Sermons on Root Up:

Lift Him Up

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Worship is Job #1

Matt. 4:23-25 23 Jesus went throughout Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom, and healing every disease and sickness among the people. 24 News about him spread all over Syria, and people brought to him all who were ill with various diseases, those suffering ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Train Up A Child

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 28, 2004

1- Train up a child in the way he should go 2- Train up a child with loving discipline 3- Train up a child with loving affirmation

INTRO.- ILL.- A young man was visiting his brother and sister-in-law and was surprised to find his young nephew, Timmy, helping them bake the cupcakes. After they were done, his sister-in-law allowed Timmy to put the icing on the cupcakes. When he had finished, he brought them to the table. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Up And Go

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

Three things we must give up in order to grow up in God.

7, July 2002 Dakota Community Church Give Up & Go! Introduction: What you are willing to walk away from often determines what God will be able to lead you to. Question: Are you holding onto weights? - Un-believing boy/girl friend. - Church tradition. (We don’t lift our hands in our ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-19, Numbers 11:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

Turning Up The Heat

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 26, 2002

How to fan the smoldering embers into passionate flames in any relationship.

13, January 2002 Dakota Community Church Turning Up The Heat Introduction: This week I want to talk about how to go from smoldering embers to roaring flames of passion. These will work in any relationship, with God or with your spouse. Five ways to turn up the fire of passion: Mark 1:35 35Very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:2-3, Mark 1:34-35

Denomination: Mennonite

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 30, 2002

Faith in Christ enables us to stand up for him.

An elderly man decided to oppose the system. He wasn’t being a rebel. He wasn’t out on a mission to be different. He was only following the Word of God that had passed down to him. But this made him stand out all the more. Of course, I’m speaking of Daniel. He lived in a unique period of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1

Hooked Up To Jesus

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Practical steps to maintaining our connection to Jesus and the impact on our lives.

So how are you feeling about gas prices? I think I’m beginning to buy into the conspiracy theories. One thing I did learn that is kind of relevant to where we are today is how important it is to stay connected to the source. A pipe breaks between here and Tucson, we’re no longer hooked up to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 6, 2003

Saul, Pt. 2

HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAM 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was a youngster I was in a hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I couldn’t help but compare his size to mine. My brother, who was two years ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

There is no doubt that the early church needed a wake-up call. So Peter was chosen to get it, and to be the point man for the inclusion of the Gentiles into the church of Jesus Christ.

Passage: Acts 10:9-23 Intro: It’s amazing how often in Scripture God’s entire plan hangs on one person. 1. Noah chosen to build the ark 2. Abraham called to believe. 3. Joseph tested and approved. 4. Jesus, the perfect sacrifice for sins 5. Now Peter, being challenged to turn from his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 13, 2006

Using Abraham’s call to learn how to hear God’s voice in our own lives.

Get Up And Go! 7-30-06 Series: Can You Hear Me Now? Gen. 12:1-10 Intro. Walking from the back saying – “Can you hear me now?” I love cell phones. They’re convenient, inexpensive and practical. But as we all know, they do have a few little quirks. Do you know what drives ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Up And Be Counted Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Oct 21, 2006

Esther, Pt. 5

STAND UP AND BE COUNTED (ESTHER 5) This year (Feb., 2006), PBS aired a documentary on Dietrich Bonhoeffer. The calendars of the Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Episcopal Church in America commemorate him on April 9, the date on which he was hanged in 1945. Who was this man who had inspired ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing Up Is Hard Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 10, 2005

Are we progressing in the faith or are we, like many of those Hebrew Christians: • dull of hearing • still need to be taught elementary truth • babies wanting milk, not solid food?

In the earlier chapters we have studied some wonderful passages about the Saviour’s divinity and humanity and His wonderful fitness to be our merciful and faithful High-priest. Now we are going to move on to some rather difficult or unpalatable passages. It is tempting to skip these, but they are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Wait

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Jul 16, 2005

Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now.

Hurry Up and Wait Pastor Geoff Hamrick Psalms 27 Have you ever heard the expression, “Hurry up and wait?” This thought goes against everything we know as a way of life today. Because of technological advancements, we have become a society of impatient people. We want it…and we want it now. If ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Them Up!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 8, 2005

We need hearts for God ~ and hands for others. We can all help someone up.

HELP THEM UP! 1. Introduction: Sometimes a verse of scripture just enters your heart for you to pray for a particular person or situation. For my wife Julie Mark 1:31 “So he (Jesus) went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34