Sermons on Awaken:

Collision Course With Reality Series

Contributed by William Jewett on Nov 27, 2001

Part 2 of 4

Jack Chinn was on board the U.S.S. Princeton when that new aircraft carrier was launched at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1942. For two and a half years, the ship was home to Chinn and several hundred other men. More than just a military vessel, the Princeton was also a small town. Naturally, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:14-20

Denomination: *other

The Fear Of The Lord Real Conviction

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 22, 2010

Thefear of God makes us love Him more

1 TIM 2:1-7 Dear Father and Lord Jesus Christ, This is for all people everywhere. We plead for all people because they all need You! We pray for all people because many never talk to You! We intercede for all people because most do not know what to ask! We give thanks for all people for few express ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Biblical Approach To Worship

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

God is looking for and demanding true, sincere worship.

Originally to worship meant simply to “attribute worth”; worship could be directed to God or to a person to whom honor and respect should be given. In classical Christian writings it referred primarily to our chief goal in life, that is, rendering grateful homage and dedicating our lives to God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is The Most Excellent Way

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

You know, sometimes it is hard for those who profess to be Christians to behave like Christians should. We try to carry our crosses, but if someone crosses us, we tend to lose our composure & behave in much the same way the rest of the world behaves. B

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army ILL. Have you heard the story about the actor who was playing the part of Christ in the Passion Play in the Ozarks? As he carried the cross up the hill a tourist began heckling, making fun of him, & shouting insults at him. Finally, the actor had taken ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

Who Shall Roll Away The Stone?

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Apr 26, 2011

That question gathers up the mournful enquiry of the whole universe. “Who shall roll away the stone?” In man’s path of happiness lies this huge rock, which completely blocks the road to eternity. Who among the mighty shall remove the barrier?

Who shall roll away the stone? Shell Point Baptist Church Pastor Allan H. Kircher Matthew 28:2,“The angel of the Lord descended from Heaven, and came and rolled back the stone from the door, and sat upon it.” As the holy women went towards the tomb in the twilight of the morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

God's Silence Series

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Oct 30, 2010

This sermon is about refuting the arguments non-Christians have about the existence of God.

URBAN LEGENDS: God’s Strange Silence Today we’re going to get back to our series called Urban Legends. We actually started this series way back on October 6th. So it’s been a while since we’ve talked about this. Maybe you’re familiar with some urban ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: *other

Jesus’ Authority Is Sufficient

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Nov 22, 2010

The sermon explores the main truth that Jesus’ authority is enough.

You know, just this past week, I was reminded of an event that had occurred some years back that I wanted to share with you all. This young lady, in her mid 30s was at a time in her life when everything seemed to be going great! Every time she turned around things seemed to be falling right into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 1, 2011

The ingredients of life come into us and flow out from us through various avenues. Three of them are given special attention here; the mouth, the eyes, and the feet. All of these streams of life come from one fountain, the heart.

PROVERBS 4: 20-27 GUARD YOUR HEART [1 Timothy 4: 8] Ever try painting a room without spattering paint on yourself? Or playing ball without getting dirty? Or washing the car without getting wet? It's hard, isn't it? How about staying pure and undefiled living life among sinners and not getting ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love- Pt 1

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Oct 23, 2007

Lessons in love from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 1 Lesson #1- Romantic love is a good thing 1:1-11; 2:1-2 - Because God created it - Because God inspired Song of Solomon - Because it makes us happy Lesson #2- Love needs to be preserved- 2:3-7; 3:1-5 - Wait for the right time - Wait for the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: A Church To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

How revival changes a church and how that church can change the world.

A CHURCH TO CHANGE THE WORLD Sermon Three: Touch the World by Revival By Jerry Falwell A. INTRODUCTION A month ago I preached to you that our church could change the world by greater faith and vision. Then the following week I preached a sermon on ten world- changing ways to pray. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

"The Conduct Of The New Man" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon 17 in a study in Colossians

“Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving; 3 praying at the same time for us as well, that God will open up to us a door for the word, so that we may speak forth the mystery of Christ, for which I have also been imprisoned; 4 that I may make it clear in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Is God Lost

Contributed by Richard Deem on Jul 3, 2008

Those who read the Bible [the Old Testament in particular] will readily recognize the fact that both God’s enemies and His people from time to time wondered if He was lost! They must have felt this way, because they were always asking where He was

IS GOD LOST? TEXT: Joel 2:17 "Let the priests, the LORD’S ministers, Weep between the porch and the altar, And let them say, "Spare Thy people, O LORD, And do not make Thine inheritance a reproach, A byword among the nations. Why should they among the peoples say, ’Where is their God?" INTRO: ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 3, 2009

You never seem to hear about people saying they are afraid of Jesus but truth is not only were people afraid of Jesus when he was born but millions are still afraid of him today.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 1- Many Are Afraid- Herod’s Fear Matthew 2:1-18 One of the most interesting emotions I think humans experience is fear. It’s an emotion that goes up and down all the time. Sometimes we love it and look for it (movies, roller coasters, extreme sports) and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Waiting Room Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 30, 2012

This final chapter of 2 Peter is probably where the idea of meeting Peter at the pearly gates comes from. And while that is cute, the one who will really be interviewing us is Jesus himself. I thought the interview with a typical Christian in the waiting

So, you call me Lord, how did you do the will of my Father? (Mt 7:21) Ahhh well I went to church most Sundays, I read some parts of my Bible once in a while, I prayed, gave 2 or 3 percent of my income to the church when times were good. How did you love your enemies? (Mt 6:44) “I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-18

God's High Call For Holiness

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

One of the greatest needs of the church is for holiness.

1 Peter 1:13-16 KJV Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ; [14] As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance: [15] But as he which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal