Sermons on Staying Awake:

Hard Times

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 1, 2022

Life is full of ups and downs. God wants us to always stay focused on Him when times or good or bad. Don’t give up on God, but don’t forget about Him either.

For the past few weeks we've been talking about things like betrayal, temptation, and the injustices in our lives. Today I want to group all of that together and just talk a little bit about hard times in general. Life is full of ups and downs. A star quarterback throws a game-winning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:28-54

Denomination: Baptist

Holding On To My Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Mar 29, 2022

God empowers us to STAY up before He SHOWS up so that we don’t MESS up what He is SETTING up — and it all begins when we hold on to our faith.

Holding on To My Faith – Part 2 Romans 4:20-22 I hate to be the bearer of important news, but I think I should inform you and remind you—you will have to go through some things. You might be saved/sanctified/spirit-filled/speak in tongues/fire-baptized/anointed and appointed—but you are still ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing The Great Apostasy

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 6, 2022

The Bible tells us to stay strong in our faith and to always meet together as a church. But when we look around, it seems that more and more people are leaving the church. Why? This passage of Scripture explains the reason.

In Hebrews 10:23-25, we read, “Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Supper-The Centrality Of Fellowship (1/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Jun 9, 2020

Covid-19 struck at one of the vital and indispensable aspects of our humanity: our interconnectedness, interdependence, our mutuality and our God-ordained relationships. Jesus was all about relationships. It is unnatural and unhealthy to stay in isolation.

Introduction Slide 1 (title): I am excited about this new 12 part series of messages we begin today. The thoughts to develop it were sown when I received a message from a friend during the Lenten Season on the Liturgical calendar. He mentioned an important aspect from one of the 14 Stations of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Challenge Sermon Viii: Christian Duty Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 15, 2020

In times like these, when many folks have been sidetracked by political controversies and criminal behaviors, mature Christians stay on the track of dual citizenship - prioritizing their status as citizen's of the Kingdom of God.

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Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Poor In Spirit

Contributed by Samuel M on Sep 21, 2023

Poor in Spirit - is a constant state of dependency and looking upon God the Father by which we are always drawing, always receiving, always using the receiving provisions or treasures and always stay nothing(emptying the received provisions)

Poor in Spirit - is a constant state of dependency and looking upon God the Father by which we are always drawing, always receiving, always using the receiving provisions or treasures and always stay nothing(emptying the received provisions). When we receive something from God, we swiftly use what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

To Attain The Promise - Avoid These Pitfalls

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Mar 1, 2023

In this journey of faith, God’s promises stand sure and His timing perfect. Sometimes, we get side-tracked and miss out on the blessings. This sermon will teach us how to avoid pitfalls and stay on course.

Our meditation for today is based on 2 Corinthians 9:8, “And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:” (KJV) The Lord is able to keep us from falling, to deliver us from all kinds of hardships, to raise us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8, Romans 4:21, Exodus 3:8, Numbers 11:1, Exodus 14:19-20, Deuteronomy 8:4, 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Numbers 11:4-6, 1 Timothy 6:7-8, Numbers 16:1-3, Romans 13:1-2, Numbers 16:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Challenge: The Crushing Brings Out The Sweet Fragrance.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2025

Two men were walking 7 miles, they were so hurt and discouraged. Their dreams were crushed... God's plan is to lift up your head and stay focused not on the past... but to dream forward.

THE CHALLENGE: THE CRUSHING BRINGS OUT THE SWEETEST FRAGRANCE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) TODAY WILL BE A MEMORY TOMORROW. WHAT ARE YOU BUILDING? HOW DO YOU WAKE UP? Someone tied their shoes this morning. The undertaker will untie them. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17, Luke 21:26-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Please God

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

Whether we like it not we need to stay in that position until God speaks to us. Obeying God can be at times inconvenient, uncomfortable, unclear and difficult; however, we need to please Him in all ways.

Jeremiah 42:6” Whether it is pleasing or displeasing, we will obey the voice of the LORD our God…” At a time when I was groping in the dark to hear the voice of God about a particular issue that as a family we were praying, on a particular day, when I was inside the Church, God revealed His ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 42:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Marching Forward With Divine Backing

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 29, 2025

Marching forward means refusing to retreat, staying focused on destiny, and pressing on even when fear whispers otherwise. Divine backing means God goes before, beside, and behind you to ensure your success.

MARCHING FORWARD WITH DIVINE BACKING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 14:13-16 Supporting Texts: Joshua 1:5-9, Isaiah 45:2, Romans 8:31, Deuteronomy 31:8, Psalm 114:1-8 INTRODUCTION: The journey of life is filled with obstacles, oppositions, and unexpected roadblocks. However, when a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 24, 2025

So far, Ruth has stayed with Naomi, her mother-in-law, even when asked not to. She has gone to a foreign land and shown her character. But did she deserve grace?

THE BLESSINGS OF GRACE Text: Ruth 2:8-14 Introduction 1. “Grace is the very opposite of merit…Grace is not only undeserved favor, but it is favor, shown to the one who deserved the very opposite” (Harry Ironside). 2. So far, Ruth has stayed with Naomi, her mother-in-law, even when asked not to. She ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Following God's Plan Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Oct 27, 2003

This sermon examines characteristics of genuine faith as depicted in Jesus’ life. Real faith does not take presumptuous risks, it submits to God’s timing and it challenges the status quo.

Following God’s Plan Fortifying the Foundations #16 John 7:1-13 9-21-03 Intro John 7:1-13 7:1After this, Jesus went around in Galilee, purposely staying away from Judea because the Jews there were waiting to take his life. 2But when the Jewish Feast of Tabernacles was near, 3Jesus’ brothers said ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13, Matthew 4:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Adventures In Missing The Point Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jul 7, 2025

As Jesus makes a turn toward Jerusalem, we learn that the disciples still have so much to learn - but so do we.

In his book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis uses an illustration to note how different it is to learn something than it is to apply that thing. His illustration centered on the difference between a map and being out on the water. In two dimensions, a map can look quite straight forward. You can see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Trusted With A Prison Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 2, 2007

Resisting temptation is critical if we’re going to find ourselves increasingly faithful to God’s call upon our life. Find out how in this message from Genesis 39 about Joseph’s ability to deal with the pull of evil.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 3: “Trusted with a Prison” Genesis 39:6-23 Just off the shore of North Carolina on the island of Cape Hatteras is a village known as Nag’s Head, a small shoreline town where, back in the 1800’s, the “wreckers” lived. These “wreckers” made their living ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Will In Prayer" Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 10, 2001

Three affirmations we make to God when we pray for his Kingdom reign to come.

Back in 1994 Disney released a movie called "Iron Will." It’s the story about a teenager named Will Stoneman who enters a marathon dog-sled race from Winnipeg, Canada to St. Paul Minnesota. Since Will’s father just died leaving the family in financial straights, Will enters the race to save his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Matthew 26:39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational