Sermons on Reach Up:

James Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

Even after more than two years of miracles, James is a skeptic. It would, after all, be rather hard to swallow the idea that the brother you had grown up with was the Son of God.

Jesus came from a big family. Matthew 13:55-56 names Jesus' brothers: James, Joseph, Simon, and Judas and mentions sisters (plural), so He had at least six siblings. James is consistently named first when Jesus' brothers are listed, which in his day likely meant that he was the eldest of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Commandment (7 Of 12)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

There is a book on the market called the Shoot-em up Society by Harry Hollis, Jr. The purpose of the book is to revealed on the cover of the book. We read, “An appeal for Christian alternatives to the insanity of violence.”

But we do not have to read a book to discover that we live in a violent society. Every day we hear news reports of all kinds of violence around the world. Illus: Death is always sad, but it seems we are troubled the most when a murder has gone on a rampage and shot down innocent people that they ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Baring It All

Contributed by Sean Dees on Apr 30, 2021

On the outside everything looks normal but on the inside you are bound up. You are still having trouble adjusting to being “freed”; you are trying to live the freed life by the “prison code of institutionalization”.

I. Genesis 3 is like cooking an egg you can have it scrambled, poached, steamed, over easy, or the other 100 ways to cook an egg. What I am trying to say is Genesis 3 has been preached just about every way it can be. So to find a new revelation can be difficult. A. The book of Genesis is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Many Demons All Submit To One Lord Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 14, 2021

Stir up with fire many, many to get involved in their world and spread the good news, a good news of freedom from the slavery of sin, a good news of new life in Jesus Christ.

Monday in Pentecost Week We bask today, and all this week in the warmth of Pentecost fire, but we bask at our own risk. Fire warms us so that we can be of service, or it burns out the imperfections. It is not merely for our enjoyment. The Holy Spirit was in Jesus in the most powerful way ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

Lifted By Grace

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

God choose people by his mercy. He positions people by divine favour. He lift up people by his grace. We are what we are by God's grace.

TEXT: Esther 2:17 "And the king loved Esther above all the women, and she obtained grace and favour in his sight more than all the virgins; so that he set the royal crown upon her head, and made her queen instead of Vashti." A GRAVE ERROR Queen Vashti was a very beautiful woman. Her ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17, Romans 9:16-18, Hebrews 4:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wearing Flip-Flops While Racing Against A Ferrari

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 4, 2023

The Follower of Christ must gear up for a struggle. However, it is not a physical struggle; it is a spiritual struggle. Whether we want to be in this conflict or not, it is upon us because we believe the Word of God.

“Righteous are you, O LORD, when I complain to you; yet I would plead my case before you. Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all who are treacherous thrive? You plant them, and they take root; they grow and produce fruit; you are near in their mouth and far from their heart. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Deal With The Emotional Baggage - Philippians 2:1 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Feb 11, 2022

Sometimes we feel like we're doing okay. But there are other times when things start getting out of control in our lives and this stuff starts to well up.

The book of Philippians is this very transparent book where Paul opens up his heart and we get to see his own emotions. He teaches us about emotions. So we're going through the book verse by verse in an in-depth study of the book of Philippians. When we come to those passages that have to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Gap

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 12, 2021

This message looks at how God calls believers to step up, one-by-one, and unite in order to form a wall against the flood of immorality that threatens to wash way our nation.

I’ve entitled our message this morning, “Standing in the Gap,” and I want to begin with a testimony by a woman from North Dakota: “The Sheyenne River, which flows past our backyard, went from its normal five feet to a major flood level . . . We felt overwhelmed with the preparations and thought of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Belief SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

Each one of us will face challenges in life that will test our faith to its core. These trials may come in the form of loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, or discouragement. It is crucial that we build up our faith to its greatest strength, preparing ourselves for the day we need it the most. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Topics: Faith

Finding Hope In Trapped Situations SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

If you're feeling trapped or cornered, if you've hit a roadblock, or if it seems like your adversary is winning: It's time to celebrate and trust in the Lord. This is a divine set up for a breakthrough.

Today, I want to share a prophetic message with you. If you feel trapped, like you've hit a wall, or if it seems like the enemy has the upper hand in your life, it's time to praise the Lord. This situation you're facing is actually a set up for God to bring about victory in your life. In Exodus 14, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-28

Topics: Hope, Faith, Overcoming Challenges

He Was Led Like A Lamb To The Slaughter Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon introduction discusses the prophetic predictions of Isaiah about the Messiah's betrayal, silence during accusation, and being counted among criminals, leading up to the depiction of Jesus as a lamb led to slaughter.

For the past 3 weeks we’ve been walking through the story of the hours leading up to Jesus’ resurrection – incidents that were predicted by the prophet Isaiah, 700 years before they happened. Isaiah predicted that the Messiah would be betrayed by friends, remain silent while accused, and be counted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7

Topics: Messiah's Sacrifice, Prophetic Fulfillment, Lamb To Slaughter

Sermon Series: Against All Odds

How Can I Live The Christian Life?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Sep 7, 2023

Last week I preached on HOW YOU CAN KNOW YOU ARE SAVED!!! Today I want to follow up on that sermon and preach on HOW YOU CAN LIVE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE

Acts 1:1-8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth. Notice especially these words in this verse of scripture. After we are saved God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Promise Ever Given Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 25, 2024

The greatest gift was given to us by a God who has never given up ON us! In this, we must see, know, and remember who He is every day of our lives.

2024 Christmas Series – Part 5 Sermon 5 – The Greatest Promise Ever Given Luke 2:16-21 Introduction - James 1:17-18 says, “Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:16-21, John 3:16, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If You Were Accused Of Being A Christian, Would There Be Enough Evidence To Convict You?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 11, 2024

How would we stand up in a court based upon our Christianity? Would we truly be found guilty of being a Christian or would we be acquitted due to lack of evidence?

At the time when the Jewish remnant returned to Israel to rebuild the walls, Joshua was the High Priest (Haggai 1:1, 2:4). APPOINTED, ACCUSED, APPEARANCE, ACCEPTABLE In verses one - four: Satan “resisted” (accused) Joshua, who depicts the country of Israel here. The allegations were exact, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Recalibrate

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 9, 2023

Friends, the Holy Spirit is the perfect GPS, he never makes a mistake, and many times he will tell us when, where, and how, we need to recalibrate, then the rest is up to us.

Then we turned, and took our journey into the wilderness by the way of the Red sea, as the Lord spake unto me: and we compassed mount Seir many days. [2] And the Lord spake unto me, saying, [3] Ye have compassed this mountain long enough: turn you northward. Deuteronomy 2:1-3 I think this was an ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 2:1-3, Acts 3:19, Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal