Sermons on Dried Up From The Roots:

Keep Up With Your God

Contributed by Donato Solano on Feb 14, 2021

Starting the New Year With God.

INTRODUCTION Last year’s NBA season was also a season of Moving up with the powerful! Everybody wants a championship ring. Many superstars have move-in into powerhouse teams despite their fans’ disappointment. In the political scene in the country also, after Duterte’s win in the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To Your Name Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The example of Barnabas

Living Up to Your Name - Acts 5 - 2/19/17 Did you ever hear the story about the want ad for the lost dog? In the classifieds section of the paper someone had placed this notice: LOST: male dog, brown fur, some missing due to mange, blind in right eye, mangled left ear, going deaf, lame in back ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Up To Build Others PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2025

The sermon emphasizes the vital role of encouragement within the church, showing how our words and presence strengthen one another through life’s challenges.

Church family, have you noticed how a simple sentence at the right time can steady your soul? A text that says, “I’m praying for you.” A hand on the shoulder with a whisper, “You’re not alone.” Those small syllables become like shelter in a storm. They warm a cold day. They remind your heart that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11

Topics: Christianity, Community

Offer Up Prayers Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 7, 2005

Advent 2(C) - We offer up prayers of thankfulness for Christian fellowship and prayers seeking a continuing faithfulness.

OFFER UP PRAYERS OF THANKFULNESS Philippians 1:3-11 -- ADVENT 2 -- December 4, 2005 * * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: In this season of Advent it is easy, as we listen to our readings and look at the cover of our ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

When Jesus Shows Up Series

Contributed by Elvis Burrows on May 12, 2013

This sermon speaks to the awesome presence of God which results in change and transformation in the life of believers.

CENTRAL ZION BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY April 21, 2013 Series - The Presence of God “When Jesus Shows Up” Mark Ch. 2: 1-12 SALUTATION INTRODUCTION - SET THE TONE – Talk about last sermon Say: It’s a tragedy to get up out of your bed and come to a place of worship every ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Up A Tree And Out On A Limb

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 22, 2010

Dramatic monologue, as if Zacchaeus were telling his story. His life was "up a tree", in trouble. He went "out on a limb" to receive the welcome and the salvation offered by Jesus.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC October 30, 1988 Zacchaeus was a wee little man, a wee little man was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree, the savior for to see.” Oh ... good morning, good morning. Almost didn't see you there. In fact, I've missed a lot of things, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"We Can Look Up"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2015

WE can look up because Jesus comes to our place, we can bring stuff to him, he pulls us to a side, and he opens things in our lives.

“We can Look Up” Mark 7:31-37 1. Notice Jesus comes to a place . Jesus will come to our place if we believe vs 31 31Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis • What hinders Jesus from coming to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Methodist

#4 - Workaholics, Listen Up! Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

Commandment #4 is controversial...even with Christians! But keeping it will keep you out of a lot of unnecessary burnout and pain in your life! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. INTRO How many of you feel tired or stressed out? Yes, I’m tired. For several years I’ve been blaming it on middle age, iron poor blood, lack of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

Showing Up For The Battle Is Not Enough!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jul 30, 2012

The Israelites show up for Battle but are delayed because they allow Goliath to define the terms of battle. God's people need to get into the valley because it isn't fought on the hillside.

Showing Up For Battle I Samuel 17 Preached on Sunday, July 29, 2012 This is one of the most difficult sermons I have ever had to preach. I thought it would be Wednesday evening’s Bible Study, but the Lord would not let me escape preaching it on Sunday morning. The story found in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Up To Now

Contributed by Craig Hale on Sep 26, 2003

Forgiveness is God’s precious gift. We may at times think that we wont be forgiven, but no matter what we do He will always leave a light on and He takes us back with open arms.

Introduction: Hosea highlights the parallels between his relationship with Gomer and God’s relationship of Israel. Although Israel made a covenant with the one true God, she sought after other false gods. In the same way Hosea married Gomer knowing a haed of time she would leave him. Hosea ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Call To Weariness

Contributed by Al Edmonds on Dec 26, 2005

"Do not love sleep or you will grow poor; stay awake and you will have food to spare. Proverbs 20:13 NIV.

The text we read, was spoken by Malachi to Israel, a defeated nation. Malachi was God’s last mouthpiece to Israel before the four hundred years of God’s silence to his people. It is a shame that any people should lower themselves so much that they would put God last in their lives, and ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:13-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Let The Church 'move Up'

Contributed by Neal Gray on Feb 23, 2002

A CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE pastor preaches about the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers.

"A Wide Door for Effective Service: Let the Church ’Move Up’" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Colossians 4:7-18, KJV Purpose: Examine the Apostle Paul’s "team" of helpers. They give us hope that everyone can join in the ministry to proclaim and promote Jesus Christ--even you. INTRODUCTION This ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Holiness

When God Shows Up

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 9, 2003

Trusting God to do the impossible

Welcome.....take time to praise the Lord..... Our theme this year is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible.....elaborate... Please turn with me in your bibles to Acts 9 verses 1 through 15. Let’s all stand and read together. Please tell someone, expect the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God