Sermons on Drying Up:

The Hope Laid Up For You Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Apr 26, 2022

In the times and cultures of the Colossian church, hope was a commodity hard to come by. In his letter to them, Paul instructs them where they can find the kind of hope no one can rob from them.

I. Introduction A. There is a story about how the caverns north of Yellowstone National Park were discovered. As the story goes, one of the original explorers was walking along the top of that mountain and fell through a hole, and he dropped down several hundred feet into this cavern and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 10:17

Wake Up And Enjoy Life! Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 3, 2023

This sermon focus on the Church of Sardis - it's hope and renewal in walking up and strengthening what it already possessed.

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6; John 11:38-44 Theme: Wake Up and Enjoy Life INTRO: Grace and peace from the God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Did you know that last year (2022) over three million people died in the United States? Did you know that last year (2022) over 69 million people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, John 11:38-44

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ark Brought Up To Jerusalem.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 13, 2024

All our actions should be regulated by the word of God.

THE ARK BROUGHT UP TO JERUSALEM. 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 2 Samuel 6:12-19. No sooner had David been anointed king over all Israel, than the Philistines came up against him. David’s instinct back then was to ‘enquire of the LORD’ as to what he should do (cf. 2 Samuel 5:17-19). And David ‘did as the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-5, 2 Samuel 6:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Each Other Up

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Oct 26, 2024

This message is about freedom and bearing the burdens of others. “It is for freedom Christ has set us free” (Gal. 5:1, NIV).

Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is Your holy name. We patiently wait for Your kingdom to come and Your will to be done on earth as it is in heaven. We thank You, Lord, for calling us to Your Ministry of Reconciliation. Lord, we pray for a renewal in the spirit of everyone called by Your name. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-2, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Other

Wake Up! Jesus Is Coming!

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2024

We’re look at NINE SIGNS OF THE SOON COMING OF JESUS that have never happened before. These are signs that, if we’re not braindead, ought to be like flashing lights or sirens wailing – warning us to “all-hands-on-deck” readiness for the Second Coming.

WAKE UP! JESUS IS COMING! Rom. 13:11-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I heard about these two men, Archie & Jack, who’d debated their whole lives whether Jesus was white or whether He was black. Archie was sure He was white and Jack was sure He was black. 2. As fate would have it, they died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Cleaning Up The Mess Of Misunderstanding Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 20, 2024

To clean up the mess of misunderstanding, act with integrity and love, affirming God’s integrity and love in everything you do.

Evelyn Shetter from Abilene, Kansas, accepted a lunch invitation with former coworkers. Since she was going to be gone over the lunch hour, she set the table and left dinner in the oven for Larry, her farmer husband. She scribbled him a note saying, “Dinner in oven.” When she returned home at 4 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24, 2 Corinthians 2:1-4, Ephesians 2:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Lighting Up Hell On Earth Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Apr 29, 2024

Unbelief is the one sin out of which all other sins grow. Unbelief is the one sin that will damn you and send you to hell. Not believing in the Son of God is self-condemnation.

Think with me about some of the most important conversations you have ever had for a moment, will you? For the married men, what’s your reaction when your wife says, “We need to talk”? Yeah, that’s my reaction, too. More seriously… What are some of the most important conversations you’ve had in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Building Up With Words Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 3, 2024

We delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace.

Building Up with Words of Truth Ephesians 4:29 Introduction: Today, we delve into the transformative power of our words as believers, based on Ephesians 4:29. This verse underscores the importance of edifying speech that reflects God's truth and grace. Ephesians 4:29 (NLT): "Don’t use ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29, Ephesians 4:22-24, Proverbs 16:24, Colossians 4:6, Ephesians 4:15, Proverbs 15:1, Colossians 3:16, 1 Thessalonians 5:11, Hebrews 10:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Setting Up Idols In Bethel

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel and Dan. Bethel means House of God and Dan means He judged. In the House of God, Jeroboam erected an idol—the golden calf. Jeroboam setup up a new altar to offer sacrifices before the golden calf.

Then he made two golden calves, and he said to the people, “Going to Jerusalem is too difficult for you. Israel, here is your God who brought you out of the land of Egypt.” He set up one in Bethel, and put the other in Dan. 1 Kings 12:28,29 First, Jeroboam built two idols and placed them in Bethel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:28

It’s Up To You

Contributed by Robert Osborne on Jul 15, 2023

If you want to grow and be productive in the Kingdom of God, "It's Up to You."

I have always wanted to raise my children in the house of God to use their gifts and talents for Christ. My wife and I have taught them the ways of God. We have worked hard to teach them how to be respectful and disciplined. We want them to grow up and be the best version of themselves by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Love That Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023

Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Ephesians 6:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, John 8:1-11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Peter 5:10, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 30:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Up To The Real Temple

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 15, 2023

Lepers were outsiders. They were ostracized from society, and could not enter either Temple or synagogue.

Wednesday of the 32nd week in Course 2023 Ten lepers came as near to Jesus as they dared. That would have been fifty to eighty meters. Their chronic skin condition, maybe Hansen’s disease as we see such infections these days, has ruined their social and religious lives. They were ostracized from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Catholic

Hold Your Head Up!

Contributed by James H Boyd on Dec 24, 2023

What do you think when you hear the word rejoice?

Herman Lange, a German Christian was to be executed by the Nazis during WWII. In his cell on the night before he was to be killed, Lange wrote a note to his parents. He said two feelings occupied his mind: "I am, first, in a joyous mood, and second filled with great anticipation." Then he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19, Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Charismatic

When God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

The Son Of Thunder Grows Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 24, 2024

The Thunder boys came to Jesus and asked if they could call down fire from heaven

Feast of St. John the Evangelist 2024 No matter what our age as disciples of Jesus may be, we all have some challenges, some questions we need to answer. Let’s take them starting with the one who is questioning: “who am I?” Then “who is God?” and “what does God want of me?” From there we ask ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17, 1 John 1:1-4, Matthew 5:43-48, John 20:1-8, Revelation 21:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic