Sermons on Rising Up:

Grow Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 19, 2016

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest". Christians must continue to mature.

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Priest [#3] GROW UP Hebrews 5:11-14 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, I want you to think about your father, your children, and your grandchildren. As we watch them get older, we expect them to grow up and mature. As the “man of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It Up!

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 9, 2015

A message about getting out of ruts, of being decanted like wine (emptied from vessel to vessel) The dangers of stagnation, and the upward call of God in Christ.

Shake it Up De 1:6 "The LORD our God spoke to us at Horeb, saying, 'You have stayed long enough at this mountain. De 1:7 'Turn and set your journey, and go to the hill country of the Amorites, and to all their neighbors in the Arabah, in the hill country and in the lowland and in the Negev and by ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Speak Up

Contributed by Archie Norman on Aug 14, 2015

Speak Up

Speak Up Acts 16:11-15 1. Paul's connection to an influential partner - vs.6-7, 10 2. Paul's commitment to an intentional plan - v. 13, cp. 17:2 3. Paul's confession to an invisible persuasion - v. 14 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Gear Up

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 22, 2015

What do we need to do to maintain healthy relationships?

GEAR UP! Our relationship with Christ (vertical relationship) is very important . Today we are going to focus on our relationships with others in a family, in a community and in a church. 1. Definition of gear: A gear or cogwheel is a rotating machine part having cut teeth, or cogs, which mesh with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Straight Up

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 27, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 8: 1 - 36

Leviticus 8: 1 - 36 Straight Up 8 And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Take Aaron and his sons with him, and the garments, the anointing oil, a bull as the sin offering, two rams, and a basket of unleavened bread; 3 and gather all the congregation together at the door of the tabernacle of ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Up A Tree?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 2, 2018

A sermon about salvation by grace no matter who you are or what you have done.

“Up a Tree?” Luke 19:1-10 “As Good as It Gets” is a 1997 comedy. In it Jack Nickolson plays Melvin Udall, a crude, obsessive-compulsive author who offends everyone he meets. But Melvin becomes enamored with Carol Connelly, a waitress played by Helen Hunt. She has seen Melvin at his worst, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2018

In Ephesians 4:15-16 we learn one more way Christ grows his church.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons in Ephesians 4:1-16 that I am calling, “Unity in the Body of Christ.” In this section of Scripture, the Apostle Paul has been teaching the church to maintain unity, to use their spiritual gifts, and to grow in spiritual maturity. In other words, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Drink Up!

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 12, 2018

Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers.

DRINK UP! INTRODUCTION: Normally this phrase is not associated with anything spiritual. But today, we will see that it's of ultra importance to drink up when it comes to the water Jesus offers. 1) Living water. In John 4 we read about Jesus' encounter with the woman at the well. Jesus and his ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-42, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Adds Up Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2017

One of the problems in too many churches is the issue of "Whose church is this?" The answer to that question is summed up in this simple phrase: "The Lord Adds to His Church." What can that mean to us and how can it change how the church functions?

OPEN: How many people were baptized into Christ at Pentecost? (about 3000 souls) That story in Acts has inspired many churches, evangelists, missionaries and 1000s of others to attempt to reach as many as they can to bring more and more people to Christ. One such church was one from New Jersey ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Acts 2:36-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 5, 2017

Our congregational worship involves glory to God.

1. There is an old French proverb that says, "A good meal ought to begin with hunger." It is hard to enjoy a good meal when you are not hungry, but when you are starving anything tastes good! The same is true with worship. When we approach worship with a hunger for God, starving for a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thumbs Up!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 7, 2018

Pastor, church and rebuking spiritual leaders are your RIGHT THUMB which he would cut off and maim you. Caveat!

Thumbs up! Judges 1:6“Adoni-bezek fled; and they pursued him and caught him and cut off his thumbs and big toes.” We hear an incident in the Bible about a Canaanite king Adoni Bezek; when the people of God went for war against the Canaanites , he tried to flee but they caught him and did ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grow Up

Contributed by Willem Hartley on Feb 6, 2013

God does not allow suffering and difficult situations to destroy us rather He uses it to help us Grow Up into the promises He has for us

Grow up Good morning church. Do you know the dumbest question someone could ask, and unfortunately the question mainly comes from christians. Are you ready? The dumbest question is : Why do bad things happen to good people? Taking the question at face value proves it stupidity.. First of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wake Up

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 22, 2013

A sermon on Romans 13:11-14 (HoHum from Sermons4Kids at: http://www.sermons4kids.com/snooze.html; Outline and material adapted from David Jeremiah's book, "Living With Confidence in a Chaotic World", chapter 10 "Stay Convinced")

HoHum: Have children come up front for children’s minute. Need: An alarm clock with a "snooze" button
Do you use an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning? A lot of alarm clocks have a button on them called a snooze alarm. When your alarm goes off, you can hit that button and go ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Call Up Series

Contributed by Terry Williams on Aug 26, 2013

This is sermon to call believers to fight against apostasy. To take a stand on the truth of Scripture and the truth of the Gospel.

Sermon 3 of 11 Jude: A Call to Defend The Call Up Jude 3 Introduction We are working our way through the book of Jude Jude identifies himself as a bond-servant of Jesus, and brother of James in verse 1. That makes him Jesus’ half-brother. Last week we talked about being Secured for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Up Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 10, 2014

Growing up people need growing up grace.

Title: Growing-Up Text: Genesis 2:15-17 and 3:1-7 Thesis: Growing-up people need growing-up grace. Introduction We generally associate age with growing up. Age is also a period of human life, measured by years from birth, usually marked by a certain stage or degree of mental or physical ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational