Sermons on Upon Us:

Jesus Came To Set Us Free

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 20, 2002

This sermon addresses those times when we feel as though God might have forgotten about us and our desire for freedom.

JESUS CAME TO SET US FREE Text: Luke 4:14-21 The scripture that Jesus read in the synagogue was a message of hope that Jesus told them was going to be fulfilled in their hearing. It just so happens that when Jesus read this scripture, it was during the time of JUBILEE. Jubilee goes all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

What God Has In Store For Us

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Eye has not seen, nor ear heard....all the marvelous things that God has in store for us.

WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US God’s Word is really inspiring. A. I would like to cite a passage which makes all kinds of sense. Hebrews 11:39-12:29 (The Message) Not one of these people, even though their lives of faith were exemplary, got their hands on what was promised. God had a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cool To God, Not So Cool To Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

God’s Idea of Cool Sometimes Surprises Us. Sometimes what is cool to God is not so cool to us. We must learn to understand God’s way of thinking and adjust our minds to tune in with His revealed will. Let’s note three qualities that are so essential t

Cool To God, Not So Cool to Us (Luke 18:1-14, Matt. 20:1-16) INTRO 1. It amazes me how little has changed in the teen world since I was a teen. I reached the age of 20 in the Fall of 1976, by the way. 2. The music doesn’t sound much different, except for rap---which is not new; it is simply old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Use Caution": Manage Your Mouths Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Our words are important not only so that we don’t hurt others but that we do not close the door on God’s blessing in our life.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches March 16, 2003 Second Sunday of Lent “Use Caution”: Watch Your Mouths I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 26, 2003

This message contains instruction for building up the local church that may be in need of revival. Apply To Infected Area.

The background for this message comes from chapter 1&2 (1) The Proclamation Of The King. (Neh. 2:6). "It pleased the King to send me." (A) The Autority (a) The word of a king (b) He went out in the name of the King. (B) The Application (a) The World asks by what authority? (Acts 5:29.) (b) When ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by William Morris on Feb 6, 2003

Sermon used for Ground breaking service for new building.

Sermon by: Dr. Todd Morris Text: Nehemiah 2:17-18; 4:6 Title: Let Us Rise Up and Build Date: January 5, 2003 Ground Breaking Abney Baptist Church Introduction: There is a plague in an old English Church that reads, “In the year 1653 when all things sacred throughout the land were demolished or ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-18, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves Us With A Great Love Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Mar 22, 2001

God loves us infinitely more than we can understand. Because of this, we should live pure lives, as He is pure.

I. Parentage of the Believer (1 John 3:1) A. Manifestation of His love 1. John 1:12-13, “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, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Building Faith We Can Use Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Apr 27, 2001

Understanding God’s words and gifts helps the Spirit strengthen our faith to withstand things we may not understand.

We must strengthen our faith with God’s truths. Strong faith rests on understanding God’s words and works. 1. Understand what God Did when He Saved Us (18a) Gave us the best future we could have Gave us hope we could live as other “saints” do Freed from bondage to the past 2. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Love Found A Way To Help Us Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 11, 2001

Jesus shows us how willing He is to help us in our darkest and most difficult times!

Love Found a Way to Help Us May 12, 2001 “Judy Rogers, now a woman, remembers the year her father was laid off work. Family finances, already lean, became leaner still. “Christmas was coming, and for months Judy’s father had been promising his wife a new dishwasher. That good woman was still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:48-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, Master, Have Pity On Us

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2001

how jesus had pity on the 10 lepers

October 28, 2001 Luke 17:11-19 11 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” 14 When he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does God Comfort Us? Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

When we pray, God comforts us. When God comforts us, he does so not just to make us comfortable, but to enable us to comfort others with the comfort He has given us

How do you feel when you experience the first real snowfall of the season? Not to long ago, we had our first significant snowfall. I can remember my reaction. I ran outside with a childish smile on my face just to see and feel the snow as it fell on my face. There was electricity in the air. I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Blocks Us From Jesus Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on May 9, 2003

Jesus was resurected. But some people never notice. Some people never got to enjoy the resurection. What causes us to miss the resurection

John 20:10-17 What Blocks us From Jesus Introduction A. Have you ever wondered why you can’t feel Jesus presence sometimes? B. Have you ever thought that Jesus was not there? C. Have you ever cried out to God and felt like no one was listening? D. If you have let me reassure of something E. You ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Come Let Us Reason Together

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

An invitation from a reasonable God

COME LET US REASON TOGETHER Isaiah 1:18-20 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool. If ye be willing and obedient ye shall eat of the good of the land. But if ye ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Light Calls Us To Salvation Series

Contributed by Paul Fredericks on Dec 15, 2002

God’s light is the only way man can be saved as seen through the experience of Saul on the road to Damascus.

New Series: Christmas - A Celebration of Light (Acts 9:1-31) Today’s Message – God’s Light calls us to Salvation (9:1-9) 1 December 2002 Introduction: Christmas is a time for lights. It seems this weekend most of my neighbors were out hanging their annual Christmas lights. Lights are a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Gives Us His Face

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Dec 24, 2002

To make life possible, man needs a face more than goals. God becomes man in order to give us His face.

Today we celebrate Christmas. And today’s gospel, John 1.1-18, tells us that the Word of God is the Word of life. This Word is the Light of life. The Word of God lights up for us the way we must live. The outline of the right way of living lies in this Word. This Word, this Light, fashions the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Catholic