Sermons on Raise Up:

Faith In The Midst Of The Fire

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on May 23, 2007

Being able to stand on faith even when everything around us seems to be going up in flames.

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF THE FIRE Daniel 3:1-30 INTRODUCTION: The Babylonians invaded Palestine in 605 BC and carried away Jewish captives back to Babylon. They selected the educated, prominent and choice men and boys. Among this group was Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednigo I want us this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Giants In Our Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 16, 2006

Facing up to our giants and stepping out in faith, believing God will help us overcome them.

Have you ever faced something so big, a problem, a trial, a difficulty, that it seemed impossible to overcome, insurmountable. It was/is your giant. No not literally a 9½ foot tall person. Your giant may be a sickness (like cancer), depression, worry, fear, an addiction, a habit, an attitude, a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Methodist

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 26, 2006

End of Vacation Bible SChool - wrapping up how it all fits together with our lesson today

† In the name of Jesus † The great treasure of grace, mercy and peace, is your gift, from God our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ! The depth of the riches of Christ – every spiritual blessing! - 1 Cor 1:5 – diamond! I look around our altar area this morning, and part of me is in wonder. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Committed Through Doing!

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Sep 16, 2010

A Strong and Encouraging word on real Commitment and Dedication. Christianity was never intended to be made up of Spectators only.

“Father, I am your servant, willing and desiring to be used to bless your people.” The Fields are white and the laborers are few! 2. C.H. Spurgeon said, “If God does not save a man by truth he certainly will not save them by lies, and if the old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Speaks On Rights

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 14, 2010

Believers must be willing to give up their rights to security, retaliation, time and money in our service to others.

Jesus Speaks On Rights Matthew 5:38-42 INTRODUCTION A. Second Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia on May 10, 1775. 1. No legal authority but had to make decisions because of military events between colonists and British. 2. By end of 1775, independence was almost inevitable. 3. Mistrust of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah, The Rebuild Begins, Dealing With Rubble And Ash! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2010

A narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah, Nehemiah tells his story up to the beginning of the work of restoration.

Introduction: Thanks to the NIV Bible and Message paraphrase, both of which I’ve leaned fairly heavily upon for this attempt at a narrative of the first two chapters of Nehemiah. This is a narrative that has been Kiwified, i.e. easily understood by New Zealanders. The Narrator’s words are in ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Outrageous Grace Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 18, 2010

God shows outrageous grace to sinners who continually mess up. His blessings are so undeserved.

At first glance Chapter 20 of Genesis seems about as useful as a snowmobile in the jungle. It’s pretty much an instant replay of what happened in Egypt in chapter 12. But this relatively short chapter is put here for a reason. Abraham and Sarah are going to have to deal with this repetitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

The Dynamic Presence Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 28, 2011

What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ?

Intro: What follows the Holy Spirit taking up residence in those that believe and follow the Lord Jesus Christ? To find out we turn to the book of Acts. The Acts of the Holy Spirit show us the working of God’s holy Spirit in indwelling, empowering, enabling, and pressing the Apostles and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuses

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jan 27, 2010

I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations.

NO EXCUSE SUNDAY. I am always amused by the different excuses people come up with to explain their actions or different situations. Have you ever noticed how we can come up with some really funny excuses? People must put a lot of effort and thought into their excuses. Here is just a sampling ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Start Walking In Purity

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 13, 2008

5 principles that will help all of us to live up to God’s high standards for our lives.

Start Walking in Purity Psalm 51:1-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 6, 2008 *Let me start tonight by saying that sex is a good thing. I think we can say that can’t we? -Sex is a good thing! One way we know this is because none of us would be here without it. But even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Examined Life

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We need to examine our lives to see how they match up to God’s expectations of us.

I assume you’ve all heard of Socrates, the great Greek philosopher. He was sentenced to death in 399BC because he dared to criticise the immorality of Greek Society. His only defence at his trial was that he was doing Athens a great service by questioning the way they thought. When his friends ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Anglican

The Love Of God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 23, 2007

God proved His love for us by what He was willing to give up for us: His Son.

When a man wants to prove His love for a woman, what does he do? • He may write a poem. • He may compose a song • He may buy her an expensive gift. • He may ask her to marry him. What did God do to prove His love for us? Romans 5:8 gives us the answer: “But God demonstrates his own love for us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Emptiness

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006

A lot can be done with empty space but you have to yeild it up if anything is going to come of it.

EMPTINESS 2 Peter 1:8-9 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. barren -These adjectives describe what contains nothing and inferentially lacks what it could or should have. EMPTINESS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prayer

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Dec 6, 2004

It is essential for believer’s to pray. The reason many Christians quit and give up is because of the lack of prayer.

Prayer Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC *December 01, 2004 1. Purpose of Prayer … one of His disciples said to Him, ’Lord, teach us to pray . . .’ -Luke 11:1 Prayer is not a normal part of the life of the natural man. We hear it said that a person’s life will suffer if he doesn’t pray, but I question ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0809 Trinity Ix: Prodigal Son: The Missing Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 15, 2005

If you miss a key ingredient of this story, you end up turning its meaning on its head.

Sermon: Prodigal son: The Missing Ingredient Text: Luke 15:11-32 Occasion: Trinity IX Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, July 24, 2005 Where: TI Morning Prayer When: Friday, August 12, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican