Sermons on Upholder:

The Holy Family

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 25, 2002

The family is a living reality that is called to be a vessel of peace, defender and herald of the Word, temple of the Spirit, and steward of God’s love.

DECEMBER 29, 1999 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14 ·Psalm Ps. 128:1-5 ·Second Reading Col. 3:12-21 ·Gospel Luke 2:22-40 REFLECTION Once again, do allow me to take this opportunity to greet everyone a Blessed Christmas, and I pray that the LORD had blessed your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-21, Luke 2:22-40

Denomination: Catholic

The Gift Of The Son Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Fourth in series. The gift of the Son of God.

The Gift of the Son John 8:42-47 Have you ever been insulted? I. Insults Blond Joke Insults can be hurtful, or funny -depends upon the delivery "You’re so fat each step you take registers on the Richter scale." *hurtful/ harmful But, when overweight individual gets on stage and pokes ...read more

Scripture: John 8:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

His Hand Is With Us Series

Contributed by Roger Haber on May 30, 2001

a sermon based on the popular book: The Prayer of Jabez.

Moving from Pain to His Presence with Passion 5-His Hand is With Me 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 20 May 2001 Do you know what the most popular book in the country is? Yes, that’s right, The Prayer of Jabez. The most we know about this Old Testament character is found in two verses in 1 Chronicles 4: Jabez ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Highest Calling Of The Church

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 14, 2004

The highest calling of the church is to reach the lost for Christ.

In view of the church today, we should ask ourselves the following questions: 1. Are we a church in a maintenance mode or a mission mode? 2. Are we tied to the dock serving as a reception center or (are we out on the seas of life serving as a rescue operation? 3. Which is greater our seating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Samuel Olumoko on Sep 11, 2004

When we become Christians, God’s Word becomes the source to our daily victories. Many try to device solution to their daily challenges through other means. The problem with other artificial sources is that they are short-lived and can not provide any perm

THE POWER OF GOD’S WORD By Sam Olumoko Text: (Psalm 119:65, Psalm 119:169 You have dealt well with Your servant, O LORD, according to Your word . . . Let my cry come before You, O LORD; Give me understanding according to Your word. ) The Word of God is powerful and sharper than two-edged ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-169

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Common Sense Of Christ

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jul 3, 2004

A look at how Jesus handled some situations while on earth.

The Common Sense of Christ Text: Mk. 2: 23 – Mk. 3: 6 Proposition: Jesus stopped the Pharisees on every occasion that they tried trap Him. Their striving to uphold the letter of the law caused them to miss the true intent of the law and Jesus proved it scripturally. If we view ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of Fearing God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives us greater peace of mind, purity of thoughts and an upright conscience when we fear the Lord. Paul wrote, "Let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God." (2 C

Illustration:We fear men so much because we fear God so little. William Gurnall. 1. The Holy Spirit helps us maintain a reverential trust in God with a hatred for evil by teaching us more about God’s holy attributes. John wrote, "Who will not fear You, O Lord and glorify your name? For You alone ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Daring To Be Different

Contributed by Dwight Greer on Apr 11, 2005

This sermon reminds Christians that we are to be set-apart and that God travels this journey with us.

“Daring To Be Different” Daniel 3:16-18 THE BOOK OF DANIEL Background Who: The name Daniel means, “God is my judge.” Where: He was carried off to Babylon by Nebuchadnezzar. When: Nebuchadnezzar was the King of Babylon 605 – 562 B.C. Why: The King respected Daniel and the others, Shadrach, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Church

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 25, 2007

This is a simple sermon on the purpose of the church using the word CHURCH as an acrostic for the outline.

CHURCH 1. The Church is not the building. 2. This sermon is an acrostic. Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. {Peter: this name signifies a rock} Romans 15:1-16 “C” (Verses ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For Everyday

Contributed by Billy Noel on Dec 6, 2006

A reminder that God promises strength for each day

A Promise for Everyday Deuteronomy 33:25 Tonight for a little while I would like us to ponder the promise in the text WHAT THIS PROMISE IS NOT. 1. It has no direct relation to the past — no power of retrieval and recovery. The past is the past and there is nothing you can do to change ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:25-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is God

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2007

Some characteristics of God

WHO IS GOD? John 1:1-18 Intro: The age old debate rages today as to whether or not God really exists. There is much conflict in our nation over the fact the man Jesus Christ came and died for our sins. In today’s society many say there’s no God and they call themselves atheist. The Bible does ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disciplining Our Children

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

Parents should understand God’s perspective of discipline and follow His example.

DISCIPILINING OUR CHILDREN Hebrews 12:5-11 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION How would like your children to study with students filled with criminals? There is a High School in Yuma, AZ whose football team’s mascot is the CRIMINALS. Its logo is a caricature of an ex-convict, a crew-cut, square ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Eight Ways To Make Life Great In 2008

Contributed by W F on Jan 22, 2008

Here’s eight Biblical ways to make life great in 2008

New Years resolutions are all about making your life better. But God doesn’t want you to simply have a better life. He doesn’t even want you to have just a good life. God’s intention is for you to be great and to have a great life. So here are eight ways you can make life great in 2008. 1. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-11

Denomination: *other

Dry As Dust (Lesson 1 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

The world is looking for God! But many of God’s chosen are asleep in their pews. For revival to come to this land, it must start with God’s people. (II Chr. 7:14)

I. GODS VISUAL AID OF REVIVAL A. Ezekiel is a man confronted with a congregation of God’s people who are discouraged, displaced and spiritually dead. When circumstances are bleakest, ground is fertile for revival. God took Ezekiel to the top of a mount and gave him a demonstration of his power ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Landmine Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Charles Stanley on Sep 20, 2007

Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly landmine.

Landmines in the Path of the Believer Part 1: The Landmine of Compromise Summary: Everyone has principles they live by, but which are negotiable and which should never be set aside? The truth is, whenever Christians compromise their godly principles, they walk dangerously close to a deadly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist