Sermons on Grow Up:

Bearing Up Under Adversity

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 11, 2020

The LORD is always at work for His prayerful praising people.

BEARING UP UNDER ADVERSITY. Psalm 18:1-19. The superscription tells us that this is “a Psalm of David”, dating it to “the day that the LORD delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul” (cf. 2 Samuel 22:1). This identifies it not only as ‘by David’, but also as ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made Up Your Mind?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 18, 2019

A study in the book of Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22

Jeremiah 42: 1 – 22 Made up your mind? 1 Now all the captains of the forces, Johanan the son of Kareah, Jezaniah the son of Hoshaiah, and all the people, from the least to the greatest, came near 2 and said to Jeremiah the prophet, “Please, let our petition be acceptable to you, and pray for us to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Sardis—wake Up! Church…

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2021

These warnings in Revelation 2 and 3, serve generally as a wakeup call. A call to attention, A call to leave nothing undone, A call to carry God’s gospel with firsthand experience and knowledge of the gospels ability to do whatever is needed!

Sardis—Wake Up! Church… Revelation 3:1-6NIV We begin by reading prayerfully the same scriptures in Revelation 1. First, Revelation 1:1-3NIV The Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave Him to show His servants—things which must shortly take place. And He sent and signified it by His angel to His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Jesus Is Lifted Up

Contributed by Purity Cruz on Mar 23, 2016

When Jesus is lifted up, He will draw all men to God. What are the results and benefits men shall experience after His Crucifixion. A message prepared in preparation and in celebration of the Holy Week. To meditate on His goodness and his mercies.

When Jesus Is Lifted Up? Purity Cruz 23 March 2016 JOHN 12:31, 32 Sermon: John 12:31, 32 (NIV) 31“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

An Ode To The Messed-Up Church Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 11, 2020

This passage details the numerous efforts the Paul made to get the Corinthians back on track and the harsh reality that some churches are just a mess.

- Maybe start with the story of Pastor Mark and church “J.” THE SITUATION FOR THIS MESSED-UP CHURCH: 1. Paul handled his ministry there with integrity. - 2 Corinthians 12:11-12, 17-19. 2. Paul sacrificed for them. - 2 Corinthians 12:13, 14b, 15-16. 3. This was not the first time he’d tried ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Showed Up Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Jesus showed up, not by chance or by accident but by divine providence. Have you ever wondered why He came when He did? Paul answers our question for us.

WHEN JESUS SHOWED UP GALATIANS 4:4-6 INTRODUCTION: One preacher delivered a sermon on these verses entitled “When God’s Clock Struck”. God always keeps His appointments. God’s timing is always perfect. Someone once said, “He may be slow but He’s always sure.” Jesus showed up, not by chance or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why Was Christ Lifted Up

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 22, 2021

To take away sins of all who believe in him.

WHY WAS CHRIST LIFTED UP? Christ was lifted up he was there of willful substitute for all who will believe on him. He was the atonement for all our sins. When he lifted himself up. John 3: 14And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Us Up Lord

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 6, 2021

Jesus is the only one who can lift us up where we need His healing touch---a touch only Jesus can give! Look at Jesus’s domestic touch, His couch in the community and the necessity of prayer.

LIFT US UP LORD Text: Mark 1:29 - 39 Mark 1:29-39  As soon as they left the synagogue, they entered the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.  (30)  Now Simon's mother-in-law was in bed with a fever, and they told him about her at once.  (31)  He came and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Lifting Up The Brazen Serpent

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 17, 2021

God’s work of grace is conditional on the faith of his children.

Note: This sermon Outline is from the notes of Dr. Paul Garrett (1908-1997) an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and former District Superintendent of the Dallas District Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Dr. Paul was a second cousin to Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 24, 2021

As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Let’s look at Jesus’ countercultural instructions in Mark 8:31-38.

Prelude As people run headlong into a world going nowhere, escaping reality in their hedonistic lifestyles, are we ashamed of Jesus and His words? Are we ashamed of suffering as Christians? Purpose Let’s see the value of taking up our cross and denying ourselves. Plan Let’s look at Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

Prepared, Ready, Oiled Up Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2020

We have to BYOB–bring our own brightness. Five prepared; five didn’t. Five were always ready; five figured they’d have time to get ready. Oops.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course reflections As we come to the end of this year of grace, a year with even more challenges of every kind than usual, the Word of God focuses on goals, on ends, on what a football coach would call the “last three minutes of the ball game.” And the first word to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, Psalm 63:2-8

Denomination: Catholic

Get Up And Do It.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Nov 15, 2020

When ask by God we should get up and do it

ILLUSTRATION: Mother Teresa – So many leaders have the idea that to lead greatly you have to focus on everyone. Mother Teresa took a different approach. She saw the poor. The hurt. The dying. And she knew something had to be done. When you know that there’s that many hurting people out ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Jesus Shows Up

Contributed by Dj Thomsen on Apr 8, 2021

Everyone thinks they know what's possible; until Jesus shows up.

I just wanted to take some time this morning and let all of you know that I’m not supposed to be here. And I know that this may come as a shock to many of you because here I am standing up front in my dress and I’ve got my little folder here and it sure looks like I know what I’m doing but in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Living A Lifted-Up Life

Contributed by Zacch Olorunnipa on May 19, 2021

This ministration reviews the Lifted-Up Life of Jesus Christ and provides recommendations that every believer must follow to also live a lifted-up life that will end up in heaven with Jesus Christ after the rapture

LIVING A LIFTED-UP LIFE “And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” (John 12:32) Introduction The word ‘lift’ means to move or bring (something) upward from the ground or other support to a higher position. As used in this ministration ‘Lifted-up life’ simply means to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal