Sermons on Uplifts:

Christian Stewardship - Part Two Series

Contributed by Donald Stevens on Nov 19, 2004

Second in a series of four messages on Christian Stewardship. Based on UM congregatinal pledge and UM "Guidelines"

Christian Stewardship Part 2 Mark 12:41-44 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a fraction ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Methodist

"Elijah, John And Us" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Sep 14, 2003

This is the fourth and final sermon in my series on the prophet Elijah. It reveals the common thread that unites Elijah with the church of today.

(Elijah Part 4) “Elijah, John and Us” Over the last few weeks, we have devoted a considerable amount of sermon time to studying the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah. I chose Elijah as the focus of our last 3 sermons for a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1, Malachi 4:5-6

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Patience - The Impossible Fruit? Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 29, 2003

The fruit of patience is an expression to the long haul in our commitment to Christ.

We begin this morning with a brief review of our current series on the Fruits of the Spirit. We began with a look at love. Then we examined joy. Last week we spent some time with peace. I suggested that we call love the foundational fruit and peace a potentially illusive fruit. But, I would also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:11

Denomination: Church Of God

Depression: Taking Care Of The Psychological Needs Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Dec 9, 2003

NOt only did God deal with Elijah physically he also used what we consider modern day phychological methods

I Kings 19:1-18 Depression: Taking Care of the Psychological Needs Introduction A. Today we are going to finish our study on depression B. I hope you have found it to be very beneficial to you C. I am sorry that I did not tape these sermons, It is something I have to get in the habit of doing I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Blood That Ran Part 3: By His Stripes A Cross Is Won Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus Bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 3-By His stripes a crown is won Text: 1 Kings 22:35 (basis scripture) Text: Isaiah 53:5, John 18:38-40 9:1-3 Intro: (refresh the congregation as to the first 3 times Jesus bleed) Now we find ourselves to a place where Jesus is being brought before Pilate. He is brought ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 22:35

Denomination: Church Of God

Running On Fumes

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 21, 2002

We can trust God knowing that the future is completely on his radar screen, that the enemy is running on fumes, and that God’s love for his people wins out.

- - - - - - - - - - All scripture quotations are from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - - On Thursday after school a couple of junior high girls, whom I had never seen before, came to the church office door to ask me to pray for their friend who was in the hospital because someone had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-45

Denomination: *other

Keep On Dancing

Contributed by Ian Biss on Oct 1, 2001

Christians should follow David’s example when dealing with their critics.

Keep on Dancing by Ian Biss 7/2/01 Intro... Harrison’s Postulate states, "For every action, there is an equal and opposite criticism." * Rotarian, Aug. 1994, p. 56 Some folks are very involved in the lives of others, in fact: Have you heard the story of a woman who was so entwined in other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:16-22

Denomination: Grace Brethren

A Life Of Power

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Apr 15, 2006

Easter Sunday sermon. The power that raised Jesus from the dead is at work in our lives.

Dear brothers and sisters, have you ever driven a Datsun sedan? You know those little cars, before the company changed its name to Nissan? Datsuns were very easy on gas, could make a U-turn almost anywhere, and lasted nearly forever. The body might have rusted out but the engine kept on going and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaching Out To The Poor Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Oct 10, 2005

The Bible commands us to feed the hungry and look out for the poor.

Reaching out to the Poor Proverbs 14:31 Two events in recent months have turned the attention of our nation to the issue of poverty. One was the conference of the Group of 8 nations in July, where world leaders decided to cancel the debts of the 38 poorest nations of the world to help ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:31

Denomination: Brethren

The Legacy Of Good Leadership

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Aug 5, 2005

A sermon preached at the Farewell Service of my colleague, after a successful and fruitful ministry.

The Legacy of good leadership. Acts 20:17-21:1 Farewell sermon on Robin’s (Youth Pastor’s) leaving. WBC 7/8/5pm Before I flatter you, Robin… I think I ought to show the congregation your TRUE nature and what it is realy like to work with you: - how hard you have worked and what a ’sacrifice’ it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricanes And God

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 24, 2005

God is with us even in the midst of the fury of the hurricane.

Hurricanes and God James 1:2 09/18/05 2373 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of James, chapter 1, and follow along as I read v2: 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, Amen. The word of God. Thanks be to God. Did God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Cash In The Attic Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 6, 2006

Worldly treasure is nothing but trash compared to the treasure of the eternal kingdom.

Stories Jesus Told: Cash in the Attic Matthew 13:44-46 Cash in the Attic. Have you seen it? It comes on HGTV, and the premise of the show is the producers go to a person’s house, clean out their basement or attic, or some other clutter from their home, and take it to auction in the hopes of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Methodist

Love Involves Vulnerability And Risk

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

All forms of loving require greater or lesser degrees of vulnerability. Anyone who determines to be a lover needs to understand that there is a price tag involved for them.

LOVE INVOLVES VULNERABILITY AND RISK Matthew 22:23-40 Intro: 1. Read the Redneck Valentines Day Poem The Redneck Valentine. Collards is green, my dog’s name is Blue and I’m so lucky to have a sweet thang like you. Yore hair is like cornsilk a-flapping in the breeze. Softer than Blue’s and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Amazing Grace: Verse Four Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 24, 2009

This is the fourth in a four part series adapted from David Jeremiah’s book, Captured by Grace. It explores the man, melody and message behind John Newton’s timeless hymn Amazing Grace. Email me for the PowerPoint slides.

AMAZING GRACE: VERSE FOUR Scott Bayles, pastor Based on David Jeremiah’s Captured by Grace First Christian Church, Rosiclare, IL If you’re visiting with us this morning or you just happened to miss the past three Sundays, we’ve spent the last few weeks with our Bibles in one hand and a hymnal in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Christian Church