Sermons on Raising A Godly Generation:

"And Then He Raised The Knife...!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 14, 2017

It wasn't enough to travel 3 days, or build the altar, or stack on the wood, or bind his son, or even to place his son on the altar. God waited until the great Patriarch raised the knife! Why wait so long? Why does God take us to the edge?

"AND THEN HE RAISED THE KNIFE...!" Genesis 22:1-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are times when even doing what is right seems like it will backfire on you. Old habits are hard to break. 2. One guy invariably left off the cap to the toothpaste and for years his wife had hounded him about it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"How To Handle A Raise/Promotion" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 23, 2018

The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure.

“How to Handle a Raise/Promotion” Nehemiah 5:14-19 The title of my message today is how to handle a raise. Now that may seem at first glance to be a strange topic. I mean if your boss were to ask you --- do you think you could handle a raise, I imagine your response would be. Sure. Yep. Where ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Raising Of Jairus' Daughter

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 28, 2024

The accounts of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising to Jairus daughter are interleaved. Why?

The Raising of Jairus' Daughter Matthew 9:18–26 NKJV While He spoke these things to them, behold, a ruler came and worshiped Him, saying, “My daughter has just died, but come and lay Your hand on her and she will live.” So Jesus arose and followed him, and so did His disciples. And suddenly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Girl Raised And A Woman Healed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 16, 2022

The healing salvation ministry of Jesus.

A GIRL RAISED AND A WOMAN HEALED. Luke 8:40-56. In this passage we have two accounts intertwined with one another: the healing of the woman with the issue of blood and the raising from the dead of a twelve-year-old girl. There are three different Greek words used in relation to the healing of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Christ Has Not Been Raised

Contributed by Stephen Weatherby on Aug 16, 2021

Easter Sermon

Suppose you were walking down a road, and suddenly came to a fork, and you didn’t know which way to go. And at this fork in the road, there were two men, one dead and one alive—which one would you ask for directions? A man once asked his friends this question, as a response to when they asked him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Raise Your Arms To God.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jun 26, 2021

Jerusalem was defeated. We can use this Scripture to apply to us also

Sermon Title: Raise your arms to God. Scripture Text: Lamentations 3:23-33 INTRODUCTION TO LAMENTATIONS 1 This chapter contains a complaint of the miseries of the city of Jerusalem, and the nation of the Jews; first by the Prophet Jeremiah, then by the Jewish people; and is concluded with a ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:23-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Raising Up Warriors For The Kingdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To encourage believers to be strong in their faith by putting on the full Armor of God and utilizing the power of prayer to stand firm against spiritual battles.

Good morning, Church! Today, we're going to dive into a powerful passage from the Bible that talks about the Armor of God, the Power of Prayer, and how we are to be raised up as warriors for the Kingdom. This is a message that is as relevant today as it was when it was first written. It's about ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Topics: Children Of God, Kingdom

Flags Of Our Fathers

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 22, 2007

There are banners or flags that we must raise.

Flags Of Our Fathers Just recently Clint Eastwood released a move in which the title caught my attention. He used on of the greatest photos ever captured to catch the eyes of millions who would relate to the photo of the soldiers razing the flag. I love this country and our flag and for what ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:2

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Different Roles Of Men And Women In The Church Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES

BIG IDEA: THE CHURCH NEEDS BOTH GODLY MEN AND GODLY WOMEN TO FULFILL THEIR PROPER ROLES I. EXPLANATION OF THE DIFFERENT ROLES A. Men Need to Lead in Prayer in the Public Assembly 1. Action -- "Therefore, I want the men in every place to pray" Wuest: "The word ’therefore’ is resumptive, picking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Maintaining A Godly Home Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

A godly home is a spiritual fortress where love, truth, and the fear of God are practised. It is built daily through commitment to Christ, sacrificial love in marriage, intentional parenting, and a peaceful, Spirit-led atmosphere.

MAINTAINING A GODLY HOME By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 24:15 Supporting Texts: Psalm 127:1, Ephesians 5:22–33, Colossians 3:18–21, Deuteronomy 6:6–9, Proverbs 22:6 INTRODUCTION: A godly home is not built by chance but through intentional commitment to the Word of God, prayer, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mothers Day 2013

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

The hand that rocks the cradle rules the world, and if every cradle was rocked by a good mother, the world would be full of good men/women, as sure as you breathe Billy Sunday

Mothers Day 2013 Psalms 127 NKJV A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the Lord guards the city, The watchman stays awake in vain. 2 It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, To eat the bread of sorrows; For so He gives ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making Of Godly Fathers

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 13, 2024

A dad is a partner with God in making disciples of his children. The greatest characteristics of God to me is that He is a Father. He is our everlasting Father. He is a Father to the fatherless.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “They will never stop looking at you.” INTRODUCTION: FATHERLESSNESS: All children have a father, but not all children have a father in their life. An estimated 24.7 million children (33%) live absent their biological father. According to 72.2 % of the U.S. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Mother Of God. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 8, 2024

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a shining example of a godly mother.

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is a shining example of a godly mother. As the chosen vessel to bear the Son of God, she demonstrated remarkable faith, humility, and obedience. Let us explore into the traits that made Mary a godly mother, worthy of emulation. Faith (Luke 1:37–38) Mary’s unwavering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37-38, Luke 2:19

The Portrait Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 18, 2022

When we consider Jesus’ audience, there is a much deeper truth. Jesus shows the sinners, publicans, scribes and the pharisees what God is really like and he paints a picture of a Godly Father.

Sermon: The Portrait of a Godly Father Text: Luke 15: 1-24 1 Tax collectors and other notorious sinners often came to listen to Jesus teach. 2 This made the Pharisees and teachers of religious law complain that he was associating with such sinful people—even eating with them! 3 So Jesus told them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

A Dynamic Church Shares Generously Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 29, 2008

God rewards those who trust him enough to invest in his kingdom.

Scripture Introduction You work hard for your money. Why would you give it away? Jerry Lewis hosts an annual telethon to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last year 63 million dollars was pledged—a significant amount, no doubt. Still, however, on a per gift basis, neither ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed