Sermons on Build Up Christians:

A Call To Courageous Christian Living

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 29, 2025

How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire to “stand tall” for Jesus, we must stand firm in the liberty that His saving grace has provided. This is a call to courage.

Subject: A Call to Courageous Christian Living Text: I Corinthians 16:13-14, “Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. Let all your things be done with charity.” Introduction: How do we stand up for Jesus in a generation that is not willing to stand for much? If we desire ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Ephesians 6:10-18, Ecclesiastes 4:12, 1 Peter 4:8, 1 John 4:7-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Remembering, Building & Showing Mercy! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 26, 2020

Fighting Truth Decay: Remembering, Building, Showing Mercy - Jude 17-23 – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: First Instruction: Remember the Training Manuel (vs 17). (a). keep in mind the Faith (vs 20) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s Teaching (vs 17) (b). keep in mind the Apostle’s (vs 17) Second Instruction: Keep in shape (vs 20-21). (a). Building (vs 20a). (b). Praying (vs ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-24

Denomination: Brethren

Foundations - My Faith Looks Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2002

Hebrews 6 talks about leaving the "elementary truths" behind. Amongst that list, he includes "faith." How can a good Christian leave that behind???

OPENING: A telephone repairman, who had been working late in an unfamiliar building got lost. Finally, he saw a woman at the end of a corridor and asked her how he could get outside. "Dial 9," she replied. APPLICATION: The Book of Acts tells the stories of men & women who were not pleased with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Could Be The Last Call

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Feb 17, 2012

You must be saved to live with Him.

THIS COULD BE THE LAST CALL Matthew 23: 37O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:37

Denomination: Baptist

Rise Again...and Run!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 28, 2010

The race you and I are in, the course we are running, is not a sprint! Its a marathon! And, in running the marathon, your goal is to finish the race, not fall out by the wayside before you cross the finish line.

Rise Again...and Run!!! Text: Philippians 3:13-14 "Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Great Getting Up Day!!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 31, 2013

People who are so overcome with this hopelessness of that the grave is the end, that the grave is so final! But for us Christians, we can have a absolute confidence and peace in our present circumstances and future circumstances. O death, where is t

1 Thess. 4:13-18 Verse 13-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. My brother, making a scene, trying to climb on to the casket, having to be physically carried out of the funeral home. People who are so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Properly Approaching (American)privilege-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 17, 2017

5 of 8. Thru this parable, Jesus highlighted/clarified a proper approach to an God-ordained privilege. How should America approach her God-ordained privilege? Approach your (American)privilege with...

PROPERLY APPROACHING PRIVILEGE-V —Matthew 21:33-46 OR: A CHRISTIAN APPROACH To AMERICAN PRIVILEGE Attention: Your Deacon Chairman—Jack—He, above all other people I can think of, is absolutely adamant about FBCC offering three services a week! He will be at every single one of those services if at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 7, 2011

I learned when I’m fishing on the ocean, and I get out where I no longer see the shore, I must place my trust in the captain of the boat…I want to get so far off shore, with Jesus, that all I can do is trust the Captain of my ship. adapted from a sermon

A Life Built on Faith: “Faith’s Foundation” Matthew 13:53-58 A man named Gregory P. Elder told of growing up on the Atlantic Coast. And what he loved to do as a child was to spend his time down at the beach. For hours each day, he’d sit on the sand and build castles and intricate cities. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Anointing For The Next Level

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 26, 2015

The anointing of God will make a man to operate beyond natural level and to do supernatural things. For any one to progress in life and ministry, he or she needs the flow of fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit.

ANOINTING FOR THE NEXT LEVEL Study Text: I John 2:27 Introduction: - According to the word of God, every born-again, Spirit-filled child if God has the anointing in His life. But every child of God is responsible for keeping and increasing the level of anointing. That is why some walk in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building The Church Christ Intended Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 2, 2022

Each of us is the music—the great opus—of those who have used their gifts to equip us and we must do the same to equip others.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/120438 Introduction This morning we are returning to the fourth chapter of Ephesians. We are studying today one of my favorite passages that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Brethren

Invest For The Long Term

Contributed by John Beehler on Oct 29, 2001

Lay up your treasures in Heaven

Invest For the Long Term There was a man living in the city of Jericho by the name of Zaccheus. Zaccheus was a man who was not well liked or accepted in Jericho. You see he was a tax collector. But Zaccheus was no ordinary tax collector, He was the Head tax collector for that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Clean Me Up, Lord

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 28, 2025

As we commemorate all Christians who have died and are not yet enjoying the Beatific Vision, we look forward to our own passage from this life and our hope that we can quickly be cleansed and admitted to the divine presence.

Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed 2025 One of the important concepts that our culture has lost over the past hundred years is that of an “intergenerational covenant.” We see it peeking through from time to time in the headlines, most recently in terms of our multi-trillion-dollar national ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40, Romans 5:5-11, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

How To Spread The Good News Of The Gospel

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 17, 2015

We are to be good shepherds, servant leaders whose job description includes leading others to God. God empowers us as leaders and as followers to build up, to influence and to persuade others.

When we spread the good news of the Gospel, we can expect to face opposition. The apostle Paul was no exception. He boldly preached the Gospel to the Thessalonians in spite of suffering and mistreatment. First Thessalonians 2:1-8 is a model for all Christians to follow, especially when they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Being Content As A Status Quo Christian Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 5, 2005

This message, though, not part of the mini-series on marriage builds from a principle revealed in that series - "We do not know what God is going to do". Hence, we need to look at where we are as an opportunity, not a stepping stone

Being Content as a Status Quo Christian 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 1 Corinthians 7:16-24 (NIV) 1Co 16 How do you know, wife, whether you will save your husband? Or, how do you know, husband, whether you will save your wife? 17 Nevertheless, each one should retain the place in life that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Wise And Foolish Builders

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Sep 2, 2022

Jesus asks us to listen to His words and apply the truth in your family even before the storm hits in your life.

Some years ago, one of our church members asked me to go with him and find a house for him. We went to different neighborhoods, all sorts of towns, and several places. — After a long search, He finally found a home he liked. But there was a problem in the house. There was a crack on the plaster of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational