Sermons on Earth Burnt Up:

The Phone Is Ringing. Will You Pick Up?

Contributed by Edward Pruett on Feb 28, 2018

In order to have true transformation, we are called to speak truth with boldness to guide our flock to an effective walk, where He is expecting believers to accept their calling and wear the requirement at all times vs. when it suits them.

I thank God for all that He is doing in my life, and in the lives of His people. I am thankful for all of God’s messengers here in service today. It is truly an honor to have you here today. As I labored on the Word for today, God communicated that He is calling for true transformation--a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 28:16-20, Mark 12:29-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jun 22, 2011

John helps us to understand who Jesus truly is.

JOHN 1:6-18 • There are lots of images of Jesus out in the world today. You could fill a room with all the ideas people have of who He is. It would be nice to be able to ask, ‘Will the real Jesus please stand up?’ John, the last living Apostle tries to do just ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

"when Christmas Showed Up! Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas.

DEFEATING THE HOLIDAY BLUES “When Christmas Showed Up!” John 11:1-44 There is perhaps no other time of the year when we experience the diversity of emotions that we have at Christmas. In just 10 short days we will once again celebrate Christmas and the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. 10 days. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

"pushing Up The Shades"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2022

A sermon about being aware of those on the margins.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “Pushing up the Shades” Retired author and pastor Tony Campolo tells of an experience he had at dinner in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some years ago. He was checking on mission programs that his organization carried out day in and day out in Haiti. He wanted to see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Built Up In The Fullness Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 4, 2024

Speaking the truth in love we’re to grow up into Him who is the head, to reach the stature of the fullness of Jesus Christ. In other words, come into a place of maturity that is marked by spiritual fullness in Jesus Christ.

"In March of 1981, President Reagan was shot by John Hinckley, Jr., and was hospitalized for several weeks. Although Reagan was the nation's chief executive, his hospitalization had little impact on the nation's activity. Government continued on. On the other hand, suppose the garbage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Spiritual Violence – Part 2

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Sep 13, 2008

God longs to raise up a people who will cry out in spiritually violent pursuit. He longs for a cry to be lifted up throughout the whole earth, longing for the depths of His presence.

Spiritual Violence – Part 2 - Matthew 11:11-12 (Amp) I. The Context of Spiritual Violence NOTE: Spiritual violence must be preceded by a revelation of the Father’s heart. A. Jesus experienced a revelation of the Father’s heart 1. Matt 3:16 “…this is My beloved Son…” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

"Looking Up Without Looking In" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 7, 2011

How do we serve God in all that we do?

Looking Up Without Looking In Let’s look at two Biblical stories; one is found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 19 verses 1-10 and it is about about a man that went up to see Jesus, and the other is also found in the Gospel of Luke, chapter 5 verses 16-26, and it is about a man who came down to see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The God Who Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 3, 2018

God continues to speak to the last four Kings of Judah prior to the fall of Jerusalem. God did not cease to speak to them, even though they are not willing to listen.

We have come to the last 4 Kings of Judah. Next week we will close with the fall of Jerusalem. In one chapter the author penned through the 4 Kings. • Everything moves downhill from Manasseh’s reign onwards because the Lord has decreed that He will judge Judah and Jerusalem will fall under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:31-37, 2 Kings 24:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jeremiah... Never, Never Give Up Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 25, 2019

Chapter 17 of The Story (The Kingdom Falls)... in this message my focus is on Jeremiah and how even when the nation falls, he never gives up. Jeremiah serves as a great source of encouragement to each of us to not give up regardless of the hardships we face.

Jeremiah.... Never, Never Give Up (The Kingdom Falls) The Story Chapter 17 Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. - Gal 6:9 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 15:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Stay Up In A Down Time

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2011

How can I stay up in the down times of life? Here God shows us 5 things to do.

How to Stay Up in a Down Time Psalm 37:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - March 15, 2009 *Do you ever fret? -- Charles Spurgeon tells us that “to fret is to worry, to have the heart burn, to fume, to become vexed,” or angry, irritated, agitated, annoyed. (1) *Anybody who’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living Up To God Standards Of Holiness

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 22, 2020

As a believer in CHRIST JESUS, having been sealed by HIS SPIRIT within us, we know our future. So, we should live our lives with expectation, as ready to meet and greet HIM, ready and together as one BODY. But we must see the difference, know the difference of what it is to “be holy”.

2020.05.24.SERMON.LIVING UP TO GOD’S STANDARD OF HOLINESS PART 2 William Akehurst, HSWC 1 Thessalonians 5:24 1 Peter 1:15-16 Thursday, 5/21/20 was Ascension Day. Acts 1:6-12 6 Then they gathered around him and asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?” 7 He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growing Up In All Aspects In To Christ

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2003

Without the macroscopic and microscopic vision of how we are to grow up in all aspects in to Christ, we will fall short of God’s plan for our lives.

The Problem of Becoming Mature in Many Aspects Ephesians 4:15 Cultural, personal, or circumstantial obstacles are bound to stand in the way of anyone who wants to become mature in Christ. Yet, without maturity we cannot become all that God wants us to be. Neither can we know all that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Count He’s Up! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan.

Sermon – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 and He’s up! Thesis: Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan. Play – Carmen’s song the Champion! Text: Romans 4:25-5:2 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Purpose - Building Up Christians Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 31, 2001

Here are some reasons why it is vitally important that we are "building each other up" & growing as Christians.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Ephesians 4:11-16 A. Last week we started looking at the purpose of the church, & I asked these questions, "Why does the church exist? What is our purpose?" We concluded that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16, Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2018

Why does Satan lie & deceive & tempt & manipulate? And the answer is, "Because he doesn't have the power to force us to sin." If he could force you to sin there would be no need for temptation or manipulation."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 3:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 A. The first 2 verses of Genesis tell us that in the beginning our world was formless, empty & dark. But then God gave shape to the formless, brought light into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ