Sermons on Dried Up From The Roots:

Taking Up The Sword Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 3 of 5 part series on discipleship. It examines the importance of the Bible in the lives of disciples.

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 3: Taking Up The Sword Over the past month we have looked at how we can live exceptional lives. Together we saw that exceptional living doesn’t happen by accident. You must make a decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Becoming a disciple involves giving up some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up With God

Contributed by Troy Borst on May 17, 2001

Responsibilites we have as Children of God

GROWING UP WITH GOD COLOSSIANS 3:1-10 INTRODUCTION Scripture often uses several different phrases to describe one thought. In Genesis, we are described as being “created in the image of God.” John 3:16-17 tells us very plainly that God loves us so much that He sacrificed Himself for us to save ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving Up To Gain Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 9, 2007

In order to find true salvation we will need to give up on the things that we thought would get us to heaven and claim our place in heaven through Jesus Christ and be blessed by His presence.

Giving Up to Gain Philippians 3:4-11 Intro As we travel down the pathway of life, we all have at one time or another lose sight of reality. Times will come when we have to take a step back in order to see the whole picture before moving forward. Saul of Tarsus, believed in his heart that he was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fill It Up! Refreshing...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 5, 2014

Ever feel like you are running on empty. God designed us for our joy to be full. Come to the seasons of refreshing... There is more.

TANK UP? FILL IT UP? SEASONS OF REFRESHING... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. LIFE HAS A WAY OF DAMPERING, GOING STALE, DULLING, COOLING, FORGETTING, COMPROMISING... I forgot to fill up... There was car that belonged to a little lady broke down at the Smiths Grove ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trouble Up Ahead

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jun 25, 2020

Having hope when we face the storms of life

Trouble Up Ahead Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 25-06-2020 Sermon Outline Introduction E.M. Bounds said : “Trouble and prayer are closely related. Trouble often drives men to God in prayer, while prayer is but the voice of men in trouble.” 1 G.K. Chesterton said: “Jesus promised the disciples three ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Train Up A Child Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Feb 25, 2021

Training the children according to biblical values and views has a longstanding effect on the lives of the Children, in the areas of good name, humility, and futuristic visions.

Theme: Train up a Child Proverbs: Proverbs 22:1-16 Train up: Train up to use their skills, abilities, and talents to fulfill the will of God (Amplified). Train them to use those possessed spiritual qualities very creatively for the benefit of others, and society. Train up the child from the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Up Appearances Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on May 6, 2004

This is about the letter to Thyatira.

There is a British comedy show called Keeping Up Appearances. (Give brief overview of the show.) Things aren’t always as they appear. The middle church of the seven is a church where things weren’t as they appeared. Read Revelation 2:18-29. One thing that is fascinating about this letter is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Up Close And Personal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 18, 2012

Jesus has the will and the power to transform a person's life and make all things new

FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY FEBRUARY 5, 2012 Mark 1:29-39 “Momentum” INTRODUCTION Some people think that the Kingdom of God will come when Jesus returns—when he comes as King of kings and Lord of lords. These people are waiting for the kingdom. Other people believe that the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Prayed Up

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Christ’s admonition to his disciples continues to warn his modern disciples.

Get Prayed Up! Intro: We are in a battle. Expect hardships, the necessity of discipline, self-denial and determination. ****Am I a soldier of the Cross?**** Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. (Mat 26:41) I. Willing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Never Give Up

Contributed by Brian Barrett on May 5, 2003

This is a very open outline to help incourage people not to give up in their walk with God because he sees our affliction, he hears our cry, and he knows about all our sorrows.

NEVER GIVE UP! Isaiah 40:29 He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. To you who have been serving God for a long time, never give up To you who are physically tired and to those who are mentally tired from the journey.... To you who are just starting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:7-8, Isaiah 40:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Up To Capacity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

God provides for us even in times of scarcity, and we are called to live up to our capacity and be a blessing to others.

Good morning, beloved family. Today, we're diving into a story from the book of Genesis that speaks volumes about God's provision in times of scarcity, the importance of living up to our capacity, and the blessing of abundance. It's a story as old as time but as relevant as today's headlines. As we ...read more

Topics: Scarcity

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 19, 2023

Every time I read this account I’m reminded of the account where Jesus healed the man who had been born blind. I guess it’s because they’re so similar in that both men were born in their condition...

Rise Up and Walk Acts 3:1-10 I really wish I had been here last Sunday to hear what Scott had to say, because the Day of Pentecost is such an important day in Christian history. It was the day when the promised Holy Spirit came upon the 120 disciples in the upper room and gave birth to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

When God calls, don't hit the snooze button.

Probably the hardest part of writing a sermon is the beginning. If I don’t catch your attention right away, I could lose half of you. Now, some of you listen to everything I say regardless, and some of you - and I know who you are - sleep through all my sermons - but I do try to set the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses our role as a parent.

Train Up A Child Scripture: Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction Today we have the opportunity to dedicate our newborns and small children to God. In thinking of the importance of this ceremony I thought it would be fitting to take this time to talk to each of us, parents and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rescuer Up Over Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2010

God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually!

The Rescuer Up Over 2 Peter 2:4-10 Review the Trinity and 10 Commmandments Main Idea: God delivers those He declares righteous but judges and destroys sinful rebels -- eventually! I. Old Testament EXAMPLES (4-8) This portion of 2 Peter is very similar in order, content, and expressions to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible