Sermons on Rising:

Watching In Prayer.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 10, 2022

How long, Lord.

WATCHING IN PRAYER. Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4. This is the oracle or “burden” which Habakkuk the prophet did “see” (Habakkuk 1:1). So, right from the top, we understand that the prophet’s patient waiting of Habakkuk 2:1 paid off. When Habakkuk speaks of his message as a burden, it ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4, Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Demands Worship

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 25, 2020

His desire is that people worship him.

THE DEVIL DEMANDS WORSHIP Matthew 24: 10 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 15 When ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:15

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Imposters Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 5th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#5] DEALING WITH IMPOSTERS Matthew 24:23-28 Introduction: As we have been studying the Olivet Discourse, we have been warned about False Teachers, False Prophets, False Messiahs, etc… This is happening right now; and it will continue to happen until the end. In our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Guarantee Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 4, 2020

This is the 7th sermon in the "When Does It End?" Series. This series is from Jesus' Olivet Discourse.

Series: When Does It End? [#7] JESUS’ GUARANTEE Matthew 24:32-35 Introduction: How can we be sure all this will happen? I am sure that many have asked this question. If you have, you are not the 1st person to do so. Even Jesus anticipated some honest doubt; because at this point, He begins to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Core 52 Week 44 - He Is Risen Indeed! Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Nov 5, 2020

Resurrection. What does that even mean? Jesus is our example of what resurrection will be like.

Core 52 Week 44 - Resurrection You can listen to the audio of this sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/6238342 Intro: • Two old men had been best friends for years, and they both live to their early 90’s, when one of them suddenly falls deathly ill. His friend comes to visit ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 1 Peter 1:21-23, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 2 Timothy 1:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jun 1, 2021

Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Where in the Bible does it say that you cannot do that? The question of what you can and cannot do and when is the debate.

It is the Sabbath, and Yeshua went to the synagogue as all pious Hebrews did in His day. Mark’s author sets up the event by telling us that “they” were watching Him, observing what Yeshua was going to do. Why are they watching Him? At this point in the Gospel, the leaders of the various sects of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Covid Revival

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 25, 2020

As horrible as this pandemic it, it may well be the eye salve to allow the Church to see the path back to its real mission.

Jonah 3:1 And the word of the LORD came unto Jonah the second time, saying, 2 Arise, go unto Nineveh, that great city, and preach unto it the preaching that I bid thee. 3 So Jonah arose, and went unto Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was an exceeding great city of three ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Overruled From Heaven

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 4, 2019

No matter what you have done God will forgive you. Then take control.

OVERRULED FROM HEAVEN Acts 26:9 I verily thought with myself, that I ought to do many things contrary to the name of Jesus of Nazareth. 10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

Why Praise God? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 11, 2019

Why should we praise god and how often should we be doing it?

Last week we learned about Godly Leader/Judge Deborah, Israel’s Army Commander Barak, and a special woman Jael who decided to take the life of an evil person Sisera who was the commander of the Army who went against Israel. Today we will read the praises to God of Deborah and Barak. Open your ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Happy Whomas

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 20, 2021

We had a all age service for the community. This sermon was written to focus on the reason we should be happy at Christmas.

The Grinch, written by Dr Zeus is a classic tale that many of you know. The movie is a firm favourite at Christmas. In it, there is a town called Whoville, where everyone is happy and joyful. It’s Christmas! And all the Whos are getting ready for a special celebration. Tonight I want to talk a ...read more

The Reality Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Grant Adams on Sep 6, 2025

There are many wonderful points within the framework of what we call the Christian faith.

There are many wonderful points within the framework of what we call the Christian faith. 1st is the substitution, the innocent for the guilty 1 Peter 2:21-24. Second, divine love, God really loves sinners Romans 5:8. 3rd, heaven, a place of perfect peace John 14. And 4th, hell, a place of horrible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Rage Of The Heathen

Contributed by Charles Payne on Sep 12, 2025

If there is any purpose to be gleaned from the murder of Charlie Kirk, it is this: we can no longer lean on activists like Charlie to do our work for us.

RAGE OF THE HEATHEN (Inspired by the political assassination of Charlie Kirk) 2 Samuel 1:17–27) “The beauty of Israel is slain upon your high places: how are the mighty fallen!” (v.19) PROLOGUE: A WORLD SHAKEN BY VIOLENCE When a public figure is assassinated—Lincoln, Martin Luther King Jr., ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 2:1, Acts 4:25-28, Acts 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Not By Power, Not By Might, But By My Spirit

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Nov 19, 2025

True success in God’s kingdom begins where human strength ends. So every believer needs to pray regularly for God to deliver him from self-confidence and be filled with Spirit-confidence.

Not by Power, Not by Might, but By My Spirit Study Text: Zechariah 4:6 - 9 Introduction: - This divine proclamation to Zerubbabel came at a time of frustration and seeming impossibility. The rebuilding of the temple had been halted due to opposition and human limitation. - God reminded ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Have A Dream

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 28, 2025

Isaiah like Martin Luther King JR had a dream for Israel that there is a better day.

Isaiah 2:1-5 “I Have a Dream” 1. Types of Dreams • One commentator said, “dreams are not just nighttime visions — they are God-given glimpses of what could be.” • One type of dream found in Bible is Message dream – where God clearly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

There Shall No Evil Befall Thee

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 12, 2025

God is committed to the preservation of His people who remain connected with Him and believe the word of His promises.

There shall no Evil Befall thee Study Text: Psalms 91:1-10 Introduction: - Psalm 91 is God’s covenant of divine insurance, supernatural immunity, and heavenly security. - It is not poetry for reading only; it is a promise for living. In verse 10, God makes a categorical, unconditional, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal