Sermons on Awake:

So Near And Yet So Far

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 14, 2009

We will never be as close to Christ as we could be or think we are if we are oblivious to today’s issues or build monuments to past achievements.

We can be close to something, and yet miss it. We can be almost on target, almost where we want to .be, and yet, if we’re not exactly where we ought to be, we miss it. So near and yet so far. A couple of years ago, when my wife and I were touring England, we were in Victoria Station, one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-36

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Depart!

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Jun 10, 2023

Throughout the Bible, the word of God stresses the importance of turning away from sin and wickedness and surrendering our lives to our Lord.

Wake Up and Depart! Isaiah 52:1-12 The prophet Isaiah’s ministry spanned the reigns of 4 Judean kings. He was called to prophetic ministry in the year that king Uzziah died, approximately 742 BC, and then continued through the reigns of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah until 686 BC, approximately 56 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Enemy Within: Fatigue Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 15, 2007

The Christian can sleep better if he has learned sleep comes from God, has learned to trust God, and has learned Life’s real meaning.

The Enemy Within _Fatigue. Psalm 127:1, 2 INTRO.: How often have we heard someone say, “I was just too tired to get up and go to Sunday School?” or, “I work so hard all week, I’m just worn out by Sunday.” This kind of fatigue is an enemy of spirituality. ILLUS.: Joke about sleeping in Church ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Chains Of Spiritual Slumber Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 6, 2025

God is calling His people to awaken from spiritual slumber and step into divine purpose. Every believer must examine their heart and determine if they are spiritually alert or asleep.

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF SPIRITUAL SLUMBER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 13:11 "And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed." Supporting Texts: Ephesians 5:14, 1 Thessalonians 5:6, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs Of The End Of The Age PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon emphasizes the importance of being spiritually alert, vigilant, and ready for God's return, living with an awareness of His presence and the temporality of life. Key

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It’s a joy to be with you today. We gather in love and unity, eager to hear God's word. We gather with hearts wide open, ready to receive His wisdom and guidance. Our focus today is from the book of Matthew, chapter 24. A chapter that speaks about being ...read more

Topics: Before Rapture

Crying To The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Crying to the Lord.

Psalm 17 Crying to the Lord. 1. The Integrity of the Cry - 1 Hear the right, O Lord, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 2. The Intensity of the Cry - 1 attend unto my cry, 3. The Intent of the Crier - 3 Thou hast proved mine ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Confidence In A Crisis Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

Confidence in a Crisis

Psalm 57:1-11 Confidence in a Crisis I. David's Cry - A Cry of Desperation (1-3) A. His Request - A Personal Request - 1 Be merciful unto me, O God, A Persistent Request - be merciful unto me: (Repeated) A Persuaded Request - for my soul trusteth in thee. B. His Refuge - It's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

For God Has Appointed Us To Salvation Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2019

These words by the Apostle Paul are an appeal to the whole church of Thessalonica, to comfort and edify one another.

11/2/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 19: For God has Appointed Us to Salvation Through our Lord Jesus Christ Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

2 A Cup Of Coffee

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jan 28, 2020

Jesus sees what we’re doing; he values our service to him, even in things that might seem very small to us; and he will reward our service.

A cup of coffee *** Background: my second service as minister; the interim minister is leaving. At the start of the service I make a cappuccino coffee and cut a piece of cake. I invite Jo, the church secretary, to come to the front and then serve the coffee and cake, explaining that it is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Luke 12:35-37

Denomination: Baptist

Blessing Of Revelation - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 1, 2002

Are you ready for Jesus to return?

Sermon 5-- Topic III (continued) -- The Blessing of staying awake for Christ! (Rev. 16:15) Rev. 16:15 "Behold, I come like a thief! Blessed is he who stays awake and keeps his clothes with him, so that he may not go naked and be shamefully exposed." My question to you New Life? Are you ready for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Resurrection

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Dec 13, 2008

A few thoughts about John 11:24 I kow that he shall rise again

“What Is The Resurrection” John 11-21-25 12-14-2008 AM Key Thought: Vs. 24 “I know that he shall rise again” Where or what does your faith hold to? Does the resurrection have a place in your walk of Faith? If “NO” then what use does this Bible hold? If “YES” can you show me? I. There Is A ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Road To Gethsemane

Contributed by Jim Kane on Apr 30, 2006

2006 Maundy Thursday meditation

(The meditation began with a dramatic dialogue, ‘The Road to Gethsemane.’ © 2004 by Creative Communications for the Parish) “The road to Gethsemane,” writes Arden and Peter Mead, “is a road to prayer.” It is a road to prayer because Jesus tells the disciples to ‘keep alert and pray.’ This begs the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Church Of God

The Transfiguration Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 20, 2024

In Jesus's Transfiguration, He reveals who we truly are and who we are to become by the grace of God.

I suspect. Most of us look in a mirror at some point each day. We check our hair, makeup, teeth, and clothes. Mirrors show us what we look like. While it might be important to know what we look like, it’s more important to know who we are. That’s what this holy Feast of the Transfiguration is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:18, Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Matthew 25:1-13

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Nov 6, 2020

Are we ready?

Christ said the kingdom of heaven is like 10 virgins and a bridegroom (v 1) 5 were foolish, 5 were wise. (v 2-4) When the bridegroom was delayed, they fell asleep. (v 5) Are we awake? The midnight shout: "Behold, the Bridegroom! Come out to meet Him." (v 6) The foolish virgins needed ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Asleep At The Pew

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

What could be worse that being asleep at the wheel? How about being asleep at the pew?

ASLEEP AT THE PEW? Eph 5:14 14 Wherefore he saith, Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light. I used to sleep walk at the old North Side Assy of God Church when I was a child. My mother would place a blanket on the floor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God