Sermons on Staying Awake:

Hava Negilah - Let Us Rejoice!

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Apr 4, 2010

The cry goes out - He is Risen - will we realize what joy this brings... to God?

Concordia Lutheran Church Easter Sunday, August 4, 2010 Hava Nagilah Isaiah 65: 17-25 † IN JESUS NAME † May the grace, the incredible love and mercy of God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ bring you great rejoicing and peace this day, as we begin to grasp that we, united with His death and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Vision For You

Contributed by Paul Mulani on Dec 12, 2017

God has a vision for you. He created you with a purpose but many people don't live out that purpose. This sermon is on how to live out God's purpose or destiny for you.

How to Live According to God’s Vision for You The word of the LORD came to me, saying, “Before I formed you in the womb I knew[a] you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” 6 “Alas, Sovereign LORD,” I said, “I do not know how to speak; I am too ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Trouble With Being Righteous Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 26, 2008

Living under the blessing of grace we need to be reminded that a life of righteousness follows our salvation. A righteous life is difficult to live in an unrighteous society.

THE TROUBLE WITH BEING RIGHTEOUS “All of us have become like one who is unclean, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags…” (Isaiah 64:6). The subject of righteousness is very disturbing for a number of reasons. First of all, “righteousness” is not a word we use very much in our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Signed, Sealed And Delivered

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Oct 22, 2024

A funeral sermon about the guarantee of resurrection.

Text: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26. Subject; What does Jesus’ resurrection tell us about our inevitable(impending) death? Compliment; his resurrection is the first fruits of our resurrection! Big idea; Jesus’ resurrection is the guarantee of our resurrection! Introduction/attention - Pastor Earl had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Die Entschlafenen

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 13, 2025

Death is sacred sleep in Christ; counterfeit awakenings deceive, but the true resurrection will come when Jesus calls every sleeper by name.

There are certain moments in life that are so quiet, so still, so unexpectedly tender that they seem to slow the entire world. Not dramatic moments. Not tragic ones. Just the moments when evening settles over the house and everything finally stops moving. When the phone stops buzzing. When the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:5, John 11:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16, 1 Corinthians 15:51, Daniel 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 15, 2025

Following the charge to not worry about others or about earthly possessions - Jesus seems to make another hint toward toward the cross and toward his time away from his people. In doing this, he calls his people to be ready and waiting while he is gone.

Are we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

Deborah's Story Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 16, 2017

Deborah was an extraordinary woman of faith and leader as a Judge of Israel because she listened to God over others in a oppressive and stressful time (Judges 4:1-3).

Series: Extraordinary Women of Faith Thesis: Extraordinary is defined as very unusual or remarkable – not ordinary or normal! Yes, the opposite of extraordinary is normal! We were created by God to live and to do extraordinary things in our lives with His power and presence. Question: Do you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transfiguration

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

How many of you want your lives to be transformed, more like Christ’s, demonstrating His love and power?

Luke 9:20 Transfiguration How many of you want your lives transformed? - Changed into a life more like Christ’s? - One that demonstrates His love and power? I suggest that that is possible - But it depends on how you answer this question - Who do you say Jesus is? In Luke 9:20-26 - Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:20-36, Colossians 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Scene At The Cross Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 13th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

Last week we looked at the work of Christ by examining several I am statements of Christ. The truth is, Christ came to save the world, and He came that those who believe would have life more abundant. Today we look at the fourteenth thing they did to our Lord. They drove nails in His feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Falling Away

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

These are the end times and The bible tells us many will fall away from truth and sound doctrine

The Great Falling Away Scripture 1Tm:4:1: Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Tm:4:2: Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Tm:4:3: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Station 6

PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pure And Holy Son Of God Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 6

PURE AND HOLY SON OF GOD (MATTTHEW 27:39-44, LUKE 23:39-44) Three pastors went to the pastor's convention and were all sharing one room. The first pastor said, “Let's confess our secret vices one to another. I'll start - my secret vice is I just love to gamble. When I go out of town, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready Or Not Here I Come

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 21, 2015

My Favorite childhood game has always been) Hide and go Seek, When I Knew I Was in my best hiding place I Loved to hear thoseWords: Ready or not here I Come. One day Very Soon The trumpet of God is going to Sound and Ready or Not Jesus Is COMING.

When I was a kid there was 2 Games that were my favorite games of all, One was a twist on the traditional freeze tag ( we played-it the same with one twist ) you had to tackle each other in order to freeze them) They weren't froze until you took them down to the ground. We sure tore Up alot of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is On My Side

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

If God is for you who can be against you?

God Is On My Side Thanks to an anonymous minister Ps 56:9-13 9 When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me. 10 In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word. 11 In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal