Sermons on Hung Up:

Shake It Up!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015

A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fedup

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2019

A study in the book of James 4: 1 – 17

James 4: 1 – 17 FedUp 1 Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? 2 You lust and do not have. You murder and covet and cannot obtain. You fight and war. Yet you do not have because you do not ask. 3 You ask and do not ...read more

Scripture: James 4:4

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2017

Our congregational worship involves glory to God.

1. There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! The same is true with worship. When we approach worship with a hunger for God, starving for a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thumbs Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Pastor, church and rebuking spiritual leaders are your RIGHT THUMB which he would cut off and maim you. Caveat!

Thumbs up! Judges 1:6“Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.” We hear an incident in the Bible about a Canaanite king Adoni Bezek; when the people of God went for war against the Canaanites , he tried to flee but they caught him and did ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Measure Up

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2018

God asks us to help build His ONE church - and how we measure things can make all the difference in how the local church turns out. What measuring stick does God want us to use in making the right measurements?

(This sermon was preached at our annual “Unity” service, where we bring our English, Spanish, and Burmese churches together for one big worship service. On this occasion, we ordained one Hispanic man to the preaching ministry and another as an Elder for the Hispanic church). OPEN: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Mark 16:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rise Up

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 15, 2020

Get out of the quagmire and into the universal choir of praise for your forgiveness!

Luke 19:37 And when he was come nigh, even now at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;38 Saying, Blessed be the King that cometh in the name of the Lord: peace in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:37, Psalm 18:3, 1 John 1:9, Psalm 142:7, Psalm 106:12, Psalm 22:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Suit Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 30, 2020

We're fighting an enemy we can't see... but then we can't see Covid either. World rulers have geared up to fight Covid and will not be satisfied until that enemy is defeated. Are we as committed to defeating our enemy?

OPEN: It was an early morning in Los Angeles, CA several years ago. A motorcycle policeman named Bob Vernon saw a red pickup truck speeding through a stop sign, and he turned on his siren and gave chase. When the pickup pulled over, and Vernon approached the driver’s side door to ask for ID. But ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Drink Up!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 12, 2018

Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers.

DRINK UP! INTRODUCTION: Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers. 1) Living water. In John 4 we read about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Up To This Point

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 26, 2014

We can't control what each day brings. So,what has God done for you up to this point in your life?

Today we find ourselves in the time between the celebration of Christmas and the beginning of a New Year. Some of us may not be quite ready to let go of Christmas just yet. Perhaps your decorations are still up. So I will give you today a blend of two holidays, Christmas and New Years. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Wake Up! Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 28, 2021

The Bible says to have no partnership with people who do these evil things. What kind of people am I to avoid? People who are sexually immoral, impure, greedy for people and things. Avoid partnering with people who speak trash, talk foolish, and joke crudely.

A twelve-year-old Taiwanese boy was visiting an art exhibit in 2015 when he accidentally tripped at a museum. Thankfully he was ok because he broke his fall by reaching out to support himself on a 350-year-old painting valued at $1.5 million. Insurance paid for the restoration, and I am sure he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14, Psalm 10:4, 1 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Dried Up”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

There are seasons in our life that can become dry. It's in the dry places God is preparing you to move.

Intro: Today Lord willing I want to talk to you about being “DRIED UP.” Now I know that there are some here today that feel as if your “BROOK” is dried up. It could be your finances, your marriage, your prayer life, your witness, your health, or your spiritual life has dried up; it could be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 3, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Hands Up!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 23, 2022

We hear the words “Hands Up” used in two ways.

1. IT IS USED IN A NEGATIVE WAY For example, when a criminal walks into a bank and says “Hands up,” everyone within the range of his voice knows what he means. The reason the criminal wants everyone to put their “Hands up” is because this signifies that everyone within the sound of his voice has ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 1, 2022

If you want to enjoy healthy relationships, then grow up and give God the glory.

Sherlyn, from Lawrence, Kansas, says her husband usually sets his computer bag next to the front door before leaving home in the morning. One day, he left the house but forgot to take his computer with him. Our 2-year-old saw it and came running to find me. “Mama, Daddy forgot to take his diaper ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9, Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Train Up

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Apr 26, 2022

Some of us here have young children. Some of us here have already had our children grow up and move away. And all the older adults said THANK YOU JESUS (LOL)

Train up a Child Proverbs 22:6 Some of us here have young children. Some of us here have already had our children grow up and move away. And all the older adults said THANK YOU JESUS (LOL) Pastor Freddie used to say train them in the High Chair or train them in the electric chair. This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Other