Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

Never, Never, Never Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 29, 2017

Synopsis: Because we are in the Heart of God, there are certain things He does not do. Jesus never: 1. Asked for the Details of Our Sins 2. Rewards the Self-Serving 3. Turned Down an Invitation

1. “Never” has powerful implications a. Intentions of finality – “I’ll never do that again.” “Never in a million years.” b. Intentions of determination – [Winston Churchill once spoke at a commencement address several years after WWII. He walked to the podium and said, “Never, never, never give ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Friday 2017 (Weak/Strong Faith) Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 17, 2017

the faith of the first 12 disciples was weak; how about ours today when Jesus is mocked in our midst?

We remember of course today Jesus Christ, God who became human to pay for the penalty of our sins by taking them to death on a cross. Before reading the story in Mark 15, let us highlight God’s prophecies about the suffering Messiah. Since the Messiah had to suffer and die for man’s sins, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen For A Purpose Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We are all created with a divine purpose. We need to let God show us what that purpose is.

I Will Live In-Between #5 Chosen for a Purpose (Luke 5:1-11) ~ Intro: Growing up I used to wonder how people got chosen for different things. Things like sports and other kinds of teams. The choosing I wondered about the most was regarding dating. Why did girls choose guys that they did? And why ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know God Has A Big Eraser? Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter our sin, God will forgive and wipe them away

If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in the truth. But if we confess our sins to him, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness. (1 John 1:8-9) When was the last time you did something stupid? Now just so we are "on ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9, Luke 23:34

Denomination: Episcopal

Don't Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the difficulties, never, never give up; God has a plan for you

But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Episcopal

With Great Joy Comes Great Celebration! Series

Contributed by Glenn Pablo on Dec 23, 2017

This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. Christians ought to celebrate the celebrant. Luke 2:8-11

INTRO. 1. A Blessed Christmas to everyone! 2. This season is the most wonderful and glorious time of the year. ? CHRISTMAS SURVEY: • 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate. • 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a theological invention. • If Jesus had never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11

I Will Glory In The Cross

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 8, 2016

Thank God for The Cross

I WILL GLORY IN THE CROSS GALATIANS 6:14 1. THE CROSS REPRESENTS CONDEMNATION: Romans 5:17-21 (NKJV) 17 For if by the one man's offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: *other

Ninth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

The Ninth Commandment talks about the Witnessing the Truth. Be faithful in your words. Lips should bring life and not destruction.

Ninth Commandment: Thou shall not bear false witness against thy neighbor-Ex 20:16 Introduction:. One poem reads: “Who steals my purse, steals trash, But he who filches from me my good name, Robs me of that which not enriches him, Yet leaves me poor indeed,” Thou shall not bear ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Methodist

Facing The Lions

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 6, 2016

Daniel faces the lions because of his loyalty to the Lord. In his deliverance God demonstrates that God's kingdom shall never be destroyed.

Introduction We have heard the story of Daniel in the Lion Den since we were wee ones in Sunday school. We learned what it meant to be people of integrity and we were told that God would always be our strength and deliverance. Today is the first Sunday in Advent. We officially begin our ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Gospel Is The Power Of God To Save Those That Believe

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 7, 2017

I'm not ashamed of the Gospel because it is the POWER of GOD in my life, and I believe it with all my heart. Scriptures of applying the Gospel to life.

2017.01.08 sermon. THE GOSPEL IS THE POWER OF GOD TO SAVE BELIEVERS Another New Day Dawns Applying the Gospel to Life William Akehurst, HSWC Psalms 150:1-6 (KJV) 1 Praise ye the LORD. Praise God in his sanctuary: praise him in the firmament of his power. 2 Praise him for his mighty acts: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Formula For Christian Formation

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2016

Ministry in co-operation with God. Nurturing grace in the believer.

A FORMULA FOR CHRISTIAN FORMATION. 1 Corinthians 3:1-9. The natural man does not receive the things that are of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him (1 Corinthians 2:14). Yet the Corinthians hoped they were better than this – and the Apostle Paul wished that they were. And yet, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cooperate Discipline Of Worship Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

Understanding the disciplines in everyday Christian life.

Series: Discipline – Week 4 Scripture: Psalm 95 Title: The Cooperate Discipline of Worship Focus: Establishment of Spiritual Disciplines Introduction: Psalm 95 has been used as a guide to worship. Jews would recite this chapter when they would reenact their time of spent in the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Resting Place For The Ark Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2015

True prayer is based in the covenant and promises of God, which He has given us in Christ Jesus.

A RESTING PLACE FOR THE ARK OF GOD. Psalm 132. King David, ‘the man after God’s own heart’ (Acts 13:22), wanted to bring the ark-of-the-covenant up to Jerusalem. ‘We consulted it not in the days of Saul,’ he reasonably reasoned (1 Chronicles 13:3). However, even our best intentions fall short ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 132:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do With Your All Your Heart?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

What to do with your all your heart?

Jeremiah 29:1-14 What to do with your all your heart? Col 3:23 says, “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men.” Now the question is, What shall we do with all our hearts? 1. We should Seek the Lord with all our hearts. Deut 4:29 “But if from thence ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

What Made The Wise Men Wise ?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matthew 2:1-11 What Made The Wise men Wise ? Three Wise Women ? - They would have asked directions, arrived on time, helped deliver the baby, cleaned the stable, made a casserole and brought practical gifts. 1. They Were Wise In Their Detection Their Mystery - The identity and place of origin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness