Sermons on Upward:

Silent Sermons Of The Church

Contributed by James Lowe on Nov 11, 2006

Silent sermons that are in every standard church

Silent Sermons of the Church I doubt very seriously if you have ever heard a sermon quite like this one. But as you know I have a tendency to preach one of those types occasionally. Have you ever thought about the silent sermons the church building itself preaches? “Sermons in stones” was a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surrender: Victory In Retreat

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

Full and unconditional surrender to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.

SURRENDER – Victory in retreat “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). It is both the result and the cause of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Spirit Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 7, 2010

Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man made from a

“Another spirit” Numbers 14:13-24 Joshua 14:6-15 Caleb is one of those men whom we seldom meet with in the Bible, but whenever we do meet him we are better for the meeting. Caleb is one of those rare individuals with “another spirit.” Caleb was a man different from the crowd. He was man ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:13-24

Denomination: Baptist

When The Situation Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the situation is hot it fosters an assurance in God, it fosters reliance in God, and it fosters a trust in God.

Title: “When the Situation is Hot” Text: Daniel 3: 17 Focus: “… able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace…” When the situation is hot it fosters an assurance in God, it fosters reliance in God, and it fosters a trust in God. Sermon: The vicissitudal nature of life causes one to experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Thirsty Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 31, 2009

Three words that reveal the wonderful humanity of God the Son - the One who knows what it’s like to be one of us.

Introduction What’s it like to be crucified? Have you ever imagined how it must have been? A medical doctor gives a physical description... (adapted) “As the arms fatigue, cramps sweep through his muscles, knotting them in deep relentless, throbbing pain. With these cramps comes the inability to ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting Upon The Lord, Sowing Into Your "Suddenly"

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 14, 2011

In this message I don't want to speak about the benefits of waiting on the Lord, but what exactly does it mean to wait on the Lord. If we do the waiting right, we will get the rewards right. We will be sowing into a “Suddenly,” moment.

Waiting Upon the Lord Isa 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew [their] strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; [and] they shall walk, and not faint. The benefits of waiting upon the Lord: Inward strength - they shall renew their strength ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Filled With The Spirit

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 21, 2013

the key to entire Christian life! Link inc. to audio.

Be Filled with the Spirit Ephesians 5:18 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130821.mp3 This subseries on walking in purity has challenged us to do hard things. Walk differently than the world, and avoid their hardness, darkness, and lewdness. The only way to obey that is to obey today's challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get All God Has For You

Contributed by Blake Dodd on Feb 3, 2014

A sermon on the importance of looking forward and forgetting what is behind.

How to Get All God Has for You Introduction: • We come to our passage in Philippians and we find Paul imprisoned in Rome and he has just a few more years to live. Paul writes to his dear followers at the church in Philippi. • Many Bible scholars have called Philippians Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Straining Forward

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 4, 2017

A New Year's Day message encouraging us to Press On

Straining Forward Philippians 3:12-14 January 1, 2017 I remember many, many years ago, when I was just a young kid – – – I remember being outside with a basketball and shooting baskets. There would come a time during my shooting where you would have a final countdown. The game is on the line. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living With Thanks

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

Thanksgiving Message for 2013

Is anyone here familiar with the writings of Rudyard Kipling? He is best known for writing RikiTikiTavi and the Jungle Book. At one time Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the world. In fact, his writings were so popular that he was getting ten shillings per word. If you translate into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Moving On To The Next Level

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on May 29, 2012

As Christians we need to move to the next level of our faith

TOPIC: MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LEVEL Text: Philippians 3:12-14 "12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already arrived at my goal, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Grow Weary And Lose Heart

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 11, 2020

We learn from the life of our Savior not to grow weary. We learn from the love our Father not to lose heart.

“DO NOT GROW WEARY AND LOSE HEART” (Outline) April 5, 2020 - Palm Sunday - HEBREWS 12:1-6 INTRO: God’s Word provides us with very special encouragement for each and every day of during our lives. Two weeks ago God’s Word reminded us to praise him for our living Hope. Last week the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

One Thing Is Needed

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 28, 2023

The account of Mary and Martha reminds us that only one thing is needed. We face so many distractions. There really is only one Attraction.

“ONE THING IS NEEDED” (Outline) February 12, 2023 – Epiphany 6 – LUKE 10:38-42 INTRO: “ONE THING IS NEEDED”. The Bible has examples of those who knew the importance of holding fast to God’s Word. Mary, mother of Jesus, gave birth to her son. Shepherds come to see the Savior. They spoke with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Introduction To Songs Of Ascents Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jan 10, 2022

The Psalms of Ascents (Psalms 120-134) were sung by worshipers as they made the journey up to Jerusalem for the annual feasts These are what someone called "songs for the road."

Songs of Ascent Introduction Together we stand on the threshold of another new year. What will the coming 365 days hold for us. How can we prepare ourselves for the journey through this year? I want no better way to start this year than by focusing on the section of the book of Psalms known ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Mission Of Christmas

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

The story of Christmas shows how God's missionary heart sent Jesus to be our Savior. You can share that message of hope this Christmas with your congregation.

Opening illustration: Play video of Office Christmas. Introduction: We know that the church is supposed to be about Christ's mission on earth - preaching the gospel, making disciples, baptizing and teaching them. But have you considered that it is God who is the true Missionary? The story of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational