “Since the children have flesh and blood, he too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might destroy him who holds the power of death – that is, the devil – and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005

We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Sobering Reminder Of Life And Eternity

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This message takes a blunt look at the realities that Hebrews 9:27 expresses.

A Sobering Reminder of Life and Eternity Hebrews 9:27-28 R-eality • There is the reality of life 1. The joys of life 2. The trials of life • There is the reality of the end of life 1. Life is limited “Man born of woman is of a few days…” Job 14:1 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist