Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

Getting Your Faith Out Of The Tomb

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Apr 24, 2001

THERE ARE CHRISTIANS WHOSE FAITH HAS BEEN WOUNDED BY BAD EXPERIENCES. THERE ARE UNBELIEVERS WHOSE FAITH IS DEAD. BOTH NEED THE HEALING PRESENCE OF JESUS

GETTING YOUR FAITH OUT OF THE TOMB JOHN 19:40 - 20:2, 19-30 I. THE EMPTY TOMB A. The resurrection of Jesus is foundational to the Christian faith B. The thing I want to deal with is not the resurrection of Jesus but the dead faith of the disciples C. It wasn’t the body of Jesus that was locked ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Dreamer's Nightmare Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Jun 27, 2003

This is about dealing with obstacles in the way of our dreams.

Potiphar’s Wife: The Dreamer’s Nightmare by Reverend A. L. Torrence, Pastor Text: Genesis 39: 1-20 I. Who was Joseph? Many of made be familiar with the story of Joseph. Either we read about him in the bible or we saw the music, “Joseph and the Technicolor dream coat.” Joseph was the favorite son ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Esther Series Part 3

Contributed by Jack Martin on Jul 5, 2003

Continueing series on the spiritual truths found in the Book of Esther

Esther Part III Read Chap 2 and pray TITLE: THE STRUGGLE FOR CONTROL OF THE PALACE King is nearly converted but there is trouble ahead! Intro: Joy of a new believer is wonderful to see, but no believer walks under constant Blue Skys. ( Joy & Sorrow walk hand in hand ) Out of ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What To Pray For

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 6, 2003

to stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believer, especially when it comes to evangelism

What to Pray for Colossians 4:2-6 Primary Purpose: To stress the importance of prayer in the life of the believers, especially when it comes to evangelism. Paul’s requests for prayer enlightens us as to his priorities in his life. We would do well to heed his words ad to follow his example. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Shadows

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 5, 2001

A simple reminder using the imagery of the shepherd to show how God is personally involved in our times of trouble to comfort us so we can proclaim, "I fear no evil; for you are with me!"

MARTIN LUTHER ONCE COMMENTED THAT, "FAITH IS A MATTER OF PERSONAL PRONOUNS." IN OTHER WORDS, IT IS ONE THING TO SAY "THE LORD IS A SHEPHERD"; IT’S ANOTHER TO SAY, "THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD." THE IMAGE OF THE SHEPHERD HAS PROVIDED US WITH MANY POSITIVE THOUGHTS. JUST THE WORD ITSELF CARRIES WITH IT ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Free Methodist

Characteristics Of The Proverb Mother Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 6, 2001

A message perfect for Mother’s day to encourage women with the seven godly characteristics of purity, trustworthiness, committment, diligence, optimism, compassion, and dignity.

SUCCESS - HOW DO WE REALLY DEFINE IT TODAY? THE WORLD HAS ESTABLISHED VARIOUS METHODS FOR US SO THAT WE CAN "CHART" OR KEEP TRACK OF OUR PROGRESS TOWARDS ACHIEVING WHAT WOULD BE CONSIDERED TO BE A SUCCESSFUL LIFE. SOME OF THOSE METHODS THE WORLD GIVES US TO USE TO CHART OUR PROGRESS ARE THE JOB’S ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

True Worship

Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005

This is a sermon about how we should worship God

True Worship I. Introduction: 1. Read: Psalm 95:6,7 "Oh come, let us worship and bow down; Let us kneel before Jehovah our Maker: For he is our God, And we are the people of his pasture, and the sheep of his hand. To-day, oh that ye would hear his voice!" ASV 1901 2. About the Text: a. We find ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heart Of The King

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 15, 2005

If we are going to experience the fullness of the Kingdom of God in our lives, we must understand how much the Lord loves us and wants to help us.

The Heart of the King The Kingdom of God Good News, was the message of the Kingdom of God. Mtt 4:23 Jesus was going throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every kind of disease and every kind of sickness among the people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Charismatic

What Is The Bible? Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 26, 2005

The Bible is the Word of the Living God, the Christian’s best and most important spiritual tool, and the seed of the Spirit.

What Is the Bible? (You Can Understand the Bible I.) II Tim. 3:16, 17 INTRO.: How many times have we heard people say, "I can’t understand the Bible?" There are many people who will say this. Some of them have never really tried to study the Bible. Some have happened upon passages really hard to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abounding Inthis Grace Also Series

Contributed by Tom Boerma on Oct 27, 2005

Giving what God desires.

FBC "Abounding in this Grace also !!" II Cor. 8: 2-7,11 10/30/05 Intro. I. Formula for successful giving. II Cor. 8:1-2 A. Giving is extending God’s grace. V 1 (2 Corinthians 8:1) Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia; Wed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Twelve Days Of Christmas

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 2, 2005

The sermon is based on the song "The Twelve Days of Chistmas" and give the meaning for each of the Gifts.

12 Days of Christmas Deut. 6:4-9 Intro. One of the responsibly of parents is to teach their children about the Lord. -It is also part of the great commission. Matthew 29:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Worthy Of Your Call

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Nov 2, 2005

Salvation is more than just saying a prayer. Salvation involves living the faith we proclaim that we believe in.

LIVING YOUR FAITH: WALKING WORTHY OF YOUR CALLING EPHESIANS 4:1-3 Most of you know I am fascinated by numbers As I was thinking and praying over the message; over walking worthy; I came across some interesting statistics: Christians Rating Themselves 48% said they maintain healthy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

Over at the Compassion prayer station we have three options. Does a friend need a helping hand (a meal, someone to watch their children). Does a friend need a listening ear (someone to walk them through their thoughts and pain). Does someone need a sho

Read Job 4:1-8 Shadowlands Video Clip Let us look in humility at the path of Job’s 3 friends. They travel a great distance. They sit with their friend for 7 days. They desire for him to be restored. (have any of us done this) Eliphaz is the senior member of the group and is greatly respected. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Perfect Potter And The Imperfect Clay

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Nov 26, 2005

The potter digs up the clay, allows it to dry, then he crushes it into a powder. Then He adds the Water and mixes it in until it becomes soft and pliable. Once the clay is softened He can begin to shape it into what pleases Him. Sometime there are i

Jeremiah Ch. 18:1-19:13 Ervin Kimrey Jr. Intro: The potter digs up the clay, allows it to dry, then he crushes it into a powder. Then He adds the Water and mixes it in until it becomes soft and pliable. Once the clay is softened He can begin to shape it into what pleases Him. Sometime there ...read more

Denomination: Baptist