Sermons on Stay Awake:

Pray You Not Enter Temptation Luke 22:39-46 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Mar 29, 2014

Prayer keeps us focused on our Calling Prayer can be painful Prayer delivers us from temptation Prayer enables us to face our lives with courage Prayer opens our eyes to spiritual realities

March 30 Luke 22:39 Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him. 40 On reaching the place, he said to them, “Pray that you will not fall into temptation.” 41 He withdrew about a stone’s throw beyond them, knelt down and prayed, 42 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-46

Denomination: *other

Mottos For Our Military

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 9, 2023

Jesus asks or warns all to be ready be wise not foolish.

“Mottos of our Military” Matthew 25:1-13 The church has had mottos to Open minds, open hearts, open doors, we belong to God, We are to be filled with God, and we are to serve God • US. army “This we’ll Defend ,US Marines “Always Faithful” • US Navy “Not Self But Country”,US Air Force “ Aim ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Let It Go Out! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Nov 22, 2017

Jesus warns us to be ready for His return. He warns us because the danger and threat is real. To do so, He tells us story about 10 virgins who are waiting for the return of the Bridegroom. The parable is explained and applied to the hearer.

In Annie Dillard’s Teaching a Stone to Talk, she talks about a British Artic expedition which set sail in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage around the Canadian Artic to the Pacific ocean. Neither of the two ships and 138 men on board returned. Why? They packed their ship like they were going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting On The Lord

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 21, 2009

A review of Psalm 130- how repentance restores our hope in the Lord.

Psalm 130 INTRODUCTION: Psalm 130 is one of seven Penitential Psalms consisting of confession of sin, repentance, and a desire to return to God. Five of the seven were written by David. This one is said to be written by Hezekiah Verses 1-2 The Psalmist declares where he is at in his life. He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up Church!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Oct 13, 2010

In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go

WAKE UP CHURCH! In this outline we see that the Church must be awake and alert to what is happening around about them. The way is to have our eyes open and have a divine vision rising from the Word of God! It is time for the Church to awake; rise and do the commission go Christ and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12, Acts 20:7-12

The Advent Moments In Our Life

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Dec 4, 2014

What do we do when it feels .as if our world is falling apart? Where do we go when it seems as if darkness .is our only companion and God is nowhere .to be found? Beloved, .the dark times of life are threshold moments. They are Advent Moments!

The Superintendent of the large Christian School... was concerned about the disarray he found in so many of the classrooms... he visited. Papers were often strewn on the floor,... and the Student's desks... were surrounded by clutter. Feeling strongly... that learning could not take place in such ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Corinthians 1:7-9, Matthew 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

God's Clock Is Alarming, It's Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

A call for the church to awake out of sleep and get busy for God.

ROM. 13:11-14 “GOD’S CLOCK IS ALARMING, IT’S TIME TO WAKE UP” A) The message that Paul is saying is that our Lord’s return is nearer than when we believed! * The coming of Jesus is sooner than we think … Jesus could come any second now! * Paul says, “And that knowing the time …” * The believer is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Neglected Instructions

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 19, 2009

Paul final instructions to the Corinthians are too frequently neglected in the rush for self-fulfillment in this day. The Apostle would urge modern believers to embrace these instructions or face defeat before the enemy of the soul.

1 CORINTHIANS 16:13, 14 NEGLECTED INSTRUCTIONS “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” A fusillade of commands at the conclusion of most of his letters is a mark of authenticity for Paul’s letters; and this first letter to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Watchfulness

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

This call to watchfulness is urgent in our present age of distractions, temptations, and spiritual deception. Without alertness, believers can easily drift into complacency, lose focus, or become overwhelmed by the cares of life.

A CALL TO WATCHFULNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Mark 13:33-37 Supporting Texts: Matthew 24:42-44, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 16:15 INTRODUCTION: The Bible repeatedly warns believers to be watchful and alert as the end times approach. Jesus, in His Olivet Discourse, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:33-37

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Remedy For Weak Flesh - Mark 14:27-42 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 9, 2024

Jesus said the spirit is willing but the flesh is weak. Does that mean we’re doomed to failure because of weak flesh? No. Jesus gave us a remedy.

Mark 14:27 "You will all fall away," Jesus told them, "for it is written: " 'I will strike the shep-herd, and the sheep will be scattered.' 28 But after I have risen, I will go ahead of you into Galilee." 29 Peter declared, "Even if all fall away, I will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42, Matthew 26:31-46, Luke 22:31-46, John 13:36-38

Heaven Help Us

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 11, 2004

A call to prayer for our church that is in an interim time.

Matthew 26:36-46 36Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane; and he said to his disciples, “Sit here while I go over there and pray.” 37He took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be grieved and agitated. 38Then he said to them, “I am deeply grieved, even to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Paul promotes the purposes of prayer as Watchfulness, Thankfulness and Effectiveness.

42 Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. 3 And pray for us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may proclaim the mystery of Christ, for which I am in chains. 4 Pray that I may proclaim it clearly, as I should. 5 Be wise in the way you act toward outsiders; ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-6

Denomination: *other

Fathers Day: Psalms 127 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 28, 2022

A message about how Father's guide their children.

Title: Guiding Arrows Theme: To show how Father’s and parents guide their children (natural born or organically formed) to a dependence and trust in God. Text: Psalms 127 (Psalms 127:1) A Song of Ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the Lord builds the house, They labor in vain who build it; Unless the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Encourage One Another Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Feb 9, 2010

To stay encouraged you need to stay focused, stay in fellowship and stay fresh.

ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER A young couple, very much in love, were getting married in church. However, the bride was very nervous about the big occasion and so the Pastor chose one verse that he felt would be a great encouragement to them. The verse was 1 John 4:18 which says: There is no fear in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Revelation 16:8-16 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Feb 7, 2025

Revelation 16:8-16

Revelation 16:8-16 In the last section we had read about the beginning of the seven bowls of God's wrath being poured out onto the world. The first bowl created painful sores on the bodies of the unbelievers, the second poisoned the sea with blood like a corpse, the third poured this same ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:8-16

Denomination: Bible Church