Sermons on Reach Up:

The Drawing

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

We need to be drawing near to God not buttering up to God just to "Get Something".

From this passage we read that God desires a relationship an intimate relationship with His creations. I believe that we forget that we were created for the Lord and that He desires to have fellowship with us. We are the apple of God’s eye, His one true love. My heart has been so heavy toward my ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Integrity Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 16, 2022

Integrity Series: Rising Up (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) January 16, 2022 – Brad Bailey

Integrity Series: Rising Up (Lessons from the Life of Joseph) January 16, 2022 – Brad Bailey Intro Last week we started a short series to begin the new year. Our series in this first month of the new year is focused on allowing God to speak to us about rising up. I sense that for many of us... ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When We Ask: Where's Jesus? Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Oct 4, 2023

Do you ever wonder where Jesus is? What's Jesus up to?

What do you expect of Jesus? Furthermore, what do you expect from your religion? Today, we live in a society that picks and chooses that they want to believe about God based on different religions. These expectations have made it into the minds of many people who want to make Jesus what they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ill-Gotten Gains

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Oct 29, 2023

Jezebel took shortcuts to gain power and wealth and wound up being famous, but not in the way she wanted.

How many women in this congregation are wearing makeup? How many of you actually feel rather undressed if you go out without your lipstick? My mother, who turned 104 in September, used to be so dependent on makeup she even wore lipstick and eye liner on hiking trips. I don’t often wear makeup ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Displayed In Your Conversations

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 24, 2024

I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations.

Last week, we talked about our faith and what part it plays in our lifestyle. Today I want to get a little more detailed and ask if our faith shows up in our conversations. It is estimated that people spend 52 minutes a day talking about someone who is not present. Of those gossip-filled ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Two Roads

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Dec 16, 2023

A sermon leading up to Christmas about the two roads that jesus took. One to Bethlehem and one to Jerusalem.

Two Roads Luke 2:1-7 12/17/23 a.m. The Great poet Robert Frost wrote one of his most famous poems in 1915. It’s called, “The Road not Taken”. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

At Just The Right Time: A Sermon For The New Year

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 22, 2023

Tomorrow is New Year's Day. What will we resolve and will we follow up on it?

At Just the Right Time: A Sermon for the New Year Galatians 4:4–7 NKJV "But when the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those who were under the law, that we might receive the adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Christ Liberate You From Slavery

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 12, 2024

If you suspect the voice you hear is divine, then tell God you are listening and then shut up and listen.

Second Sunday in Course 2024 Samuel was a prophet, but he was not aware of that until he was literally shaken from sleep by God. Old Eli wasn’t a prophet, but after three divine attempts to get his and Samuel’s attention, he finally either got the message or was so irritated that instead of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:13-20, John 1:35-42, 1 Samuel 3:3-19

Denomination: Catholic

Following The Crowd

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 26, 2023

The crowd in Jerusalem that day was made up of ordinary people, people like you, people like me.

I wonder how many people in the crowd who shouted for Barabbas had also been in the crowd that shouted “Hosanna” a week before. Crowds had followed Jesus throughout his ministry. Crowds pushed their way into the little house in Capernaum so that the only way a paralyzed man could get to Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing For Truth In A Perverted Generation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

This is not the time for passive Christianity. It is a time for bold, Spirit-led believers to rise up and stand for truth in love.

STANDING FOR TRUTH IN A PERVERTED GENERATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 1:18-32 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 5:20, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Jude 1:3-7, John 17:17, Ephesians 5:11 INTRODUCTION: We are living in an age where the line between right and wrong has become blurred. Truth is being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Work For Food

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 13, 2025

Your cripple the spirit and soul of a person when you keep giving handouts instead of a hand up.

Lev 19:9  And when ye reap the harvest of your land, thou shalt not wholly reap the corners of thy field, neither shalt thou gather the gleanings of thy harvest.  10  And thou shalt not glean thy vineyard, neither shalt thou gather every grape of thy vineyard; thou shalt leave them ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:9-10, 2 Thessalonians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

When Destinies Are At Risk Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 15, 2025

When destinies are at risk, God always raises voices to speak up, stir action, and restore order.

WHEN DESTINIES ARE AT RISK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 1:1-53 Supporting Texts: Psalm 75:6-7; Ecclesiastes 10:5-7; Isaiah 46:10; Revelation 3:7; Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION: The opening chapter of 1 Kings paints a scene of political unrest and family intrigue in the twilight of King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:1-53

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Solomon's Start (2 Chronicles 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 4, 2025

What can we learn from a wise man who started well, but ended up an apostate?

What can we learn from an extremely wise and wealthy man, who started well but died an apostate? Will we remain faithful to the end? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 1. What was one of Solomon’s first acts as King? Did he start out right? King Solomon, the son of David, was now in complete control of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 13, 2023

Three Hebrew exiles stand up and stand out for Jesus and find themselves in a fire but they were not alone

Fearless in Babylon: Daniel 3 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church/ECC 01-22-2023 Which line is longer? Imagine you walk into an experiment and there are ten people in the room. On the board are three lines [slide] and all you have to say is which line is the longest, which is ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Not Become Weary

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Mar 11, 2023

Don't give up. Give your best to God. Give your best shot.

1. SHARE ALL GOOD THINGS TO YOUR MENTOR. • Galatians 6:6 6Nevertheless, the one who receives instruction in the word should share all good things with their instructor. • 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 12Dear brothers and sisters, honor those who are your leaders in the Lord’s work. They work hard among ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10