Sermons on Soften Up:

Time Out! Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Mar 27, 2025

And the people got up to dance

March 29, 2025 Moses had been up on the mountain for nearly 6 weeks receiving the blueprints for the Tabernacle - the emblem of God’s desire to dwell among his people. Meanwhile, at the bottom of the mountain, the people had gotten restless and imagined all sorts of scenarios for Moses’ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C- The Beatitudes: Area Code 212 Or 04?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 20, 2025

Heaven is not just up, but in.

The 212-area code is Manhattan, and it’s a status symbol as one of the most recognizable area codes in the United States. It’s considered more authentic than the more recent 646, 332 or 917 area codes for Manhattan. With a 212 Manhattan phone number, you’re sure to turn some heads, stand out from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8, Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Catholic

A Commission Of Compassion. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2025

A wake up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005

Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

(some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready For Battle

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 6, 2004

It is time to rise up and realize the battle before us is won, so get suited up to participate in the victory.

Call to Battle New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs July 9, 2004 Stumbling in lethargy, the trumpet is sounding, it is time for the church to awaken to the cry of battle, the sound of distant thunder is on the horizon, there is a battle brewing, and the church had better prepare herself. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are You Staring At? (Go!)

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Dec 15, 2008

This is a sermon that encourages its audience to get up and go... get up and go tell someone the good news.

Acts 1:6-14 So when they met together, they asked him, “Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom of Israel?” He said to them: “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Rooster Call Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2011

Roosters are used to wake people up. But what did Jesus use the Rooster to "wake" Peter up to?

OPEN: How many of you have ever fallen asleep in Church? (Wait for a show of hands) Most people have – at least once. ILLUS: In the days of the Pilgrims, churches had a person they called a “tything man”. His job was to keep people awake during the sermons (usually 2 to 3 hours in length) by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-62

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Will Surprise You Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 7, 2018

God does not always show up exactly when and how we want, but He always shows up.

JESUS WILL SURPRISE YOU When I was a kid I wanted to be a scuba diver. A friend brought over his scuba gear to our pool when I was 12 and let me try it, and from that moment I was hooked. I wanted to be the next Jacques Cousteau. For those of you who do not know who that was, he was a French ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Searching Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2023

“How much of the world must I give up?” Answer, “Follow God completely and it will give you up.”

A. INTRODUCTION: 1 KINGS 18:1-21 1. Today’s lesson: a. Ahab and Obadiah searching for food. b. Obadiah searching for Elijah (v. 7). c. Ahab searching for Elijah. “Is it really you, you troublemaker of Israel” (v. 17). d. Elijah wants to be found. “Go … tell ... Elijah is here” (v. 8). ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Prescription For Happiness Sermon Vi: Be Pure Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 23, 2019

Christians who have a longing in their hearts to be like Jesus wise up by reaffirming their belief in God. They clean up their act by getting rid of hypocrisy. They cheer up by being good and doing good.

PRESCRIPTION FOR HAPPINESS The Beatitudes – Matthew 5:1-12 Everybody I know wants to be happy. However, it appears to me that some folks may not understand what true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:8

He Bore The Cross Of Jesus – Who Was Simon Of Cyrene? – An Easter Message For Good Friday Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 19, 2024

At this Easter time, we are looking at Simon of Cyrene who carried the cross for the Lord. He was God’s provision for the journey to the cross, and Jesus was the Father’s provision for the sins of the world. We examine Simon of Cyrene from the Gospel accounts and link with Isaac.

HE BORE THE CROSS OF JESUS – WHO WAS SIMON OF CYRENE? – AN EASTER MESSAGE FOR GOOD FRIDAY [A]. INTRODUCING THE MAN SIMON OF CYRENE As commentators often like to do, there is a lot of speculation about Simon of Cyrene. There are so many ideas why he was in Jerusalem and what he was doing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:32, Acts 2:10, Mark 15:21, Romans 16:13, Luke 23:26, Matthew 27:54, Luke 23:27-31, Revelation 6:16-17, Genesis 22:1-3, Acts 2:23, Genesis 22:13-14, Genesis 22:15-16, Genesis 22:16-18, Matthew 16:24-26, Luke 9:23, John 3:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride Goes Before A Fall

Contributed by Grant Sisson on May 20, 2010

The course of modern American history parallels that of ancient Israel. This is a wake-up call!

Daniel Chapter 4 Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI We will return to the book of Daniel today. We diverted course last week for Mother’s Day, and we may divert again for Memorial Day, but we’ll keep after it until we get through Daniel. Chapter four contains an interesting story of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-27

Why? Understanding Life Events (Iii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

As the Potter molds the clay, God prepares His people for eternity. He uses events and pressures in our life toward that end. This is the last in a series examining 3 things that God is always doing.

Why? Understanding Life Events III Jerm. 18:1-6 6-14-09 Intro 1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” This morning I want to talk about your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Worship With A Clear Conscience

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Feb 7, 2014

In our verses for today, we will look at what worship is all about from the point of view of Jesus. He connects worship with three of the seven key areas of our lives. The Financial, the Intellectual and the Relational aspects.

Matthew 5:23-24 New International Version (NIV) 23 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, 24 leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Its Time To Get On Fire For God

Contributed by Billy Williams on Oct 27, 2007

It’s time That we Get on fire for God, stop playing games and get real with God. God is tired of his Jacked up churches with the Jacked up Members with the Jacked up Preachers!!!!.

IT IS TIME TO GET ON FIRE FOR GOD!!!!!!!!! ACTS CH. 2:1-20 ASK::: why is the church so dead today if we call ourselves Pentecostal ? then we should start acting like Pentecostal.. THE ANSWER IS::: PEOPLE HAVE FORGOTTEN WHO THEY TRULY SERVE, THE HAVE FORGOTTEN WHO THEY ARE IN CHRIST.... THE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible