Sermons on Pass Up Rights:

It's Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 23, 2014

It's time to wake up from our slumber. The world is getting worse year by year, but Christians in general are not responding to that trend. It's time we made a change in our personal lives and in the life of the church. We can't remain in our slumber.

It’s Time To Wake Up! Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since there were only a few, she made no effort to deal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love That Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Jm Raja Lawrence on Oct 23, 2023

Learn how God’s unfailing love can inspire us to love others persistently, hopefully, and powerfully, even in the midst of challenges and hardships.

Introduction: Dear friends and families, "Love and Family" - are two concepts that often go hand in hand. We often hear phrases like "blood is thicker than water" or "family is not defined by blood." These sayings remind us that love is at the core of any family, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Romans 15:13, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 40:31, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28, Ephesians 6:17, Proverbs 3:5-6, Colossians 3:17, 1 Corinthians 13:8, Matthew 8:1-4, Luke 15:1-2, John 8:1-11, Colossians 3:13, Romans 15:7, John 13:34, 1 Peter 5:10, John 3:16, 1 John 1:9, 1 Peter 5:7, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 30:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice What You Preach

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jul 4, 2009

understanding that you have an impact!!

1st Corinthians 9:1-2 Today Paul is building on the same principles we talked about last week. All of these are in the gray areas in Christian living. We do find Christians divided on issues of freedom like… Drinking alcoholic beverages; Smoking or chewing tobacco; Card playing; Wearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

The Best Life Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Oct 22, 2019

Everyone wants to live the best life. I’ve never met a single person who wants to have a bad life. Every one of us long to be happy, blessed, and want to lead the best life.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured 1 Peter 3:8-12 Everyone wants to live the best life. I’ve never met a single ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fundamental Principles For Living

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 8, 2017

A New look at the Ten Commandments for a postmodern age

Sermon on Fundamental Principles Exodus 20 : 1 – 17 As we explore the wanderings in the desert after the Exodus in our series, we arrive today at what is considered very important in this experience. The Israelites have now become an established nation and they needed the law. No society can ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Recipe For Renewal Right Here In River City

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Jul 5, 2001

What better way to celebrate our nation’s birthday than by preparing for a renewal

RECIPIE FOR RENEWAL IN SAYBROOK I. REUNION II. REVIVAL III. REBIRTH I’m sure many of you have seen the musical either at the schools or on TV, the Music Man. So you remember that scene where the “professor”, pointing to the Pool Hall tells the citizens, you’ve got trouble right here in river ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Spirit Direct You To Help People At The Point Of Their Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 5, 2003

The Holy Spirit gives supernatural wisdom, understanding and sensitivity to help people at the precise point of their most essential need. The following are eleven ways that the Spirit of God enables, enlightens and engages us in the process of helping to

Let the Spirit Direct You to Help People at the Point of Their Need - John 16:13-27 "But when He, the Spirit of Truth (The Truth-giving Spirit) comes, He will guide you into all the Truth (The whole truth). For He will not speak HIs own message (on his own authority) but He will tell whatever He ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building Stronger Families - Sanctity Of Human Life Sunday

Contributed by Chris Surber on Mar 3, 2013

God hates abortion because He loves family.

Introduction Today is celebrated by us and many other Bible believing Churches as Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Today many churches unite around the common cause of publicly addressing what is without exception the greatest ailment to our national soul and blemish upon our national character. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Looking Up Or Nose To The Ground?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jul 19, 2022

Paul shares with us that as Christ followers as people who have been born again 1. We have a New DNA 2. We are called to live an Enlighten Life

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4; Psalm 121:1-8 Theme: Looking Up rather than Nose on the Ground Paul wants to help all of us be able to live a New Life – 1. In Christ we have New DNA 2. In Christ we have a New Perspective INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Psalm 121:1-8, Ezekiel 36:26-27, 2 Corinthians 5:16-17, Galatians 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The First Born Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 10, 2025

The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born. First born is not an easy offering to God. But that is the demand of God. Is it possible? Yes.

AMC, 21.09.2025 Text: Exodus 22:28-30 Theme: Give Your First Born   Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! Introduction: The giving offerings are classified into four according to the Bible, such as Tithe, Offerings, First Fruits and First Born, and Alms giving. We have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:28-30

Denomination: Methodist

Citizens Of Heaven Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 3:17-4:1

Series: Philippians Sermon: “Citizens of Heaven” Philippians 3:17-4:1 Pastor John Bright Philippians 3 “17 Brethren, join in following my example, and note those who so walk, as you have us for a pattern. 18 For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1, Revelation 4:8, Revelation 4:11

Denomination: Methodist

5 The Fully Awakened Overcomer Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 30, 2025

But we need to hear the REAL Jesus speaking today telling us to WAKE UP to the lies, and get out of the heated water, get OUT of the culture–you are in the world but not OF the world. Not everyone will be let in! We must find our voice to speak up after we WAKE UP!

This is a sermon about “The Goat and The Frog & The Colon.” When I was growing up, my uncle would drive the stock truck by our house to pick me up and take me along with him to Lugbill’s Farm Auction in Archbold, Ohio. We would haul the choice animals over to the gate, unload, then go inside ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Methodist

Cosy In The Culture Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on May 1, 2023

The story of Esther is an amazing story of how God can use His people to accomplish His will. But Mordecai and Esther were not always the heroes. Much like our world today, Esther and Mordecai were cosy in their culture. As Christians, we need to be different from the world.

Introduction Video Ill.: Book of Esther in 20 Words This morning, we are starting a new study based loosely on Max Lucado’s book, You Were Made for This Moment. If you want to study deeper, there is a great study guide that comes with a series of videos you can stream online. It is available ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Turn The Volume Up? Precedent? God Demands Effort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 18, 2021

God needs to get our attention to focused on movers, shakers, and ignitors. We must avoid excuses and be doers of the word. Hear God's words.

PRECEDENT… TURN THE VOLUME UP? GOD DEMANDS EFFORT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com HAVE YOU EVER TALKED TO YOURSELF? THERE IS A PRECEDENT SET BY A LADY THAT FOR 12 YEARS HAD BEEN VERY SICK AND WEAK. SHE WAS AT THE END OF HER ROPE. 12 YEARS THIS LADY WAS UN-CLEAN. 12 years ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, Luke 14:18-21, Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7