Sermons on Uplifts:

Crucifixion

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: United Methodist

Stinking Thinking 1

Contributed by Noah Martinez on Apr 17, 2008

Becoming aware of debilitating attitudes and finding power through Jesus to correct them.

Stinking Thinking 1 John 1:10-13 ‘He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not. But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name: Which were born, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Necessity Of God's Word

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 16, 2007

Why we must preach God’s Word.

The Necessity of God’s Word Neh. 8:1-12 Intro: Christian preachers, more than all others, should know that people are starving for God. If anyone in all the world should be able to say, "I have looked upon thee in the sanctuary, beholding thy power and glory," it is the herald of God. Who but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Has Someone Stolen Your Joy?

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 30, 2012

Has the joy of being a Christian been taken or stolen from you? Where is your joy of worship God?

Everyone say AMEN. Amen, is said to express agreement, to affirm a statement and to conclude a prayer. Now everyone say Hallelujah. Hallelujah is said to praise God or to express happiness. Now everyone say Praise the Lord Revelations 22:21 (NIV) The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God's people. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:14-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jun 21, 2019

There are things God wants to build in you. There are things God wants to do for you. Many times we tie God's hands because of our ways. This sermon addresses this subject and encourages us to examine ourselves.

Haggai 1:5-7 • Expound on the House of God NOT being built and the ramifications of it. • God’s response was… CONSIDER YOUR WAYS • God’s want to be THE PRIORITY in your life. (He has that right… HE IS GOD!) • A Self-Evaluation Message • There are things God wants to build in YOU! • There are ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:5-7, James 1:19-24, Revelation 3:15-16, Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 5:6, Galatians 5:19-23, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Serving The Lord With All Your Heart

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Nov 4, 2018

Brethren I believe there is a lot to serve God for, not because of what He has done for us but because of Who He is. Our God deserve an outstanding service from us because He is the best employer and He owns the best organisation you can ever work for in the world.

The book of Romans 12:11 analysed what it means to serve God with all our heart. It basically means to be fully devoted to God. It means to show enthusiasm in the things of God and be on fire for Him. I believe having a fully devoted heart is one of the characters we need to possess as a Christian. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Joshua 24:15, Exodus 23:25-28, John 13:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Making And The Breaking Of A Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Feb 1, 2019

Giving honor to our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, my sisters and brothers, God said, “I made you” [Gen. 2:18, 22, KJV]. Now, in reflection, deception broke Eve [I Timothy 2:14, KJV], ...

THE MAKING AND THE BREAKING OF A SERVANT OF THE LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (December 19, 2018) “And the LORD God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him….And the rib, which the LORD God had taken from him, made he a woman, and brought her unto the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Friends

A Different Kind Of Meteor Shower Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 16, 2018

“for me to live is Christ. To die is gain” (Philippians 1). But for those who have no such relationship to Jesus, the end of the world is destruction of everything they hold dear. It is the end of all that matters. It is, truly, dreadful.

Revelation 6:12 and I saw when he opened the sixth seal, and there was a huge earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth made of hair, and the whole moon became like blood, 13. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, like a fig tree throws off its figs when shaken by a powerful ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:12-17

Denomination: *other

The Engine Room Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 29, 2018

God’s Word teaches us that prayer is a serious thing. We should take it seriously.

The Engine Room (Exodus 17:8-16) 1. Scotty is one of my favorite characters on Star Trek. [project phots of Scotty] In many episodes, he is the actual link to the crews survival. He says, “I’m givin her all the power I can,” but he always manages to coax a little more power out of the ship’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Open-Ended Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 20, 2018

Waiting faith and expectant trust.

AN OPEN-ENDED PRAYER. Psalm 123:1-4. This is a short, impassioned prayer: a plea for help in the face of adversaries. It begins with adoration, with an abrupt “Unto You…” (PSALM 123:1). This is a song of Ascents and its opening may be paralleled to another: ‘I to the hills will lift ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expanding The Boundaries Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 5, 2015

"Paul begins is ministry and those who have walked in darkness begin to see a great light. God's Kingdom is expanding.

Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18 “Expanding the Boundaries” INTRODUCTION May is soon upon us, the month of graduations and new chapters in the lives of people. Walking across the stage and receiving a diploma or degree is the end of years of effort. It is also the beginning as the graduates ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Saints, Blessed In Spirit Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2015

Here are some practical suggestions for becoming a saint.

What does it mean to be a saint? And why are we celebrating each year the Solemnity of All Saints? One simple reason–God wants us to be happy. God wants us, therefore, to be saints ourselves. Holy on earth; holy in heaven. To be saints, to be holy, we need to live and die in charity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Catholic

3 Reasons Why We Have Fake Pastors Today

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Mar 14, 2016

False prophets, teachers and anti-Christs are on the rampage and doing many great signs and wonders, deceiving and luring many into their satanic churches. My sermon is here to share just three reasons why we have all these fake pastors with with miracles

As for me I want God Himself to lift me in His own TIME! Neither will I lift my own self or allow charm from the pit of hell do this for me. According to Luke 10:19, the kind of dynamo Power delegated to me supersedes all the powers of Satan. I'm giving you three reasons why our world is full of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:24

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Live A Life Of Impact Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 14, 2025

Living a life of impact means living beyond self. It means your existence makes a difference in the lives of others and reflects the glory of God.

HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF IMPACT By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:14–16 "Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Empowered For Recovery

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Being empowered for recovery means receiving divine strength, wisdom, and favour to reclaim what has been lost or stolen.

EMPOWERED FOR RECOVERY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25 "And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you." Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 30:1-8; Isaiah 61:7; Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25, 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God