Sermons on Awake Sleeper:

Peace Be Still

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2011

This message focuses on how fear fights against our faith.

Peace Be Still Scripture: Mark 4:35-41; 2 Timothy 1:7; 1 John 4:16-18; Introduction: I started writing this sermon back in February and never finished it. I guess there was a reason for this delay. When I started writing this message I had just gotten back to my hotel from having dinner with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Allowing The Extraordinary To Become Ordinary

Contributed by William Fallert on Mar 3, 2012

Walking in the light, do not let your extraordinary relationship with Christ fade.

Allowing the extraordinary to become ordinary. 1Thes 5:1-11 1 Thessalonians 5:1-3 1 Now, brothers and sisters, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2 for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. Jesus is coming again. Are you tired of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 3 - The Dark Hour Of Sunrise Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014

The beginning of the Davidic psalms. In a series of sermons from the Psalms as they are preached through by chapter.

Psalms 3:1-8 KJV A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. [2] Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. [3] But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church In Prayer Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2015

The Church in Prayer - Acts chapter 4 verses 23-31 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • They Prayed initially (vs 23) • They Prayed collectively (vs 24) • They prayed confidently (vs 24&28) • They prayed biblically (vs 25-26) • They prayed expectantly (vs 30-31) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A man went to the doctors complaining about his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Brethren

Exposing The Enemy

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Jan 23, 2016

A four point message describing the devil in various ways in how he attacks Christ's church

Exposing the Enemy Introduction: The famous hymn 'Onward, Christian Soldiers' begins: “Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war, With the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe; Forward into battle see His banners go!” Every person who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 5, 2016

The Olivet Discourse in Luke 21:5-38 teaches us that Jesus is coming again and has given us signs that ought to make us pray and get ready for his coming to establish his kingdom.

Scripture It was the final week of Jesus’ life, just days before his death. All of the public attempts of the various groups of religious leaders to discredit Jesus had failed completely, and they no longer dared ask him any question (Luke 20:40). Jesus warned his disciples, in the hearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressing Toward The Prize Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 29, 2018

In this sermon, we discover how Paul was able to finish the Christian race.

Introduction: A. One day the devil gathered all his demons together to review their work. 1. The first demon reported, “I let loose the wild beasts of the desert on a caravan of Christians and their bones are now bleaching in the sand.” a. The devil replied, “What good was that? Now they are dead ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rev'd Up Pt. 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

This little church is commended by the Holy and True One. They are going to be greatly rewarded in heaven for staying faithful and not denying his name when persecuted.

Series: Rev’d Up – Book of Revelation Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rev'd Up Pt 8 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 1, 2018

The last and final church addressed by Jesus is the lukewarm – naked – blind and deceived church of Laodicea. They thought they had it all and were right were God wanted them to be but He reveals how they have a distorted view of themselves and they actua

Series: Rev’d Up Thesis: We need to receive a fresh revelation of Jesus Christ daily so we do not fall asleep at our assigned mission. We need to know He is coming back soon! Having a vision of Jesus will also give us the inner strength to stand for the Gospel in a hostile world even to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 7 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 14, 2018

This Psalm is basically a plea for divine vindication with regard to the oppressor’s allegations and actions. David’s confidence in the divine judge is the backbone of Psalm 7. Abraham was also one who had the utmost confidence in God bringing judgment.

Thursday, February 6, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 7—Perfect man in the midst of false witnesses. Title: Shiggaion of David, which he sang unto the LORD, concerning the words of Cush the Benjamite. 1 O LORD my God, in thee do I put my trust: save me from all them that persecute me, and deliver ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Sermon & Healing At Troas Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 17, 2017

Luke did not mention the collection in connection with the journey to Jerusalem, which Romans 15:25-28 clearly indicates was undertaken to deliver the gift. Why is Acts silent on the subject? Was there ultimately some problem with the collection?

November 11, 2015 Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Lesson: Paul's Sermon & Healing at Troas (Acts 20:6-12) Acts 20:6-12 (KJV) 6 And we sailed away from Philippi after the days of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Guardian Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 9, 2020

Angels surround you when you’re alive, and they accompany you when you die, carrying you into the very presence of God Himself, so ask God to open your eyes and don’t be afraid.

Several years ago, Philip Bump, a technology writer for The Atlantic, wrote an article about Santa’s Christmas Eve workload. He calculated the number of Christian children in the world and the geographic distribution of those children around the globe. After factoring in all the nuances of time ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23, Psalm 34:7, Psalm 91:11, Psalm 68:17, Matthew 18:10, Acts 12:15, Luke 16:19-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dressed For The Second Coming Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The Second Coming of Christ will be the greatest demonstration ever of His Lordship over all. He was despised and rejected in His first coming, but in His Second Coming He will be King of Kings and Lord of Lords, and the first true ruler of the whole world.

Paul Harvey in, For What It's Worth tells of how Ann Connolly used modern technology to foil a crime. She was in Red Food Store in Knoxsville, Tenn. When a man snatched her purse from her cart. She is a real estate broker and has a talk back beeper device in her purse. She ran to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-48

Psalm 139 Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Mar 12, 2020

God sees all and knows all. That can cause us to feel either threatened or comforted. The best response is that of David, "lead me." It is far better to be led by the one who sees and knows everything, even our own thoughts.

For Sermon Central researchers: I have posted a series of 15 sermons on the Psalms. In recent personal studies I have found the psalms to be richer and more thought-provoking than I had fully appreciated. I had too often swept swiftly through psalms without slowing down to inquire as thoroughly as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Hebrews 4:13, Psalm 144:3-8, Luke 13:3, Luke 13:5, Isaiah 1:12-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Contemporary Day Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 6, 2018

Joel 1:1-20 teaches us to pay attention to what God is saying to us through contemporary circumstances.

Scripture Today I am starting a new sermon series that I am calling, “Lessons from a Minor Prophet: Joel.” The reason I picked Joel is because it is a relatively short book so that we should finish it this summer. I also picked Joel because I believe that we will find the lessons from Joel ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed