Sermons on Awake:

Music Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

This sermon looks at Why do we have music in worship?

Music Psalm 100 For nearly 2,000 years, those of us who have committed to the way of Jesus have been engaging in particular customs week after week…generation after generation…but why? For the most part, we do these things because we’ve always done it, but how much do we know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

America - The Dreamland Of The World July 4th Sermon

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 18, 2022

As we come today to celebrate July 4th, our nations birthday, we come with grateful hearts. I can not think of any place in the world I would rather live than in this great land.

America is the dreamland of the world. It is such a dreamland that one of the biggest problems we have as a nation is stopping all the illegal immigrants. As we celebrate America’s birthday, every American should be grateful and feel blessed that we can call ourselves Americans. At this special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

America…the Dreamland Of The World!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

As we celebrate July 4th, our nations birthday, we come with grateful hearts. I can not think of any place in the world I would rather live than in this great land.

America is the dreamland of the world. It is such a dreamland that one of the biggest problems we have as a nation is stopping all the immigrants who try to enter this great land illegally. As we celebrate America’s birthday, every American should be grateful and feel blessed that we can call ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It Pays To Pray!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 8, 2022

It is interesting to listen to prayers. Each person has his own unique way of praying.

Illus: For example, a man in Columbia, South Carolina, was led to the Lord late in life. He was a slow talking southerner. When he prayed publicly, everyone enjoyed listening to him because of his slow southern drawl, and because he was sincere. It sounded like he was having a private conversation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Storms

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2022

The storms in life come in many forms but God is sovereign over every one of them.

STORMS (Given on February 3 – Sunday Evening Service) A Psalm of David. Psalms 29:1-11 (From the New Living Translation) 1. Honor the Lord, you heavenly beings; honor the Lord for his glory and strength. 2. Honor the Lord for the glory of his name. Worship the Lord in the splendor of his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon # 14 - Stay United, Prayerful And Obedient Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 3, 2024

Jonah’s disobedience brought untold troubles on all the crew aboard that ship. The church too must be wary of those who are divisive and must strive hard to maintain unity, integrity continuing in prayer and being obedient to God.

We read in Jonah 1:11, Then they said to him, "What shall we do to you, that the sea may be calm to us?" For the sea was raging and growing more tempestuous. (AFV) The events that preceded this verse were that the ship on which Jonah voyaged was faced with a severe tempest. The mariners ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:13, Proverbs 16:28, Romans 16:17, 2 Samuel 11:1-2, Matthew 26:40-41, Joshua 7:8, Joshua 7:11, Jonah 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Holy Insomnia

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

God wants our major priority to be his kind of people even when he’s not looking.

This is a hard week for many of us here. I think all of you must have read of the murder-suicide that took place in our town just a week ago. By itself, it is one of the most tragic incidents to occur among our midst in quite a long time - certainly since I arrived. Two young men in their prime, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Is Bigger Than My Fears

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 24, 2021

In the next few moments, I want you to get a glimpse of the greatness of God during times of fear. When I feel a need to panic, there’s the reason for hope. God is an Almighty God.

Good morning to our church family who are joining us online. A special welcome to those of you who are guests joining us as well. Of course, there is no substitute for gathering together in person and I wish I could shake your hand to meet you face to face. The encouragement we receive from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Good Works?

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jul 23, 2025

It explores the journey from spiritual death to a life of purpose, empowered by prayer, God's Word, and sacrificial love.

How to Do Good Works? (Ephesians 2:1-10 ESV) 1 And you were dead in the trespasses and sins 2 in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience— 3 among whom we all once lived in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 5:14, Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The 6 Last Plagues Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 6, 2024

Now every person has made their choice and destines have been decided. The door of mercy is closed. All those who have willingly chosen to follow Satan will experience the full force of God’s holy displeasure against sin.

June 08, 2024 Revelation 14 concludes with 2 great harvests – the Wheat Harvest and the Grape Harvest. God’s people are represented as the Wheat gathered into Christ’s barn while the unrepentant are represented as Grapes trodden in the winepress of God’s wrath….. Chapters 15 and 16 build on ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1, Revelation 7:16, Revelation 15:5-8, Revelation 16:1-16, Exodus 7:16-25, Exodus 10:21-23, Psalm 119:105, John 1:1-4, Isaiah 44:24-28, Isaiah 45:1, Revelation 19:11-16, Exodus 8:1-15, 2 Peter 3:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Galatians & Thessalonians: Faith In Jesus, Encouragement For Trials, & The End Times

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 24, 2021

The message of the book of Galatians is very clear: You are saved by faith in Jesus Christ, not by obeying the works of the law.

“A duck hunter was with a friend in the wide-open land of southeastern Georgia. Far away on the horizon he noticed a cloud of smoke. Soon he could hear crackling as the wind shifted. He realized the terrible truth; a brushfire was advancing, so fast they couldn't outrun it. Rifling through his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-10, Galatians 3:3-6, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Salvation Army

John Series Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 25, 2021

This was Andrew’s discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ

John Series Part 7 John 1:35-42 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC September 26, 2021 Jesus the Messiah, the Christ: The Witness of Andrew, 1:35–42 (1:35–42) Introduction: this was Andrew’s discovery of Jesus. He discovered that Jesus was the Messiah, the Christ. (See note, Andrew—Mk. 3:18 ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Unusual Birth Announcement

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 18, 2025

One hour after Queen Elizabeth’s 3rd child was born,128 cables were sent to all parts of the world; Gov’t offices stayed open all night. It was a splash on International news. When God's Son born? A few minimum wage workers were notified.

GOD’S UNUSUAL BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT LUKE 2:8-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A Jewish lady named Mrs. Rosenberg who many years ago was stranded late one night at a fashionable resort - one that did not admit Jews. The desk clerk looked down at his book and said, "Sorry, no room. The hotel is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Man Who Kissed Heavens Door And Went To Hell.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jun 7, 2004

Think how close Judas came but went to hell.

A man who kissed heavens door and went to hell. Matthew 26: 47 -- 50. 06/06/04 I want to invite you to turn to the gospel of Matthew chapter 26. Today I want to preach a message about a man who kissed heavens door, but went to hell. Think how close to heaven he came, yet he went to hell. Now ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey With Jesus

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

Enjoy a journey with Jesus that will take you to a new place.

1stBBC A journey with Jesus Mar 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist