Sermons on Reach Up Down:

Trouble At A Place Of Revelation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 19, 2014

The enemy of our souls tries to snatch away the words of our confessions of faith while they are still in our mouths, robbing us of our newly received blessing.

TROUBLE AT A PLACE OF REVELATION. Matthew 16:21-28. The place was Caesarea Philippi (Matthew 16:13): a place of revelation, and a place of decision. Which of two realms will we choose? Which of two religions? Who is it that we are following? Jesus asked the disciples, ‘Whom say ye that I am?’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependence On God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 18, 2022

There are contrasting ways to go about any task. There is striving, pushing and fighting verses a dependence on God. There is a human effort that leaves God out verses a quiet trust in Almighty God as provider. And which way you approach your tasks will be the difference of frustration or blessing.

What is your favorite book? What is mine you ask? Well it is How to get Better Grades and Have More fun. It can be purchased on Amazon for a penny and I recommend you get a copy. If you don’t want to spend one penny (plus shipping and handling) then at least read the free look inside part here: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Through The Eyes Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part two in a five part sermon series leading up to Easter.

When I was working on this sermon series for the Easter season I was thinking on different people that are mentioned in the gospels that either somehow played a part or were an eyewitness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I sent an Email to Kim with all the different titles for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

"Lost And Found" Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Feb 24, 2008

This is a sermon based around the lost sheep parable pointing to Jesus the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheeps seeks out the lost with great rejoicing.

Lost and found: Luke 15: 1- 7 The Good Shepherd Several famous people were asked what they felt was the saddest word in the English language. Here’s what some of them said, • Poet T. S. Eliot: “The saddest word in the English language is, of course, ‘saddest.’” • Lyricist Oscar Hammerstein II: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

O Canada - We Stand On Guard For Thee

Contributed by C Jordan on Jun 28, 2008

God is looking for a generation who will rise up and reclaim the righteous foundations in our nation of Canada.

OH CANADA – WE STAND ON GUARD FOR THEE OPEN: On July 1st we celebrate Canada Day! • Discuss trip to Ottawa in Summer 2006 for The Cry Prayer Rally on Parliament Hill - powerful experience! QUOTE: “Every generation and every nation has had righteous radicals for God. These were mighty men and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:8

Denomination: *other

It About Understanding

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Mar 16, 2003

This sermon is an adaptation from Max Lucado, that describes the lengths that God has gone to to win our trust. It shows the depth of his love for us and his willingness to do what it takes to reach us.

The Message of Thirst John 12:35-36, John 14:1, Act 14:23, Rom 15:13, Heb 2:13, John 19:28-30, Psa 107:35, 114:8 Isa 44:3, John 4:6, Mark 6:6, John 2:15, Mark 4:38, John 11:35, Mat 4:2, Mark 15:22—24, Heb 4:15-16, John 19:28,13:18, 17:12, 19:24, 36, 37, 20:9, 2 Cor 1:3—5 December 17, ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Exhortation To Believers

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 29, 2005

Peter lifts up believers to embrace the fullness of their faith and its substance.

1. Introduction: A. The Second Letter of Peter begins like so many others. He simply introduces himself in the manner which was customary of the day. His name and what he was vocationally – followed by a comment as to who the letter was written. So we have: NKJ 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 22, 2012

"What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition.

We are back and speaking out on our favorite subject "What Jesus really meant", standing up for truth over tradition. Our last truth was dealing with HIERARCHY and the opposite of hierarchy is equality, and Jesus was a radical egalitarian. The early church reflected this value, as we can see from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

True Friendship

Contributed by Rev Mutinda Musyimi on Jun 2, 2017

A true friend is Caring. And true friend never gives up on a friend

Introduction The Bible is full of examples of friendships! Some were good, others not good! Here are some good ones! Abraham & God ( 2 Chron 20:7 ; Isa 41:8 ; James 2:23 ) Ruth and Naomi Ruth 1:16-17 - "But Ruth replied, 'Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Run With Endurance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 4, 2022

Run the race of faith with endurance. Don’t get tangled up. Keep it up. Remember that there is a great cloud of witnesses that surround us. Fix your eyes on Jesus. This is the key to your endurance.

We know Thomas Edison as a creative genius and inventor of the light bulb, motion camera and phonograph. When he was a small child, he had a hearing problem and a note came home from his teacher, withdrawal this boy from school because he is too stupid. His mother taught him at home. As an adult ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Dec 10, 2017

Jesus in this parable is encouraging us not to give up in our time of prayer

Luke 18: 1-8 Then He spoke a parable to them, that men always ought to pray and not lose heart, saying: “There was in a certain city a judge who did not fear God nor regard man .Now there was a widow in that city; and she came to him, saying, ‘Get justice for me from my adversary.’ And he would ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Privilege And Neighbourly Kindness.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 23, 2024

He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

PRIVILEGE AND NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS. Luke 10:23-37. 1. Living in an age of Privilege (Luke 10:23-24). Jesus told His disciples, “Blessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see.” We cannot imagine what the Old Testament saints might have given to share in the privileges of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Memorial Of A Worthy Walk Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 28, 2013

God is no longer looking for stone memorials that were lifted up in the Old Covenant. He wants living stones as a holy nation of priests lifting up holy lives as a memorial to His greatness.

Intro: A man came to the Baptist Church and asked to see the pastor. “Pastor,” he said, “My dog died and I would like a Christian burial for him.” The Pastor said, “I’m sorry to hear about your dog, but we Baptists don’t do funerals for dogs. You might try ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Widow Series

Contributed by Michael Treston on May 8, 2002

A new look at what it means to give up everything to follow God

Economics What makes you uncomfortable to talk about? Money is essential our society does not function with out it. When we set up our priorities, When we look at our timetables we do so with an under lying belief, a hidden voice at the heart of us speaks which shapes and influences how we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Being Intentional: Shunning Dependency, Inviting People, Relying On God, Serving The Other Servants, Avoiding Distractions. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 15, 2021

My wrap up message at officer councils, 2021, Fiji Division.

Being Intentional: Shunning dependency, inviting people, relying on God, serving the other servants, avoiding distractions. I’ve already discussed my view that the Fiji Division can be a leading light within The Salvation Army within the NZFTS Territory. While we are currently dependant on the ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15, John 4:35

Denomination: Salvation Army