Sermons on Upward:

For Goodness Sake Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Let’s take up this idea of goodness.

FOR GOODNESS SAKE! GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION: James Hunter, writing in Leadership magazine, said, “We Americans generally want to think of ourselves as good people. That, in many respects, is where the trouble begins.” Let’s take up this idea of goodness. I. Goodness Defined How ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Talk About Tongues Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues.

LET’S TALK ABOUT TONGUES I CORINTHIANS 14 INTRODUCTION: A lot of Baptist are talking about this subject today! Paul has dealt with one problem after another in the church at Corinth. Here’s still another. It’s the issue of tongues. There are five occasions in the N.T. that deal with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Unexpected Encounter With God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 2, 2023

A ladder of God's devising, connecting heaven and earth. Prefigures the Cross.

AN UNEXPECTED ENCOUNTER WITH GOD. Genesis 28:10-19a. GENESIS 28:10. Jacob had defrauded his brother Esau of both his birthright and his blessing. So now Jacob was on the run from his brother Esau, headed back in the direction of the city which their grandfather Abraham had left behind so many ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Troubles Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 3, 2022

This Psalm is about when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles:

This Psalm was about the occasion when he fled from Absalom his son. His own son led a coup against the respected and long-serving reign of his father. David here tells of his troubles and it is an excellent Psalm to look at when we are facing troubles: I. THE REALITY OF TROUBLES (v. 1-2) A. He ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Goodbye To Ephesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 30, 2025

Goodbye to Ephesus

Acts 20 v 13 - 27 Goodbye to Ephesus The Movement of Paul - 13 And we went before to ship, and sailed unto Assos, there intending to take in Paul: for so had he appointed, minding himself to go afoot. An opportunity for Prayer, Praise, Protection, and Preparation. The Meeting of Paul The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:13-27

Denomination: Holiness

The Immutability Of God

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 6, 2018

In our changing world, we can count on our unchanging God.

Aren’t you glad that God has spoken and that He still speaks through His Word? I’ve been reflecting on a tweet this week: “God didn’t spend 1600 years and use over 40 different authors - most who never met each other - for us to now rely on personal experiences and extra-biblical revelation to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God Vs. The Kingdom Of Man Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 29, 2025

From the beginning of time, the Kingdom of God and His ways has been in a struggle with the Kingdom of Man. We feel it in our day. Jesus experienced it in His day.

Charlie Kirk some would call him a man of God. some would call him a political activist some viewed him as a great example for society others viewed him as a part of the problem for the division Since his assassination a couple of weeks ago, some have asked me why I haven’t said much about Charlie. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing God: The First Step Series

Contributed by Chuck Bernal on Sep 23, 2004

This is a sermon is Part 1 of a series based on Experiencing God by Henry Blackaby. This material served as the basis for this message.

OUTLINE Jesus said that eternal life is knowing God . . . Jesus did not mean that eternal life is ¡§knowing about God.¡¨ . . . knowledge of God comes through experience. We come to know God as we experience Him in . . . You will never be satisfied just to know ABOUT God. Really knowing God only ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 30, 2003

A sermon on running back to God from Jonah 2. (Adapted from an outline by Jack Peters)

Jonah 2 RUNNING BACK TO GOD Introduction: A. This fish tastes fishy. B. You know the smell of fish and of ocean meat. Imagine that but 10 X worse. C. Imagine the situation that Jonah finds himself. He is engulfed by the mouth of a huge fish, or whale or whatever. How terrifying. D. He goes ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10, Matthew 12:39-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Maintain Harmony In The Church House

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jan 18, 2003

Based on I Corinthians 1

1 Cor. 1 How to Maintain Harmony in the House Jan 03 Thesis: Principles on maintaining harmony in the Church Introduction: The church is the ecclesia, the called out of God. In the days of the Apostle Paul anytime a Roman city had a town meeting the ecclesia would gather together. These ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17, 1 Corinthians 1:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Whirlwind

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 24, 2006

We all want to know why we suffer.

Then the LORD answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge? Gird up your loins like a man, I will question you, and you shall declare to me. Where were you when I laid the foundation of the earth? Tell me, if you have understanding. Who ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

Prayer And Fellowship

Contributed by Steven Boyns on Feb 4, 2006

Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer.

Today it is our assignment to examine one for the most important practices in the life of every Christian – that of prayer. Prayer is essential to knowing God and it’s essential for growing spiritually - prayer. Prayer, for the believer, as I’ve said before, is not an option but it’s an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Refiner's Fire

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 18, 2000

God refining God’s people to perfection.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Advent II December 10, 2000 Malachi 3:1-4, Lk. 3:1-6 “The Refiner’s Fire” God has something in store for you. God is not content with us as we are. This is one of Christianity’s basic assumptions – things need to change, and they are going ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Answering The Call Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 1, 2010

Jesus proclaimed a radical message, applied a reliable method and created a remarkable ministry. It requires commitment from His disciples.

Mark 1:14-20 Answering the Call Believers are called to serve. Once our salvation is secure in Christ, we become His body on earth. We serve Him because of His grace which has been freely given. Occasionally, our messages are unclear. Consider the following: Introduction – Answer ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

"I Will Lift My Eyes Unto The Hills…”

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 10, 2020

Spiritual vacuum. Hunger for God. Seeking God in solitary places. Waiting on the Lord. Stillness. 3 types of silence. "Look unto Me and be saved." Fixing our eyes on Him. Admitting weakness, embracing Omnipotence.

“I WILL LIFT MY EYES UNTO THE HILLS…” Ps. 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dick Van Dyke once described Mahatma Gandhi. 2. He said, “Gandhi walked barefoot everywhere, ate very little, and often fasted, leaving him thin and with very bad breath.” 3. Thus he is often thought of as a “super ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God