Sermons on Reach Up:

Down In My Heart!!! 


Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 24, 2018

You don’t have to have it. All figured out. Up in your head. You just be sure. You believe it. Down in. Your heart.

New Year’s Eve has a different kind of feel to it than other times that we celebrate during the year. It doesn’t have the hope of Christmas, or the joy of Resurrection Morning, the sense of reverence of Thanksgiving, or the national pride of July 4th...... It’s not really even like a,,,, like a ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

The Heavenly Throne Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Jan 27, 2017

John see the Ancient of Days on His throne. A door was opened. A voice commanded John to "come up here". John was then in the presence of God. John begins to describe his vision.

I. Introduction A. Turn to Revelation 4:1 Revelation 4:1-2 After this I looked, and there before me was a door standing open in heaven. And the voice I had first heard speaking to me like a trumpet said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this." (2) At once I was in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Too Painful For Me...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 20, 2019

TOO PAINFUL? God has designed a sanctuary for his people. We can run away and quit? That is stupid. Or we can come into the shelter of the ARMS OF GOD... It is up to you.

TOO PAINFUL FOR ME, UNTIL… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com SEEMS WE ALLOW OURSELF TO BE ROBBED OF THE BLESSINGS THAT COULD RELEASE THE GROWTH OF GOD’S PLANS FOR OUR LIFE? HAVE YOU EVER WALKED THROUGH PAINFUL SEASONS THAT SEEM TO LAST FOREVER? Today in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Psalm 73:16-17, Psalm 73:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 21, 2018

Jesus said that He was the Good Shepherd, the kind of Shepherd that looks after and protects the sheep - Jesus not only preached this but lived up to it to the full, even to dying so as to protect the sheep.

The Good Shepherd John 10: 11-18 Today’s reading is part of a dialogue which culminates in one of the ‘I AM’ saying of Jesus. St John’s gospel is renowned for its I AM sayings as it gives a unique picture of Jesus and the characteristics of the Son of God. Those two words in themselves are very ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Isaiah 40:10-11

Pursuing The Call Part 2 "no Power Greater" Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Oct 26, 2019

As we continue our series in Acts, we see that the team has arrived in Macedonia and began their ministry. Let’s pick up the narrative in verse 16 of acts 16.

ACTS Pursuing The Call – Part 2 JUNE 16, 2019 Acts 16:16-38 FATHER’S DAY OUTLINE And the journey continues . . . As we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit of divination and brought her owners much gain by fortune-telling. She followed Paul and us, ...read more

Denomination: Other

Part 1: The Beginning Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 1, 2019

Scientists have been attempting to figure out where and how the universe started ever since Galileo came up with his telescope. Yet, we have discovered nothing.

We have been to the moon and back, we have robots of sorts on Mars and have for years. They have yet to discover any evidence of life...so what have we learned and how much have we spent doing it? Could we not have spent those monies on our homeless and poor? In our scripture, if we look real ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-2, Genesis 1:3-4

Denomination: *other

Let The Day Star Arise In Our Hearts

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 27, 2016

To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our hearts.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an overcomer? Yes, because the Day Star lives within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to pay close attention to GOD's WORDS - the LORD JESUS and His WORDS so that the Day Star or Morning Star will rise up within our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Full Of Use"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016

The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

“Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Issue Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul testified to three things he possessed. These three things should be evident, to some degree, in every Christian’s life. These things make up “the issue of integrity”.

THE ISSUE OF INTEGRITY II CORINTHIANS 1:12-2:17 INTRODUCTION: Paul was hated by many. He was constantly criticized and misunderstood. Some called into question his authority, sincerity and integrity. Welcome to the ministry! In this passage it is evident Paul’s reputation is taking a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Ot Law

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 15, 2014

Jesus up the ante when he tells his disciples that the Law i to be tesy-ted in their own conscience rather than just that which can be proved in a Court of Law

Jesus and the OT I am amazed how little time Christians devote to study the Old Testament – yet for Jesus it was “THE SCRIPTURE” He said not a jot or tittle of the Law would pass away – so we would do well to study it closely. Many Christians think that as Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Anglican

A Post Dated Praise

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 22, 2013

Note that at the time that these trumpets of Jubille began to sound that the walls were still standing. The shouts that went up were – A Post Dated Praise - this was a praise Him in advance attitude.

TITLE: A POST DATED PRAISE SCRIPTURE: JOSHUA 6:1-5 I am excited for my parents as they have entered the final stage of moving into their new home. They have picked out the flooring and lighting fixtures. The storm shelter I believe is now in place. There have been some bumps along the way, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Physician, Heal Yourself Series

Contributed by Rev Rotimi Adepoju on Oct 16, 2013

A clarion call for the Church leaders to look within and clean-up our own messes if we have to fulfill the divine mandates God has given us to the entire nations

He said to them, “You will surely say this proverb to Me, ‘Physician, heal yourself! Whatever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in Your country.’” Luke 4:23 The preambles: This phrase as used by Jesus to challenge his own people in Nazareth, symbolizes the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stay In Like Barnabas Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 30, 2013

Barnabas was known as an encourager and this is why God changed his name. Barnabas lives up to his mission from the Lord in the book of Acts and challenges us to follow in his path.

Stay In like – Barnabas Illustration: The Story of Margaret: The Story of Margaret: From Messy Spirituality (pages 45-56) Cast: Actor Margaret: Ashley Actor teacher Ms. Garner (Vivian) Actor Jesus: David Actors: 5 students from youth group? The Story of Margaret: Scene In the background ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:36-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding Real Saving Faith

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Aug 6, 2014

If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. This messages seeks to clear up that confusion.

TEXT: EPHESIANS 2:8-10 TITLE: UNDERSTANDING REAL SAVING FAITH INTRODUCTION: If there is one word that could accurately describe the average American’s understanding of the Christian Faith, it would have to be either IGNORANCE or CONFUSION. The Church is as ignorant and confused as ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Last And First Words Of Christ

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 27, 2011

Jesus words just before and after his death have amazing significance! Seven statements from the cross and the first three after his resurrection make up this lesson.

Have you heard of the seven last words of Christ on the cross? Some of you may be very familiar with this, others of you may wonder what I’m talking about. When you look at all the gospel accounts and put them together there are seven sayings or "Words" that Jesus spoke as he was dying on the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ