Sermons on Stepping Up:

Always Pray And Never Give Up

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Oct 23, 2007

Jesus told his disciples the story so that they would "Always Pray and Never Give Up." This sermon uses story and scripture to emphasize that point.

Luke 18:1-8 (NLT) 1 One day Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up. 2 “There was a judge in a certain city,” he said, “who neither feared God nor cared about people. 3 A widow of that city came to him repeatedly, saying, ‘Give me justice in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

"The Ministry Of Just Showing Up" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 10, 2011

God can use each of us in powerful ways, but sometimes all God wants us to do is just show up. He will do the rest.

Just Show Up The prophet Jeremiah, in chapter 29, verses 11-14 writes, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. And you will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Talitha Cumi: It Is Time To Get Up

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 3, 2022

We need to allow God to arise... Jesus says: TALITHA CUMI: MY LITTLE LAMB IT IS TIME TO GET UP. The hopeless situation is changed by the command ARISE.

TALITHA CUMI… IT IS TIME TO GET UP! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Check out Wade Hughes on YouTube) (Two part lesson) TALITHA CUMI: (Tal –e –tha CUE- me,) GOD ARISE IS IN THE BIBLE 23 TIMES. ARISE IS IN THE BIBLE 256 TIMES… THERE MAY BE A PROBLEM WITH US HEARING THIS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:39-42, Ephesians 5:14, Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Your Brook Dries Up

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Nov 10, 2021

What do you do when your brook dries up? Elijah gives us a great example of faith and obedience to God's word and how it leads to blessing and miracles.

I Kings 17:1-6; 7-16-And Elijah the Tishbite, who was of the inhabitants of Gilead, said unto Ahab, As the LORD God of Israel liveth, before whom I stand, there shall not be dew nor rain these years, but according to my word. 2 And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, 3 Get thee hence, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Up For What You Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 13, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to confidently share their faith in Christ, confronting falsehoods with the truth of the Gospel, always with gentleness and respect.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Isn't it a beautiful day that the Lord has made? Every sunrise is a fresh canvas painted by His hand, a testament to His unfailing love and faithfulness. As we gather here today, let's turn our hearts towards the unchanging truth of God's Word, our compass in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Witness, Preparedness

The 153 Fish Wake-Up Call Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

As seasons shift, many of us need a reset with Jesus. John 21 shows the risen Christ meeting drifting disciples, filling empty nets, and inviting them to “come and have breakfast.” This isn’t box-checking; it’s returning to the One who seeks us, provides for us, and re-commissions us.

Can you feel it in the air? That subtle shift as summer fades into fall? Me either. But somehow every single store in all of existence seems to feel it as they’re already putting out Christmas decorations. I think by next year we’re going to see combo-fireworks stands selling candy canes and ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Set Us Up For The Victory

Contributed by Clarence Weaver Sr on Oct 12, 2006

When we do things the Lord’s way, relying on His strength, we can be assured of the victory in our lives.

GOD SET US UP FOR THE VICTORY JUDGES 4:4-16 Elder Clarence E. Weaver Sr. DECLARATION I am a child of God, born of the Spirit of God, filled with the Spirit of God, and led by the Spirit of God. I listen to my heart as I look to my spirit inside me. I will educate, train, and develop my human ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cover Up - Prison Break 1 Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Nov 19, 2009

This is the first of our "Prison Break" sermon series centered on the person of King David. This series pushes us to "Break God Out of Prison."

2 Samuel 11:1-15 NIV In the spring, at the time when kings go off to war, David sent Joab out with the king’s men and the whole Israelite army. They destroyed the Ammonites and besieged Rabbah. But David remained in Jerusalem. 2 One evening David got up from his bed and walked around on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get -Up If You Want To Live

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on Nov 26, 2017

THE 1ST MIRACLE IN THE TEXT TOOK PLACE WITH A WOMAN WHO HAD BEEN DEALING WITH AND ISSUE OF BLOOD FOR 12 LONG YEARS WHO PRESS HER WAY THROUGH THE CROWD AND TOUCH THE HEM OF JESUS GARMENT AND WAS MADE WHOLE

[28] For she thought to herself, "If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed." [29] And sure enough, as soon as she had touched him, the bleeding stopped and she knew she was well! Mark 5:35-43 (Living) While he was still talking to her, messengers arrived from Jairus' home with the news ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"pushing Up The Shades"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 23, 2022

A sermon about being aware of those on the margins.

Luke 14:1, 7-14 “Pushing up the Shades” Retired author and pastor Tony Campolo tells of an experience he had at dinner in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, some years ago. He was checking on mission programs that his organization carried out day in and day out in Haiti. He wanted to see how the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2003

Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian causes. Of that 3% only 1.5% goes to the evangelizing of unreached people groups. If we are to complete the great comm

Lay Up For Yourselves Treasures in Heaven Matt. 6:19-21 "Heavenly treasures can only be laid up when earthly treasures are laid down." (BBN, Nov 24th, 2003) Christians in American have an after-tax income of over $800 billion dollars. Unfortunately only 3% of that money is given for Christian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Out With Your Hands Up

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 19, 2008

Everyone loves a good pursuit. Like in an old western - God pursues us. It’s about time we surrendered!

7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide me, your right hand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by Cleavon Matthews Sr. on Feb 5, 2010

Motivational sermon to move forward in the work of the church.

LET US RISE UP AND BUILD! Nehemiah 2:17-20 By Cleavon Matthews October 7, 2007 INTRODUCTION Nehemiah is motivated. Nehemiah is inspired. The urgency is because ‘the survivors who are left from the captivity in the province are there in great distress and reproach. The wall of Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Who Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 3, 2018

God continues to speak to the last four Kings of Judah prior to the fall of Jerusalem. God did not cease to speak to them, even though they are not willing to listen.

We have come to the last 4 Kings of Judah. Next week we will close with the fall of Jerusalem. In one chapter the author penned through the 4 Kings. • Everything moves downhill from Manasseh’s reign onwards because the Lord has decreed that He will judge Judah and Jerusalem will fall under the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:31-37, 2 Kings 24:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let God's People Move Up Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 24, 2003

Discover how to bridge the gap between clergy and laity and restore the value and usefulness of God’s people

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) This morning’s message title could be better stated as “Let God’s People Move Back Up.” We’re not talking about promotion, but rather restoration, as we continue in our series on The Dynamics of Church. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: *other