Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 15, 2023

Are we open to God's promise of renewal and transformation in our lives, even in challenging circumstances?

Visionary View: A New Chapter Begins May the grace and wisdom of our Lord be with you as we gather to explore the topic of "A New Chapter Begins" Let us open our hearts to the Word of God and His message for our lives. Opening Prayer: Let us begin with a prayer. Heavenly Father, we come ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 3:13-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revelation Seventeen Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Oct 26, 2023

The harlot of Babylon is introduced

There has been a lot of debate about who the harlot of Babylon is. Some sources say it's Rome. Others say it's the United States. Others say it's the Catholic church. Others say it's a system under the Antichrist's control. As we explore this chapter, we'll be given clues as ...read more

Wisdom Calls Aloud

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Wisdom does warn us loud not just inside a monastery, church or prayer cell but it is right there in the market place, malls, theatres, pubs, hookah clubs, etc.

Voice Proverbs 1:20 Out in the open wisdom calls aloud, she raises her voice in the public square..” Just before we start, I would like to bring to your notice few glaring words that points out the importance of our subject today – Voice of Wisdom. This scripture opens like this..” Out in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Positive Impact In The Journey Of Life

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Aug 28, 2022

God does not want us to pass through life aimlessly, but to make positive impact as we journey through life. This is achieved by living for the glory of God and for the blessing of others.

Making Positive Impact in the Journey of Life Study Text: Philippians 2: 18 - 24 Introduction: - Life is a journey. We are all travelling inevitably towards the end of our lives. We will either journey through life with no sense of direction or we will live with purpose and fulfilment. - ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:18-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Disciple

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 3, 2022

There is a distinct difference between being a member of a church and being a disciple.

Being A Disciple – Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I am going to propose to the Session to initiate three new provisions for continued membership in First Presbyterian Church. Those wishing to be members must: 1) submit to the Administration Committee a copy of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Eternal Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 30, 2022

The universe has many beautiful things, the grass is very greenery but withers quickly, and the flowers are attractive with multiple colors but fade by evening. But Word of God lasts forever.

Eternal Word – Psalm 119:89 The Lord is good and his love endures forever. I would like to place the following to support that the word of God is eternal because It’s a living Word, a Loving word, and stands forever. 1. Living Word The universe has many beautiful things, the grass is very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

Denomination: Methodist

The Cleansing Of The Temple.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 3, 2022

A Sign requiring a response.

THE CLEANSING OF THE TEMPLE. John 2:12-25. John 2:12 provides a link between the miracle (sign) of the water being turned into wine in Cana (John 2:1-11), and the cleansing of the Temple in Jerusalem (John 2:13-22) = another sign of who Jesus is. In between these two signs, there was a brief ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 23, 2022

The key word in this stanza of the Psalm is righteous/ righteousness. The word appears five times in the section.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD. Psalm 119:137-144. PSALM 119:137. “Righteous art thou, O LORD, and upright are thy judgments.” “Righteous art thou, O LORD,” is a declaration of the righteousness of God. And because He is righteous, all His “judgments” are “upright,” or “just.” Thus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:137-144

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sadness In God’s Heart

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 8, 2023

God is sad looking at our lives. We relax or hide when we are supposed to go to battle. When we need to hide, we go to war. We are off season and out of season with God. We preach when we have to pray. We pray when we have to preach.

God is sad looking at our lives. We relax or hide when we are supposed to go to battle. When we need to hide, we go to war. We are off season and out of season with God. We preach when we have to pray. We pray when we have to preach. We don’t grasp the move of the Holy Spirit. We laugh when we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11

Rewards

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 11, 2023

A reward is viewed as something received in this life or in the hereafter.

Rewards – Matthew 10: 40 - 42 Intro: William Barclay in his commentary on Matthew writes the following story: There was once a cobbler who very much wanted to be a pastor. But, because of career and family demands, he could not follow his dream. He was asked to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Embracing The Visionary View Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 5, 2023

We are called to live with a vision that surpasses the limitations of the mundane

The Call to Vision: As believers, we are called to live with a vision that surpasses the limitations of the mundane. Habakkuk 2:2 says, "Then the Lord said to me, 'Write my answer plainly on tablets, so that a runner can carry the correct message to others.'" Just as God ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2, Philippians 3:13-14, Joel 2:28, Nehemiah 2:18, Revelation 4:1-2, Proverbs 29:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessed - Psalm 1

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Feb 5, 2023

There are clearly two types of people described in Psalm 1, the blessed or Godly, and the cursed, or ungodly

The Blessed Psalm 1 Intro. I’ve been thinking about this Psalm all week I have to admit, when I sat down to organize it into a message, it was a struggle or me. You have two people very obvious people here. The Godly - also called the blessed The ungodly I. The blessed are ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Passion Of Jesus: What And Why And Who Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 31, 2023

Don’t waste the week. Come into intimate contact with the God-man and His redemptive death.

Palm/Passion Sunday 2023 We have just proclaimed some of the longest, most intense Scriptures of our Christian year, informing us and all the world of the what and why and who of the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ not quite two thousand years ago. These words invite long contemplation; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7

Denomination: Catholic

Gratitude Of Abundance

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 3, 2023

Exploring the spiritual significance of cultivating a heart filled with gratitude during the Thanksgiving Holiday

Gratitude of Abundance Great morning! Great morning! Great morning! Today we want to honor the spirit of thanksgiving, by reflecting upon the abundant blessings that surround us. Every day should be a day of thanks and gratitude for us all. So, as we come upon the American Holiday, let us change ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4-5, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 1:4, Galatians 5:13

A Woman With Adultery Addiction Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Dec 4, 2023

Those who compromise with sin put themselves in a compromising situation.

A. INTRODUCTION: THE WOMAN 1. “Early the next morning” (John 8:2): a. Day after Sabbath. b. Before sun rise. c. Jesus is the light (v. 12). 2. Pharisees (v. 3). a. If obedient – stone her. b. Setting a trap. If said, stone her – not a friend of sinners If said, release her – violated ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist