Sermons on Batter Up:

Looking Up Or Nose To The Ground?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 19, 2022

Paul shares with us that as Christ followers as people who have been born again 1. We have a New DNA 2. We are called to live an Enlighten Life

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; Psalm 121:1-8 Theme: Looking Up rather than Nose on the Ground Paul wants to help all of us be able to live a New Life – 1. In Christ we have New DNA 2. In Christ we have a New Perspective INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Galatians 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Rescue Mission Series

Contributed by Tim George on Sep 18, 2001

Consider how James ends. James is writing to a severely persecuted and battered people. He is on a rescue mission and there is no time for pleasantries!

“Brethren, if anyone among you wanders from the truth, and someone turns him back, let him know that he who turns a sinner from the error of his way will save a soul from death and cover a multitude of sins.” (James 5:19-20) There are many famous last words in the annals of history. Lou Gehrig ...read more

Scripture: James 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fragility And Brokenness

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 12, 2015

Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in that very fragility and brokenness.

Title: Fragility and Brokenness Text: II Corinthians 4:6-10; 12:7-10 Thesis: Life batters and breaks us in a variety of ways, but then God makes us stronger and more beautiful in our fragility and brokenness. In that this is the 1st Sunday after Epiphany we are once again reminded of how Christ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shut Up Devil, God's Just Not Showed Up Yet

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t let the devil convince you that God doesn’t love you and care for you!

MATTHEW 14:22-25 “SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWED UP YET” A) There are three facts that we need to reckon with about the devil ....... * One: He is real! * James 4:7 “Submit yourself ...” * 1 Pet. 5:8 “Be sober ...” * In 2 Cor. 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Faith, Trials, Persecution

Faith That Steps Up To The Challenge

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 14, 2017

Three faith lessons from the live of Caleb. His example instructs us on how to face the challenges in our lives. God identified three things about Caleb that distinguished him from the crowd and explains God's blessings on him.

Intro In Numbers 13 we are introduced to a man named Caleb. He was the leader of the tribe of Judah when Moses sent the tribal leaders into the Promise Land to explore it in anticipation of invasion. Follow with me as we read Num. 13:17-20 “Then Moses sent them to spy out the land of Canaan, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:7-14, Joshua 15:16-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019

Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Thomas Spoke Up For Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 5, 2020

Thomas is mostly known for his doubts. Here he shows his determination to follow Jesus.

When Thomas Spoke Up for Jesus Introduction: When we think of the men Jesus called to be His disciples, we can forget, sometimes, that they were human beings just like us. Each one of them had the incredible opportunity to follow Jesus Christ, the Son of God, on His mission while He walked this ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up And Come To Your Sense

Contributed by Nolan Albert on Aug 9, 2005

This semon is generally addressing the notion that we as Christians do not always act and react as a child of God should.

Many people do not look at things realistically. They often act before they think and therefore their actions are often irrational. When we act without God’s guidance and the Holy Spirit, we often regret our actions. It is often said, "When one does something or says something that does not make ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10, Job 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

My Mind's Made Up

Contributed by James May on Sep 25, 2001

A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways. How long will we halt between two opinions?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has Quitting Ever Crossed Your Mind?

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

Sometimes people feel like giving up.

JEREMIAH 20:7-9 “HAS QUITTING EVER CROSSED YOUR MIND?” A) Jeremiah, like many other men who have been tested by suffering, failed God, and then laid blame on the Almighty for his insults and bodily sufferings. * He was being persecuted and mocked by the multitudes. B) God had told him in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be Ready Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 15, 2021

This is the 56th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#56] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As we continue to watch the world change drastically, many have predicted that the End Times are very near. This is nothing new. There have been 44 “credible claims” of Jesus’ return date since 500 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Gone Fishing

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 1, 2021

From the text I see three ways in which we may rob ourselves of the blessings of God in our life. Many of you here tonight have been toiling day after day and to a veil came up empty.

Intro: Tonight Lord willing I would like to talk to you about receiving your blessing. From the text I see three ways in which we may rob ourselves of the blessings of God in our life. Many of you here tonight have been toiling day after day and to a veil came up empty. You are ready to give it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-7

When Jesus Comes

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 7, 2018

The coming of our Lord.

WHEN JESUS COMES Revelation 21:1And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. 2 And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Can I Give Myself To This And Know It Will Hold Me Up. "

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 10, 2017

Abraham stepped on faith beleiveing God could hold him up. So can we!

If I give myself to This and know it will hold me up" Genesis 12 :1-4 1. Abram is challenged by God to leave some thing’s • He was challenged to leave his Fathers house • He was challenged to leave his country • He was challenged to leave his kindred ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Methodist