Sermons on Built Up:

Carpe Deim Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Mar 24, 2007

When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”?

Carpe Diem! Seize the Day When was the last time you woke up and said “It’s time to get up out of bed, God wants to change the world through my life”? God does want to change our life and the world around us every day. God has called us to do something. Remember a book about a decade ago that was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Keep On Keepin On My Fellow Warriors" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 23, 2014

This lesson relates the Ironman race to the Race of Life. Never give up , never give up and the glory revealed to you in the end will far surpass any trials now.

The Ultimate Decision July 23, 2014 It is hard to believe that 9 years ago this weekend I did the Ironman in Lake Placid, NY. The distance for the race is a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike and then a marathon 26.2 miles. The total comes out to 140.6 miles. Ever since my bike accident and all my ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Do We Really Love Jesus?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 13, 2013

Sometimes we get a wake-up call, like Peter did. Our culture is assailing Christianity. Will we wake up and take action--prayer, fasting and giving?

Third Sunday of Easter 2013 “Do You Love Me?” There’s an old story about a farmer who had a mule to sell. When the buyer came around to see the mule, he tried several times to get the mule to pull his wagon. The mule would not move. The seller was walking off with his money ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-41

Denomination: Catholic

The Word Shall Not Return Void

Contributed by Robert Mitchell on Mar 4, 2008

This is just for fun. I encouraged my youth group to try and come up with a story made up of all scripture that would not change the menaing of the text. This was my example.

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Then God said let us make man in Our image according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasures In Heaven (Or Earth) Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jun 22, 2022

The focus on this sermon is the contrast between storing up treasures in heaven vs storing up treasures on earth and the shaping influence each has on a person's heart.

We are going through the series called Learning to Live Like Jesus. The series is focused on the extended passage of Jesus known as the Sermon on the Mount. It basically is contained in three chapters in the book of Matthew, 5, 6, and 7. We have gone through chapter 5 where Jesus gave us a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24, Matthew 6:24

Denomination: Christian Church

The Truth About Judging Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 31, 2023

we are going to examine the text in the context of Jesus’ sermon and then apply it to our lives today. It is not up to the text to agree with you, but rather it is up to you to come to agreement with the text.

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org If there is one verse in the Bible that everyone will know, regardless of their faith, it is Matthew 7:1: “Do not judge, so that you will not be judged.” So, it is common that most people will take one of two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Brethren

Why Can't I Seem To Muster Enough Faith To Get My Prayer Answered?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2007

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of all things being possible in prayer if only we have faith?

A CRY FROM OUR HEART: “Why wasn’t my prayer answered?” - Mark 9:17-18. - We look at our situation, whatever it may be, and wonder why our prayer wasn’t answered. - We really wanted that job, but we didn’t get it. - We really wanted to get pregnant this month, but it didn’t happen. - We really ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Good Stewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 28, 2020

Are you wasting God's resources and gifts propping up a dying church?

1 Cor 4:1  Let a man so account of us, as of the ministers of Christ, and stewards of the mysteries of God.  2  Moreover it is required in stewards, that a man be found faithful.  1 Peter 4:10  As every man hath received the gift, even so minister the same one to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1, Luke 14:28-32, 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Church Of Body Builders? Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 14, 2006

Discovering the importance of the whole body of believers using their God given gifts for one another.

A Church Full of Body Builders Sometimes what we truly are in Christ gets obscured by “normal life,” bad days, imperfect people (all of us!) and low attendance (like today!). But, my dear friends, listen to these words that were written about you: “She is the people of God created by the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rebuilding The Foundation! Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 5 in the series. The Jews have settled into their cities, built homes, raised crops. Now it is time to get busy in the work of the Lord. In last week’s lesson, we saw that the people put a priority on worship! Even without a Temple, they returned

T The Book of Ezra Study #7 (Ezra 3:8-13) Rebuilding the Foundation! INTRODUCTION: OPEN: If you knew that a murderer were on the loose in your city, what would you do? Buy a gun, read your Bible, pray, or tithe? QUOTE: Why was the Lord’s temple begun first, even before the city ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnation Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 13, 2008

Chapter 8 is entirely built upon the opening statement of verse 1. The statement is a summation of chapters 6-7, which make the iron-clad case that we are dead to sin, alive to God, and free from the law. Because of all this, there is now therefore no

Chapter 8 is entirely built upon the opening statement of verse 1. The statement is a summation of chapters 6-7, which make the iron-clad case that we are dead to sin, alive to God, and free from the law. Because of all this, there is now therefore no condemnation. Verse 1 makes the statement ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Habitation For God

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Jul 12, 2003

To become a temple of praise to give glory to our creator.

1 Chronicles 28:10 "Building A Habitation For God!" 1 Chronicles 28:10 "Consider now, for the LORD has chosen you to build a house for the sanctuary; be strong, and do it." (NKJ) Intro: Throughout the Bible there are few who were selected to build a house for God. Moses the great lawgiver ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9, 1 Chronicles 28:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building The Church On Your Confession

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 13, 2012

Who do you say that Jesus is andhow does that line up with What His Word says?

July 15, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 16:13-20 Subject: Who Jesus Is Title: Building the Church on Your Confession I have been talking a lot about revival. I will continue to talk about it because we are in revival mode in this church. There is a level of expectation among many of you as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

It Ain’t Over… Until God Says… It’s Over

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Dec 6, 2009

Just because things don’t work out exactly how we planned them does not mean that God is not at work in your life. DRY BONES HAVE EARS, IF ONLY YOU CAN SPEAK! MOUNAINS HAVE EARS ONLY IF YOU CAN COMMAND!

IT AIN’T OVER… UNTIL GOD SAYS… IT’S OVER EZEK 37:1-14 By PV I am super excited and encouraged in my spirit today. Because God is so good! Not only is He good; He’s faithful! He’s merciful. He’s just. He is a loving God. He’s kind. He’s a provider. He’s a way-maker. He’s a deliverer. He’s a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:4-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational