Sermons on Arise And Go Home:

Let's Go To Bethlehem

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 19, 2021

There are “Bethlehems” in North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Alabama, Georgia, and even Texas. In fact, I located twenty-eight towns named Bethlehem around the globe and in the United States. They have streets named Manger Avenue and Shepherd Street. But Bethlehem hasn’t always been so prominent …

Thank you for being a part of one of three Christmas Eve services tonight. If we could travel anywhere in the world tonight to celebrate Christmas Eve, where would you want to go? Many of us might choose the house we grew up in celebrating many wonderful Christmas family celebrations. Others may ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by M Spurgeon on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits.

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits. he felt that heaven had terribly mistreated the person who was tryhing to do the right thing. The "bad guy" seemed to be winning. have you felt the same thing? My freind, you cannot afford to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

Going All In, In Loving Him Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2018

In this message we will talk how to begin loving God with our heart, mind, soul and strength. God has offered us an incredible invitation to enter into intimate relationship with himself.

Going All In, In Loving Him OKAY… I don’t know about you, but I am never going back! NOW – I would like to start out this morning with a brief devotional thought that comes from one of the chapters some of us read this week in our FCFH… Matthew 8, I read it on Friday what an amazing chapter! ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maximum Satisfaction! God's ‘way To Go!' Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Spirit-filled people live in the power of the Almighty and they are empowered people, though ordinary just like you and me. God and you can do amazing things!

Maximum Satisfaction! God’s ‘way to go!’ Just about every little boy dreams about being a super-hero. So do grown men, but we don’t talk about it! In my conversations with people, I love to listen for dreams, for clues about a person’s passion. In the fresh years of our youth, we are full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Got To Go Through It To Get To It Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 1, 2007

Persevering II Petition, Pray, Prepare

II Perseverance 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 24You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So, run to win! 25Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. The apostle compares himself to the racers and combatants ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Methodist

You Got To Go Through It To Get To It Series

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Feb 5, 2007

It’s how you go through that allows you to get through

You got to go through it to get to it II Perseverance 1 Corinthians 9:24-25 24You know that many runners enter a race, and only one of them wins the prize. So, run to win! 25Athletes work hard to win a crown that cannot last, but we do it for a crown that will last forever. The apostle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Where You're Going Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Are we prepared for the journey that awaits us?

In his book, Gentle Thunder, Max Lucado tells the story of Sir John Franklin. It was 1845 in England. In 1845, America was at the beginning of what was called “Manifest Destiny.” That was the idea that we were destined to explore and inhabit and eventually annex the west. While we were ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

How The Church Can Go Wrong

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

We want to make an impact on our community and on our world. But so many times the church has failed to really do something for God. Why is that?

A man had been commissioned by the king of Denmark to lead a band of soldiers against the pirates who were wreaking havoc upon ships along a certain coastal area. So he set up his headquarters on a lonely, rocky, desolate island just off the coast, and after a few years was able to clear the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Holiness

We're Going To The Other Side

Contributed by Rex E. Faile on Jan 25, 2009

Jesus is leading us into ministry. We must trust Him to lead us through the storms which stand in our way.

We’re Going To The Other Side - Mk 4:33 - 5:1 ; Lk 8:22-26 Introduction: To the Pastors or teachers using this message. A couple of points to consider which will give you a better feel for the message. First, Note I have brought out points from each of the gospel writers. This helps the listeners ...read more

Denomination: *other

Go! And… Be Ready For His Return Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 28, 2025

We live in a world obsessed with the next thing: the next upgrade, the next plan, the next season. But the Bible reminds us that the greatest “next” is not a product launch or a policy change; it is the glorious return of Jesus Christ.

Go! And… Be Ready for His Return A Call to Live in the Light of Christ’s Coming Introduction – Living on the Edge of Eternity Imagine if, before this service ends, the heavens split open, a trumpet sounds, and Christ Himself descends to gather His people. Would you be ready? Would you rejoice—or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:15, 2 Thessalonians 2:2, John 14:3, Matthew 24:36, 2 Peter 3:11-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going Overboard About Our Possessions Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 18, 2013

The main idea shared here is "don't go overboard about things you'd throw overboard." The message looks at how often only a life-threatening situation can cause us to let loose of our possessions.

MAN OVERBOARD: Don’t go overboard about things you’d throw overboard. - Jonah 1:5. - This trip was undertaken for financial reasons. They didn’t just set sail because they wanted to see the ocean for a while. They did it because there was money to be made. They didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - The Gospel Of Mark Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 16, 2025

The Gospel of Mark is the shortest of the four Gospels, He presents Jesus as the Servant King, the One who gave His life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). And woven through its pages is a strong call for His disciples — that’s you and me — to go and proclaim the Gospel.

Go! And Proclaim The Gospel - the Gospel of Mark Introduction: Church, let me ask you a question to begin with: When was the last time you shared the Good News of Jesus Christ with someone else? For many believers, the thought of evangelism brings fear. We worry about rejection, about saying the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-15, Daniel 7:13-14, Acts 3:19, Mark 10:45, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Far Does Love Go?

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

Lessons on love from the book of Ruth

“How Far Does Love Go?” Ruth Intro: This morning, we want to talk about one of the greatest love stories ever: the story of Ruth. You’ve been reading this week in the books of Judges and Ruth. I want us to consider the concept of love this morning and what it means for each of us here today. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Know Who You Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 2, 2025

We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. God, through His Word, declares: “You are Mine. You are chosen. You are loved. You are redeemed.”

Go! And Know Who You Are in Christ Introduction: We live in a world that constantly tells us who we are not. You’re not good enough. You’re not beautiful enough. You’re not smart enough. You’ll never be successful enough. But God, through His Word, declares something entirely different: “You are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:14, Genesis 1:27, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 1:12, Ephesians 1:4-5, Colossians 1:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 3:20, Romans 8:37, Matthew 5:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Take The First Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 16, 2025

What it means to Go! And take the first step of faith, especially when the path is unclear.

Go! And Take the First Step of Faith Opening Prayer Gracious Father, As we gather around Your Word, we ask that You ignite our faith. Help us to trust You even when we cannot see what’s ahead. Speak clearly today. Challenge our comfort. Confront our fears. Convince us to step forward in obedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 10:17, Genesis 12:1-4, Matthew 14:28-29, Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:8, James 2:17, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal