Sermons on God Raises Up:

When The Creek Dries Up

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003

Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Up The Isaiah Paradigm Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 27, 2007

In the vision Isaiah received of the Lord upon his throne there is a model of how we can approach God and what the results could be.

TAKING UP THE ISAIAH PARADIGM Towering like a majestic peak above the other great moments in Isaiah is this passage in Isaiah 6:1-13. It was this event that formalized Isaiah’s understanding of God and his mission. If this passage were missing from the book the impact of its message would be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Its Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jun 26, 2006

Over sleeping can cost you the loss of your job,and other great opportunities, but worst of all, your soul. Wake up.

Its time to wake up Rev 3:1-7 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fired Up, Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 19, 2007

Satan has no problem with a church that has smoke going up the chimney, as long as there’s no fire in the furnace. If the church isn’t careful, its ministry can become mere methods and mechanics, performed legalistically, without love for Christ.

FIRED UP, OR FIZZLED OUT? Text: Rev.2: 4 Intro: In the first seven verses of Revelation chapter two, the resurrected Christ, via the Apostle John, writes a letter to the church of Ephesus. At the time this letter was penned, the church of Ephesus was a thriving body of believers. Times were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Love That Picked Me Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the profound love of God, the significance of Christ's sacrifice, and the promise of eternal life as expressed in John 3:16.

Good morning, dear family of Christ. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day made by God, a day filled with His love, and a day for us to gather together in His name. Today, we are here to contemplate, to reflect, and to find solace in the message of God's word. Our focus today is on one of the most ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Love, God

Pick It Up

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on May 19, 2011

Everything we need to destroy Satan’s works and establish the Kingdom of God is within reach, but it is useless unless you pick it up.

2 Ki 2:13-14 ¶ He took up also the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and went back, and stood by the bank of Jordan; 14 And he took the mantle of Elijah that fell from him, and smote the waters, and said, Where is the LORD God of Elijah? and when he also had smitten the waters, they parted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Up America Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2010

The kind of people God uses to bring a nation back to Him are those who stand strong in Him, stand alone, and stand true.

Happy Birthday America! Isn’t this is a great country in which we live? After all, only in America do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our junk in the garage. Only in America do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cleaning Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Nov 17, 2012

There is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for.

Cleaning Up There is a conflict in the heavenlies for your life. God is fighting for you because He wants to restore that which was lost to Satan. You are valuable in His sight and considers you worth fighting for. Matthew 23:25-26 - Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-26

Denomination: Charismatic

Suiting Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jul 27, 2003

Parables of Eternal Life, Part 7 of 9

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pay Up Or Pack Up Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Seekers, Pt. 8

PAY UP OR PACK UP (MATTHEW 21:33-44) US News and World Report (3/31/97) polled 1,000 people several years ago on who they thought were people “very likely” or “somewhat likely” to go to heaven. The person most likely to go to heaven was none other than Mother Teresa, who garnered 79 percent of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:32-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015

Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Give Up To Go Up Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

The Whole World Needs To Hear And See

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 2, 2020

I believe this is a wake up call from God.

The whole world needs to see and hear. Let say it is so good to see each of you today. Its like it has been months that we have not come to church. Thank God everyone is ok we are blessed in Ohatchee. When we think back to September 11 we though that was bad and it was nothing to compare with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist