Sermons on Awake From Sleep:

Windows From History

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 3, 2007

A series of stories from history illustrating Jesus’ call to carry the cross in Mark 8:434-38.

Windows from History Mark 8:34-38 Mk 8:34 Then he called the crowd to him along with his disciples and said: “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. Mk 8:35 For whoever wants to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for me and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

From Such Turn Away

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

Do not allow yourself to be involved with those that practice and preach doctrines of men that only serve to divide and destroy the kingdom of God.

I don’t know how many of you have been attentive to what’s happening around the world, but of something that we must all be aware is what is occurring the in area of religion. I say this because it isn’t difficult to find that just about every day new groups or cults proclaiming to be Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lessons From Jonah

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 14, 2007

Vacation Bible School Message for 2007 Family Day

Lessons from Jonah VBS Family Day, 2007 Micah 6:8: “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Introduction This week we had a blast here at VBS! It began with a power outage on Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From A Worm

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 16, 2007

The Lord Jesus said "I am a worm". The humble worm has many important lessons for us. Handicap, honour, health, home.

Charles Darwin spent his life promoting the wicked theory of evolution. In his final years, however, all this changed. He turned his back on evolution and received Christ as his Saviour (evolutionists do not want people to know this). On one occasion Darwin was speaking about worms. This is what he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:6

From Me To You

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

This message explores the impartation of the blessing of God from one person to another as part of the hastening of God’s work.

We have been looking at the person, the ministry, the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, and what that means for those who have made a decision, and commitment to walk with God. Today’s message is a bit of a departure from our most recent series. Yet, at the same time, it naturally flows from what we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:2-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

View From The Donkey

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2006

Triumphal Entry - Takes a unique look at this story from a more humble vantage point. The SAVIOR, the SERVANTS, and the SINNERS. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

View From The Donkey Zech. 9:9; Matthew 21:1-11 (this passage known as the Triumphal Entry) Zech. 9:9 [on screen] Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass, and upon a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Broke To Oak

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 12, 2006

From the Gadarine Demoniac we learn how much Jesus cared about broken people by observing his attitude and his actions. We can also learn what our own responsibilities are towards these same downtrodden folk.

FROM BROKE TO OAK (Ideas from DISCIPLESHIP MAGAZINE: Dan S. Baty “No Hopeless Cases) Castle Hills Christian Ch. 04-28-2002 Isaiah 61: 1-3; Mark 5:1-20 Scripture reading: Isaiah 61:1-3 Introduction: Although I generally take Monday’s off, I arrived at the office one recent Monday, and before I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Triumph To Tragedy

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 17, 2006

Jesus went from triumph to tragedy in a week.

INTRO.- From triumph to tragedy. Those words don’t sound very good, do they? I think we would prefer “from rags to riches.” That sounds better, more exciting, more enchanting. ILL.- Carrie Underwood. Who is she? What did she do? She won the American Idol contest in 2005. Carrie Underwood ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Visit From Pilate

Contributed by David Ward on Apr 22, 2006

This is a first person narrative sermon as Pontius Pilate, with a challenge to "choose your king."

“A Visit From Pilate” John 18-19 (INTRODUCTION) Greetings, people of Living Hope Community Church in the city of Durham in the province of Northern Carolina. My name is Pilatos. You may call me—Pilatos. I despise the name “Pilate.” For one thing, I do not care for your modern-day flying air ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Vision To Action

Contributed by Robert Simmons on May 6, 2006

Now we move from that call to the beginning of the action. Moving from vision and dream to walking in the promise is a faith that works. It is that time when energy, passion, excitement, and vision must roll up its sleeves to begin to carry out the miss

From Vision to Action (Joshua 2 & 3) Last week we talked about Joshua’s call, his courage and the presence of God with him. We saw how the presence and strength of God called him to lead his generation to their call. Now we move from that call to the beginning of the action. Moving from vision ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning From Mom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 14, 2006

The Canaanite mother’s steps to blessing

For all the mothers I know.... Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby . Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ... Somebody never took a three-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Running From A Problem

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

You cannot run from God. Elijah tried too but finally he had to come back to the same spot where he left and face the problem with God’s help.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ----------------- RUNNING FROM A PROBLEM 1 KINGS 19 You cannot read first & second Kings without realizing the impact of two prophets during that period. Elijah and Elisha. A. It is just assumed that Elijah and Elisha are kind of spiritual twins. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where From Here

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 4, 2009

Where in life does your spiritual map say you are? What will get you to where God wants you to be.

Intro: The book of Joshua is almost like a spiritual soap opera. Soap operas are for entertainment, the book of Joshua is for our edification and encouragement. The book of Joshua is perfect for us today. Joshua is transitioning into point leadership of the nation of Israel. There are great ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement From The Lord

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth and encouragement through preaching

Encouragement From the Lord Text: Col.2:9-23 Introduction: Much of the preaching being done today perpetrates discouragement. Preaching ought to offer encouragement to the discouraged. But so many times it does not! May we notice the encouragement that Paul gives to this people. I. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-23

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Jesus

Contributed by Donald Jewell on Jan 20, 2009

How did Jesus win souls?

Learning from Jesus Mark 1:14 After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. 15 "The time has come," he said. "The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe the good news!" 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-21

Denomination: Wesleyan