Sermons on Rise Up:

Jesus, The Cornerstone

Contributed by Gary Smith on Nov 25, 2013

Jesus is indeed the Rock of Ages. Jesus will be the rock that crushes in judgment or He will be the rock, the foundation of our faith.

Jesus The Cornerstone Text: Luke 20:1-19 Introduction: A. This is a follow up to act of Jesus cleansing the Temple in Jerusalem. 1) Jesus has made His “Triumphal Entry” into Jerusalem. 2) On the way to Jerusalem --- Jesus was descending the Mount of Olives – He stopped and wept ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Figful Christian

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Nov 29, 2013

Are we still dressed in fig leaves/

THE FIGFUL CHRISTIAN: Mark 11 We see our Lord Jesus coming to the end of his earthly ministry; the last mile of his journey; about to perform his last miracle. He is on his way to Jerusalem also known as the House of Fullness coming from Bethany, the House of Figs. At this time of the year; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Methodist

Gospel Of God Preached To Jews And Gentiles

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that our lifestyle is faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you live by faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our lifestyle is faith. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:2 (Amplified Bible) 4:2 For indeed we have had the glad tidings [Gospel of God] proclaimed to us just as truly as they [the Israelites of old did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Promise Of Entering His Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 7, 2013

To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you entered GOD's rest? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that rest is offered to us today by JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:1 (Amplified Bible) 4:1 THEREFORE, WHILE the promise of entering His rest still holds and is offered [today], let us be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Only Wise God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2013

A sermon on the wisdom of God (Outline and some material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell in his book, God the Ruler; last point adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/the-great-work-of-the-only-wise-god)

HoHum: Who were the Wise Men in the long ago? Not Herod, fearful lest he lose his throne; Not Pharisees, too proud to claim their own; Not priests and scribes whose province was to know; Not money changers running too and fro; But three who traveled, weary and alone, With dauntless faith, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:21-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wait Training

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

We must learn the art of patience if we truly want to enjoy life. I think a good term might be "wait training" that is "W-A-I-T" training." :How are you with patience? Could you use some WAIT Training.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are four readings prior to the Message. The Readings assigned for this day are: Isaiah 35:1-10; Psalm 146:4-9; James 5:7-10 and Matthew 11:2-11 A man in Los Angeles, California ..... was arrested for negligent discharge of a weapon ..... after ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Christmas, Treasure Or Celebrate?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 12, 2013

Is that what I do? Do I 'keep Christmas.well? I have a feeling that many of us do not. Maybe we do not how to keep Christmas. We do not know how to Treasure Christmas, so we just celebrate it.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service, there are Four Scripture readings prior to the message. Those assigned for this day are Isaiah 9:2-7; Psalm 96; Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20. Let Us Pray..... O' Heavenly Father.... I thank-you for all those gathered here this night. May you fill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

Bow Low, Cast Your Care, And Be Watchful.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 1, 2021

“Prideful people don’t pray.” Prayer take a lot of humility. The more you pray the humbler you are before God. A person of humility before God does not have anxiety...

Bow Low, Cast Your Care, and Be Watchful. 1 Peter 5:6-8TPT The 5 Mays—by Susie Larson: May your love for Jesus grow by leaps and bounds. May your heart for Him upstage your fears about today, and your worries about tomorrow. May God's awesome presence so transform you that the opinions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8, Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Presence Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2021

God brought the Israelites out of Egypt to have a present relationship among them through the Tabernacle.

INTRODUCTION • God heard the cry of the Israelites; He delivered them from the hands of the Egyptians; they are now free! • Why did God do this? • This goes to the question as to why God created us in the first place? • Honestly, the way you answer that question will determine how you live your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8, Exodus 40:34, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Looking Good Is Not Enough”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Aug 26, 2021

Jesus challenged the Pharisees..... religion is useless and worthless, ineffective when it substitutes a human plan of salvation for God's plan of redemption; when it rests upon man's works. (Illus. Pharisee robes and rules.) (Illus. what people do to look better)

In Jesus Holy Name Pentecost XIV August 29, 2021 Text: Mark 7:1-14 “Looking Good Is Not Enough” Recently “People” magazine selected the 50 most beautiful people in the world, I wasn't on the list. It was quite a blow. Years ago Cindy Crawford was a heartthrob for many men and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-14, Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 8, 2021

Light has the ability to penetrate and permeate the darkness. When light is introduced, darkness has to flee. Darkness and light cannot inhabit the same position. There are times when barriers prevent light from reaching darkness, but once it does, the darkness is gone.

The Light of the World Matthew 5: 14-16 We are continuing our study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the longest recorded message we have that our Savior preached. It was given to the disciples, the followers of Jesus, and reveals much practical application to the lives we live. In our last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Rerdeeming The Time

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 13, 2021

The Book of Colossians covers some very important topics. None are more important than what we are going to cover in this passage of scripture. This passage of scripture has a great deal to say about PRAYER.

Many of the things we hear today about PRAYER, have to do with the fact that prayer is a No! No! For example, Carolyn Copeland gives us this story in the Christian Reader. - The daughter of our pastor was asked to give the closing prayer at her high school graduation. A Jewish student was asked to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Song Of Mary Series

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 18, 2021

As God’s servant, Mary sings songs and praises God with happiness, glorifying, and with one faith.

And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” - Luke 1:28 Weddings are beautiful and exciting events with an abundance of anticipation. There is so much to do. The “who, what, where, how and why” questions all need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Diety Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 4, 2022

Something we Christians have always taken for granted as we witnessed to the lost is the deity of Christ. That is, as we talked to sinners we would take it for granted that they understood that Jesus was the son of Mary and Joseph, but more important, that He is the DIVINE SON OF GOD.

In past years very seldom have we come across anyone who did not believe this Biblical truth. However, this is something we can no longer take for granted. Why? At least two things have caused the general public to turn away from these eternal truths. MANY DO NOT BELIEVE IN THE DEITY OF CHRIST… ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

Conscience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 25, 2021

Our conscience is a God given gift, which is like an arbiter who is constantly evaluating all that we do, and instructing us as to what is right and what is wrong.

Conscience Let us look again at Genesis 3:9, “But the LORD God called out to the man, "Where are you?" (GNB) Our God is omniscient, the one who is all knowing, which implies that He knows everything about the past, present and future. God is also the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Other