Sermons on Clean Up:

Down He Came From Up

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Dec 21, 2017

A homily for a community banquet at the Yonge Street Mission

Christmas Banquet Homily for Bridges - Down He Came From Up Down he came from up, and in from out, and here from there. A long leap, an incandescent fall from magnificent to naked, frail, small, through space, between stars, into our chill night air, shrunk, in infant grace, to our damp, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Ever Give Up! Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 27, 2017

no matter the difficulties, never, never give up; God has a plan for you

But this precious treasure—this light and power that now shine within us—is held in perishable containers, that is, in our weak bodies. So everyone can see that our glorious power is from God and is not our own. We are pressed on every side by troubles, but we are not crushed and broken. We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Episcopal

Our Spiritual Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2013

God wants us to wake up: 1. To the responsibility of His riches (vs. 8-13). 2. To the treasure of our time (vs. 12-14). 3. To the legacy we can leave (vs. 15). 4. To the glory of God (vs. 15-18).

Our Spiritual Wake-up Call 2 Peter 1 8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 17, 2013 BACKGROUND: *Peter has been talking about the wonderful things God has done and can do in our lives. Now starting in vs. 8, Peter gives us a spiritual wake-up call from God. Let’s begin by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Up O Men Of God! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 19, 2012

Wisdom is a key aspect of a disciple's life. God provides it in a number of ways, including through the trials of life.

In 1999, State Farm Insurance rated the most dangerous intersections for accidents in the United States. The winner (or better, loser) was the corner of Belt Line Road and Midway Road in Addison, Texas. There were 263 reported crashes at that intersection in the Dallas suburb. That averages out to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Laying Up Trash Or Treasure?

Contributed by Roshelle Deas Roberson on Jan 30, 2012

There are three compositions of man that affect the kind of treasure he owns, his eyes, his heart, and his mind.

Theme: Earthly treasures come in many sizes and shapes. They can be corruptible or incorruptible. There are three compositions of man that affect the kind of treasure he owns, his eyes, his heart, and his mind. The owner of the treasure can easily corrupt it, due to the fact that he has easy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like Lightning Lighting Up The Sky Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 9, 2013

In the Christian life, with suffering, God gives us wordless and imageless insights that strengthen and confirm faith.

Thursday of 32nd Week in Course Lumen Fidei To get a clearer understanding of today’s Gospel, we have to take it in context. First, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who wanted to know when the kingdom of God would come. Remember that this sect–really a kind of political party as ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-25

Denomination: Catholic

Never Give Up, Never Quit

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 15, 2014

This message emphasizes the importance of persistence and of never giving up when God gives you and assignment.

STANDING AGAINST THE WORLD - Read Genesis 6:5-7:24 I hope you have been reading through your Bible with us, if so, you will recognize this as some of what we read this past week. Chapter 6 tells us that after the time of Cain and Abel and Seth, that the world and all mankind in it, kept getting ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Pride For Lent And Beyond

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 17, 2014

It's time to stop practicing fake Christianity during Lent. Let's give up something meaningful - the sin of pride

The season known as Lent is starting this coming Wednesday, with Ash Wednesday being the first day of Lent. What is Lent to you? Let's be honest, for many of us, Lent is really, nothing - it's just another time of the year. On Wednesdays many of your churches have extra midweek church services, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Are The Benefits Of Hooking Up With Jesus?

Contributed by Sedaric Dinkens on Feb 21, 2014

In life, we all make good decisions, but falling in love with Jesus is the best decision anyone will ever make.

I’ve made some good decisions in my life. I’ve made some wise choices in my life. I’ve made some decisions that made a lot of money. I’ve made some decisions that have created relationships that have lasted a lifetime. I’ve made some decisions that have brought me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

Beat Them Up For Me Lord Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 24, 2014

A study of Psalm 10 verses 1 through 18

Psalm 10: 1 – 18 Beat Them Up For Me Lord 1 Why do You stand afar off, O LORD? Why do You hide in times of trouble? 2 The wicked in his pride persecutes the poor; Let them be caught in the plots which they have devised. 3 For the wicked boasts of his heart’s desire; He blesses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Story 26: Down And Up, Not Out Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 15, 2014

The Death and Resurrection of Jesus prove the great power and compassion of God.

1. Symbol of Power Several years ago, Menelik II became emperor of Ethiopia and reigned for 20 years. He was a powerful ruler who transformed his country from a collection of semi-independent states into a united nation. As part of his efforts to modernize his country he ordered 3 electric chairs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Edify - Build One Another Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Now Standing Up At The Plate - Michael Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 12, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 12

Daniel 12: 1 – 13 Now Standing Up At The Plate - Michael “At that time Michael shall stand up, the great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation, even to that time. And at that time your ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rise Up And Follow The Star / Epiphany

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jan 4, 2013

Just as the Wise Men, be ready to meet God in the midst of your everyday activities, then rise up and follow the star. What you believe should determine how you behave. Be willing to put feet on your faith; then rise up and follow the star.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Isaiah 60:1-6; Psalm 72:1-7.10-14; Ephesians 3:1-12and Matthew 2:1-12. Let us pray....... O Heavenly Father we thank-you for the gift of your son. Help us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-40, Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Powering Up Our Spiritual Tools Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 14, 2018

We have been gifted for service. But how are we powered. Because we do things according to our own agenda, we often "flame-out" and crash and burn.

The fact is, all us who truly have been saved, has the Holy Spirit within them. 2 Corinthians 1:21–22 (NKJV) Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, 22 who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee. With the Spirit of God residing in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist