Sermons on Move Up:

We Really Need To Wake Up Today

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 23, 2022

"if Jesus says He is going to come at a time we least expect, when should we be ready for our death or His second coming?

First Sunday of Advent 2022 “The Son of man,” we hear from Jesus, “is coming at an hour [we] do not expect.” So what? Should I be concerned about that? Modern men and women, bathed in a sea of information about what the world considers important, spend much time hearing about things they can buy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5, Psalm 122:1-9, Romans 13:11-14, Matthew 24:37-44

Denomination: Catholic

Can Jesus Shake Up Your Christmas? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 17, 2022

When we live the life Christ has called us to - we are testifying about His birth. We testify because we are joyful of what He has done for us. This message is a story of prophecy, dependency on God, and (most importantly) witnessing to others.

2022 Advent Sermon Series “Can Jesus shake up your Christmas?” Luke 2:25-40 Introduction - The Advent season is a wonderful time of year!! -- Not only does it signify the celebration of Jesus’ arrival to this world -- But it gives us opportunity to pause and celebrate all that God has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40, Philippians 1:6, Luke 1:35, Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Life's Ups And Downs

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Feb 20, 2024

Elijah, facing depression, is comforted by the Lord while on the run.

Facing Life’s Ups and Downs 1 Kings 19:1-18 Good morning, One day in a philosophy class, the professor decided to talk with his students about the emotional extremes people go through. The professor asked the class, “What’s the opposite of sadness?”, and one of the students answered, “Joy”. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Build Up While Others Tear Down Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 17, 2024

Jude gives his readers seven commands and a promise t keep us from failig

Jude 1:17-25 (Part 5) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 3-17-2024 I am God Jude has spent the majority of his letter warning his readers about false teachers and the dangers they pose to the church. Unless we are tempted to think that false teaching was only around in Jude’s ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are The People Of God And How To Join Up

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 31, 2023

Here comes this hick-town Galilean carpenter and His gang to try to turn things upside down.

Saturday of the 30th week in course 2023 Our first reading begins with a question about whether, “then,” God has rejected His people, the Jews of St. Paul’s day. But we must, to have any understanding of these words, look back at the previous chapter, which ends, “But of Israel he [God] says, ‘All ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-11, Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:11-29

Denomination: Catholic

Suppose You Show Up At The Banquet With No Oil?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 10, 2023

The experience of God is transcendent, in a sense more real than anything we’ve felt or smelled or seen. It is an experience of ultimate goodness, awesome beauty, and absolute truth.

Thirty-Second Sunday in Course 2023 Every human being yearns for true happiness. The problem with us as we grow up, however, is that our earliest experiences even before birth start us off in life as materialists. After conception, we are either growing or we are dying, so we are nutrition hogs; ...read more

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

Denomination: Catholic

Our New Year Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2023

When we wake up to God's will, we act!

A New Year Wake-Up Call As we enter the New Year, we can progress in our relationship with God and our actions for Him. We are at a critical juncture in our history. You may know the current tyranny and think this is old news. On the other hand, you may not be aware and are wondering what I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Are We To Get A Faith Check-Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jun 24, 2024

Like going to a doctor to get a physical exam, we should be getting a spiritual exam daily.

2 Corinthians was composed to assert Paul's own ministry service, shield his position as an apostle, and to discredit the bogus teachers that were in Corinth. In the previous chapter, Paul discussed his vision, his thorn, and the concern that he had for the Corinthians. Presently Paul now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing Up For Jesus In An Increasingly Secular World

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 12, 2024

This sermon explores why standing up for Jesus Christ in an increasingly secular society and how we can courageously live out our faith in a God-honoring way.

Introduction In today's world, where secularism seems to be on the rise and religious beliefs are increasingly marginalized, standing up for Jesus has never been more crucial. The pressures to conform to worldly standards can be overwhelming, but as followers of Christ, we are called to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shut Up And Believe The Good News, Zechariah

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 15, 2024

Gabriel: “I AM GABRIEL, and I bring good news. But you didn’t believe the gospel, so you’ll get to shut your mouth until the prophecy comes true.”

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2024 Today’s Gospel just leaps out at us in the congregation if we haven’t any Old Testament background or have failed to read the earlier part of Luke’s Gospel. Zechariah and Elizabeth, up in the hill country of Judea, are childless, elderly members of a priestly clan. We ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:1-4, Hebrews 10:5-10, Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Wake Up! Sounding The Alarm Of Truth Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 26, 2024

In a world where the Church can sometimes seem content to whisper when it should be shouting, a timely reminder to boldly proclaim the Gospel.

Go! and Wake Up! Sounding the Alarm of Truth Introduction: Go and Sound the Alarm The Bible is filled with commands to go: "Go into all the world and preach the Good News to everyone" (Mark 16:15, NLT). "Go and make disciples of all the nations" (Matthew 28:19, NLT). These ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:6-7, Acts 20:26-27, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, Proverbs 27:6, Joel 2:12-13, Mark 1:15, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Plans Are Catching Up With Us

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

The time has come for God’s plans to be fulfilled. God is looking for people to carry out His plans. As a result, God’s plans are catching up with His chosen people.

The time has come for God’s plans to be fulfilled. God is looking for people to carry out His plans. As a result, God’s plans are catching up with His chosen people. Human plans are being superseded by God’s designs. While Saul was searching for his sheep, God had already searched for him and ...read more

We Fall Down And We Get Up

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jul 25, 2023

This message looks at the Believer's walk as we navigate a world of sinful humanity. We suffer from sin and we perpetrate sin. How then shall we live? How can we have a pure heart or like David become a person after God's own heart?

f I had to give this sermon a title- It would be: WE FALL DOWN AND WE GET UP Today’s Scriptures 2 Sam 11 & 12, ps 51, 1 Jn 1: 8-9 Before I preach this message today-I want you to know I am NOT sinless NOR are you-But as we mature “in Christ”- We will sin less and less 2 Sam 11 In this chapter ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battle Ready: Suit Up - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Martin Spoelstra on Mar 14, 2023

Each piece of the armour of God that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. If we are going to be battle ready, we better suit up!

Big Idea: Each piece of armour that we are asked to put on is directed to one of the ways in which Satan attacks Christians. Satan accuses, strikes like a snake, tempts and deceives. There are six pieces of armour and these five protect us. They stand for truth, righteousness, the peace that comes ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17, Isaiah 59:17, Isaiah 52:7, 2 Kings 6:12-17, Ephesians 4:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hands Up: Win! Hands Down: Lose!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 25, 2024

“As long as Moses held up his hands [in prayer], the Israelites were winning, but whenever he lowered his hands, the Amalekites were winning.” Ex. 17:11

HANDS UP: WIN! HANDS DOWN: LOSE! Ex. 17:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two ministers were scheduled to speak at a convention. The first speaker, a young preacher, discovered he’d left his sermon back home. He told the older preacher his trouble and asked him what he ought to do. The older minister ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God