Sermons on Rise:

The Traits Of A Godly Leader Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 28, 2024

It is evident that the modern church needs godly leaders. We need those who will rise to the occasion and use their spiritual gifts to influence others in a positive manner. We all influence others – either in a positive way or a negative way, but our influence is inevitable.

The Traits of a Godly Leader Nehemiah 1: 1-4 “Every believer is a minister or servant of God who should be serving God and exerting influence on others through his/her local church. Leadership is one person influencing positively another person. Christian leadership is one believer spiritually ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Uncontainable

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 7, 2025

The enemy often tries to suppress, limit, and stop the progress of God's people. However, the power of God upon His children makes them uncontainable. No affliction, opposition, or attack can stop a person whom God has destined to rise.

YOU ARE UNCONTAINABLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 1:12 "But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:31, Acts 5:38-39, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:12, Isaiah 54:17, Genesis 50:20, Romans 8:31, Acts 5:38-39, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Trust In The Unchanging God - Hebrews 13:5-9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 15, 2025

Life is filled with uncertainty. The world around us is constantly changing—political systems rise and fall, financial markets fluctuate, people come and go. Yet, in the midst of all this change, we have a firm foundation in Jesus Christ, who never changes.

Go! And Trust in the Unchanging God - Hebrews 13:5-9 Introduction: Life is filled with uncertainty. The world around us is constantly changing—political systems rise and fall, financial markets fluctuate, people come and go. Yet, in the midst of all this change, we have a firm foundation in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-9, Romans 10:9, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 46:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 14:6, Philippians 4:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speaking In The Authority Of Christ's Name

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my Father’s name" (Jn. 5:43),

Have you ever wondered how Peter and the apostles were able to do such great miracles? Theme - He learned how to speak in the authority, power and with the backing of the promises of God. He said, "In the name of Jesus of Nazareth, rise up and walk." Just as Jesus said, "I have come in my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Your Finish That Counts

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Jun 4, 2005

IN LIFE, IT’S GREAT IF YOU CAN START OUT WELL, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS YOUR FINISH. DON’T LET THE RAPID RISE/SUCCESS OF OTHERS HINDER YOU FROM ACHIEVING YOUR DREAM. LET THE APOSTLE PAUL SERVE AS A GUIDE.

IT’S YOUR FINISH THAT COUNTS II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 ECCLESIATES 9:11 – RACE – SWIFT, BATTLE – MIGHTY . . . ECCLESIATES 7:8 “BETTER IS THE END OF A THING THAN THE BEGINNING THEREOF.” WONDERFUL, IF YOU CAN START OUT FINE, BUT WHAT REALLY MATTERS IS HOW YOU FINISH. GOLF – DRIVE, BUT IT’S NOT YOUR START ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Have We Been Just Lying Here?

Contributed by James May on Apr 15, 2012

How long will we lie around at the pool waiting for the waters to be troubled? Do we not know that the supernatural power of God is available all of the time? Will we rise and walk in power or lie in sorrow and self-pity. Take up your bed and walk by G

Why Have We Been Just Lying Here? Sunday, April 15, 2012 – AM Rev. James May John 5:1 After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. John 5:2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Time For War!!

Contributed by Rev Matthew Cullipher on Oct 25, 2011

2 Samuel 10-12 Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that for everything there is a season. This is the season for us to make war! We are in desperate need of men of God like Nathan who will rise up and take risks for the King of Kings. We are in desperate need o

2 Samuel 10-12 Ecclesiastes 3 tells us that for everything there is a season. This is the season for us to make war! We are in desperate need of men of God like Nathan who will rise up and take risks for the King of Kings. We are in desperate need of men and women who aren’t "Chocolate ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Search For Tomorroq

Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 22, 2010

All of us would like to know what the future holds for us. This is evident in the rise of groups like the psychic friends network, and horoscopes. We want the answers to ALL of life questions and we want them now. In Galatians 6 Paul answer the ques

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW INTRODUCTION: All of us would like to know what the future holds for us. This is evident in the rise of groups like the psychic friends network, and horoscopes. We want the answers to ALL of life questions and we want them now. In Galatians 6 Paul answer the question ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Peculiar People Of The Chosen Generation

Contributed by Joseph Lai on Aug 11, 2013

If you are to rise up to become all that you can be and all that you are in Christ, recognizing who you are as being the peculiar people is just the beginning. You need to allow that revelation to lead you to consecration. And in consecration you make effort to grow in personal holiness.

The Peculiar People A Calling to Recognize your Identity and Purpose "But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a peculiar people; that you should show forth the praises of him who has called you out of darkness into his marvelous light: " (1Pe 2:9) The same apostle who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Eye Onthe Road

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 8, 2020

We are and have been chosen also as Gods chosen people, we can call on God and rise up like lions instead of lambs and overcome our circumstances! Why don’t we? Let’s Look to God, not the circumstances going on in the world!

Keep your eye on the road The reports on the news of the C V(corona virus) are somewhat disturbing and can grow to be debilitating if left to themselves. The 24 hour news cycle climate we’ve grown to live in and be accustom too, has created the endless political media battle as to not waste a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Luke 15:20-24, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 3:16, John 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 19, 2020

The Lord calls us to stand firm in our faith, rise up, and put on the armor of God. Put on Jesus Christ in our lives. It is our duty as Christ’s disciples to stand firm in our faith and prayer life during the times of Spiritual Warfare.

Spiritual Warfare Ephesians 6:10-18 As a Christian, when we have lived a prayerful and faithful life, it becomes pretty clear that life is not a playground. But it is a battleground. We have come to realize that life is not always easy, even though we cherish a lot of fun, lightheartedness, play ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 9, 2020

What if next year is worse than this year? What if there is more suffering? What if there are more trials? This message looks at how we can rise above all the suffering, trials and persecutions and remain true to our LORD and live a life filled with the Holy Spirit!

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18; Habakkuk 3:17-19; Psalm 63 Theme: What if things get worse? Title: What if? INTRO: Grace and peace from God our Father, Son and Holy Spirit! It all started so well didn’t it, 2020 was our year, a new decade, and didn’t it just sound so amazing - 2020, a year we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:10-18, Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Warriors For Christ

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2017

Are you a civilian or a soldier in your attitude toward your Christianity? 2 Tim. 2:4 says you're "chosen by Jesus to be a soldier!" Peter said to "weaponize" yourself with the attitude that you're to endure suffering. Come on Church! Rise up and conquer

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST 2 Tim. 2:3-4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. At one Army base, the annual trip to the rifle range had been canceled for the second year in a row, but the semi-annual physical fitness test was still on as planned. One soldier mused, "Does it bother anyone else that the Army doesn't ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Raising Of Lazarus Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 29, 2017

Jesus is the resurrection and the life because he’ll pass through death to life as the first fruits of the resurrection from the dead. Those who die in him will rise in him. Those who believe in him, even though they die, will live and will never die.

How are you at reading the signs? I don’t mean street signs or advertising signs, I mean the signs of God’s kingdom? Over the last few months we’ve been looking at how John draws out sign after sign from Jesus’ life; signs of who Jesus is and signs of what he came to do; ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

Beauty On The Beast Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2015

The rise of two ancient world powers, Rome and Babylon, during the Great Tribulation, only to be destroyed by Christ when He comes again, presents us with a choice. We can choose to pursue this world, which is passing away, or Christ, who reigns forever.

Once upon a time, a really cool young man bought one of the best cars around: a Ferrari GTO. He took it out for a spin and stopped at a red light. An old man on a moped pulled up next to him. The old man looked over at the sleek, shiny car and asked, “What kind of car ya' got there, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free