Sermons on Sirring Up The Backsliders:

Make Up Your Mind

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 18: 1 – 46

1 Kings 18: 1 – 46 Make up your mind 18 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, “Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth.” 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a severe famine in Samaria. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Need To Straighten Up!" Series

Contributed by David Nolte on Oct 24, 2018

A call to America to turn back to God

“We Need To Straighten Up!” Nahum 3:1-19 David P. Nolte America was founded by those who sought freedom from religious persecution. Because of their faith and religious persuasion, the Judeo-Christian morals, ethics and values of the Bible became the basis for law in the colonies. God was ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lift Up Your Heads

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 27, 2018

Don’t be rebellious to deny entry for the Lord and thereby forfeit blessings, because He is the One who is able to lift your head.

Lift up your heads : Part one Psalm 24:7”Lift up your heads, O gates, And be lifted up, O ancient doors, That the King of glory may come in!” On a day when I just felt ‘hopeless and down’, the Lord spoke to me from the above scripture in a very profound way, I hope you receive the same healing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prepare The Way - Stand Up

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Nov 22, 2018

This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand (Take a Stand for Jesus) 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16; Luke 21:25-36 Theme: First Sunday of Advent Title: Prepare the Way - STAND UP! This sermon shares with us the message of Jesus for this day - a Message of Hope as 1. We Stand 2. We Raise Our Heads - message for Advent 2018 INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36, Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Nazarene

Let Down & Lifted Up Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

This sermon shows us that our faith matters as much or more than the faith of those that need Jesus. We also learn that sometimes we have to be let down before we can be lifted up.

Everywhere Jesus went there was always a crowd and in the scripture today we find Jesus teaching in a house and it is packed. We read that a paralyzed man is of the crowd, right in front of Jesus. These guys went out of their way to help a friend because they knew that an audience with Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Up Faithful Men

Contributed by Samuel Stephens on Dec 8, 2018

A Men's Day Sermon at Christmas time to encourage Men

Matt 1 Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son 18 This is how the birth of Jesus the Messiah came about[d]: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit. Faithful Men are often placed into situations that test ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Open Up, Let Me In

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Dec 9, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47

1 Chronicles 11: 1 – 47 Open up, let me in 11 Then all Israel came together to David at Hebron, saying, “Indeed we are your bone and your flesh. 2 Also, in time past, even when Saul was king, you were the one who led Israel out and brought them in; and the LORD your God said to you, ‘You shall ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Jesus Is Lifted Up

Contributed by Purity Cruz on Mar 23, 2016

When Jesus is lifted up, He will draw all men to God. What are the results and benefits men shall experience after His Crucifixion. A message prepared in preparation and in celebration of the Holy Week. To meditate on His goodness and his mercies.

When Jesus Is Lifted Up? Purity Cruz 23 March 2016 JOHN 12:31, 32 Sermon: John 12:31, 32 (NIV) 31“Now is the time for judgment on this world; now the prince of this world will be driven out. 32 And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to myself.” This is a ...read more

Scripture: John 12:31-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Barking Up The Wrong Tree Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 15, 2016

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger".

Series: Jesus Is Better- The Better Messenger [#4] BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE Hebrews 2:5-10 Introduction: As most of you know, I grew up here in Hobbs. In our backyard were several trees. There was an apricot tree, an apple tree, a plum tree, and a mulberry tree. Now the apricot tree and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Bar The Door

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

a 20th Century Poem that gave me insight.

Get Up And Bar The Door Matthew 6:5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 But you, when you pray, go into your ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suiting Up For The Armour Of God

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 20, 2018

God calls us to be strong (do those things that contribute to being strong) and to put on the armour He provides for the battle.

May 20, 2018 Sermon - The Armour of God - Ephesians 6:10-18 At the beginning of world war II, France believed they had a solution to a potential German invasion. They built what was called the Maginot line. The Maginot line was a defensive line built in the 1930’s that stretched for over 200 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Time To Wake Up!

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 23, 2014

It's time to wake up from our slumber. The world is getting worse year by year, but Christians in general are not responding to that trend. It's time we made a change in our personal lives and in the life of the church. We can't remain in our slumber.

It’s Time To Wake Up! Romans 13:11-14 INTRO: We often fail to consider the gradual, cumulative effect of sin in our lives. In Saint Louis in 1984, an unemployed cleaning woman noticed a few bees buzzing around the attic of her home. Since there were only a few, she made no effort to deal ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up Tp The Truth!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 25, 2014

Like Joseph, wake up to the truth of Christmas. The babe of Bethlehem is God's Son, your Savior.

What kind of sounds, smells, and sights did you wake up to this morning? Did you hear the shrieks of children eager and impatient to open presents? Did you smell freshly brewed coffee swirling with the aroma of Christmas baking? And did you see Christmas stockings so stuffed that the seams ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Growing Up Is Hard To Do Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 13, 2015

An introduction to James that challenges us to grow up in our walk of faith.

Growing Up is Hard to Do James 1:1 The history books paint Hernando Cortez as a ruthless explorer. He conquered the Aztecs, Mexico and Cuba. On February 10, 1519 he said this; “We are on a crusade. We are marching as Christians into a land of infidels.” We start today a sermon ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Up Lent For Lent

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 23, 2015

I am giving up Lent for Lent this year, at least the way the Church typically does Lent. Lord is not interested in what I give up for just 40 days and return to it. He is interested in me giving up the sins in my life which will make Easter more joyous

TITLE: GIVING UP LENT FOR LENT SCRIPTURE: ST LUKE 9:22-24 / II CORINTHIANS 13:5-6 Although Easter is the most significant of the Christian holidays it does not enjoy the kind of enthusiastic fanfare afforded Christmas or even Thanksgiving. Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Baptist