Sermons on Roll Up Sleeves:

The Penetrating Influence Of Character PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores our Christian calling to be influential as salt and light in the world, and the consequences of failing to live up to this mission.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you today, as we continue to bask in the unfathomable grace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this place, not as mere spectators, but as partakers of the divine mystery of faith. We are not here by accident, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Topics: Light, Shine, Others

God Gives Second Chances Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Healed

Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014

Sometimes we get so wrapped-up in what Jesus can do for us …when we really just-need to find Jesus!

Just Words: Healed Scripture Text: Mark 1.29-39 INTRODUCTION Peter must’ve loved his mother-in-law, …because he brought Jesus to her! I’m sure that you’ve heard any-number of mother-in-law jokes… …such-as: What is the worst thing an emergency room doctor ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Nazarene

Growing Grand Kids Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 30, 2014

If we want to raise grand kids, then we must teach them to obey without putting them down, but bringing them up to follow Christ.

Several years ago (1997), Reeve Lindbergh, daughter of aviator Charles Lindbergh, was invited to give the annual Lindbergh Address at the Smithsonian Institution's Air and Space Museum. They were commemorating the 70th anniversary of her father's historic solo flight across the Atlantic. On the day ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

His Church Series

Contributed by Darrel Brandon on Aug 31, 2006

To be holy is to be His. His church is made up of those who are His. Within any Christian church, we will find examples of faithfulness, fellowship, forgiveness and friendship.

HIS CHURCH Colossians 4:7-18 INTRODUCTION: As you may know, I am not a movie-watcher. I get too fidgety before the movie is over. Maybe I’m ADD or something; I don’t know. But there is a handful of movies I have enjoyed. My favorite movie is Dunston Checks In. I want to play a clip from that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Digging Deep Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

If you dig deep to lay your foundation, you are wise. If you are satisfied to be shallow, you are foolish, and what you build will never hold up in the flood.

Dr. Victor Heiser, author of the one time best seller An American Doctor's Odyssey, was 16 years old when the tragic Johnstown flood struck in 1889. He was out in the barn getting a horse when he heard a dreadful roar. When he ran to the door he saw his father up at the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Noah - A Successful Father

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 21, 2012

Noah's ark was one of the most remarkable achievements in history up to his day. But his greatest accomplishment was that his family followed Noah's faith in God. What made him a successful dad?

Noah: A Successful Father Chuck Sligh June 17, 2012 Based loosely on a sermon by Roger Campbell in Preach For a Year, Vol. 2. POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Genesis 6:5-11 – “And GOD ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Clog In The Pipe

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 8, 2004

Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from not only flowing o

TEXT: Joshua 7:10-12; 16-26 TITLE: BEING A CLOG IN THE PIPE Have you ever had a clog in your pipes that stops up all the water from draining out into the septic tank? If you have then you know the problems of stopped up pipes. Achan was a clog in the pipes that stopped the blessing of God from ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part 4 - Matthew 9:15-17 - Renovate Or Demolish And Start Again! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 22, 2010

It seems to me that Jesus is saying He didn’t come to patch things up for me. HE ISN’T INTO PATCHING UP MY OLD WAY OF LIFE. He wants to make EVERYTHING NEW! New birth in Christ is NOT JUST A RENOVATION OF THE OLD WAY OF LIFE!

Part 4 - Matthew 9:15-17 - RENOVATE OR DEMOLISH AND START AGAIN! People in Airlie Beach in Australia are facing the task of a huge cleanup after a cyclone hit in the early hours of Sunday morning. Some are faced with the choice of renovate or start again. My son and daughter in law are also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

The Power That Raises The Dead

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 1, 2016

“Then he came up and touched the bier, and the bearers stood still. And he said, Young man, I say to you, arise. And the dead man sat up and began to speak, and Jesus gave him to his mother”. (Luke 7:14-15)

! Theme: The power that raises the dead Text: 1 Kings 17:17-24; Gal. 1:11-24; Lk. 7:11-17 Introduction: God revealed His name to Moses at the burning bush when He commissioned him to free His people. God’s revealed name is “I Am who I Am”. God’s name was only fully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Have Put My Words In Your Mouth (Introduction) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

To be EXPOSED to the Word of God (Vs. 9, “I have PUT MY WORDS in your MOUTH!”) To Rebuke (Vs. 10, “To Stand up AGAINST… kingdoms, to Uproot/Destroy/Overthrow.”) To Inspire! To Comfort To Encourage Vs. 10 “…(TO BUILD OTHERS UP and PLANT THEM.")

God said: "I CHOSE you before I gave you life, and before you were born I SELECTED you to be a PROPHET TO THE NATIONS." Jeremiah 1:5 (Good News) *Jeremiah, defined in an Etymological study from its root; Hebrew: ---Yahweh Throws ---Yahweh Establishes, ---Yahweh Appoints ---Yahweh Raises ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:8-10

Denomination: *other

Gonna Need A Bigger Cup

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Nov 30, 2019

Typically, we stop pouring fluid as the container is filling to the rim. Too often, we tend to ease-up on God's calling on our lives because we sense we are filling up. He wants us to go get a bigger cup, through!

No, this is not a story about the whole ‘glass half full’, or ‘glass half empty’ debate. In fact, the late George Carlin once observed, “Maybe the glass is just twice as big as it needs to be!“… he then proceeded on a tirade of how we overthink, over-analyze, and certainly over-debate about such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:22, Luke 6:38, Matthew 7:13-14, Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Imperfect Mothers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 13, 2019

News flash-there are no perfect mothers. But that doesn't stop all those 'regular' moms from trying to live up to that June Cleaver image. It's time to stop beating yourself up and realize that all moms are imperfect.

IMPERFECT MOTHERS When we look back and see the TV shows like Leave it to Beaver or Brady Bunch we get the image of the perfect mom. She never gets frustrated, she always looks her best, the kids are always good, her husband adores her; all that happy stuff. Then you compare that with how things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-11, Genesis 25:28, 2 Timothy 1:5, Proverbs 31:27-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Tire

Contributed by Masimba Murisa on May 24, 2025

To tire is to become weary and to lose patience or to become exhausted. Why do people tire or faint in life and want to give up? ? Let's explore and through God's word bring some encouragement to stay the course and not give up on life and God.

As humans if we pray and believe God and we do not see results by a certain time we feel like God has abandoned us. We start believing the enemy's lies that God does not care about us and that He has rejected us. But God does not come and go, He lasts (Isaiah 40:28) MSG The enemy comes to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Charismatic