Sermons on Upholds:

The Believer And The World: Maintaining Godly Standards

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 12, 2025

The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is constantly shifting its moral boundaries.

THE BELIEVER AND THE WORLD: MAINTAINING GODLY STANDARDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: John 15:19, 1 John 2:15-17, James 4:4, Titus 2:11-14, Matthew 5:13-16 INTRODUCTION: The Christian life is a call to be distinct, holy, and consecrated in a world that is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Distinguishing Between Godly And Ungodly Families. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 3, 2025

In this sermon, we'll explore few signs of godly families and ungodly families, examining their speech, behavior, actions, traits, and relationships.

As Christians, it's essential to recognize the characteristics of godly and ungodly families. The Bible provides guidance on how to identify and cultivate a godly family. In this sermon, we'll explore few signs of godly families and ungodly families, examining their speech, behavior, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Proverbs 1:7

Covenant Renewed (Deuteronomy 29)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 16, 2025

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Who was at fault? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 29.

Why was there a need for a new covenant? Was there a fault with God, the covenant or the people? Let’s begin with the old covenant in Deuteronomy 29. Was the covenant renewed while Israel waited in the land of Moab? These are the words of the covenant that the Lord commanded Moses to make with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Prayer To Restore My Wasted Years Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 26, 2025

Prayer declarations based on various Psalms, asking God to restore all wasted years in your life.

"Lord, restore to me the years that the locusts have eaten, as You have promised in Joel 2:25. I ask that You redeem the time I have lost, and give me a fresh start, according to Psalm 90:12, 'Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.'" (Psalm 90:12, Joel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:11, Psalm 42:11

Holiness In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 26, 2025

Holiness is not confined to church settings; it extends to every area of life, including the workplace. As Christians, we are called to reflect Christ in our work ethic, attitude, and interactions with others.

Title: HOLINESS IN THE WORKPLACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Colossians 3:23 Supporting Texts: Ephesians 6:5-8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 5:16 INTRODUCTION: Holiness is not confined to church settings; it extends to every area of life, including the workplace. As ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23, Ephesians 6:5-8, 1 Corinthians 10:31, Proverbs 22:29, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cost Of Holy Living Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 28, 2025

Holy living demands self-denial, perseverance, and complete devotion to God. Though it comes with sacrifices, the eternal rewards far outweigh the temporary costs. As believers, let us embrace the call to holiness, knowing that God’s grace will sustain us.

Title: THE COST OF HOLY LIVING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 9:23 Supporting Texts: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20 INTRODUCTION: Holy living is a command and an essential aspect of the Christian journey. However, it comes with a cost—self-denial, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23, 1 Peter 1:15-16, Romans 12:1-2, Matthew 5:10-12, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"let's Go"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 6, 2025

Today is Super Bowl a common saying is Let's Go, that is what God is telling Jeremiah lets go. Notice when God calls God goes with us.

Jeremiah 1:4-10 Lets Go 1. Saying yes to a Call or Lets Go do this • Christians, have said yes to the call to follow Jesus for centuries . • Let’s Go that is what Matthews Gospel shares, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist

Mother's Day: Mothers After God’s Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 6, 2025

Being a mother is not just a social title—it is a spiritual assignment. God has called mothers to be builders, nurturers, and carriers of purpose.

MOTHER'S DAY: MOTHERS AFTER GOD’S HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Titus 2:3-5 "The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleansing The Temple PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' righteous anger in John 2:13-22, emphasizing His deep love for His Father's house and His intolerance for sin.

Welcome, dear friends, to another beautiful day of fellowship and worship. As we gather here today, let's remember that we are not simply in a building, but in the very presence of our Lord and Savior. What an overwhelming thought that is! We are here, in His presence, to learn, to grow, and to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Topics: Anger

No Pain, No Gain-Sometimes The Truth Hurts Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Aug 21, 2003

We must speak the truth in all of life, even when it hurts, to build healthy, God-honoring relationships

No Pain, No Gain! (Sometimes the Truth Hurts) Ephesians 6:10-18 Open your Bibles to Ephesians chapter 6. Introduction: No pain, No gain! We’ve all heard it. We all know what it means. Especially when it comes to the arena of exercising and working out. Without the pain and the stress of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Is Divorce Okay? Series

Contributed by Derek Helt on Nov 7, 2000

Divorce touches Christians as much, or more, than it does those outside of the church. How should we deal with it?

Is Divorce Okay? Text: Mark 10:1–12 Derek Helt One time a couple of years ago my wife and I were talking with a friend of ours. Our friend happens to be a single mother with two children. In the course of our conversation, she began telling us about her marriage to the father of her children. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Participants And The Spectators

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 2, 2001

In Matthew 25 Jesus gives us His only picture of the final judgment. In the parable of the Sheep and the Goats those who are the "blessed" ones are those who loved the least of these in society.

The Parable of The Participants and The Spectators Matthew 26:31-46 Years ago, a Missouri congregation listened to a young preacher who had walked twenty miles to deliver the sermon. Tired and hungry, this young man faltered, floundered, and failed. The people were unresponsive; they did not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Answer To The Question Of Divorce

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Apr 16, 2013

"Jesus' Answer to the Question of Divorce" is an exposition of Matthew 19:3-10, where Jesus responds to questions about divorce and remarriage. It explains the Lord Jesus' explanation of the proper grounds of divorce.

Matthew 19:3 states the occasion of the text: And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful to divorce one’s wife for any cause?” The Pharisees were the moral examples, religious leaders, and theological scholars of the day. With few exceptions, they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:3-10

Denomination: Baptist

Our Sovereign Lord Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 13, 2014

In Colossians 1:15–19, Paul reveals our Lord’s true identity by viewing Him in relation to three things: 1) The Father (Colossians 1:15), 2) The Universe (Colossians 1:16-17), and 3) The Church (Colossians 1:18-19).

If there are two things that have a tremendous bearing on our future experiences, they are assumptions and expectation. We tend to make assumptions about people and expect certain actions accordingly. As the Jews experienced Christ's ride into Jerusalem that first Palm Sunday, they assumed He was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-19

Denomination: Other

If His Eye Is On The Sparrow... Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Jesus uses the example of the sparrow to give us three powerful reasons why you can say, “I’m not afraid.”

INTRODUCTION The title of this message is inspired by the famous gospel song by the same name. It is one of the most loved Christian songs in the world and was made famous by Ethel Walters, who used it as the title of her autobiography. Many other singers have recorded it and it enjoyed a revival ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:28-31, Matthew 10:28

Denomination: Baptist