Sermons on Uphold:

God's Promise Of A Messiah, Offered And Rejected

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

As the prophet Isaiah sought to know God's heart, the Lord revealed to him hints of the coming Messiah, Jesus Christ.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 6: God’s Promise of a Messiah, Offered and Rejected Isaiah 9:2-7 Palm Sunday, April 1, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Bethel United Methodist Church On that day when Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem he presented the crowds with a bit of street ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7, Isaiah 42:1-4

The Armor Of God: The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 25, 2022

For the Roman soldier, the belt was what held his entire armor together. So when Paul says that God’s truth is like a belt, he is saying that truth is foundational to your life.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org To watch this sermon, go to: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/149276 We are in the closing section of what has been an amazing letter from the Apostle Paul to the Ephesian Church. This church lived in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Brethren

How To Get Up When Sin Drags You Down

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Nov 11, 2021

He was a great king, very passionate, the commander-in-chief, with a heart after God, yet Satan trapped him in the net of sin. God’s king must operate by a different standard tha the world. When David’s conscience was awakened, he expresses a heartfelt desire to be right with God.

Sermon – “How to get up When Sin Drags You Down” Ps 51:1 (A Psalm of David, when Nathan the prophet came unto him, after he had gone in to Bathsheba.) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19, 1 Corinthians 10:12-13, 1 John 1:8-10, Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Pray Biblically Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 4, 2024

Pray the Bible (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book, the Red Letter Prayer Life; chapter 16 of the same title)

HoHum: Can we do a series on prayer? Well, I’ll pray about it. Bob Hostetler found himself praying about if he should help with a new product called the Prayer Bible. Bob accepted the writing assignment. Bob spent the next 2 months reading and praying through the last half of the OT, from Job ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"which Way?"

Contributed by Gary Holt on Jan 20, 2024

This is a message for sanctity of human life sunday, but it is more than a sermon @ abortion. It is a message about choosing to follow God's path and recognizing that each path has a distinct destination.

“Which way?” Sanctity of human life Sunday 2024 Matthew 7:13-14 This is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday: • We join with thousands of churches across America in • upholding the value of all human life • from the moment of conception to the moment of death. This day is significant ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14, James 1:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rock Piles

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on May 21, 2023

Before returning to Galilee, Jesus goes back to the Temple grounds where He’s presented with a woman who’s been caught in the act of adultery. It's a seemingly lose-lose scenario for not only the woman but also Jesus.

But Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. 2 Early in the morning He came again to the temple. All the people came to him, and he sat down and taught them. 3 The scribes and the Pharisees brought a woman who had been caught in adultery, and placing her in the midst 4 they said to Him, “Teacher, this ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

The Superiority Of Christ

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

NO COMPARISIONS TO OUR CHRIST

THE SUPERIORITY OF CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: THE JUSTICE SYSTEM OF THESE UNITED STATES, WHEN COMPARED TO OTHER COUNTRIES IS BY FAR, SUPERIOR. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, OUR JUSTICE SYSTEM IS NOT WITHOUT FLAWS AND SHORT COMINGS. LADY JUSTICE WHO STANDS WITH SCALES IN HER HANDS AND ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman, A Crowd, And Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 27, 2001

Don’t Judge

“A WOMAN, A CROWD, AND JESUS” JOHN 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION: TO BE CONDEMING AND JUDGEMENTAL OF OTHERS AND NOT OURSELVES, IS AN ACT OF GROSS HYPOCRISY. WHEN IN REALITY IF THE TRUTH WERE TOLD, MANY OF US ARE JUST AS GUILTY THAN THE ONE THAT WE CONDEMN. FURTHERMORE, WHEN ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Does God Do His Work?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Alth

1. Amidst the clouds of doom, gloom and stubborn opposition, God sheds His light to the dark regions of menâs minds. In this passage we learn a little bit more about how the Divine work of God overshadows every difficulty, discouragement or predicament. Although God’s purposes may not be clear ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy Is The Lamb

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 25, 2000

This sermon proves that The Lord Jesus Christ is Worthy to be Praised.

"Worthy is the Lamb" Rev. 5 1) He is Worthty, Because of Who He is 1A) He is The Son Matthew 3:17 And lo a voice from heaven, saying, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. 1B) He is The Savior John 3:17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Sovereign Lord Judges Idolatry

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

BACKGROUND (1:1) -- Gives the Coordinates: A.

BACKGROUND (1:1) -- Gives the Coordinates: A. Personal word of the Lord to prophet Micah = "Who is like Yahweh?" how can idolatry even be an option in light of the uniqueness and majesty of our God? We should listen because the message has divine authority B. Geographical Moresheth -- SW Judah on ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Tragedy Of Joash

Contributed by Lanny Freeman on Nov 1, 2002

King Joash learns a valuable lesson on perseverance. . . an ungodly king that decides to give God a “try”. He learns that “trying” is not enough.

THE TRAGEDY OF JOASH - 2 Kings 13:14-19 (NKJV) Illustration - In 1935, Charles Darrow brought his invention of Monopoly to Parker Brothers. The experts at Parker Brothers rejected the game for "containing fifty-two fundamental errors." The persistent Charles Darrow had spent the year after his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatness Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 3, 2004

As we look at the first three verses we discover something of the Greatness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is certainly greater than the greatest of any of the prophets of the Old Testament era. Our Lord is indeed, greater than anything.

THE GREATNESS OF JESUS CHRIST HEBREWS 1:1-3 Our God is not a silent God. He has always revealed Himself to mankind. Hebrews 1:1 tells that in times past God spoke to man through the Prophets. He spoke on numerous occasions and in different ways. God’s revelation through the prophets was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How Firm A Foundation!

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

We as saints have a firm foundation in a society that is reeling and rocking from the storms of this world.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA How Firm A Foundation! Isaiah 28:14-16 Intro: In these verses we see the position of the people: v. 14- Prominent Men (rule the people), he is speaking to the leadership of Israel v. 15- Prideful Men (it shall not come unto us), ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-16, 2 Timothy 2:19

Denomination: Baptist