Sermons on Rounding Up People:

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 12, 2025

Jesus wasn’t offering comfort or bling, but blood — a cross that kills self and births love, the heartbeat of true discipleship.

Prologue — The Little Athens of Palestine They had followed Him north — away from the dust and clamor of Galilee, away from the familiar crowds pressing for healing — into a region strange and foreign. The road climbed toward the foothills of Mount Hermon, where the air cooled and new sounds ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-34, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23-26, Galatians 2:20, Philippians 3:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Three Appooaches To Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Apr 25, 2022

The Parable of the Good Samaritan show us the three approaches to like- beating people up, passing people up and helping people up

THREE APPROACHES TO LIFE Luke 10:25-37 From the Book, “Parables Found Only in Luke” bmarcaurelle@charter.net Last week we saw that the religion of the Scribes and Pharisees lacked love for people. They looked down on people socially, racially and religiously. This was strange because the Old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

What Made John The Baptist Great?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2009

What made John stand out that Christ singles him out as the greatest human being born up to that point in time?

WHAT MADE JOHN THE BAPTIST GREAT? MATTHEW 11:1-11 Introduction: When we think of the greatest men and women of the Bible, we think of Moses, Abraham, David, Sarah, Ruth, Elijah, Peter, and Paul. Yet, Jesus Christ said that no one had ever been born who is greater than John the Baptist. What made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 9, 2019

Ruth 1 describes three decisions made which influenced the lives of three women forever, illustrating the importance of the decisions we make in our lives. Naomi decided to cover up, Orpah decided to give up...but Ruth decided to step up.

Sermon 2: Decisions, Decisions, Decisions Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh June 9, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives. TEXT: Please turn ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 2, 2024

We live in both a physical realm and a spiritual realm. So, depend on the Spirit to empower and lead you in all aspects of your life.

WHEN GOD SHOWS UP Text: Acts 14:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Early in my ministry, my mentor was a Pastor named John McEwen. At the time, Tina and I were attending his church, and there had been some trouble in the church. One day, I went and sat in his office and told him that I was dumb ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled Up Or A Quart Low?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

A message on the filling of the Holy Spirit.

FILLED UP OR A QUART LOW Ephesians 5:18 Sunday, May 25, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the antidote for spiritual vertigo. There are two kinds of vertigo: • Subjective vertigo is when you are stopped but another object’s movement makes you sense you are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Shut Up Devil, God's Just Not Showed Up Yet

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t let the devil convince you that God doesn’t love you and care for you!

MATTHEW 14:22-25 “SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWED UP YET” A) There are three facts that we need to reckon with about the devil ....... * One: He is real! * James 4:7 “Submit yourself ...” * 1 Pet. 5:8 “Be sober ...” * In 2 Cor. 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

How To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

An overview of training your child based upon who they are to learn to walk with God.

Unlocking your child’s potential Proverbs 22:6 As you turn to this verse, let’s review some truths about proverbs. A proverb is not a given promise. It is an instruction of Godly wisdom. It is a principle that when generally applied brings about general results. It is often made up of 3 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Are People Still Asking...we Want To See Jesus?

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Mar 25, 2009

Reflections on this text and our pluralistic culture with quotes from John Stott, Leonard Sweet "Soul Tsunami". We are not living in the world our parents grew up in. Biotechnology, genetic engineering, artifical life, nano technology are all around but

Lent V John 12:20-21 Redeemer In Jesus Holy Name March 29, 2009 “Are People Still Asking to See Jesus?” When I was a kid in the 1950’s people’s minds and actions were saturated and wrapped in Christian values. The worship of God and honesty were important ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

More About People, Less About Things Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

It's tempting to prioritize things over people.

Intro Continuing to this new year by focusing on how our lives can be joining God in the present. Jesus called us into life with him.... an the life he lived he now continues in us And a quality we see in him is how he lives in a constant relationship to what his Father in heaven (eternal realm) ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many People In One Grave Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

This passage addresses Christians who have been born again and describes what has happened to us. This is not about things that ought to happen to you nor are they things you ought to try to do. These are true realities in your life if you are born again.

INTRODUCTION I’m sure you have all heard lawyer jokes. There are plenty of them, but it is said when the American humorist, Will Rogers, was walking through a cemetery one day, he saw a tombstone that said, “Here lies a lawyer, and an honest man.” Will said, “What do you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Shows Up He Always Shows Out

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 30, 2017

Prayer will change things. Prayer will change people. Prayer will change conditions

Matthew 14:22-31 22And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Baptist

Flee From Toxic People. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 15, 2024

Toxic people are great actors. They play the victim, the hero, and the villain all in one script.

The Bible warns us about the influence of false prophets, wicked men, and seducing spirits. We must be wise and discerning, for we are called to be salt and light in this world, not to be tainted by its poison. Toxic people can drain our energy, distract us from our purpose, and pollute our minds ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:33

Power Up! Dare To Believe, Living Right Side Up PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the transformative power of faith, especially during trials, and encourage believers to live righteously and dare to believe, even in challenging circumstances.

Good morning, Church Family! Today, we're going to talk about something that resonates with us all, and that's the power of faith in trials, living right side up, and daring to believe. Our conversation is centered on Hebrews 9:11-14 and Philippians 2:12-13. Hebrews 9:11-14 says, "But when Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13

Topics: Faith, Trials, Persecution