Sermons on Upside:

The Cost Of Following Jesus Series

Contributed by Jason Duhon on May 3, 2023

It isn’t easy to follow Christ. There are costs and benefits. Today, we examine the price we pay to follow Jesus.

It was forty days after the resurrection of the Messiah Jesus. His disciples had been marveling at all that had happened. His death turned their world upside down. With the earthquake that coincided with his passing and the temple’s veil having been torn, there were reports throughout Jerusalem of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

You Need A Hospital, Not A Welcome Center

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jan 13, 2024

Zechariah 8:23 gives a prophecy of people from every nation seeking after God's People to find out about the Lord. This image gives a wonderful picture of what the church needs to be, a hospital for sinners and not a museum for saints.

You Need a Hospital, Not a Welcome Center Good Morning. This morning, we are looking at the idea of what the church is supposed to be. Is it an organization which shows unconditional affirmation to everyone, now matter what they believe or want to do, or is it a people who, despite our weakness, ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 8:23, Mark 1:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Stand United And Serve Each Other Or Fall Divided

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Feb 14, 2024

"The eye cannot say to the hand, "I do not need you!" And the head cannot say to the feet, "I do not need you" (1 Cor. 12:21).

Father in heaven, hallowed be thy name, we patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is done in heaven. Thank You, Lord, for Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, help us to pursue Your holy Ways. Thank you, Lord, for blessing those who thirst to hear Your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4, 1 Corinthians 12:21, Titus 3:9

Denomination: Other

The Day Of Pentecost

Contributed by Ivy Drafor Amenyah on May 25, 2023

The Day of Pentecost marks the beginning of an authentic ministry for the disciples of Jesus, and we need such an experience to be effective in ministry, especially as we prepare people to come to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ.

REFLECTIONS ON THE DAY It was a unique occurrence. On that day, the setting was right and the atmosphere was conducive for a mighty move of God. When Jesus came into the world, He came through a family unit. That family became a multitude, made up of people He had nurtured and prepared to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, Acts 2:1-4, John 7:37-39, Acts 1:12-15, John 14:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fourth Sunday Of Advent, A--Four Advent Annunciations

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2022

To all the Marys everywhere; to all the Josephs everywhere; to all the Pauls everywhere; and to even all the Ahazes everywhere.

There are four annunciations or announcements in our Gospel this Sunday. 1. To all the Marys everwhere— Mary’s Annunciation— reminds me of an advertising slogan for a shoe company that says, “No great story starts, “it was cold, so I stayed in.” In classical Greek and Roman mythology every ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14, Romans 1:1-7, Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

The Gospel Cannot Be Bound Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 2, 2025

The Word of God cannot be imprisoned or silenced by any circumstance, opposition, or human limitation.

THE GOSPEL CANNOT BE BOUND By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 28:30-31 Key Verse: “Preaching the kingdom of God, and teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all confidence, no man forbidding him.” — Acts 28:31 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 2:9; Philippians 1:12-14; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:30-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus The Servant King Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 19, 2025

This teaching reveals Jesus as the Servant King who demonstrates that true greatness is found in humility, sacrifice, and serving others.

JESUS THE SERVANT KING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 10:45 Key Verse: “For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.” — Mark 10:45 Supporting Texts: Philippians 2:5-11; John 13:3-15; Matthew 20:26-28; Isaiah 53:4-7; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel Of Radical Hospitality Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 30, 2025

The church is not called to be a museum of the like-minded—it is called to be a home for the broken, a family for the lonely, a refuge for the lost. And if that makes us uncomfortable—that’s the point!

Go! And Welcome Everyone: The Gospel of Radical Hospitality Introduction – A Question That Opens the Door Let me start with a question: Who do you struggle to welcome? Is it the person who doesn’t fit your idea of “respectable”? The one who votes differently? Dresses differently? Worships ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-3, Luke 14:12-24, Luke 19:1-10, Acts 10:1-48, Ephesians 2:11-22, Matthew 25:31-46, 2 Kings 4:8-37, Galatians 3:26-29, Romans 5:10, Revelation 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pentecost Means No Résumé Required

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jun 10, 2025

There are a lot of reasons people give as to why they think they aren't good enough to serve the Lord. Pentecost Day teaches that it is God's Gifts, and not our innate talents, which enable us to serve Him.

Good Morning. Last week, we looked at Christ ascending into Heaven, and being Seated at the Right hand of the Father. Jesus is no longer with his disciples, and making it more confusing for them, He commissioned them to go into all the world and expand His spiritual kingdom to the ends of the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Carrying The Presence Of God Like The Ark Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 13, 2025

To carry the presence of God like the Ark means to live a life set apart for God’s glory.

CARRYING THE PRESENCE OF GOD LIKE THE ARK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 6:11-14 Supporting Texts: Exodus 25:22, Numbers 4:5-15, Psalm 16:11, 1 Corinthians 6:19, Hebrews 10:19-22 INTRODUCTION: The Ark of the Covenant was the physical representation of God's presence among His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Sounds So Easy

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2024

A sermon about the Wisdom of Humility.

It Sounds So Easy James 3:13-4:1-3, 7-8a ***Put Picture of Six Million Dollar Man on Screen*** I remember, as a real young kid, thinking that the guy who played the Six Million Dollar Man on t-v—Lee Majors and was married to Farrah Fawcett Majors was just the coolest person in the world—almost ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fourfold Mission Of Prophecy

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 30, 2004

People get excited over prophecy but misundertsand its purpose or how to detect false prophets.

The Fourfold Mission of Prophecy Soon after the Fall, men became interested in the future. The same questions are usually asked of prophets, true and false over the centuries. Will I be rich? Will I defeat my enemies? Who will I marry and how many kids will we have? When and how will I die ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living As A Reflection Of God's Future Kingdom/ Part 3 Identity Check Series

Contributed by Steve Wright on Nov 11, 2014

Reflecting God's Future Kingdom

Living as a Reflection of God's Future Kingdom Matthew 18:2-3; Acts 17:6; Matthew 18:22 We're going to continue this morning in part three of Identity Check as we travel through the book of 1 Peter. I hope you have been reading that book, and I hope that book has been reading you. As always, one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-3, Acts 17:6, Matthew 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 17, 2022

In this message we will talk about 'why' we are still hungry and thirsty (why we can't get no satisfaction) and then we will look at what it means to hunger and thirst after righteousness... like how do we actually do this.

Blessed Are Those Who Hunger… Matthew 5:6 Dismiss Grove KIDZ OKAY – I want to start off by reading some Words that God breathed. The God who… • Is the Maker of heaven and earth • Holds oceans in the palm of His hands • Breathes out stars and stretches out billions of galaxies with His hand At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Strange Ordeal? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 18, 2002

This sermon explains why we encounter fiery trials and encourages us to seek to deepen our faith through them rather than simply ask God to get us through them.

A Strange Ordeal? Daniel 3 October 20, 2002 Intro: A. [Charles H. Spurgeon] “I dare say that the greatest earthly blessing that God can give to any of us is health, with the exception of sickness.” B. Today in the third chapter of Daniel and the story of the three Hebrew boys in the fiery ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational