Sermons on Raise Up:

Up From The Scum Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

Examines what we will need to let go of if we allow the theory of evolution to shape our thinking

Intro: 8 out of 9 school board members in Dover, PA were voted out last November. It would have been 9, but only 8 were up for re-election. It’s kind of a national tradition that being a school board member is a thankless job. But when was the last time people lined up to take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Taking Up Stakes

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 20, 2004

In order for each of us to move toward becoming the person God created us to be and fulfill the purpose He created us to fulfill, we must pull some stakes and refuse to let limitations define us.

Taking Up Stakes Living without limits for God’s glory ILL- Elephant Intro I tried to look brave, but inside, I was shaking in my sneakers as we stood within five feet of a six-ton elephant tethered outside the circus tent. I had seen elephants at the zoo before, behind iron bars, but this was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

High And Lifted Up

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2004

God’s view from his Holy Mountain is much clearer than our view, even in the valley.

High and Lifted Up By Pastor Jim May As I think back upon the past week and of the mountains that we traveled through, I am reminded of a few passages of scripture that I want to bring to your remembrance today. Standing upon the mountains and looking down into the valley, I was impressed with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Cheer Up, Christian!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 7, 2006

Because we are God’s children and because our cross will soon turn into a crown we will be cheerful no matter what our circumstances in life.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. The Pope was after him. His colleagues were bickering among themselves. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moped around the house ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Up And Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Turning Up The Heat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

How to fan the smoldering embers into passionate flames in any relationship.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Turning Up The Heat Introduction: This week I want to talk about how to go from smoldering embers to roaring flames of passion. These will work in any relationship, with God or with your spouse. Five ways to turn up the fire of passion: Mark 1:35 35Very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:2-3, Mark 1:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002

Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lenten Get Up

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on May 23, 2001

It takes work to give up something for Lent, but before you can give up anything for God, first you have to get up and decide to go to work for Him. Before you can do the Lenten "give-up", you have to get up!

Welcome to the first Sunday of Lent that season of the church year where people who attended church were once traditionally asked to give something up for the season. What have you given up for Lent lately? Often the idea of a making a personal sacrifice for God falls on deaf ears. What does God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-11, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Turn Up The Heat

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Nov 5, 2000

The side of God that many ignore or pretend not to know.

Turn up the Heat I was thinking the other day about the way people think of God and I received a message which is quite strong. I say that it is quite strong because we all have an idea or concept of how God is. We all have the concept that He is willing to forgive us, and that He always has His ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

And Hur Went Up

Contributed by Steven Cook on Nov 22, 2000

This message teaches us the value of following the example of Hur.

“And Hur Went Up” Exodus 17:8-16 By Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Read Text – Ex. 17:8-16 B. As Israel journeyed in the Wilderness of Sin, God allowed them to endure experiences of life that taught them great lessons of His power and grace in their lives. C. In Exodus 17:1-7 Israel learned ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Ready To Give Up? Series

Contributed by William Yates on Sep 22, 2001

I have battled depression much in my own life. I know that many Americans are depressed over the events of Sept 11th, 2001. This devotion I shared with my youth has continually been a source of hope for me.

Ever found your back against a wall? Ever been in a situation you weren’t sure you would make it through? Maybe you are going through something right now. It’s like finding yourself in a canoe on the Niagara River and you can hear the thunder of Niagara Falls just ahead. Maybe it’s depression ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:9-24

Picking Up The Pieces

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 11, 2001

Now that tragedy has hit the country, what will we do now? That is the question.

INTRODUCTION  On 911, 2001 our country was struck by something that changed the lives of many people. Our nation was struck by something that destroyed the lives of many people. The act of terrorism that struck our country will forever change the lives of many if not all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up Hope

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 17, 2001

My goal is for you to become hopeless-give up hope of changing the past, give up hope of changing what others have done to us, and give up hope of changing ourselves.

Hopeless. Have you ever felt like that? Totally without hope? You tried everything you could think of, you’re at the end of your rope, with no more solutions in sight and you wonder—am I hopeless? Now, I hope that the video and the actors didn’t make you think we’re down on counseling—we’re not. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stirring Up The Fires

Contributed by Rick Croffut on Oct 19, 2001

This message describe what the enemy tries to do everytime that you and I stir up the fires of revival. Paul helps us by putting it all into perspective.

Stirring Up The Fires Acts 28:1-10, “1Now when they had escaped, they then found out that the island was called Malta. 2And the natives showed us unusual kindness; for they kindled a fire and made us all welcome, because of the rain that was falling and because of the cold. 3But when Paul had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal