Sermons on Raising Up Leaders:

Wake Up, Church! Awaken Our Commitment Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Aug 20, 2021

We struggle with commitment in our world today. Marriages, for example, last as long as life is convenient. Commitment to God has dwindled as well. If we are going to make a difference in the world, and set our country right, we need a solid commitment to God.

Lack of commitment is something that runs rampant in our world today. People do not truly stand for anything or are even truly committed to anything. They are blown around like fall leaves in a windstorm, swirling around, going this way and that. (Chameleon Commitment By Neal Gracey Copied from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11, Romans 13:14, Psalm 37:1-6, Luke 9:57-62, Acts 2:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Destroy This Temple, Let Jesus Build It Up

Contributed by Prakash Jacob on Dec 23, 2018

When we go through the process of being destroyed or broken, we have this promise of Jesus Christ that He will build it up in three days!

John 2:19 Destroy this temple, and I will rise it up in three days. 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 This portion says do not destroy the temple of god. If any man destroys the temple of god, God will destroy him. One side God says He will destroy the temple. 1Cori3:17. On the other side Jesus asking ...read more

Scripture: John 2:19

Celebrating Christmas When The Grinch Shows Up Series

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 3, 2018

How can you still celebrate Christmas when you're surrounded by troubles? So were Mary and Joseph at the first Christmas, but Christmas still came and God brought healing to their world!

CELEBRATING CHRISTMAS WHEN THE GRINCH SHOWS UP INTRODUCTION A. CHRISTMAS IS ALWAYS A WONDERFUL TIME? 1. This whole month of December we’re looking at Christmas through the eyes of Dr. Seuss’ The Grinch. So keep an eye out for his green skin! 2. Have you ever had some major plans disrupted and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Have You Made Your Mind Up ?

Contributed by Travis Leib on Apr 21, 2019

A rumor of a risen savior, and an empty tomb was not enough to convince.

Recently, the news has been captivated with the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral. There are thousands that are grieving the loss of many artifacts and history telling items. The cathedral was a celebrated icon, for what it contained inside, which is now lost. The greatest medieval cathedral ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Holiness

The Time Is Near, Do Not Seal Up The Book Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2019

The Holy Spirit of God foresaw that this book would be questioned more than other books of Holy Scripture; therefore he confirms the divine authority of it by a holy angel, and the truth of all things in it.

Tom Lowe 2/20/18 Book of Revelation Commentary Topic # C.M.: CONCLUDING MATERIAL (22:6-21) Lesson: C.M.1: The Time is Near, Do Not Seal Up the Book (22:6-11) Scripture (Rev. 22:6-11, KJV) 6 And he said unto me, These sayings are faithful and true: and the Lord God of the holy prophets sent ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Wake Up! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 17, 2020

At the end of Romans 13, Paul reminds Christians of the debt of love they owe and warns them to wake up and put off the deeds of darkness because the return of Christ is nearing.

A. One of my favorite things to do as a father when our daughters were growing up, was to wake them up in the morning. 1. I loved seeing their sweet, sleepy faces as I woke them with a gentle voice, saying, “It’s time to wake up.” 2. What is your attitude when you wake up? a. I’m a morning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Kind Of Treasure Are You Laying Up?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 27, 2020

Are you looking for treasure? Here are some of the most important treasures we should search for in life.Joy is the byproduct of obedience. Where then is real joy found? -- the answer is simple, in Christ alone.

WHAT KIND OF TREASURE ARE YOU LAYING UP? Matthew 6:19-21 19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: 20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Proverbs 15:6, Psalm 37:25, Philippians 4:19

Be Brace, Speak And Don't Give Up! Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 9, 2017

Sometimes we don't see much visible fruit, or past attempts to witness or minister were not outwardly successful and tempted to hold back our witness or cut back our service. God's words to Paul Acts 18:5-11 are just the prescription.

Be Brave, Speak and Don’t Give Up! Series: Acts Chuck Sligh August 6, 2017 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 18:5-11 – “And when Silas and Timotheus were come from Macedonia, Paul was pressed in the spirit, and testified to the Jews that Jesus was Christ. 6 And when they opposed themselves, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up: Keep Digging The Wells

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Sep 27, 2017

Right at the moment that Isaac is about to celebrate his success by discovering water on the well, the Philistine snatched his rights and took over the same well by force. By the way, it is the third time that they deliberately did it. Will Isaac give up?

NEVER GIVE UP: KEEP DIGGING THE WELLS Genesis 26:12-32 Crab Mentality! What do these words mean? It is a way of thinking best described by the phrase, "if I can't have it, neither can you. The metaphor refers to a bucket of crabs. Individually, the crabs in the story could easily escape from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow Up Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 31, 2017

Part 2 focuses on the the food baby Christians eat - MILK. The foundation Scripture is Hebrews 5:11-14.

It’s Time To Grow Up - Part 2 Scriptures: Proverbs 20:11; 1 Cor. 13:11; Heb. 5:12-14 This is part two of my message “It’s Time to Grow Up” and I must tell you that I will not be able to finish it this morning. I ask for your patience as I listen to and share what the Spirit of God is sharing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow Up Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 2, 2017

Part 3 of this series focuses on why we need to be able to share our faith with others and why it's a sign of our growth in Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 3 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12; 1 Peter 3:15 I want to tell you a story. A man was at home one day and realized that he was hungry. He got in his car and went to a restaurant for dinner. Once he had eaten his food he asked his waiter to box up his leftovers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If It's Going To Be, It's Up To Me.

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2018

My life took a giant leap forward when I got the revelation of personal responsibility. Noah didn't expect God to build his ark. God is the master planner, but he has left the building up to us.

Joshua 24:15 And if it seem evil to you to serve the Lord, choose this day whom you will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Around the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Grow Up Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 22, 2017

This message focuses on the importance of studying the Word of God for truth so that we are equipped to answer questions as we tell others of our personal message about our acceptance of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 6 Scriptures: 2 Timothy 2:15; Hebrews 4:12 This is part six of my series, “It’s Time To Grow Up.” Last Sunday I shared with you that Paul told Timothy to take the Word of God and entrust it with faithful men who could take that Word and teach it to others. Paul told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Grow Up Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 30, 2017

Part seven of this series focuses on hearing the voice of God when he is speaking to us and how we can prepare ourselves to hear.

It’s Time To Grow Up Part 7 Scriptures: John 10:1-28; Matthew 11:15 This message with bring to a close this series “It’s Time to Grow Up.” I hope that through this series of messages that you have been able to examine your spiritual life to determine where you are in your walk with God, whether ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Up! James 1:5-8 Series

Contributed by Eric Grenier on Apr 26, 2018

We often lack wisdom and faith, James tells us how to grow in both.

James 1:5-8 Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives to all generously and without criticizing, and it will be given to him. 6 But let him ask in faith without doubting. For the doubter is like the surging sea, driven and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed