Sermons on Make Up The Hedge:

Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

Preparing to give our witness for Jesus

Stand Up for Jesus Acts 25:23-27; 26:1-8; 24-29 In the opening chapter of the Book of Acts, Jesus gave this assignment to His disciples, “You shall be my witnesses” (Acts 1:8). He knew that unless they did become witness of the gospel, His life, death and resurrection would be in vain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Give Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore the power of faith, hope, and love through the story of the healing at the pool of Bethesda.

Good morning, church family! Today, we'll be exploring a wonderful piece of scripture from the book of John, chapter 5, verses 1-5. We're going to delve deep into the power of faith, the strength of hope, and the encouragement of love. As we gear up for this exploration, let's ponder upon a quote ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-5

Topics: Perseverance

High And Lifted Up

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Jan 7, 2023

In Isaiah 6, Isaiah saw the glory of God, and it changed him. If we could just see God high and lifted up in all His glory, it would just us completely.

Have you ever seen something amazing that took your breath away? In Isaiah 6, the prophet Isaiah saw something amazing. It didn’t just take his breath away, it changed his life! Let’s look at for ourselves. This account will show us four simple, yet powerful points. 1. TRAGEDY (v. 1a) King ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

To Stir You Up

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

We need to be stirred up by remembering some precious truths!

TO STIR YOU UP II Peter 1:9 Introduction: As we walk down life’s highway as Christians, sometimes we get a little weary and foot-sore. We sometimes become complacent with the way things are. Whatever the case is, from time to time, we need to be stirred up! Now the Lord can do one of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Get Cleaned Up Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message comes from a study of the book of Exodus and is geared towards seekers because it shows how we can be cleansed from our sin in Christ Jesus.

Get Cleaned Up Exodus 30:17 Every parent has probably said these words and sometime in their life if not thousands of times “Kids come in and get cleaned up for dinner” There is an old saying that we all know that goes like this “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 30:17-21

Turning Up The Heat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

How to fan the smoldering embers into passionate flames in any relationship.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Turning Up The Heat Introduction: This week I want to talk about how to go from smoldering embers to roaring flames of passion. These will work in any relationship, with God or with your spouse. Five ways to turn up the fire of passion: Mark 1:35 35Very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:2-3, Mark 1:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

The Follow Up Of Evangelism Series

Contributed by Mike Mcguire on May 6, 2016

A sermon about following up decisions after an evangelistic event

Introduction: One of the biggest problems with evangelism efforts is the lack of translation into new, committed members of the local church. Often in times of crusades and revivals, many people will make decisions. Programs like the power teams and other events even such as Billy Graham crusades ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

Storing Up Treasure

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2023

In this conversation we will answer 3 very important questions in regard to our treasures... 1) Where’s your heart? 2) How’s your vision? 3) Whose your master?

Storing Up Treasure Matthew 6:19-24 Welcome to church. Welcome to day 50 of the year 2023! So – how is the new year going for you? NOW – I want to begin our time this morning... by reading the passage of Scripture that we will unpack today. It is Matthew 6:19-24... let's take turns reading it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stir Up The Gift

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 15, 2005

God has blessed us in many ways and some have decided to just sit on the blessings of God. We need to use what he has given us.

Stir Up The Gift Scripture Reference: II Timothy 1:6 (KJV) 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee in remembrance that thou stir up the gift of God, which is in thee by the putting on of my hands. -We need to stir up the gift that God has blessed us with. -Many people are looking for something new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rise Up And Walk

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Message about the healing power of the Lord.

Title: Rise and Walk Theme: God has the power to restore us. Text: Acts 3:1-10 Scriptures: Acts 3:1 Now Peter and John went up together to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. 2 And a certain man lame from his mother’s womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Hope Looks Up

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 3, 2009

When your mountain seems too big to climb, look up and remember who gives you the hope you need.

Hope Looks Up Psalm 121:1-8 A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills-- where does my help come from? 2 My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. 3 He will not let your foot slip-- he who watches over you will not slumber; 4 indeed, he who watches over Israel will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ganging Up On Jesus Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 11, 2012

In this portion of Mark we get a clearer picture of what it means to rely on God for things, and what it means to rely on the government. Here the religious leaders try to trip Jesus up, but they fall right into His trap.

After the episode in the Temple on the previous day, I guess Jesus should have expected the religious leaders of Israel to react. In fact, the Lord is trying to get them to react and eventually figure out a way to arrest and condemn Him. In the end of Chapter 11 and into Chapter 12 we see a series ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Power Up Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Feb 24, 2023

There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive.

Introduction There’s not a one of us that hasn’t had to exercise the power of forgiveness on a regular basis. We are humans surrounded by humans, there is a lot to forgive. Sometimes it feels a little harder to forgive. Peter once asked, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me and I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Death Swallowed Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 21, 2005

For Easter. And for Jimmy and Mary.

This is submitted in honor and memory of good friend and faithful servant of the Lord, Jimmy Carter, pastor of Norwood, Colorado Baptist Church, called home Palm Sunday, 2005. “But when this perishable will have put on the imperishable, and this mortal will have put on immortality, then will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:54-58

Denomination: Orthodox

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004

1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ