Sermons on Arise Get Up:

If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2018

My life took a giant leap forward when I got the revelation of personal responsibility. Noah didn't expect God to build his ark. God is the master planner, but he has left the building up to us.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Around the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Your Net Comes Up Empty!

Contributed by James Reginald Levert on Aug 1, 2014

Sermon designed draw others into God purpose.

When your net comes up empty! Luke 5:1 As Jesus is walking alone the Sea of Galilee he notices two boats along the side of the bank. The fishermen are not there but have left to clean their nets. The bible says that after fishing all day and night their nets came up empty. Can you imagine being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

It’s Time- Suit Up!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 10, 2013

This is a powerful message that the body of Christ should always remember and practice on warfare.

It’s Time- Suit Up! Text: Ephesians 6:10-18NLT God’s armor is tailor-made for you, but you must put it on. When playing football for a team one is always wise to use all the assigned equipment, it might seem awkward and clumsy; however it’s designed to protect you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Terry Denis on Mar 27, 2021

We are looking at the concluding verses of Chapter 13. Paul began his exhortation from Chapter 12 encouraging us to: Offer our bodies as living sacrifices and not to be conformed with the pattern of the world.

It's Time To Wake Up! (Romans 13:11-14) INTRODUCTION Aware of the imminent return of our Lord Jesus Christ, Apostle Paul admonished those who were still asleep to wake up from their deep slumber. He warned that the time of their salvation was nearer than when they first believed. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your Feet Clean And Your Hands Dirty

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

Jesus washed his disciples' feet. What did he really want to teach his disciples about service and humility?

[Sermon preached on 14 October 2018, Apostles' Sunday / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] Last Tuesday, our Bible study group went through the three readings for today. We soon found that they have at least two things in common. For one thing, they have all been taken out of context. As you may have ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:10-15, Galatians 4:12-20, John 13:16-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Hearts Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

After all is said and done, we need to be living our lives like Jesus lived. We need to awaken our hearts by filling our hearts with the things of God, and living the life modeled by Jesus.

Many in our country today are claiming to be “woke”. But as we have seen over the past few weeks the church needs to become “woke” — the church needs to wake up, stand up, and defend all that is right, all that is true, all that is holy. Evil is all around. Sin is running rampant. It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, James 4:8, Philippians 2:1-7, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Ephesians 1:17-23, Acts 2:43-47, James 2:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Look Like Christ, Look Up To Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

Explore and understand the themes of living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into a truly transformative part of Scripture. We're going to explore Colossians 3:1-17, focusing on three key themes: living for Christ, uniting in Christ, and loving like Christ. As C.S. Lewis once said, "'Putting on Christ'...is not one among many jobs a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Topics: Live For Christ, Unite In Christ, Love Like Christ

The Day God Showed Up--In Person! Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 18, 2021

How did God approach us so that we would desire a relationship with HIm? The events of Palm Sunday demonstrate how God approaches us so that we would be willing to come to Him, and trust Him with our lives.

This morning, we are experiencing a divine coincidence. It just so happens, as you all know by know, that this morning we are celebrating and remembering Palm Sunday—the day when the pilgrims to the Feast of the Passover cut off palm branches to hail and welcome the King of Israel, Jesus of ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Matthew 11:29, Zechariah 9:9, Psalm 118:26, Daniel 9:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Will The Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

It is a terrible mistake to separate the Work of the Holy Spirit from the Person and work of Jesus Christ as revealed in Scripture

Will the Real Holy Spirit Please Stand Up? I John 4:1-6 Introduction We have seen that sound doctrine and sound love are both essential to the Christian faith and must be held together and not against each other. Living in love and living the truth of the gospel are what gives us assurance that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jan 28, 2016

Compassion, Empathy, Ministry, Transparency

THE YEAR OF THE TOWEL – The Towel That Can Only Be Picked Up By You 2 Corinthians 1:1-7 November 27, 2022 Introduction: [“The evening meal was in progress and, the devil had already prompted Judas, the son of Simon Iscariot, to betray Jesus. Jesus knew that the Father had put all things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Accept One Another

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 16, 2021

Since we are accepted by Christ, we must accept one another.

According to LifeWay Research, when asked about their most significant struggle this past year, pastors pointed to the disunity in their congregation caused by COVID and the various protocols put in place. Many factors no doubt play a role in this problem, but one statistic may underscore a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Lift Up The Lord Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2014

We exalt Jesus Christ! 1. Because He can foresee the future (vs. 25 & 29-31) 2. Because He put full faith in the Father (vs. 25-28) 3. Because He went the distance to deliver us (vs. 26-27) 4. Because He rose again to rule forever (vs. 29-32).

We Lift Up the Lord Jesus Christ! Acts 2:25-32 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - June 16, 2013 *In the January, 2002 issue of "World Magazine," Melvin Newland read the story of a church in New York City. From the early 1900's through the 1960's this church was a powerful witness to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Redeem The Time Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 19, 2019

In this final message of our series 'This Year can Be Different' we are going to talk what we need to do in order to redeem the time - 'trust in God's timing, and keep doing good.'

Redeem The Time Good morning MGCC! Welcome to His Church! I want to start off our time with some words from a prayer that Moses prayed over 3,400 years ago… Would you stand and pray it with me. We will take turns I’ll go first. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Esther 4:14, Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can't We All Just Get Along?

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2011

Conflict. It can come in various forms and in various ways. There can be a conflict of interest, conflicting opinions, etc. Conflict is one of those things that we’ve all dealt with on some level. Some people go out of their way to avoid conflict; others

CAN’T WE ALL JUST GET ALONG? INTRODUCTION: (Rodney King saying. Ironic that I’m doing this sermon with his famous line and I read that he just got arrested! I think this time it was without incident). Conflict. It can come in various forms and in various ways. There can be a conflict ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Box Up Jesus Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 26, 2021

The story of Anna in Luke's gospel show us what to do with Jesus after Christmas.

Don’t Box Up Jesus Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Luke 2. And let me be the first to wish you a very Happy Boxing Day! That’s right. If we lived in England, Australia, Hong Kong, or Canada, today we would be celebrating Boxing Day. Quick trivia question: What does Boxing Day ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:36-40

Denomination: Baptist