Sermons on Move Up:

Deflating Depression

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 26, 2019

Even God's great heroes dealt with depression. Rather than beating ourselves up, we get the help we need (especially God's) and move forward to the work He has called us to do.

1. Most if not all of us have dealt with or are dealing with depression. Touched on it last week with Grief. 2. Causes of Depression • Grief and Loss • Stress • Health problems (poor nutrition, etc.) • Drugs 3. Signs of Depression (You may need to seek professional counsel): • Prolonged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 3m's

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jan 3, 2005

An advent sermon based on the Moving Marvelous Message of Christams

So how goes it with your GIFTS. You got those Christmas presents all wrapped up and under the tree, or do you still have a few of them to get? Well if you are like Leanne and I , every year we say to “GET DONE EARLY” SHOPS = MAD HOUSE. Even queues at the toilets. The walk ways in the malls just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Fw: In Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Honoring the Protestant Reformation by moving Forward in our Faith

INTRO Of all the subjects Martin Luther was most passionate, he wrote of nothing more extensive than that of “faith. In December 1536, Luther marched forward in faith by defending that which he held so dear by encouraging the church to reform their ways and return to the Lord with all their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cost Of Discipleship

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

There is a cost involved with discipleship, in moving from the crowd to the committed.

The Cost of Discipleship Matthew 8:18-22 What is the cost of discipleship? Jesus urged His followers to count the cost, but have any of us really taken the time to think about the cost of following Jesus, and have we settled in our hearts that we are willing to follow Him, no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22, Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

"It's The Choices That Make Us Who We Are" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2008

A sermon about choosing, as a church, to move forward or die.

Galatians 5:16-26 “It’s the Choices that Make Us Who We Are” By Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Begins the final scene from the movie: "Spider-Man 3" “Whatever comes our way, whatever battle we have raging inside us, we always have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Knocked Down But Never Knocked Out

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Message about continually moving forward in the midst of the storms

KNOCKED DOWN BUT NEVER KNOCKED OUT Romans 8:31-39 INTRODUCTION One of my favorite movies of all time is the movie “Rocky.” The movie depicted the struggles of a club boxer who had raw but untapped skills. During a championship fight, defeat appeared certain for Rocky. Yet even ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Spiritual Inventory Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2012

Growing, Self examination and th echallenge to move forward

THE NEXT STEP: FOLLOWING JESUS INTO THE UNKNOWN Phil. 3:12-14 (P832) Jan. 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Philippians, as well as Colossians, Philemon, and Ephesians were written by the Apostle Paul while he was in prison in Rome. He would spend 2 years stuck in this Roman dungeon. He wasn't ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Look Back Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 30, 2012

Put the past behind if you want to move ahead.

Don’t Look Back Haggai 2:1-5 Rev. Brian Bill 1/29/12 How many of you can remember the “good old days”? Do you find yourself longing for what used to be and lamenting how things are today? 50 years ago, the top discipline problems in high school were talking, chewing gum, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-5, Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Three Attitudes In The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 17, 2012

For the church to move foward there must be proper attitudes in the church.

March 18, 2012 Morning Worship Text: Acts 5:1-16; Philippians 2:5 Subject: The Early Church Title: Three Attitudes in the Church I want to begin this morning by sharing what the Lord spoke to me on Friday. Here is how His word came to me. It wasn’t when I was at prayer Friday morning (though ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Promise Of The Lord's Return Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2011

Every day we move closer to Christ's return.

The Promise of the Lord’s Return John 14:3 Rev. Brian Bill 8/28/11 This has been quite a week weather-wise in our country. With Hurricane Irene bearing down on the East Coast, people are worried and taking precautions. Earlier in the week an earthquake shook up many of these same people. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Desperation For The Presence Of God

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

How desperate are you for God to move on your circumstances?

" Desperation for the Presence of God " 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Billy Graham has been quoted as saying that he lives each day of his life with the knowledge that 80% of the people sitting in the church are lost yet in news polls across the nation almost 90% of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

What's Going On In Your Church?

Contributed by Lauri Smalls on Oct 11, 2012

A gentle reminder to believers, that the church should always be on the move.

Numbers 2:1-9 Organization for Israel’s Camp 1 Then the LORD gave these instructions to Moses and Aaron: 2 “When the Israelites set up camp, each tribe will be assigned its own area. The tribal divisions will camp beneath their family banners on all four sides of the Tabernacle, but ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Church Dead

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 8, 2018

You may as well hold the funeral and move on.

Is Your Church Dead? Rev 3:1  And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Outcast To Acceptance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

WHEN TRANSFORMATION MOVES US FROM OUTCASTS TO ACCEPTANCE.

Outcast to Acceptance John 4:4-42 March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION Transformation Stories. People have been posting their transformation stories on line and some this week shared forward to me a transformation stories. Each Friday night after work, Ole would fire up his outdoor grill on the shore of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Destined To Be King Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 8, 2003

It is time to move Christmas into our daily life pattern

It was just a few days before Christmas, when two men decided to go sailing while their wives went Christmas shopping. While the men were sailing a storm came up-a mighty storm that tossed the boat back and forth across the water. Finally the tiny sailboat was forced upon the shore of a small ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal