Sermons on Mount Up:

God Will Guide You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.

I recently bought one of these new smart phones. It's great. It does everything, except make the coffee. One of the best “apps” on it is the navwoman. You type in your destination and a very clever woman tells you exactly how to get there. “Turn right in 300 metres.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Loving One Another Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

I want to look at 7 things that are proven by loving one another.

Out of the last 16 messages out of 1 John, we have heard at least a dozen of them mention that we should love one another. I guess God figures we should never get tired of hearing it and definitely never get tired of practicing it. The 6th test that proves that we really love God, once again, has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Trinity

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 2, 2012

The doctrine of the Trinity is a distinctive mark of Christianity. Though there are “triads” of divinities in many of the world’s religions and philosophies, none of these carries any similarities to the Christian teaching concerning the Trinity.

Title: What the Bible Says About the Trinity Scripture Reading: 1 John 5:7 Text: For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one (1 John 5:7) The doctrine of the Trinity is a distinctive mark of Christianity. Though there ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Is More Than A Gift… It Is God’s Plan For His Church

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Jun 11, 2012

Beginning with a scriptural look at why marriage is such an important gift for us, moving on to how marriage looks like a model for our response to the gospel, ending with what this means and how we can join in the glory this leads to.

Marriage – Marriage is more than a gift… it is God’s plan for His church Sunday 10th June 2012 – 9:45 – St John’s, Hedge End Readings NT – Ephesians 5:15-32 OT – Jeremiah 31:31-34 Gospel – Matthew 19:1-12 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Christian’s World And Life View Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jul 27, 2013

Paul's doxology of Romans 11:36 describes what should be every Christian's view of the world and life.

The Christian’s World and Life View Romans 11:36 Did you know that every person who has ever been born on this planet has a World and Life View? Some people are more active in verbalizing or articulating what that view may actually be, but we all have one. Our world view is the driving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Faith Your Own?

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Jul 30, 2013

A sermon challenging Christian to honestly examine the foundation of their faith.

Let me start by asking you a question: Is your faith your own? By that I mean, is the body of beliefs, the faith, that you hold dear is it based on your understanding of God and His word or is it based on someone else’s understanding of God and His word? There’s a big difference between ...read more

Denomination: *other

“the Only Way To Glorify God” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Aug 3, 2013

Paul's doxology to God in Romans 11 is a concise statement of His World view and of the Supreme glory that belongs to God alone.

“The Only Way to Glorify God” Romans 11:36b For two weeks we began our time around God’s word with the sentence: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:36

Denomination: Baptist

Refine Or Destroy Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Aug 11, 2013

Jesus is quoted saying, "I came to...divide," and in another place He said, "I came to bring peace." Which is it? What would cause division in families? Division began very quickly after He physically left us. Has this division led to war?

August 18, 2013 Refine or Destroy A bank robber in Virginia Beach got a nasty surprise when a dye pack designed to mark stolen money exploded in his Fruit-of-the-Looms. The robber apparently stuffed the loot down the front of his pants as he was running out the door. “He was seen hopping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: *other

Worship Through Singing Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 22, 2012

Worship is demonstrated and expressed in many different ways. We have talked about a couple of different ways already, but the one everyone thinks of when they think of worship is singing. Why does God want us to worship Him through singing?

Worship through Singing Ephesians 5:19 - Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord . Colossians 3:16 - Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom, and as you sing psalms, hymns and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thorns Of The Flesh Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 5, 2012

Compassion, ministry endurance, hope

THORNS OF THE FLESH 2 Cor. 1:3-11 (p816) Sept. 23, 2012 INTRODUCTION: It’s not the first time I’ve heard of a team or a class doing this…and I’m sure it won’t be the last… But it makes my heart smile a little every time I read about an entire team shaving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7a Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 12, 2012

This message focuses on the song "His Grace Is Greater" by Larnelle Harris.

Songs Of Our Faith Part 7A His Grace Is Greater By: Larnelle Harris Scripture: John 14:27; Phil. 4:7; 4:19; Rev. 21:4; Jer. 29:11 Introduction This morning I will review a song that is very personal to me. This song functions as a reminder of a time in my life when I thought I had my ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I’m A Christian And It’s An Election Year ... So What?

Contributed by Jason Wilbourne on Oct 17, 2012

What are the responsibilities of believers in this critical election cycle?

Have you noticed it’s an election year yet? • Endless TV ads, surveys, mailings, and phone calls. We’re getting down to the wire now. In just over three weeks we’ll head to the polls and America will make it choices. Someone said to me this week: “I’ll be glad when this is all over.” It’s a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Church Of God

Becoming A Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 18, 2012

These Proverbs will help teach us to be to others the friend that we desire to have ourselves. When it comes to friends you must first be one to have one. What kind of friend are you?

PROVERBS 17:17 / 18:24 BECOMING A FRIEND [John 15:9-17] Author Henry Durbanville underscored the importance of friends as a means of overcoming the dreaded enemy of loneliness. He included some excellent quotes in his book which are worthy of repeating. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "A friend may ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning (2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014

Second in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon underscores the deceptive character of sin, the destructive consequences of sin, and the divine covering for sin.

A New Beginning (Part 2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/13/14 It was a bright Sunday morning in 18th century London, but Robert Robinson’s mood was anything but sunny. All along the street there were people hurrying to church, but in the midst of the crowd Robinson ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Murder He Spoke Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 23, 2014

Jesus was well known for upsetting people's "apple carts." In this sermon He challenges us to go beyond the obvious sin of murder and to dwell on anger, judgment, and provoking others.

Don’t you hate it when someone comes along and “upsets the apple cart?” This saying originated sometime in the 1800’s. The idea behind it was that a farmer had carefully loaded his cart with apples to take and sell at the market place. However, some clumsy oaf would come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Foursquare