Sermons on Hold Up:

Stir It Up

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 19, 2014

Here is a message by Pastor Dre encouraging us to Stir Up the gifts that God has given us.

Stir It Up - John 6:1-9 John 6:1 Some time after this, Jesus crossed to the far shore of the Sea of Galilee (that is, the Sea of Tiberias), Jhn 6:2 and a great crowd of people followed him because they saw the miraculous signs he had performed on the sick. Jhn 6:3 Then Jesus went up on a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Up

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 14, 2015

Speak Up

Speak Up Acts 16:11-15 1. Paul's connection to an influential partner - vs.6-7, 10 2. Paul's commitment to an intentional plan - v. 13, cp. 17:2 3. Paul's confession to an invisible persuasion - v. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gear Up

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 22, 2015

What do we need to do to maintain healthy relationships?

GEAR UP! Our relationship with Christ (vertical relationship) is very important . Today we are going to focus on our relationships with others in a family, in a community and in a church. 1. Definition of gear: A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dressed Up

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 26, 2013

Sermon titled dressed up because it is close to Halloween. The describes how the Pharisees dressed up outwardly but inwardly were not Saints. The sermon share how Saints are dressed up.

Matthew 23 :1-12 Dressed Up First let us look how the Pharisees dressed Up: 1. The Pharisees Dressed Up their outer garments were Devoutness but their inward garments were Hypocritical They don't live up to the standards of a true Saint • : 2"The teachers of the law and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Swallowed Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013

Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fill It Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 20, 2013

Peace is frsrt and foremost a spiritual issue.

“Guidelines for Christmas: Fill It Up” Isaiah 9:1-7; Luke 1:26-38 In a radio broadcast on September 2, the day after he accepted the Japanese surrender, General Douglas MacArthur said, “Today the guns are silent. A great victory has been won. The skies no longer rain death; the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sealed Up

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 12, 2013

THE REALITY OF BEING SEALED IN CHRST UPON CONVERSION

SEALED UP INTRODUCTION: THE APOSTLE PAUL ADDRESSED THE REALITY OF A BELIEVER BEING SEALED IN CHRIST UPON REDEMPTION. SPIRITUAL INSIGHT: EPHESIANS 1:13 (NASB) IN HIM, YOU ALSO, AFTER LISTENING TO THE MESSAGE OF TRUTH, THE GOSPEL OF YOUR SALVATION--HAVING ALSO BELIEVED, YOU WERE SEALED IN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Lighten Up!

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 25, 2013

We seek to improve areas in our lives. Our spiritual improvement is key. We must "wake up" and "dress up" in our walk with God.

1. Improvements • A young wife said to her husband, "Don’t forget to bring home another mousetrap." Her husband said, "What’s the matter with the one I bought yesterday?" She said, "IT’S FULL." • A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measuring Up

Contributed by G. D. Helton on Feb 18, 2012

Growing in Christ

Measuring Up Sunday Morning, 01-15-12 Text Eph. 4:1-13 Scripture Focus Eph. 4:13 Intro: If you recall last week I talked to you about believing in a “concrete” Jesus Christ, one on which you can build your whole life; both daily and spiritual. With that in mind this past week as I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Fixed Up"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Jul 28, 2011

We have fear in our lives because we don't know God's perfect love for us.This lesson will help you understand how to allow that love into our lives.

Thank you for all your prayers yesterday. One of my prayers was that I would be able to write to you this morning. Amen thank you Lord. So many of you prayed for me that I was overwhelmed by your kindness and prayers. I got to the hospital at 6:45 but they didn’t operate on me till 9:30. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:16-18

Wake Up

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2010

There comes a time that we need to stop pressing the spiritual snooze button & wake up. It's time to wake up, Church.

Luke 22:46 46 And said unto them, Why sleep ye? rise and pray, lest ye enter into temptation. (KJV) The alarm clock is going off, it’s time to stop pressing the snooze button & GET UP!!! Title: ~~~ I) Why sleep ye? Now, that is a good question. If I were to ask the question, “How ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"Heads Up!"

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 2, 2012

"Heads Up!" 1) Advent warning 2) Advent rejoicing

“Heads up!” (Toss nerf ball to someone in the congregation.) It’s a good thing NAME took my warning seriously otherwise the ball would have bounced off his bean. Balls flying into crowds are not uncommon at baseball games. At the stadium I frequented as a boy in Japan, the ushers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Ups And Downs

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 25, 2013

Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk.

Ups and downs 2 Corinthians 4:8 - We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; Be aware that we go through various cycles in our Christian walk. There are times when we are strong and on fire for God, but there are also times when we are weak. This is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8

Denomination: Charismatic

Moving On Up Series

Contributed by Stu Hodges on Jun 11, 2013

Wherever you’re at, whatever you’re experiencing, whatever your relationships look like, God wants it to get better.

God has a plan for your relationships. In fact, today I want to tell you that things are going to get better! That’s the theme of today’s message. I’m calling this message moving on up! You remember that show with George & Wheezy? Moving on up? Well wherever you’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational