Sermons on Bottom Up:

Does Your House Come Up To Code?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 21, 2001

Is your work fire proof?

Does Your Building Come Up To Code? If you have ever been involved with building a home or an addition to one, you know that there are many building codes that must be followed. At various phases of construction inspectors arrive to insure that everything is up to code. Some buildings have had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Offer Up Sacrifices Of Praise! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#5 in the "Let Us" Series

#5 "LET US OFFER UP SACRIFICES OF PRAISE!" TEXT: Heb. 13:15-16; Rom. 12:1-2 INTRO: Mention the word "Worship" to someone and see how they respond! To most people the idea of "Worship" is something that happens on a Sunday morning in a building somewhere called a Church. For some, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008

Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up: A Challenge To Become A Maturing Church

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 20, 2005

Making a few comparisons between an immature church and a maturing church, and see where we think we fit in.

INTRODUCTION: In just a few days, Christ the King Oak Harbor will turn five. To those who have been here since the beginning, that may seem amazing. It seems hard for me to believe that in just a few months I’ll celebrate my fourth anniversary as pastor here. Birthdays give us a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4. Signal Breakers: Keeping The Bars Up Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Oct 25, 2005

What are the causes of the “prayer signal” getting broken as we try and communicate with God?

BIG IDEA: All believers can achieve better results in prayer by eliminating the following 4 roadblocks to prayer. 1. A disconnected relationship with God (prayerlessness). (John 15:7, James) 2. Unconfessed sin (Isaiah 59:2) 3. Broken relationships (Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 11:25, Hebr. 12:15, Romans ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lifted Up, Looking On, And Let It Be Known Series

Contributed by Josh Mcdowell on Mar 10, 2005

This is a simple study of verses 9-11 of Acts Chapter 1.

Lifted Up, Looking On, and Letting it be Known Acts 1:9-11 1. Lifted Up / He was lifted up… (v.9) a. …after He said these things (what did He say) (v.9a) He had just said you should be MY witnesses in verse 8. Jesus emphasized the word MY there. He stressed that word in His sentence. It was the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

The Great Adventure: "Saddle Up Your Horses" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jul 12, 2006

When called to go, Abraham obeyed and went. As God calls us into his glorious kingdom, he invites us to a life full of challenge, surprise and adventure!

I have to be honest with you… when I was a kid I had a really wrong-headed idea of what the Christian faith was all about. I thought that being a Christian meant giving up a life of fun & excitement in order to come, sit on a pew and be a good boy. • I’m not sure where that notion came from… maybe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made You Give Up The Ghost

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 27, 2005

We need to know that the last thing that we should give up should be our ghost.

What Made You Give Up The Ghost? Scripture Reference: Mark 15:35-37 (KJV) Mark 15: 35 And some of them that stood by, when they heard it, said, Behold, he calleth Elias. 36 And one ran and filled a spunge full of vinegar, and put it on a reed, and gave him to drink, saying, Let alone; let us ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Turned It Right Side Up - Troublemakers - World Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 25, 2005

Christians are accused of turning this world upside down...but it’s the other way around. Those who think the world would be better off without us will one day get their wish! Link included to Formatted Text version and some great visuals in PowerPoint.

They Turned it Right Side Up! Acts 17:1-6 A man was shoveling snow in his driveway when 2 boys came along w/ shovels and said, “Hey Mister, can we shovel your driveway…only $2!?” He said, “can’t you see I’m doing that?” “Yes sir, that’s why we asked…we get most of our business from people who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Give Up Your Salvation

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

Very short sermon about the sacrifices needed for church growth and personal evangelism

Would You Give Up Your Salvation Romans 9:1-5 Introduction: This is a brief sermon that begins as a verbal exchange/dialouge between preacher and parish. Engage in a dialogue about the blessings and benefits of being a Christian! Discussion starters: “What are some of the most important ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by David Richardson on Sep 29, 2005

If we let the world have its own way, we could reach a place where we think that we can’t do anything, therefore we don’t do anything. We could reach a point of all talk or thought, and no action.

Title: The Christian Checklist; Do You Measure Up? Scripture: Romans 12:10-21 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11 Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Doesn't Give Up Easily

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2005

We have to take seriously the judgment texts in the New Testament, but temper them with the parable of the fig tree. God goes to extraordinary lengths so that as many as possible can be saved. God says, "Give it one more year."

God Doesn’t Give Up Easily October 16, 2005 Luke 13:6-9 Sam was a sad, small little boy and had lived a life that no one, especially someone so young, should have to endure. He had been the greatest joy his mother had known. She saw the sun rise and set in his eyes. But then, she had fallen ill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 31:3-9

Denomination: Methodist

Standing Up For God - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2005

Many times it’s difficult to stand up for God... especially when it comes to the matter of our giving. (Offering was taken after sermon and the offering increased significantly over the Sunday before)

OPEN: The minister was preoccupied with thoughts of how he was going to, after the worship service, ask the congregation to come up with more money than they were expecting for repairs to the church building. Therefore, he was annoyed to find that the regular organist was sick and a substitute had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Amram & Jochebed: Bringing Up Godly Children Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on Jan 18, 2005

In some circumstances, raising children can become a conflict-ridden roller coaster ride. Although we don’t know much about them, Moses’ parents did something right! (Based on a book by Bob Russell)

Sermon Notes Amram & Jochebed: Bringing up Godly Children Exodus 2 (Fifth in the series Marriage by the Book) Introduction: Which of these two statements are true? “Children are a great blessing to marriage.” “Children put a great deal of pressure on marriage.” Of course, both are true. Kids ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ