Sermons on Look Upward:

When The Church Prays Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at what really happens when believers get down on their knees and pray.

When The Church Prays Acts 12:1-19 A Sunday School teacher was struggling to open a combination lock that was placed on the supply closet in the church. She had been told the combination, but she couldn’t quite remember it. Exasperated, she went to the pastor’s study to ask for help. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

1,000 Years Of Heaven On Earth Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2009

A look at the 1,000 year reign of Christ on earth, also known as the millenium.

A Biblical View of the End Times 1,000 YEARS OF HEAVEN ON EARTH Revelation 20:1-10 Intro: Revelation chapter 20 mentions a 1000 year period of time 6 times in verse 2-7. This period of time has come to be known as the Millennium. It is a compound word from the Latin which means "1000 years." The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Fulfillment Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Fulfillment says that your deepest need is met and that you need look no further

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR FULFILLMENT” ECCLESIASTES 2:1-26 Two prisoners are shackled to the wall of a deep dark dungeon. They’re spread-eagled, securely fastened by manacles and chains. Their hanging suspended, side-by-side, a few feet above the damp floor of the dungeon. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America Oh America

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

Look around you today it seems that there is a parallel between Jerusalem (Israel) and America.

America Oh America Lamentations 1:1-8 Monte T. Brown March 22, 2009 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Prelude Last Saturday we watched the movie Fireproof. In that movie, we learned the importance of fireproofing your marriage. However, in life ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Big Things Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 18, 2010

Building Salomon's Temple was a BHAG we look at what type of giving was required.

The Big things Last week I spoke about the little things, the minutia, the details. In that case it was the details that would have been involved in supporting Jesus and his disciples. And I looked at Luke 8:1-3. In particular the verse that said Luke 8:2-3 Among them were Mary Magdalene, from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Kingdom 1 - The Reign Of God Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Mar 10, 2010

An exploded look at the Kingdom of God. God is our King and His reign is eternal.

OUTLINE: 1. What Do You Really Want God? - You don't Want Sacrifice and Offering Psalm 40:5 - Hebrews 10:5ff - I have come to do your will! - What is Your will? - What are you doing? - Complete Surrender - worshiping Him Wholly. 2. The Kingdom Defined: - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fragrant Worship

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

This morning we are going to look at an individual whose heart was Gripped by the Greatness of God.

Cornerstone Church June 5, 2005 FRAGRANT WORSHIP Matthew 26:1-16 The Illustration: “After being away on business, Tim, thought it would be nice to bring his wife a little gift. ‘How about some perfume?’ he asked the cosmetics clerk. She showed him a bottle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When Prayers Are Answered Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 15, 2008

When we look at answered prayer, do we wonder if the prayer will be answered?

When Prayers Are Answered Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scriptures marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Several years ago the was a book called, “the prayer of Jabez.” I have not read the book, so I won’t give you a critique on ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sin Transplant

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jun 27, 2008

This sermon is a light-hearted look at salvation using the analogy of a modern day operation.

The Sin Transplant Hebrews 4:12-13 Introduction: I want to talk to you today about a transplant. Our modern American culture is very accustomed to transplants. Eye transplants, liver transplants, heart transplants, bone marrow transplants. Almost any organ can now be transplanted from one human ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Managing Your Finances The Jesus' Way Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 29, 2008

This messages looks at five principles aimed at helping followers of Christ view their finances.

MANAGING FINANCES THE JESUS’ WAY* Luke 12:13-34 Did you know that in the New Testament, Jesus said more about money than He said about heaven and hell put together? He talked about finances all the time. Out of His 38 parables, 16 of them are about finances—and how to use them and how to keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-34, Luke 12:13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Older Brother

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

A message that takes a look at the prodigal son parable from the perspective of the other son.

(This message was preached at a United Service with Anglican’s & URC from our town - including my old College Principal!) Luke 15 : 11 - 32 Religious people criticized Jesus because he ate with sinners & so He told this story. A story so familiar to us who have been attending churches – yes? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

3 Gifts Of Christmas

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Dec 18, 2005

looking at the meaning behind the three gifts that were presented by the wise men for Christmas

Intro: the story is told that some soldiers leaving an island at the end of World War 2 conveyed Christmas to the islanders with gifts and Christmas songs. Years later one of these men visited that island and was shocked to find a church there. He was invited to attend the service, which consisted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chirstmas Eve

Contributed by Todd Kornahrens on Dec 24, 2005

Christmas Eve Sermon looking at the reaction of the Shephers, Wise Men and Inn Keeper

In the new Veggie Tales movie, the Lord of the Beans which is an excellent movie by the way The main character, Toto Baggypants discovers that each one of us have been given a gift a gift from God But it is up to us what we do with it and how we use it Tonight we have come together to ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

24.24 Don't Make A Pig Of Yourself Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2007

This is our Season Finale of 24 and we look at the Demon Filled men and the pigs.

It is a great story to end the season on. A true season finale. It has all the elements that are needed to draw the viewers in. A cemetery, two violent men, the supernatural, outraged citizens and pigs. Well maybe pigs aren’t essential for a season finale but they can’t hurt. It had been a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Through The Eyes Of King Herod Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Dec 16, 2007

Third in a four part series of looking at the birth of Christ through different eyes

Now, all of you know about my self-admission of being a naturally competitive person. I have stood here in the past and I have told you about my desperate attempts to beat Anne at Scrabble...about how I stretched the rules just a little bit on a couple of occasions...and if the truth be told I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ