Sermons on Catch Up:

From Throwing Shade To Growing Up

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 12, 2025

This is a message about emotionally healthy spirituality, rooted in Jesus Christ.

October 12, 2025 Sermon “From Throwing Shade to Growing Up” Key Texts: Matthew 5:9; James 3:18; Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14; Luke 6:35 I speak to you in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today’s message is the second in a series we are doing this month on emotional maturity and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9, James 3:18, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rooted And Built Up For Maximum Impact PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Emphasize the importance of a godly childhood, being rooted and built up in Christ from an early age, and the role we play in living and imparting this godly life.

Good morning, family. Today we're going to dive into a subject that's near and dear to my heart - the foundation of a godly childhood and the immeasurable benefits of being rooted and built up in Christ from an early age. We'll also discuss how we can maximize our impact and influence by living a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Topics: Godly Children

Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Topics: Discouragement, Stop

A Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God's call on our lives is unstoppable and His purpose remains unquenchable, even in the face of discouragement, and we must persevere in our faith.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are going to dive into a message that I believe is relevant and important for all of us, especially in the times we're living in. As Charles Spurgeon once said, "By perseverance the snail reached the ark." So let us persevere in our walk with God, trusting in ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Topics: Call Of God, Life

Seeking The Things Of Christ: Look Up! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage believers to focus their hearts and minds on spiritual matters, rather than earthly distractions.

Good morning, church. Today, we're going to focus on a message that's as relevant today as it was when it was first written to early Christians in Colossae. It's about setting our hearts on things above, tuning out the clamor of the world, and focusing on the thoughts of Jesus. In the words of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-2

Topics: Affections, Things Above

Help Me Lift Jesus Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of lifting up Jesus in our lives, relying on His strength for today's challenges, and praising Him for our salvation.

Hey there, church family! I am so thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We've got something special lined up for you today, and I can't wait to get into it. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of John, specifically John 3:14. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Topics: Praise, Salvation

Stir Up Your Power And Come! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

This sermon emphasizes finding hope and cheerfulness in desperate times through faith and understanding of God's powerful and gracious words in the Bible.

Welcome, brothers and sisters. It's good to be with you today. We're going to read from Mark 13:24-37. From 1 Corinthians 1:3-9. From Psalms 80:1-19. And from Isaiah 64:1-9. These are words of power. Words of grace. Words that speak of dire times, but also of hopeful hearts. Words that talk about ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37, 1 Corinthians 1:3-9, Psalm 80:1-19, Isaiah 64:1-9

Topics: Coming Of The Son Of Man

Break Up Your Fallow Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2023

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts and commitment to God, using Hosea 10 as a mirror to reflect our spiritual state and need for reformation. Key

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new week, a new dawn, filled with promise and potential. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it, to bask in the warm glow of His love, and to ...read more

Topics: Hard Heart

Sermon 9 - All Dressed Up... Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2025

In Colossians 3, after describing the kinds of "clothing" that needed to be put off, Paul then described the "clothing" to put on. There are eight items in all, but in many respects they are descriptions of the final characteristic, love.

A. Have you ever noticed how important clothing is in life? 1. Sometimes the clothing we wear reveals the occupation we have. a. Medical persons wear certain clothing and so do those in the military and law enforcement. b. Other job related clothing is seen in construction, firefighting, and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Palm Sunday

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 19, 2010

This year how have we been preparing ourselves for Christ if He would show up at our door just as He did on this day show up at the door of Jerusalem?

Opening illustration: A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into town, everyone waved Palm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Speak Up! Open Your Mouth For God Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Apr 23, 2009

We know we are full of the Holy Spirit when we speak for God.

Speak Up! Open your mouth for God! Youth April 22, 2009 Thankful: God is working among you – we can see it! God is not limited by age! Speak up! Today is Earth Day and people have a lot to say. T-Shirts – say, “Love Her (the earth)” and “Try to Save Yourself” - people say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Shuts You In. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah was all dressed up with no place to go.

Intro: 1. Have you ever looked at your old high school Yearbook? People sign their names over thier pictures and usually write what they want to accomplish in life. Things like, "I hope to make my first million by the age of thirty." "I plan to rob a bank and escape to a paradise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

We struggle with commitment in our world today. Marriages, for example, last as long as life is convenient. Commitment to God has dwindled as well. If we are going to make a difference in the world, and set our country right, we need a solid commitment to God.

Lack of commitment is something that runs rampant in our world today. People do not truly stand for anything or are even truly committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way and that. (Chameleon Commitment By Neal Gracey Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Crazy Mixed Up Family #3 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 1, 2019

Forgiveness creates the door for redemption

We’re probably a lot like you in that we have struggled in coming to understand why God created us and then placed us in such crazy mixed up families. Can I get a witness? The good news this morning is that we are not alone. Throughout the ages, people have struggled with question, where is God in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20, Colossians 3:13, Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wake Up Sleeper, Its Time To Rise!

Contributed by Mike Bence on Feb 11, 2025

We can not be idle in our Christian calling, standing still spiritually can lead to death, we must walk in our faith and calling to reach this world.

Wake Up Sleeper, its time to Rise! Ephesians 5:8-15 8 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light 9 (for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness and truth) 10 and find out what pleases the Lord. 11 Have nothing to do with the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-15, John 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational