Sermons on Rise Up:

My Valentine, My Wife, My Marriage.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 10, 2009

At the time of preparing this outline, my wife and I have been married 47 years. During that time we have been almost constantly together. 24/7. Perhaps being missionary evangelists in over 100 countries has helped us to work, live and have a love that ha

My Valentine, my Wife, my Marriage. At the time of preparing this outline, my wife and I have been married 47 years. During that time we have been almost constantly together. 24/7. Perhaps being missionary evangelists in over 100 countries has helped us to work, live and have a love that has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-12

"The Church Of Laodocia"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009

This message shows hoe the church of today can be like the church of Laodocia.

 1. Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Church Of Laodocia

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Feb 9, 2009

a message describing the dangers of being like the church of Laodocia.

 Get in or get out 15 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. Here is a church much like the church today - playing along and giving a semblance of religion. 2Ti 3:5 Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. He says ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Steps To Take When I Really Need To Hear From God Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God?

Steps to Take when I Really Need to Hear from God Key Verse: 2 Kings 7:1, “Then Elisha said, “Hear the word of the Lord…” What steps can I take when I really need to hear from God? Introduction: Throughout the Bible, we read about prophets and other men and women of God who implored their people ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 4, 2007

Twenty steps to building good attitudes

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Definition of attitude: (Webster) a. Arrangement of the outer body for what the inner wants to do. b. A mental focus in keeping with life’s aim. c. A feeling that results from life’s focus. d. The position of the inner that is assumed for a reason. 2. Everyone has attitudes: ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Me

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 4, 2013

Each of us has been called to follow Christ, but we need to consider what that means and what it will cost us.

Luke 5:27-31 Follow Me FBC Whitewright February 3, 2013 Do you ever ask yourself what it is that God wants from you? Maybe what Jesus wants you to do? I have for years -- for too long my relationship to Christ was identified by my work for Him. But now there has been no work as I have not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Relationship

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

There is a relationship between Christ and his Church. We belong to him, and he belongs to us. His desire is toward us. What a joy it is to be his!

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org The Blessed Relationship SOS 8:5 Intro: We belong to the Lord. He is our beloved, and we have a divine relationship with him. I like those ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 8:5

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Importunity Or God's Importunity

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 11, 2011

When the traditions of Jerusalem became more important than what Jesus had to say, it's time for them to take a closer look at what is important.

JEREMIAH 35: 12-17 When you know who a person is, you’ll listen to them. If you listen to a person, you might believe what they are saying, so Jesus represented what he was saying with signs and wonders. Listen, Jesus wants us to listen- to do this is what he wants Jerusalem to do. They ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Joy For Christmas

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 13, 2011

I. Receiving Joy II. Releasing Joy

ConsumerReports.org Americans' top holiday dreads—being nice makes the list Nov 29, 2011 12:00 PM Crowds and long lines of shoppers are by far what people dread most about this time of year. But more surprisingly, 35 million Americans actually despise "having to be nice" during the holidays, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

Modern Day Davids

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 6, 2017

There are giants in the land, Will you be a David and slay them as is your calling as a warrior?

Heard an awesome message today by Robert Kennedy, pastor of Mustang Creek Community Church in Forney, TX. I would strongly urge you to visit if you are in the area. This brother can preach. I am hoping they will make it available on CD or YouTube. I will only give the three points and what they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-53

Denomination: Baptist

"Welcome Jesus"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 20, 2016

How do we welcome Jesus by saying I am so glad to see you, come in, make yourself at home, and Now let me show you around? Martha did the welcoming but Mary did the worshipping. Which part is better?

“Welcome Jesus” Luke 10:38-42 1st thing we might do is say, "I am so glad to see you" 2nd thing we might say is, "Come right in" 3rd thing we might say is, ""Make yourself at home" 4th we may say, “Let me show you around” 1. Martha Probably ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Methodist

When It's Too Much For Me

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME

Psalm 61:1-4 WHEN IT'S TOO MUCH FOR ME [1] The TIME of this Psalm... II Sam.15-18 - During Absalom's rebellion * A Time of Danger- * A Time of Despair- * A Time of Dependance- [2] The TRUTHS of this Psalm... II Tim.3:12 Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Signs Of The Second Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 15, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is coming soon. Maranathai! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show evidences that the LORD is coming soon IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:9-14 9 “Then you will be arrest

I. EXORDIUM: The LORD is coming soon. Maranathai! II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show evidences that the LORD is coming soon IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:9-14 9 “Then you will be arrested, persecuted, and killed. You will be hated all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lust Of The Eyes Series

Contributed by Wendon Pettey on Jul 3, 2012

In sermon 2 of this series, we address the "lust of the eyes", or the sins of the inner man. Again, we identify them, recognize how they enter into our lives, and what the Bible says about dealing with them. Everyone, from the sinner on the street to the

KEY SCRIPTURE: 1 John 2:15-17 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God

A Study Of Psalm 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2017

How we respond to adversity demonstrates a great testimony for the world to see. Do we run to our God for shelter and comfort … or do we try to wage war ourselves?

A Study of Psalm 7 Psalm 7 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … then will move to something else - There are psalms of wisdom, royal psalms, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational