Sermons on Pray Up:

Insights From Putting Up Hay Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 22, 2007

God calls each follower to an effective and specific ministry; the priesthood of the believer.

Insights from Putting Up Hay Mark 6:6-12, 30 Sermon #1 from the series “Life on the Farm” Sermon Objective: God calls each follower to ministry and personal sacrifice. Series Intro: We are beginning a sermon series today from Mark’s Gospel called “Life on the Farm.” It will focus on some of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Building Up Broken Down Walls

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Repairing that which is broken.

Nehemiah 4:1_3 - "1 But it came to pass, that when Sanballat heard that we builded the wall, he was wroth, and took great indignation, and mocked the Jews." "2 And he spake before his brethren and the army of Samaria, and said, What do these feeble Jews? will they fortify themselves? will they ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is Us - Pt. 3 - Grown Ups Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 22, 2017

Do we know who we are? With all of our hang-ups, challenges, gifts, warts and all, “THIS IS US!” Understanding our identity is essential for our health.

This Is US! Pt. 3 - Grown Ups I. Introduction “When I discover who I am, I’ll be free.” That was the declaration of the Ralph Ellison who was the author of the Invisible Man. Time and time again in Scripture we see folks who don't know who they are and they struggle and flounder ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Up To You!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2018

Why does Satan lie & deceive & tempt & manipulate? And the answer is, "Because he doesn't have the power to force us to sin." If he could force you to sin there would be no need for temptation or manipulation."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Genesis 3:8-13; 1 Corinthians 10:13; 2 Corinthians 5:9-10 A. The first 2 verses of Genesis tell us that in the beginning our world was formless, empty & dark. But then God gave shape to the formless, brought light into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Run# 1 - Stir Up The Gifts Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Dec 23, 2019

Our God given gifts, skills and talents are to be used to grow the kingdom where ever we are. Invitation: Bring “Pictures” of where you are serving the rest of the week.

We begin this new series we have lovingly called, “RUN!” This is not meant as a warning of the future or a bad fire drill or re-enactment from the movie, Mar’s Attacks. It’s actually not about running away from anything. It’s really a reference to a piece of scripture from the book of Hebrews in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Engage: "Stir Up The Gifts”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 16, 2025

There’s a call God gives to His people signaling He’s about ready to move. The call is so they can be ready, so they can prepare their hearts and minds to fulfill the call. And through their obedience the power of the Holy Spirit descends with His gifts.

Time to Engage “Stir Up The Gifts” 2 Timothy 1:5-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgYVQ5xF_44 There’s a call God gives to His people signaling He’s about ready to move. The call is so they can be ready, so they can prepare their hearts and minds to fulfill the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5-7, 1 Timothy 4:14, Mark 8:38, 2 Corinthians 12:9, 1 Corinthians 1:27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Digging Up Sin Is A Difficult Thing

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 7, 2019

Achan's sin is exposed after Israel is routed at Ai. What does it teach us? How do we respond to his destruction?

3.10.19 Joshua 7:16–26 16 Early the next morning Joshua had Israel come forward by tribes, and Judah was taken. 17 The clans of Judah came forward, and he took the Zerahites. He had the clan of the Zerahites come forward by families, and Zimri was taken. 18 Joshua had his family come forward ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Help Me Lift Jesus Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores the importance of lifting up Jesus in our lives, relying on His strength for today's challenges, and praising Him for our salvation.

Hey there, church family! I am so thrilled to be here with you today, sharing in the love and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. We've got something special lined up for you today, and I can't wait to get into it. We're going to be looking at a passage from the Gospel of John, specifically John 3:14. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14

Topics: Praise, Salvation

Rev'd Up Part 15 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 22, 2018

We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus!

Series: Rev’d Up Thesis of Series: We need to get Rev’d Up for Jesus’ Second Coming as we look at what is happening to our society and world. Many are saying the time is near and Revelation tells us to be ready at a moment’s notice. So, let’s get Rev’d up and be ready to meet Jesus! Key ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:11, Revelation 17:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 7, 2014

This is a look at the life of Asa, seeing how he started his walk with God fired up, but ended fizzled out. It's a good warning to us to maintain our first-love for Christ.

ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chron. 14:2-16:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Two Aggie cowboys, Wally and Dallas, each bought a horse and they rode them together for the summer. When winter came, they didn’t want to pay to have them stabled for the winter. 2. Instead, they decided to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grow Up -- Stages Of Spiritual Growth Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 12, 2015

Message six from 1 John dealing with spiritual growth stages.

“Grow Up” Stages of Spiritual Growth 1 John 2:12-14 Like any personal letter, John wrote for a number of reasons. However a clear theme winds its way through he whole letter. How do I attain and maintain an intimate relationship with the God who is LIGTH and LOVE? I. GOD IS LIGHT ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Stand Up And Stand Out For Christ

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Aug 10, 2019

Making a stand

About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In the fourth year the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:9-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon # 8 - Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 13, 2024

In the midst of a serious storm, Jonah was blissfully asleep unaware of the predicament of his fellow passengers caused by his disobedience. Is it possible that the church too is asleep at a time when we have to wake up to fulfill the Great Commission that Jesus gave us?

We read in Jonah 1:5, “And the mariners were afraid, and cried every one unto his god; and they cast forth the wares that were in the ship into the sea, to be lightened of them. But Jonah had gone down into the lower part of the ship; and he lay, and was fast asleep.” (Darby) This is the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Matthew 24:3, Matthew 24:7, Matthew 28:19-20, 1 Corinthians 9:16, Acts 4:13, Ephesians 5:4, Acts 17:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Will The Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Series

Contributed by Keith Miller on Jul 6, 2006

This sermon looks at Psalm 2 for the purpose of addressing the divinity, sovereignty, majesty, and kingship of Jesus Christ in an effort to show just how awesome Jesus Christ really is.

Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Psalm 2 Introduction We have discussed the history of the Bible, we have looked at the role of women in the church, and last week we reflected on what Jesus actually said about Himself. I want to read one final quote from Dan Brown’s book then wrap this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Daily Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2015

Being a disciple of Jesus is a matter of giving up that which is of little value in order to gain that which is of great value

In the movie, “A Knight’s Tale”, the main character, a commoner named William Thatcher, travels to Paris to a cathedral to attempt to prove his love for a noblewoman named Jocelyn. But Jocelyn turns the tables on him by asking William to do something to prove his love for her that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist