Sermons on Upliftment:

Something You Can't Give Yourself

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 31, 2017

The overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right relationship with God.

Tonight’s session is pretty short. Does that upset anyone? What is the best gift you have ever unwrapped? In tonight’s session, we are going to talk about the gift you can’t give yourself. And the overall theme of the message this evening is that Jesus offers you His gift of a right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

In Support Of The Home Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2013

Homes are built with 3 primary tools: wisdom, understanding & knowledge. Wisdom is the ability to perceive with discernment, to view life as God sees it. Understanding is the skill to bring together the elements of life so that one can live with insight

PROVERBS 24: 3-4 IN SUPPORT OF THE HOME An unknown author had this to say about marriage: "Getting married is easy. Staying married is more difficult. Staying happily married for a lifetime would be considered among the fine arts." The author may be right. The landscape of America is filled ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Listening For His Voice

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 20, 2013

Hearing God's voice is more than audible reception, but the ability to recognize it is the Father speaking.

We love to express ourselves and love to tell our side of the story! Is that not true? If it is not, then why is it so hard to keep from “jumping in” before others are done speaking or finished telling their stories? Probably, because we have all struggled with simply listening! I came ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Justice For All

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 13, 2013

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24 “Justice for All” INTRODUCTION Imagine participating in a worship service, which you believed was an unusually powerful service. The hymns were uplifting, the sermon was insightful and inspirational, and the prayers echoed the prayers of your heart. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spiritual Ingredients For A Blessed New Year

Contributed by William Wyne on Feb 10, 2012

The Word of God has given us the ingredients for a blessed life.

There is an artistic picture that the artist gave a simple title to, “Hope”. It’s a simple drawing but the image is powerful. It is the picture of an old burned out mountain shack (cabin). It’s not a picture of a beautiful house in the suburbs, or a massive farm house in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Most Precious To You? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 3, 2012

How can we believer that the bread and wine become truly the Body and Blood of Christ? How can we not, because of the power of the Holy Spirit acting through the Word of God?

Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ 10 June 2012 Spirit of the Liturgy What is valuable to you? What is most precious? I propose that the most valuable object in my life and yours is fairly easy to find. It is the object we keep closest to us. It is what we will risk our life to run into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Catholic

Discipleship: Share The Good News Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2020

Disciples share the good news of our hope in Christ with others

April 1, 2020 Sermon Series 2020: Discipleship Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Acts 8:26-40; Matthew 28:18-20 Discipleship: Share the Good News Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our news these days is dominated by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Altar Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Apr 20, 2021

Commonly you may think of Praise and Worship, but real quick: Praise is lifting our voices, Worship is a lifestyle! Worship is presenting your body as a living and holy sacrifice: its living your life in accordance to the Word of God, so that it is pleasing to God.

The Altar of Worship Intro: So we have been talking about what it means to Come to the Altar. We have learned that the altar, as found in the OT is no more. The Word means: a place to approach, acknowledge, and respect God. Since we have the HS inside of us, we can approach God anywhere. Last ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, James 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Right Question?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 6, 2021

The rich young ruler ran up to Jesus and asked Him what he had to do to get eternal life. Jesus not only looked at his outward appearance but his inner being.

October 10, 2021 Sermon Title: What is the right question? Scripture Text: Mark 10:17-31 There are many things we can disagree on but drug and alcohol is not normally one of them. Here is just some of the information. Despite the rise in opioid addictions, alcohol abuse is the most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Courage

Contributed by William Meakin on Oct 10, 2021

Courage is defined as the ability to control your fear in a dangerous or difficult situation.

Maya Angelou, an American poet, memoirist and civil rights activist once remarked: “Courage is the most important of all the virtues, because without courage you can't practice any other virtue consistently. You can practice any virtue erratically, but nothing consistently without courage.” 2 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6, 2 Timothy 1:7, John 16:33

Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025

1 Corinthians 10:13 reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles.

Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Today, we turn to one of the most encouraging and practical promises in all of Scripture, found in 1 Corinthians 10:13. This verse reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles. Let’s begin by reading the text ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Hebrews 4:15, Matthew 4:1-11, Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 40:31, John 8:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Idle Words

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 29, 2025

Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle word will be judged. This highlights the importance of being mindful of what we say.

Title: AVOIDING IDLE WORDS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 12:36-37 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14 INTRODUCTION: Words are powerful tools that can bring life or destruction. Jesus emphasises in Matthew 12:36-37 that every idle ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37, Proverbs 18:21, Ephesians 4:29, James 3:5-6, Colossians 4:6, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Must We Do To Be Restored?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 23, 2025

Zechariah hears from God and he learns that Judah will be blessed.

Jerusalem had fallen due to the sin that the people had allowed to come in. Not only was God jealous for Zion (the place) but also Zion (the people). God protects those He loves but He does allow things to happen to get His people back in line. God wants us to be faithful to Him and follow His ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Limitations Through Christ Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 22, 2025

There is no limitation that can hold a child of God who understands their identity and authority in Christ.

BREAKING LIMITATIONS THROUGH CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:13 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 54:17; Romans 8:37; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5; John 8:36 INTRODUCTION: Life places many limitations before us—physical, emotional, financial, societal, or spiritual. These limitations ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Ministry Of Music And Worship Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 2, 2025

Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect humanity to divinity.

THE MINISTRY OF MUSIC AND WORSHIP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7 Supporting Texts: Psalm 150:1-6, John 4:23-24, 2 Chronicles 5:12-14, Ephesians 5:19, Colossians 3:16 INTRODUCTION: Worship and music are not mere church formalities; they are sacred ministries that connect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 25:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God