Sermons on Raise Up:

Up Goes The Moisture, Down Comes The Rain

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 21, 2021

The Holy Spirit, and revival, have similarities to the processes of rainfall. Just as moisture must evaporate up before rain, so prayers & praise must go up. When heaven reaches the saturation point, you can expect rain!

UP GOES THE MOISTURE, DOWN COMES THE RAIN Job 36:27-28; 1 Kgs. 18:43-44 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHOPPER OF A LIE 1. A young boy came home from his first day of school and confessed to his father that he told a lie. The father asked why he did it. 2. The boy said, "Well, dad, when they ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:27-28, 1 Kings 18:43-44, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Goes Up Must Come Down

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on May 25, 2017

A law of gravity is this: What comes up must come down! We see that this is true in our faith life as we look at the Acts reading of the Ascension of Jesus.

Do you know who this person is? This person has the world record for the most valuable and expensive tooth. In 2002, the person’s tooth was valued at $35,700. Albert Einstein kept a picture of this person on the wall in his study alongside of other famous scientists that he looked up to. At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Hath, He Quickened You? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 15, 2022

To establish that God hath quickened us together with Christ, when dead in our trespasses and sins: having forgiven us, who being rich in mercy and love towards us: by grace, we were saved.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Hath, He Quickened You? Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: Hath, He Quickened You? The word "quickened" means to be made alive. This quickening occurred when you were dead in your trespasses and sins with Christ. It was then ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10, Romans 6:1-7, Colossians 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace And Hope And Is Everything Really Under Control? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 8, 2021

Peace is a sham without justice, mercy and love.

Sixth Sunday of Easter Jesus says “peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.” That is His gift of love to us. The Gospel message suggests that I ask you: “how many of you love Jesus?” Please raise your hands. [wait for show of hands] Good, because in the end that means “how many of you ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Acts 15:1-29, Daniel 3:17-18, John 2:5

Denomination: Catholic

It’s Time- Suit Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2013

This is a powerful message that the body of Christ should always remember and practice on warfare.

It’s Time- Suit Up! Text: Ephesians 6:10-18NLT God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on. When playing football for a team one is always wise to use all the assigned equipment, it might seem awkward and clumsy; however it’s designed to protect you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ten Wonderful Reasons To Look Up And Rejoice!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 4, 2009

Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this outlin

TEN WONDERFUL REASONS TO LOOK UP AND REJOICE! Many times in our Christian walk we may feel down and discouraged. I personally have learned to begin each morning with this confession. "Jesus Christ is Lord! He is Lord of my spirit, my mind and my body!" This gives no room for the enemy. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9

My Sins Have Caught Up With Me!

Contributed by David Smith on Feb 29, 2008

I waited patiently for the LORD; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure.

I’m doing something a bit radical today and preaching on today’s Psalm! Some of you might not have even realised that we had a Psalm of the Day. And in truth, in the seventeen years I’ve been at this parish, I think that this is only the second time I’ve preached on the Psalm! But we who follow ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Psalms 1 And 13 - The Ups And Downs Of Life

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Feb 1, 2019

One starts with "Blessed is the man" and the other starts with "How long, O Lord, will you forget me forever?" Is the second man blessed as well and if so, how can that be?

Psalms 1 & 13 Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … 1 John 1:5-7 “This is the message we have heard from Him and declare to you: God is light; in Him there is no darkness at all. If we claim to have fellowship with Him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:6, Proverbs 3:5-8

Denomination: Nazarene

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 27, 2021

We are looking at the concluding verses of Chapter 13. Paul began his exhortation from Chapter 12 encouraging us to: Offer our bodies as living sacrifices and not to be conformed with the pattern of the world.

It's Time To Wake Up! (Romans 13:11-14) INTRODUCTION Aware of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul admonished those who were still asleep to wake up from their deep slumber. He warned that the time of their salvation was nearer than when they first believed. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

After all is said and done, we need to be living our lives like Jesus lived. We need to awaken our hearts by filling our hearts with the things of God, and living the life modeled by Jesus.

Many in our country today are claiming to be “woke”. But as we have seen over the past few weeks the church needs to become “woke” — the church needs to wake up, stand up, and defend all that is right, all that is true, all that is holy. Evil is all around. Sin is running rampant. It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, James 4:8, Philippians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Acts 2:43-47, James 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give It Up - Love Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Feb 12, 2008

A look at how the love of God affects every area of our lives, including how we give of our time and our money. What does love do? Love by nature gives freely. (Thoughts taken from a sermon series entitled Give It Up by Pastor Craig Groeschel of LifeChurc

Introduction This week- 2nd and final part of a series on money. As w/last week- talking about money within bigger context-making God first in every area of our lives Review from last week Last week looked at principle- First Things First. First things are important to God. Looked at what can we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Charismatic

"What Does All This Mean?”

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

in the midst of the pandemic, what does the raising of Lazarus mean

John 11:1-45 Good morning to you, wherever you are. You have just heard our long, well-known and beautiful Gospel reading from John about Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead. Hold that story in you mind as I read you today’s poem by Padraig O’ Tuama, an Irish poet and theologian, entitled ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Episcopal

Christianity : A Call To Persevere Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

We live in times of great stress. Everything around us is changing, and we feel lost. But Christ calls us to persevere and press on.

Christianity: A call to Persevere We live in times of great stress. We read the news papers and shake our heads in disbelief. We watch the news and it depresses us. We look into our WhatsApp messages and most of them bring bad news. We hear about the economy doing badly. We hear about the GDP ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1, 2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Corinthians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 4:14, 2 Corinthians 4:18, 1 Corinthians 15:19, 2 Corinthians 4:15, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Coming Down A Dusty Road

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Dec 3, 2016

How Christ can raise the dead.

Life is coming down a dusty road Mark 5: 35 While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further? 36 As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up! (First Sunday Of Advent 2018)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Oct 24, 2022

Today’s text reminds us once again, that Jesus was and is and is to come. Jesus was: Jesus was in heaven and left His glory to become obedient. Jesus is: Jesus is the author and perfecter of our faith. Jesus is to come: Jesus is to come again in glory.

WAKE UP! Text: Luke 21:25 -36 “And there will be signs in sun and moon and stars, and on the earth distress of nations in perplexity because of the roaring of the sea and the waves, people fainting with fear and with foreboding of what is coming on the world. For the powers of the heavens will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: United Methodist