Sermons on Upholds:

The Sin Of Verbal Abuse In Marriage Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 27, 2025

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical perspective on verbal abuse, particularly when directed towards a woman of God or a spouse.

As Christians, we are called to uphold the highest standards of integrity, respect, and compassion in our relationships, especially in our marriages. However, when we use our words to hurt, degrade, or abuse our spouses, we are not only causing harm to them, but we are also sinning against God. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008

We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Singing The Lord's Song

Contributed by John White on Dec 20, 2006

An appeal to God’s people to live a life of real praise, bringing glory to God and a witness to the world around them.

SINGING THE LORD’S SONG Psalm 137:1-4 "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, yea, we wept, when we remembered Zion. We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. For there they that carried us away captive required of us a song; and they that wasted us [required of us] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 9:6 Christmas: Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Dec 15, 2021

He is promised to us as the Father of Eternity. However you want to term it, the Christ is the originator and cause of our eternal life in Heaven with God. He made the way for us to join eternity. He will be with us for eternity. That is a tremendous promise and worthy of praise.

ISAIAH 9:6 CHRISTMAS: EVERLASTING FATHER ISAIAH 9:6 #isaiah96christmas INTRODUCTION… Cool Gifts for Christmas 2021 (p) Christmas, more than any other time of year, is a season of giving gifts. It is part of what we do and what makes this time of year special. I am a full-service pastor so we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Disciplines - Prayer (3) Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 20, 2021

A third look at prayer as it relates to the Psalms

Prayer - Part 3 May 23, 2021 Sometimes you get a great idea for a sermon series or even for a sermon, but then you have to start putting it together and you realize you have no idea what to do. Well, honestly, that’s what today is feeling like for me. I said I was going to talk about preaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Mighty Saving Works Of God's Gentle Servant Series

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Jul 17, 2022

Christ will not break the bruised reed nor quench the smoking flax. None of his believers are disposable, none are useless to him. Be sure that when you go to Christ with your troubles, He will help. Be sure that when you repent and bring your sins to him, He will be gentle.

The book of Isaiah is sometimes called ‘the fifth gospel.’ In the New Testament we have four gospels, of course: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. These tell the story of the life and death and resurrection of Jesus. Well, you could say that Isaiah does the same thing, because his book is such a great ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Today I Have Begotten You Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2019

Christmas lends itself naturally to study of the Incarnation of our Lord. The truth of this doctrine is found in more places in the Word than we might imagine. Thus, the Incarnation is foundational to our understanding Christ's deity.

“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown In The Sanctuary

Contributed by Charles Trout on May 25, 2001

A young boys affection for Western Pictures turns into an illustration of the showdown between David and Goliath. Our Churches are following the scripts of the old serial western films and the characters are identified!

My Father grew up in the early Fifties and like most youngsters Saturday afternoons found him at the theater for the matinee which usually consisted of the great westerns of the time. These westerns have been a part my growing up as well. My Father’s terminology for a good western movie is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Happiness

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Jul 6, 2004

The key to happiness is resting in the fact that God never changes. I give 3 areas most Christians put there happiness and how it leads to dissatisfaction. I also give 3 areas where God does not change and how that leads to true happiness.

Title: The Key To Happiness Text: Psalm 102:25-28 Read Text!!! Pray!!! Introduction: - God never changes! He remains the same. And with that knowledge there should come to the believer a sense of joy and contentment. - It should bring a sense of security and peace to the believers heart. - It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:25-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grateful For The Past And Confident About The Future

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 1, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT BEING GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE . THE LORD WILL NOT LEAVE US NOR FORSAKE US . WE MUST OBEY HIS COMMANDMENTS AND TRUST HIS PROMISES .

GRATEFUL FOR THE PAST AND CONFIDENT ABOUT THE FUTURE **************************************************** 1. WE MUST REMEMBER WITH GRATITUDE EVERYTHING THAT THE LORD HAS DONE FOR US. WE MUST REALISE HOW FAR THE LORD HAS BROUGHT US .WE MUST REMEMBER WITH HUMILITY OUR BEGINNINGS LIKE KING DAVID ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:12, Luke 11:14-23, Jeremiah 7:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

New Clothes/New Life

Contributed by Paul Larsen on Apr 5, 2004

An Easter Sunday Sermon that reminds us that just as Jesus left his graveclothes behind we can leave behind our graveclothes of fear, despair and sin. God gives us the robes of righteous and a new life that begins right now.

Easter Sunday - New Clothes - New Life Alleluia! Christ is risen! Happy Easter. It is wonderful to have you here today as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection and the new life he gives us. A pastor went to see a man who lived in the community but never attended church. He told him, "We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-19

Denomination: Orthodox

The Real Reason For The Season

Contributed by Carl Greene on Dec 31, 2007

Surely it is good we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. But why did God send His only Son? What was the reason? It ultimately leads to the cross and forgiveness, and our salvation.

We talked last week about “What if.” We looked at the Dickens Story “A Christmas Carol” and while acknowledging that “Christ” was not mentioned in the story, as Christians, we look for the message of Christ everywhere. And as such, we said that we might look at the “Spirits” of Christmas past, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Omnipresence

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005

God is everywhere in his creation. God is present in every event, not only in every sunrise, but in every sunset, and every high noon, and indeed in every moment and in every second.

Omnipresence Psalm 139:7-12 02/13/05 2317 words 7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, 10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cast It Off

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 27, 2007

Dealing with life’s issues.

Cast It Off Scriptures: Psalm 55:22; Matthew 11:28-30 Introduction When I was growing up, there were times when my father and I would play catch. Sometimes He would throw the ball hard and if I caught it wrong it would really sting in my hand. Now when the ball was in my hand, I would try ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unity

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 28, 2008

A sermon for the 7th Sunday of Easter

7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 Unity 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all flesh, to give eternal life to all whom thou hast ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran