Sermons on Spiritual Elevation:

Philippians 4:4-9 - How To Rejoice In The Lord Always

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2024

The Apostle Paul directs us to rejoice in the Lord always, but some days rejoicing is easier said than done. In this message we examine the framework to keep rejoicing regardless of your personal circumstances.

The Apostle Paul, a little background—he's in prison. At some point, he realizes he's probably going to be put to death. When you read his resume of catastrophe, it's pretty impressive: shipwrecks, bitten by a snake, whipped, beaten, left for dead, threatened constantly. And yet, in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Ten Toes Down

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 24, 2025

The Church must be unwilling to compromise on the Bible's truths.

Good evening. You are the blessed of the Lord, and I am so glad to see you tonight. Would you please turn to Second Timothy chapter four? That’s where we’re going to start. I’ve been thinking about the state of the Church and a lot of what we see unfolding today is because of the Church, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, 2 Timothy 4:1-4, Galatians 1:6-10, Acts 2:37-38, 2 Peter 3:7-8, Isaiah 42:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Years Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on May 27, 2025

A lot can happen in twelve years. In Luke 8:40-56 we learn of two different groups of people who had completely different experiences and yet encountered Jesus in profound ways.

Solomon Northrup was born around 1808 in New York to a former slave. His father, who eventually married a woman of mixed ethnicities, had been emancipated in the will of his deceased owner. They had two sons who were born free. Solomon took after his father in learning how to work the land, but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Year C, Proper 6. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 29, 2025

Not used this year.

1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3. A). THE THEFT OF A VINEYARD. 1 Kings 21:1-21. Some of us have had the privilege of living in a land where, on paper at least, there was no trespass law. Whether this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-21, Psalm 5:1-8, 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-10, 2 Samuel 12:13-15, Psalm 32:1-11, Galatians 2:15-21, Luke 7:36-50, Luke 8:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Plagues Continue Part 4 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 2, 2025

Locust and Darkness and there is one more plague promised.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 10 The Plagues Continue (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-25–2025 Intro Over the past month, we have been studying God’s response to Pharaoh’s taunt: “Who is the Lord, that I should obey him and let Israel go? I do not know ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 5 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

A sermon about who the disciples believed Christ was.

Well let’s see our bibles this morning, word. Let’s see our pens and your lesson plan. Let’s turn to Matthew 4, Matthew 4. I was watching Larry King a couple days ago, about a week ago. He had on 6 religious leaders and we had a, they had a Christian pastor, a catholic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Vital Truths On The Resurrection Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 23, 2014

1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY

3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST OUTLINE 1.PROOF 2.POWER 3.PURITY THE MESSAGE 3 VITAL TRUTHS ON THE RESURRECTION OF JESUS CHRIST 1.PROOF The Lord Jesus gave proof of his resurrection to his disciples by appearing before them. Jesus did not expect his disciples to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Gotta Grudge?

Contributed by Bob Coy on Feb 6, 2012

A sermon about letting go of bitterness and embracing forgiveness.

Are you holding a grudge? A grudge? You know, you can’t physically see it but hidden in your heart is something of substance. Something you have a tendency to hang onto, even hold close. It’s a resistance. It’s reluctance. It’s a rebellion, and it’s resentment. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:22

Denomination: *other

Biographical Sketch Of Hugh Davidson Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Mar 4, 2010

THe story of my life

A perspective of life My wife Sally was away visiting family last week and I was having dinner with my son John and during the meal he asked me what my life was like before I became a Christian. And all of a sudden it struck me that even though I had been a pastor when he and Caitlin were young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Characteristics Of Agape Love

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 19, 2013

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8)

Ten characteristics of Agape love God is love “Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8) Jesus said to His disciples, "A new commandment I give to you that you love one another, even as I have loved you, that you also love one another. By this all men ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Happiness You Seek?

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 4, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:12-26 Intro I’m excited to be together tonight. For those who know my own journey…I first heard of Jesus …about the same time I began to rebel against whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Happiness You Seek? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 4, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019

What is the Happiness You Seek? Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – February 24, 2019 Text: Luke 6:12-26 Intro I’m excited to be together tonight. For those who know my own journey…I first heard of Jesus …about the same time I began to rebel against whatever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Story Within A Story Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 8, 2017

A study of the book of Acts 6: 8 – 8:1

Acts 6: 8 – 8:1 A story within a story 8 And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and signs among the people. 9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen. 10 And they were ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Gehazi International Ministries

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Jun 28, 2002

By refusing payment Elisha sent a message into the heart of Naaman and through him into all of eternity, that even we might hear of it. That GOD cannot be bought

Tree Of Life Ministries Association 2 Kings 5 http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Gehazi International Ministries GIM ******************************************************* Eric Aschendorf pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* 2 Kings 5:1-27 1) Now Naaman, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27, Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational