Sermons on Rolled Up Like A Scroll:

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? God is calling us to wake up, so what are we to do?

In verses 1-5: Despite the fact that God had spoken straightforwardly and perceptibly with Moses and Joshua, God’s Word had become uncommon during the three centuries of rule by judges. By the time Eli was High Priest, there were no prophets speaking God's messages to the children of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Jun 23, 2005

This is part five in a series dealing with the need for God’s people to break down the barriers that keep us from effectively building up the wall (God’s Kingdom). Having broken down those barriers we must build up the wall.

Breaking Down Barriers & Building Up The Wall (Pt. 5) Sermon – 25 July 2004 We have been spending a fair amount of time in this series discussing for several weeks the barriers that have been erected within the church and have kept her from attaining to all that the lord would have her do. I ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2009

Sin at its worst is the inability to understand ourselves and to control ourselves, leading to separation from self, others, and God. The cross, the empty tomb, and Christ’s life rescue us.

Well, are you ready today for the fourth step, the step that’s all the way down at the floor level? Those who were not here last Sunday do not know what I’m talking about. Those who were here will need a little review. Let me explain. Last Sunday we walked the first mile on the Roman Road ... ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —reconciliation

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 24, 2020

This is the final message in the series with Joseph and his brothers finally being reconciled after the death of their father Jacob.

It’s Time To Get Up Part 5 —Reconciliation Genesis 50:15-21 Ephesians 4:17-32 Have you ever had a bad falling out with someone? Something they did to you just seemed like too much to forgive. It happens with individuals. It happens with families. It happens with nations. It happens with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21, Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Willie Richard, Jr on Jan 3, 2006

A different look at the parable of the good Samaritan.

I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!! Luke 10:29-37 How often do you take the time to think about the life that you’ve lived, and how close you have come to experiencing the fate of the man in our text today. If I were to guess, I believe many of us would have to say “it could have been me”. Our text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Baptist

Do We Need To Wake Up Our Spiritual Life?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 26, 2023

Have we fallen asleep spiritually? Is God calling us to wake up? If so, what are we to do? Can we see any similarities with our Scripture and Christians today?

Our passage of Scripture finds Samuel and Eli to be a little older, but Samuel is still referred to as a boy. Samuel hears his name called while he is sleeping in the temple just before dawn. He quickly approaches Eli, who tells him to return to bed. Samuel is informed by Eli that it is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are We Still Running The Race Or Have We Given Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Feb 14, 2025

God’s power and strength is our wellspring of continual nourishment to enable us to persevere through our daily struggles.

Ever notice how even the most grounded individuals get drained on occasion? Yet God’s power and strength will never decrease. He can never be too tired or too occupied to even consider helping and listen to us. God’s strength is our wellspring of strength. At the point when we feel all of life ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Check Up For The Church - Worship – The Respiratory System Of The Local Church

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 1, 2020

Jesus tells us that the Father is looking for “true worshippers.” True worshippers, according to Jesus in John 4:24, are those who worship the Father “in spirit and truth.”

In the early 70’s comedian Flip Wilson played the part of a character named Reverend Leroy, who pastored The Church of What's Happenin' Now. But today our cities and counties are swarming with “Reverend Leroys'' and churches that might rightly be called The Church of What's ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up Part I Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 28, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our differences and dysfunction,.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part I) Text: Genesis 29:15-28 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our differences and dysfunction. Back Story In Genesis 28 we see how a dream encounter with God had a transforming affect on Jacob. When he woke up from his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis- People Relating To God Part 9- Wrap Up Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 5, 2015

Wrap up sermon from Genesis- people relating to God series

Genesis – People relating to God Part 9- Final Wrap up Recap One of my favorite movies is actually 2 movies Monte Walsh The original started Lee Marvin The newest one Tom Selleck I would hate to choose between them Both tell the same story Both have the same characters Both Lee ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Caught Up, But When? What The Bible Says, Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 19, 2015

Clear Scriptural account of the coming of Jesus, and a detailed look at Matthew 24.

3. LAYING THE FOUNDATION We can only build where the Lord built. Solomon said in Psalm 127:1, “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Any doctrine not firmly supported by a word from God will fall, regardless of how many good and brilliant men believe and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't Give Up, Finish What You Started

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 4, 2004

A message to encourage you to keep to your assignments and dreams and finish what you started despite opposotions, barriers and obstacles.

VICTORIA OLADIPUPO Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: DON’T GIVE UP, FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4: 6 -10 6] Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational