Sermons on Ups:

#1: Jesus Came Because We Were Enemies With God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 1, 2010

First in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon Title: 1-Because We were enemies with God Scripture: Philippians 3: 17-4:1 Sermon Notes I. Jesus Came because We Are E______________ of God A. Becoming an Enemy of God “enemies”—comes from the verb that means, ‘to H_______.’ Adam and Eve ate from the tree of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#2-Jesus Came To Give Us Hope Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 5, 2010

Second in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #2-To Give Us Hope Scripture: Luke 13:1-9 I. As Sinners We Are All Equally G______________, vv. 1-2, 4 We often think that one of the best ways to "look better" to other people is to point out how B______ someone else is. As sinners, we are guilty, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

#3-Jesus Came Because We Are Selfish Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 12, 2010

Third in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? — #3-Because We Are Selfish Scripture: Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 I We Are S_________________ A. We May Be O________________ Selfish. 11-12 The younger son wanted F__________________ without RESPONSIBILITY and without CONSEQUENCES. B. We May Try to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

#4-Jesus Came So We Can Know God Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 22, 2010

Fourth in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon: #4-So We Could Know God Scripture: Philippians 3:4b-14 God’s desire all along for man has been that man would know and love God and have intimate F_______________ with Him. I. We cannot know God or become the people God wants us to be through the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

#5-Jesus Came To Rule As King Series

Contributed by Jerry Blaxton on Mar 25, 2010

Fifth in a series leading up to Easter about why Jesus came.

Sermon Notes Series: Why Did Jesus Come? Sermon: #5-Jesus Came to Reign Scripture: Luke 19: 28-40 1. In the Triumphal Entry, Jesus Declares H______________ that He Is King, v. 28-31 Jesus has great authority...over every part of who we are. … He reigns over all things. The people expected that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Truly Among Us Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 20, 2012

A follow-up talk on the importance of true worship in every believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us Part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/19/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Greg Allen, the worship leader at SECC in Louisville, leading worship without having a voice for 16 of 36 months. “We didn’t hire him because he could sing. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Warfare

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Mar 25, 2007

Shows Christians that we are at war with Satan and that we must be up for the fight.

WARFARE 2 Cor 10.3-6 We are at war. What are we as a church doing to fight and win this war? What are we at war with?—Satan and Evil. The church must compete against—TV/Movies; Drugs/Alcohol; Sexual Perversion; Peer Pressure; Jobs—gods that keep people away from church; Schools—false doctrines ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Causing Our Own Problems Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 14, 2007

Will God help me when I screw up my life?

Causing our own problems in the Life of faith! What will God do when I screw up? Genesis 16 Blame In a recent Peanuts cartoon, Lucy approaches Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame”. Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"When Kings Hide In Caves”

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

When you need to stand up and do what others are not doing.

“WHEN KINGS HIDE IN CAVES” 1 SAM 14:6, 7 “Jonathan said to his young armor-bearer, “Come, let’s go over to the outpost of those uncircumcised fellows. Perhaps the LORD will act in our behalf. Nothing can hinder the LORD from saving, whether by many or by few.” “Do all that you have in mind,” his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Easter Through The Disciples Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part one of a five week sermon series leading up to Easter

The Next 5 weeks we are going to be looking at the Easter story in the Bible As we do we are going to focus on different people who were involved in the actual events that took place 2000 years ago. It was a very busy last week in Jesus’ life, so there is no way that we can look at this last week ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-2

Easter Through The Eyes Of Barabbas Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part two in a five part sermon series leading up to Easter.

When I was working on this sermon series for the Easter season I was thinking on different people that are mentioned in the gospels that either somehow played a part or were an eyewitness to the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. I sent an Email to Kim with all the different titles for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15

Easter Through The Eyes Of The Thief Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is part 3 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

The account of Jesus being crucified with two theifs is recorded in all of the Gospels Matthew says in 27:44, “The thieves also, which were crucified with him, cast the same in his teeth.” Mark looks at Jesus on the cross with a thief hanging on each side and he quotes an old Testament Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39

Easter Through My Eyes Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This is Part 4 of a 5 part sermon series leading up to Easter

We have been looking at Easter the past few weeks We have looked at Easter through the eyes of the disciples Through the eyes of Barabbas Through the eyes of the thief Through the eyes of Jesus Today its Easter through my eyes How does Easter affect me. The crucifixation and resurrection of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-9

The Bigger Barns Theory Series

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

You can’t store up eternal wealth in a mortal barn

Living is forGiving Part 1 The Bigger Barns Theory Luke 12 13Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.” 14Jesus replied, “Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?” 15Then he said to them, “Watch out! Be on your guard against all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts Part 3 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 12, 2006

God gifts believers in various ways for the building up of His church.

Do you like the way your body looks? Some of you do and some of you do don’t. But all of us can find parts that need improving. When God looks at the church – known as the “body of Christ” – do you think He likes what He sees? Just like us I think he likes certain parts and really wishes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational