Sermons on Rise Up:

Selection Of A King

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2016

To show that GOD has chosen and set up a king over Israel and it will not be a foreigner but a brother like me.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is the Israel of GOD? I am an Israel of GOD. Galatians 6:16 (Amplified Bible) Peace and mercy be upon all who walk by this rule [who discipline themselves and regulate their lives by this principle], even upon the [true] Israel of God! Psalms 125:5 (Amplified Bible) As for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 4, 2015

Authentic relationships are enhanced whenI give up my right to hurt you for hurting me

This week I ran across a website called ThePayback.com. This paragraph on the home page of that site describes its purpose: ThePayback.com is your home for all of your revenge needs. So you never had a chance to get revenge on your ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend? Your current spouse lied to you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Righteous Shall Be Glad

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 25, 2015

To show that our gladness and glory/victory is in the LORD, we end up giving glory and praise to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you glad? Yes, it's my choice to rejoice and be glad in the LORD. Philippians 4:4 (Amplified Bible) 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, gladden yourselves in Him]; again I say, Rejoice! Psalms 37:4 (Amplified Bible) 37:4 Delight yourself also in the Lord, and He will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

The Good Work That God Started In You

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 13, 2022

God is not interrupted. And God does not give up. And God does not allow His projects to go unfinished.

Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 12-06-2022 Sermon Outline Theme: The Good Work that God Started in You Scripture Reference: Philippians 1: 3-10 (NKJV) 3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, 4 always in every prayer of mine making request for you all with joy, 5 for your fellowship in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6-10, Ephesians 4:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

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

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

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

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

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

Team Work PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 13, 2023

Explore the concepts of unity, diversity, and teamwork, emphasizing their combined strength and importance in building up the body of Christ.

Good morning, family! I’m so glad to see all of you here today, ready to dive deep into God’s word. We’re going to explore a passage from the book of Ephesians, specifically Ephesians 4:11-15, which is all about unity, diversity, and teamwork. As we delve into these verses, we're gonna see how ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-15

Topics: Unity, Collaboration

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

Revere His Name Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2025

God commands that we not use His name flippantly or irreverently but to lift it up with our words and lives.

Ten Words to Live By: Revere His Name Exodus 20:7 Patter Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-10-2025 Mavine Several years ago, Maxine and I celebrated our twentieth wedding anniversary with a dinner cruise on lake Michigan. It was a beautiful night with wonderful dinner, a jazz ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist