Sermons on Uphold:

Narnia: A World Without Jesus Would Be A Hopeless World Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Dec 21, 2005

This is the third and final sermon in a series that explores the question, "What if Jesus had never been born?" It uses themes from the book of the same title by D. James Kennedy and Jerry Newcombe. We also had an original drama each week and video clip

What If It Was Always Winter And Never Christmas? (What If Jesus Had Never Been Born?) Part #3 – December 25 – “A world without Jesus would be a hopeless world” What would the world be like without Christmas?” Without Christmas . . . 1. The fruitcake market would completely collapse. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Ordinary Child

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 23, 2005

Jesus was no ordinary child and so He deserves our worship!

INTRODUCTION • What is today supposed to be about? Is it supposed to be about spending more money than we have and seeing weeks worth of shopping and wrapping get destroyed in 10 minutes of fast and furious gift opening? Is it about the trees and decorations we set up in our homes? Is it about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Said About Evangelism Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 13, 2009

This message takes a little different look at what Jesus said about evangelism. We don’t look at "what" he told them to do in Mt. 18. We look at "where" He told them to go in Mt. 10.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Evangelism” Michael Wiley Matthew 10:16-23 March 15, 2009 Introduction: We have a message church! Our message today looking at “What Jesus Said,” is what He said about evangelism. In the literal since of the word, Evangelism is “the proclamation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How's Your Witness

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Mar 18, 2009

How’s Your witness? Sometimes we take the "easy" way out of our duty as Christians to evangelize. This sermon starts out with a great skit that illustrates the message very well.

The Super Highway to Heaven Isabelle: Hey, whacha doin? Dave: Hmmm? Isabelle: I said, Whacha doin? Dave: Oh, I’m evangelizing. Isabelle: What do you mean? There’s no one here. Dave: I know. I’m doing it online. Isabelle: Wait a minute. You’re evangelizing online? Dave: Yep. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: *other

Courage To Maintain The Biblical Pattern

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 18, 2007

There is a pattern for the New Testament church in the Bible. But how do you get to it properly. Here are three steps to restore the church of the first century.

Courage to Maintain the Biblical Pattern Theme: The right way to restore the New Testament Church. It began in the break room, continued down the hall, and ended in the foyer of the church building. This debate took place at the Brown Trail School of Preaching. It was between Tom Pugh and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Officers In The Church Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 24, 2007

An examination of the offices of elder & deacon from a Baptist perspective.

WHO RUNS THE CHURCH Part 2: The Ordained Officers of the Church The story is told of a terrible traffic accident. Police officers were called to the scene and when they arrived they found a husband, wife, and 2 children lying unconscious in the car. They pulled them from the car, and as they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be On Guard (Revised)

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 4, 2009

What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah gives us inspiration in keeping our guard up.

Be On Guard Prairie Baptist Church – 12/6/09 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 4:7-9 Key verse: Nehemiah 4:9 - Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against them day and night, because of them. Premise: What we are trying to build the enemy will try to tear down. Nehemiah ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Serving God Look Like?

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Are you a follower of Jesus Christ? Before you answer let’s look at God’s Word together today. Our text today shows us two ways that we can know that we are following Christ.

Hebrews 12:12-17 Purpose: To describe how a Christian should live his life. Aim: I want the listener to find needed changes in their walk with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to look a text that is imbedded in the book of Hebrews. We find the word THEREFORE three times in this chapter. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Who Is This Jesus?” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 18, 2006

First in a series on the Gospel of John. This series deals with the divinity of Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 1 “Who Is This Jesus?” John 1:1-3 Jesus is a great historical figure and held by many to be the most inspirational leader the world has ever known. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Adultery Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 27, 2007

Every generation commits spiritual adultery whilst claiming to be faithfully following Christ. we need to heed the warnings of Hosea

Hosea 1.1-2.1 Spiritual Adultery. Gentlemen if someone was to come and ask you to write down a list of the attributes of a good wife I wonder what you would write? I guarantee none of you would write ‘Unfaithfulness’ in the list. ‘Unfaithfulness’ is not an attribute we would uphold or seek for a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Joy Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010

A Lesson for life: Do not loose hope, do not give up, surround yourself with hopeful things i.e. Scripture, pictures. Like I wrote earlier. When you face a crisis or success read the Word of God. If you cannot read it, listen to it. If you cannot li

The Joy of our salvation I want to speak about the joy of our salvation. THE WORD: Ps 51 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-14

Denomination: *other

Why God Bless You?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 23, 2010

God bless us so that we can glorify Him by being a blessing to others.

Why would God bless you? Have you ever ask that question? • I’ve not, until I was prompted to think about this, while preparing this sermon. • Well, we can say, God bless me because God loves me. He is a good God. • Yes, that’s right. So He wants to give us a good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 67:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Temptations Head-On

Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Mar 1, 2010

Drawing the opening verses of this passge, we are reminded that through the power of God's Holy Spirit, we can face our temptations head-on, rahter than avoid them which is our first inclination.

Facing Temptations Head-On Luke 4:1-13 & Romans 10:8-13 (Lent 1C) Rev. Beth Garrod-Logsdon Wilmore Presbyterian Church Well, here we are again – the first Sunday of Lent. The day when the mood and emotions of worship seem to take a downhill slide – the hymns become more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holiness: What It Isn’t.

Contributed by Matt Stacy on Dec 6, 2010

A sermon addressing a few misconceptions of holiness and what it is or isn’t with the aid of theologian, preacher, and founder of The Salvation Army, William Booth. The inroduction is from my personal experience and can be left out if being used in your c

Holiness “Holiness is like a diamond. It has many facets” – Dr. Roger Green at Holiness Ablaze, 2010 Holiness. Holy is defined by Dictionary.com as, “1. Belonging to, derived from, or associated with a divine power; sacred. 2. Living according to a strict or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2011, A Better Year Ahead

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 25, 2010

The enemy has affected some of us through this battle of the mind with small thinking and inferior self esteem even convincing us that we just don’t measure up to doing anything significant for Jesus Christ.

2011, A Better Year Ahead Philippians 4:6-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God