Sermons on Arise Sleeper:

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Brad Rigney on Jun 23, 2006

This sermon looks at how we, as a country can Bless God in appreciation for all His blessings to us! Used as a sermon for the 4th of July.

Blessed is the Nation Psalm 33:1-15 Intro.: A. I think that most - if not all of us - would agree that our Nation has been blessed. We have been blessed materially, geographically, educationally, and technologically. As we celebrate the birth our Nation this week, on July 4th, we need to be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-15, Psalm 33:1-33, Psalm 60:4

Denomination: Adventist

Defeating Discouragement

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 17, 2007

We all get discouraged and feel like quitting – we lose our motivation, confidence and optimism. I have good news for you this morning: discouragement can be defeated!

DEFEATING DISCOURAGEMENT JOKE: When our lawn mower broke and wouldn’t run, my wife kept hinting to me that I should get it fixed. But, somehow I always had something else to take care of first, the truck, the car, playing golf - always something more important to me. Finally she thought of a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: *other

Wise Friends Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007

Part 7 in a series from Proverbs dealing with friends and relationships.

Wise Friends Scripture Reference: Proverbs 18:24 I. Introduction A. The Not-So-Good Neighbors 1. Bob and Sara were not so good friends and neighbors. 2. They decided to be friendlier when they saw a moving van at the house next door. 3. Sara baked a cake and she and Bob proceeded next ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Development:: A Blinding Light Series

Contributed by Joe Harding, Jr. on May 27, 2007

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT COMES THROUGH DIVINE INTERVENTION AND THE HELP OF FAITHFUL SERVANTS!

CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: A BLINDING LIGHT! ACTS 7: 54- 8:3; 9: 1-19 MAY 27, 2007 INTRODUCTION: ROSIE O’DONNELL, PARIS HILTON, LINDSAY LOHAN?? ATTITUDE ADJUSTMENT, HANK JR. I met an old friend in the bar the other night He got a little drunk and he wanted to fight; He jumped up and challenged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Revelation, Part 13 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 2, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation, Part 13 Revelation 9:1-10 Introduction Last time, we went through the first four trumpets in Chapter 8, concluding with an angel flying about the skies proclaiming that the last three trumpets will be the worst ever! This sounding of the trumpets signifies that God’s wrath has begun ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph, A Remarkable Father

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 11, 2007

To many, Joseph is a mere footnote in biblical history but we can be sure that God was as concerned with who would be the earthly “father” of His Son as He was of who would be His mother.

JOSEPH, A REMARKABLE FATHER The birth of Jesus Christ came about this way: After His mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, it was discovered before they came together that she was pregnant by the Holy Spirit. 19 So her husband Joseph, being a righteous man, and not wanting to disgrace her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Vision

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jan 30, 2007

A sermon meant to ignite the young minds.

Proverbs 29:18 It’s a great joy and privilege to stand before you this afternoon/ morning in this manner. At the very out set let me express my gratitude and appreciation to the authorities/ teachers who separated times like this for interactions and reflections. I do seriously believe that such ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

With All Your Heart

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 5, 2008

Learning to live in Christ, we must have a heart that is fully devoted and sold out to HIM in everything. See what the WORD says about using ALL YOUR HEART.

9.21.2008.Sermon.With all your heart By William Akehurst, HSWC Prayer Requests: Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee. Isaiah 60:1 Wake up Christian. Come out of your sleep. You have been redeemed from darkness into light. Rise Up, Reflect and Shine, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Or Out? Nt Canonization Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

Message about the Origin of the New Testament specifically regarding the process of canonization

Text: 2 Timothy 3:16, Title: In or Out? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, PM A. Opening illustration: Read selections from the Infancy Gospel of Thomas B. Background to passage: do a little review from the Greek To Me message, explain “canon,” and conclude that although canonization was complete by 405 AD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Unity In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose. Paul’s message spans over time to the church today, where we must strive to be unified under Christ, one in purpose.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: November 2002 Date Preached: November 6, 2002 Church: BBC (PM) Wednesday FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Series on 1st Corinthians Title: Unity in Christ Text: 1 Cor 1:10 ETS: Paul stressed that the believers Corinth must strive to be unified under Christ, one in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

"El Caracter De Dios”

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

When we talk about the Character of God, we cannot help but talk about the attributes of God. Who is God and how does He reflect His Character to mankind.

“El Caracter de Dios” 8/20/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez Pastor_rr@yahoo.comp Deut 5:24 “And ye said, Behold, the LORD our God hath shewed us his glory and his greatness, and we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man, and he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Apostolic

"Stones Of Remembrance” Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009

We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

“Stones of Remembrance” The Church 11/30/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Judges 2:6-10 “6And when Joshua had let the people go, the children of Israel went every man unto his inheritance to possess the land. 7And the people served the LORD all the days of Joshua, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Saying Yes To God Series

Contributed by Richard White on Aug 21, 2008

THe Book of Esther is written in a storybook fashion where each chapter ends climatically. It brings us to the point "for such a time as this" we are where we are.

Saying Yes to God Esther Chapter 1 The Book of Esther is written in dramatic fashion, each chapter ends in a cliffhanger fashion. Each chapter ends in such a way to say, “Stay tuned” or “to be continued.” The story begins about 483 B.C.; about 55 years after Zerubbabel led the first group of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shining - From Guilt To Grace To Glory Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 27, 2008

1. Fellowship Removed 2.Fellowship Restored 3. Glory Revealed! A lesson about God’s absence, His presence, and how our faces can shine like Moses’! Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Shining From Guilt to Grace to Glory! Exodus 33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GraceToGlory.html [read vv. 1-3, 13; ch. 34:29-35 God actually gave 3 things to Moses on Mt. Sinai: • The 10 Commandments—the revelation of God’s Law. • The Book of the Covenant—the regulation of God’s Law. • The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Hand In Our Risks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2009

What risk of faith is God calling you to take?

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played; He never risked, he never tried, He never sang or prayed. And when he one day passed away His insurance was denied; For since he never really lived, They ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist