Sermons on Picking Up The Pieces:

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

Look Up

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016

How to look at our spiritual walk with the Lord

Title of sermon 1.LOOK UP sermon text Col 3:1-15 The bible tells us, in 2nd Tim. 3:1-5 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2 For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3 Without ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Add It Up

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jun 16, 2020

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought.

I don’t know if this has ever happened to you but it happens to me way too often. I meet someone and at first blush I’m excited because they seem to be as committed to the same ideas as me. However, over time, I realize we aren’t alike as I thought. They haven’t changed. I am noticing their ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38, 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Listen Up!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 21, 2015

Now, where is God leading you? Is God leading you or are you trying to lead God?

Mark 10:32-45 (NKJV) 32 Now they were on the road, going up to Jerusalem, and Jesus was going before them; and they were amazed. And as they followed they were afraid. Then He took the twelve aside again and began to tell them the things that would happen to Him: 33 "Behold, we are going up to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

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

Look Up Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 11, 2022

Paul transitions from creed to conduct by reminding the Colossians of their position, priorities, past, and God's promises.

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 3:1-4 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 07-10-2022 Where We’ve Been I’ve never actually started a sermon this way before. The verses that we will study today are the hinge verses of Colossians. Every letter or story has a hinge, a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Straighten Up

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 24, 2022

We must learn to straighten up and view the world through the eyes of Christ Jesus.

Straighten Up – Luke 13: 10 - 17 Intro: As I was preparing reading the text for this message, a phrase came to mind. On those RARE occasions when I was doing something I shouldn’t or when I annoyed my mother for some minor infraction, she would look at me with those piercing blue eyes and say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ups And Downs Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

Ups and Downs

Psalm 30 Ups and Downs I. From Hurting to Healing. i. The Prayer for Healing - 8 I cried to thee, O Lord; and unto the Lord I made supplication. ii. The Praise for Healing - 2 O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me. iii. The Purpose of Healing - 4 Sing unto ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Pull Up!

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025

Holiness is God rescuing us from spiritual drift. Grace lifts us above sin, shaping our hearts to love what heaven loves forever.

(Call to Holiness) INTRODUCTION — The Great Danger of Drifting Every pilot knows that you don’t have to crash to die. Sometimes you just drift. A degree off-course here. A little neglect there. The gauges still look fine. Engines hum. Wings steady. But gradually… quietly… you descend. Until a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

There Is A Lifting Up

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 26, 2025

In Christ Jesus, no matter the prevailing conditions around you, your destiny is secured in God’s covenant of lifting and elevation.

THERE IS A LIFTING UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 22:29 When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.” (Job 22:29, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 3:3; 1 Samuel 2:8; Psalm 75:6-7; Isaiah 60:1 INTRODUCTION: Life presents moments ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moving On Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 10, 2025

Faith is a lifelong journey shaped by grace, renewed through truth, and lifted daily by seeing God more clearly in Christ.

Matthew 16 : 24-27 (ESV) “Then Jesus told his disciples, ‘If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.’” --- The Christian life is never static. It ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Get Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 6, 2023

Tabitha, who is also known as Dorcas, whose name means Gazelle, was the first woman explicitly called a disciple in the book of Acts. What did she do that merited being called a disciple?

TITLE: GET UP SCRIPTURE: ACTS 9:36-43 I am glad to return to the pulpit as Sis. Lawson and I struggled with COVID the past week and a half. My desire was to honor our woman last Sunday as March was “Women History Month.” I do want to recognize the importance and critical role women have in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Apr 9, 2023

Every Sunday is suppose to be a celebration of this Easter/this Resurrection Morning

Forward to set up scripture reading: (I will summarize in my own words): Cornelius replied, “Four days ago I was praying in my house about this same time, three o’clock in the afternoon. Suddenly, a man in dazzling clothes was standing in front of me. 31 He told me, ‘Cornelius, your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43, Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Up With Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 18, 2023

Jesus ascended to His Father after His death, burial, resurrection, and appearances. We lift Him in proclaiming the gospel, our lives, and our worship.

Up with Jesus! President GW said good-bye to the nation in his famous Farewell Address. In it, he included: …Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion, and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim the tribute of Patriotism, who should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ