Sermons on Speaking Up:

3 Simple Facts About Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

The Lord shows up and responds to faith.

Thank you Rev. James Willoughby 3 Simple Facts about Faith This is just a simple thought...I'm not even sure where I first got ahold of it. But it has really been a blessing to our church, and everywhere I've shared it. I posted it in this form on my blog a few weeks ago. 3 Simple Facts about ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do We Draw The Line

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 8, 2022

STANDING UP OR WHAT WE BELIEVE

Where do we Draw the Line How are we to respond as a church• WE Need to have a clear sense of our yes and our no.Let your Yes be YES and your NO be NO Matt 5:37 We Need that CLARITY—Because We are a people of FAITH, We have to know our boundaries. We need to Develop Boundaries—Ps 16:5-6 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:37

"Let Him Go”

Contributed by Sean Dees on Feb 7, 2020

Churches today are dealing with the same things that they did in Bible times; and that is; man likes to mess up what God sets up!

(13) And the Jews’ passover was at hand, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem, (14) And found in the temple those that sold oxen and sheep and doves, and the changers of money sitting: (15) And when he had made a scourge of small cords, he drove them all out of the temple, and the sheep, and the oxen; ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Decaffeinated Christianity

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 13, 2023

Decaffeinated Christianity, like decaffeinated coffee, won't wake you up, it won't perk you up, it won't keep you up and it won't get you up; it's just there. It looks right, smells right, almost tastes right -- but NO POWER!

DECAFFEINATED CHRISTIANITY Rev. 3:1 INTRODUCTION A. COFFEE HUMOR 1. How did the hipster burn their mouth? They drank their coffee before it was cool. 2. Why did the barista get fired? They kept showing up to work in a tea-shirt. 3. How are coffee beans like teenagers? Both are always ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1, 2 Corinthians 11:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Arise And Eat: The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

When the journey becomes too great, God doesn't abandon you—He strengthens you. Elijah thought it was the end, but it was just a transition.

ARISE AND EAT: THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR THEE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 23:1-3; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 11:28–30 INTRODUCTION: After the victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah expected national revival. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Worshippers Arise!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jan 14, 2006

It is time for the sleeping Children of God to wake up

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Fear Factor

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Mar 25, 2011

So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends Goosebumps up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat .

Fear Factor 2 Timothy 1:3-14 So, what are you afraid of? What it is that sends chills up and down your spine, brings your heart up into your throat. Is it Snakes, heights, spiders, enclosed spaces? To most of us we have seen those things explored at some point or another on Fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Twelve Characteristics Of The Bible!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 20, 2020

There is a saying the “All Bible and No prayer and we will dry up, All Prayer and no Bible and we will blow up. But both Bible and Prayer and we will grow and go up!” The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity.

Twelve Characteristics of the Bible! There is a saying the “All Bible and No prayer and we will dry up, All Prayer and no Bible and we will blow up. But both Bible and Prayer and we will grow and go up!” The Bible is a window in this prison-world, through which we may look into eternity. There ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:35, Malachi 3:6, John 6:63, John 15:3, Proverbs 4:10  (view more)  (view less)

"Have A Healthy New Year"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 23, 2003

We need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual PHYSICAL check-up. In Psalm 26, David shows us his chart, as he goes to the Great Physican for his spiritual check-up.

“Have A Healthy New Year” Psalm 26 INTRODUCTION: The new year is almost upon us. We often greet each other, “Have a healthy and prosperous New Year!” Tonight, I want us to take a look at having a “Healthy New Year”. Sometimes we need an annual SPIRITUAL check-up, just like we need an annual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Called As A Servant Not A Master

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 19, 2019

A servant is always ready to serve, even when wages are not coming in, he looks up to his Master, hoping for the best, knowing that many have been paid before him and even after him so he will surely receive his wages so he will always serve

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *YOU ARE CALLED AS A SERVANT NOT A MASTER* 1 Corinthians 9:15-19 King James Version (KJV) 15 But I have used none of these things: neither have I written these things, that it should be so done unto me: for it were better for me to die, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Growing In Wisdom: Even 12 Year Old Jesus Needed To Learn

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Jan 6, 2025

By looking at the story of 12 year old Jesus wandering away from Mary and Joseph to go to the Jerusalem Temple, this sermon’s ultimate goal is to highlight that Jesus is fully Man as well as fully God, thus He needed to "grow in wisdom" just like the rest of us.

Because today marks the Christian feast of Epiphany—the day in which the Three Kings (the Magi) finally arrived in Bethlehem to adore the newly born Christ Child—this also means that today marks the official end to the liturgical season of Christmas! ?Now for some of us here, this might be a sad ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

"the Power Of Persistent Prayer."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 2, 2025

This timely message focuses on the parables of 'Ask, Seek, and Knock' and the parable of the unjust judge. The message emphasizes the importance of perseverance in prayer and reassures us that God is a loving Father who responds to the cries of His people who call out to Him day and night.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Matthew 7:7-8) (7) Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” (8) “For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8, Luke 11:9-10, Luke 18:5-8, Jeremiah 29:13, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

When God Shuts You In. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah was all dressed up with no place to go.

Intro: 1. Have you ever looked at your old high school Yearbook? People sign their names over thier pictures and usually write what they want to accomplish in life. Things like, "I hope to make my first million by the age of thirty." "I plan to rob a bank and escape to a paradise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Light Shine

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Dec 30, 2019

Shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. Your light is the most wonderful parts of your life that reflects your special character and the way you will influence the world by sharing the love of Jesus .

What does it mean to shine your light? I believe shining your light is about making a mark, making a difference, ignoring the negative opinion of others and being a positive influencer. And I think “your light” is that special, unique, one-of-a-kind thing that the Lord has deposited in you to make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, John 1:4-5, Matthew 5:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Rev. Anand Lal on Oct 4, 2020

Verses 17-24.—As a servant and a pilgrim, who finds himself to be a stranger in an enemy's country. His appeal is to God alone, and his prayer is especially direct and personal. He speaks with the Lord as a man speaks with his friend.

In our last study we studded the 2 nd stanza of this song Beth which was about (cleansing power of the word of God) that you can’t wash or save from the sins it is only by the word of God which can cleanse and protect us from the sin specially in our youth age. Now we have the 3 rd stanza of this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24