Sermons on Reach Up Down:

Value In Finding The Lost

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 13, 2010

We are of such great worth to God that He will never give up on us or write us off.

I HAVE A FAVORITE PICTURE FRAME IN MY OFFICE THAT DISPLAYS THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: “JUST THINK, YOU’RE NOT HERE BY CHANCE, BUT BY GOD’S CHOOSING. HIS HAND FORMED YOU AND MADE YOU THE PERSON YOU ARE. HE COMPARES YOU TO NO ONE ELSE, YOU ARE ONE OF A KIND. YOU LACK NOTHING THAT HIS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Galatians 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 5, 2022

Freedom in Christ opens up the one thing that helps us to keep in step with the Spirit.

Galatians Part 5 – “Be free and live by the Spirit!” Thesis: Freedom in Christ opens up the one thing that helps us to keep in step with the Spirit. Opening thought about chapter 5: Paul tells the Galatia church to be free, to remember the one thing which is “faith is to express itself through ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26, Galatians 3:25, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For So Much More

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Aug 28, 2024

The first several verses of Ecclesiastes capture this reality well and sum it up in one word: Futility.

Have you ever been disappointed with your life? Has there ever been a time in your life where you found yourself saying, “What’s the use?” Life can do that to us. We work hard—at our job, at our ministry, at school, on our relationships. And then comes that time when you stop, and look it all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Keep On Keeping On

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jan 19, 2025

The bible is full of stories where people get down but don't stay there. Let's take encouragement from three of them.

“Keep On Keeping On” by Joe Mack Cherry I. Intro A. You can’t always get what you want 1. There are times in our lives that things don’t go as we want. 2. Sometimes it truly is someone else’s fault. a. Some set out to assassinate the character of others. b. Cancel culture c. Others are jealous ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Persistence Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

There is a great blessing in store for God’s people who REFUSE to give up. There is great power in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Paul’s first letter to church at Thessalonica was full of encouragement to be ready for the return of Christ. He reassured them that their loved ones who died won’t miss the big event—they’ll actually be the first act! Most scholars think there is less than a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Being Like Jesus To Your Kids

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 20, 2008

Follow-up message to "Jesus Likes Kids!" about how to model Christlikeness.

Being Like Jesus to Your Kids Matthew 19:13-15 February 3, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction: Three men waiting in the room for expectant fathers waited for word on the arrival of their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

Needful Things

Contributed by John D Jones on Sep 7, 2011

Life is complex but Jesus narrows all of our Christianity down to one needful thing. True worship is like oil in the lantern -you can burn without out it but you cannot sustain the fire.

Needful Things Luke 10:38-42 Text: Verse 42 This chapter, like every other chapter in the life of the Lord Jesus, is overflowing with activity. Everywhere He went there where multitudes of people calling for His attention. His ministry was teeming with activity. He had to stay up into the wee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Conquerors All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2009

We are bored. Feelings shut down because we strive for security and for status, and even for spirituality, but nothing works. Only allegiance to the risen Christ provides fulfillment.

Of all the diseases of our time, the most serious one is boredom. Of all the sicknesses this flesh is heir to, the most fatal is boredom. Not AIDS, not homicide, not heart disease nor cancer, but boredom. Oh, I don’t suppose any mortuary ever tagged a cadaver’s toe with "boredom". I don’t suppose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Training Vs. Trying Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Feb 8, 2021

We tend to overcomplicate "spiritual maturity." But really maturity just comes down to two things: Can you feed yourself, and are you reproducing?

Good morning. Please open your Bibles to Hebrews 5. We are starting a new series called “Next Steps.” Appropriate for the beginning of the year, isn’t it? The New Year is always a great time to try to begin a new program or routine or regimen. Nothing wrong with that. There is something about ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Ears, Open Heart And Open Praise

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 30, 2018

This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise It focuses on how the church must reach out!

Mark 7:24- 37 Theme: Healing Miracles of Jesus Title: Open Ears, Open Hearts and Open Praise This sermon centers on the deaf man (verses 31 - 37). Mark shares with us that he experienced 1. Open Ears 2. An Open Heart 3. Open Praise INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father and from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Nazarene

Keep The Fire Burning

Contributed by Dale Carter Sr. on Aug 17, 2021

A fir must be attended on a daily basic or it will begin to die down and loose its purpose then eventually turns luke worm then not good for anything and goes completely out.

Keep The Fire Burning Dale Carter Sr. Harvest Fellowship Community Church August 17, 2019 Leviticus 6:9, 12, 13. The title for today’s sermon is “Keep the Fire Burning.” Many times you hear someone say, “That church is really on fire.” Or, maybe they say, “That person is really on fire for the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Way Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Oct 24, 2018

Teaching through John 14:5-7, breaking down everything Jesus was saying when He said, "I am the way, the truth, and the light/life"

The Way CCCAG August 21st, 2018 Scripture- John 14:5-7 Intro: How many people here had the pleasure of driving in downtown Chicago? Prior to moving up here to God’s Country, about once a month I would have to take a patient down to a hospital located somewhere in the downtown area of Chicago. Once ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Must Do It God’s Way

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 1, 2017

David was trying to bring revival when his godly priest Uzzah was struck down for touching the Ark. David was afraid to bring the Ark to Jerusalem, but learned that God's blessings outweigh His dangers.

YOU MUST DO IT GOD’S WAY (THE LESSONS OF UZZAH) 1 Chron. 13:1-14, 15:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes, good intentions don’t quite get the job done! 2. A businessman was scheduled for a very important meeting that required him to take a late-night train to his destination. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Perfect Gift

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 15, 2009

Advent message. Jesus being the ultimate gift, based from John 3:16. It comes down to our expression of what we think of of His gift.

12/13/2009 The perfect Gift John 3:16-21 Introduction This morning, how do you follow last week’s service? People coming to Christ, several dedicating their lives back to the Lord. You can’t top that - that is my prayer every week. What you can ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Nazarene