Sermons on Set Up:

11 The Valley Of Grace Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Oct 28, 2009

So many people, when they come to the valleys of life, set up camp and plan on staying there or they will do little to get out it. God never intends for us to stay in these valleys but to learn from them and move on.

The Valley Of Grace Genesis 26:17-19 We have spent the last 10 weeks looking at different Valleys that we face in this life, I want to look at one more aspect of the valleys this morning to encourage all those who are traveling down a hard road today. Isaac finds himself in the Valley of Gerar ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Wild Preaching Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 18, 2013

At Pentecost, God engaged in a pyrotechnic display that shook the audience, and set up a wild sermon by Peter that offered a wild and unheard of invitation. What made this sermon so powerful, and why does it's message still shake the world?

Open http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JceziOFRwQ (First 59 seconds… fade out sound) What you’ve just seen is a pyrotechnic display at a Paul McCartney concert. It’s become almost common place for big name performers to have displays like this in their shows. Can you imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Recess Appointment

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 27, 2021

Loosing your focus on God, always leads to the enslavement of some kind of sin! And like any other circumstance, if you set up a cot there you’re going to be staying enslaved longer, than you can imagine!

A Recess Appointment Does anyone remember when we were children and went to school. By far the best part of the day hands-down was always recess. Sure learning was fun as was sitting next to your best friend. It didn’t matter what kind of a day you were having, because when recess came ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9, Joshua 24:15, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Know The Name Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 27, 2020

This message concludes my series for fathers. In this message I discuss the importance of setting up our children to be able to receive the most important name they will ever receive - the new name Jesus gives us when we overcome.

Do You Know The Name Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Colossians 2:15, Revelation 2:17, 14-16, 1 John 5:1-5 This message concludes my series focusing on fathers for the month of June. As I shared with you in previous messages, although I am speaking to men this message also applies to the women. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Strongholds

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Nov 30, 2021

What is a stronghold? A Fortress Very easy to defend Difficult for the enemy to attack Satan can build a spiritual fortress in our lives An area of our life where we allow Satan to enter Then he sets up a stronghold

Strongholds What is a stronghold? A Fortress Very easy to defend Difficult for the enemy to attack Lord of the Rings – Helms Deep Satan can build a spiritual fortress in our lives Starts with a foothold then becomes a stronghold An area of our life where we allow Satan to enter Then he sets up a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:3-5, 2 Peter 3:5-6, Matthew 22:37-38, Luke 5:32, Ephesians 6:17-18, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Exodus 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Stone Age

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 17, 2024

Normally "the Stone Age" evokes visions of cavemen and prehistoric life. But one day soon The Stone Cut Out Without Hands is coming to set up His Kingdom. Are you ready for the Stone Age?

LIVING IN THE STONE AGE Dan. 2:31-35 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GETTING WHAT SHE DESERVED 1. Have you ever gotten in an express line at a grocery store – to check out – and had someone got ahead of you who had a lot more than 10 items? That happened to Bonnie Jones. 2. Ignoring the sign, a woman ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Gaslighting God

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jan 9, 2024

This chapter can be a case of Gaslighting and false repentance by the people in an attempt to change the reality of their situation by minimizing their responsibility and blaming God. Some say it is a “Straw man” set up by the Prophet to be demolished by God’s answer in the next chapter.

Well, it feels good to be back in this particular pulpit after 25 years! I want to thank Pastor Caleb for the opportunity. Please turn to Isaiah 64. Hear now the word of the Lord. May God be blessed with the reading of His word. Please join in prayer. Before I get to looking at the chapter, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Gear Up

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 7, 2006

The message focuses on the believer gearing up for battle. Veteran’s day message.

Gear Up Ephesians 6:10-18 Pastor Don Jones Introduction We know what we are to do. The past two weeks we looked at the core commands of the Bible, the Great Command. It tells us what to do and to whom. Seems simple enough, love God and love others. Then why do we fail so often if it is that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Give Up Or Get Up?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 8, 2009

Never consider anyone hopeless. Pray intensely, watch out for the naysayers or for your own negativity, and then participate in the redemption Christ wants to bring.

He’s just hopeless! She is beyond redemption! I am never going to make it! They have no future whatsoever! They are hopeless! Are you ever tempted to speak like that? Do you ever feel that way about somebody, maybe even about yourself? Hopeless? Watch out. Because there is nothing more ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist

On The Up And Up: Jesus'ascension Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 7, 2008

esus’ Ascension is connected both to the Resurrection and the Second Coming of Christ. It is an extension of the Gospel and a foundational belief that has important ramifications.

On the Up and UP: Jesus’Ascension (Acts 1:9-11) 1. It can be tough to say “Goodbye.” 2. It was hard when our daughter moved to Washington or our son went away to Bible College. 3. Indeed, if you are like me, you will probably ever see most of the people with whom you graduated high school, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stand Up - Speak Up

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 22, 2022

With Holy Ghost Power COMES Holy Ghost Problems! When you are at your highest in ministry it is often when the sect of Sadducees (the elite) are filled with indignation! But God calls us to Stand Up & Speak Up!

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25 Standing Up and Speaking Up Let me set the scene. The apostles were meeting regularly at the Temple in Jerusalem in Solomon’s Porch, an area just beyond the Gate called Beautiful by the Eastern Wall. Acts teaches us increasingly people believed and were added ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Suiting Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 1, 2025

How can a sinful people live in intimate daily communion with a Holy God?

Leviticus is probably one of the most difficult books in the Bible. The material in it ranges from unpleasant to incomprehensible and back again, with one or two flashes of clarity and simplicity almost as if to catch us off our guard. If it hadn’t been for the fact that I promised to preach on one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Give Up To Go Up Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 31, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in the series "Going For The Gold." The messages is about what it takes to make the sacrifices necessary to become a world-class Christian.

GIVE UP TO GO UP GOING FOR THE GOLD: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:1a August 1, 2004 Series Introduction: This month the Olympic games will be returning to their origins in Athens, Greece. Once every four years the best athletes from all around the globe gather for competition. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Giving Up To Go Up

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 30, 2007

In God’s Kingdom you must give up to go up.

Giving Up to Go Up 1 Sam. 16:1 May 20, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A Eye of the Tiger cliches 1 They are meant to inspire, encourage, & spur to victory. a Winners never quit & quitters never win; only the strong survive; winning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Puffed Up Or Built Up Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 4, 2023

In First Corinthians chapter 8 Paul addresses the liberty we have in Christ, but that liberty is never license to sin, or to do harm to our fellow believers.

Puffed Up or Built Up Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Now it’s been a little while since we’ve been in 1st Corinthians, and that’s because I wanted us to see what Habakkuk had to say about faith, and I felt that was important considering our worlds current situation… but this morning we’re going to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-3, 1 Corinthians 13:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible