Sermons on Stepping Up:

Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2012

Leading and following during uncertain eras of church life require us to keep a clear head. So does handling life. Paul rehearses some principles that can help us do that.

Keeping A Clear Head During Mixed-Up Times 2 Corinthians 10 1. I had a stressful weak; my sister is approaching death, and she and my brother-in-law had to talk about some painful decisions. 2. It is hard to keep a clear head when you are unsure, upset, and heart-broken. 3. But it is our choices ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When You Down To Nothing God Is Up To Something

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 24, 2012

This sermon examines how God's plan is carried out in our life even when we are facing trials and tribulations. We must simply trust Him and live for Him.

When you are down to nothing God is up to something Genesis 37:23-28; 39:21-23; 41:37-45 Prayer I hope that everyone has had a wonderful week this week. God’s blessings are too numerous to count even when we cannot see them. Have you ever felt that you have reached the end of your rope, that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 7, 2009

How we view Jesus Christ determines how we value Him.

What we think about a person determines how we treat that person. When we think a person is “masungit,”[1] we feel like walking on eggshells when we are with that person. When we think a person is “mabait,”[2] we are more comfortable when we are with him. Our response to that person depends upon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Christ Please Stand Up? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 23, 2009

If we really value Jesus Christ, we will value what He values.

The last time I spoke we saw that what we believe about Jesus Christ is the most important thing about us. How we VIEW Jesus Christ determine how we VALUE Him. Our response to our Lord depends upon our relationship with Him. Now, how do we show our value for Him? Let us read 2 Corinthians 5:14-15. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Lift Up Your Heads Ye Mighty Gates! Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 14, 2010

God arrives as the humble King to set up his rule in the lives of his people.

Scripture Introduction As you drive past churches during the next weeks, you will likely see at least one sign proclaiming, “Wise Men Still Seek Him.” It is a cute wordplay on Matthew 2.1-2: “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your Plans Get Messed Up (09)

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 4, 2009

When YOUR plans get messed up, maybe God has something better for you!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Do you get frustrated when you plan something out only to have something mess up those plans? • Maybe you were traveling somewhere for Christmas only to have storm come through that did not allow you to get to your destination? • You send out gifts that do not make it on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will The Real Proverbs 31 Woman Please Stand Up Series

Contributed by Mark Gomez on Jul 11, 2012

Getting away from the creation of an impossible woman, in this study we discover that the woman in Proverbs 31 is real and she is everywhere. She is not beyond reach for other women and she is not meant to be a threatening creature.

The Proverbs 31 woman can be a threatening and foreboding creature. Perhaps that is why so many women have attacked and denied her reality (rejection). Perhaps that is why so many men have held her up as some standard by which all women should be measured (oppression). But the reality is that she ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Get In On What God’s Up To!

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 15, 2015

A missions message the Sunday before the start of a missions conference.

Get In On What God’s Up To! Missions Chuck Sligh March 15, 2015 TEXT: Acts 16:9-10 – “And a vision appeared to Paul in the night; There stood a man of Macedonia, and prayed him, saying, Come over into Macedonia, and help us. 10 And after he had seen the vision, immediately we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lead With Your Ears, And Follow Up With Your Tongue Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Using James 1:19-20 let's improve our communication (Material adapted from Wayne A. Mack's book, Strengthening Your Marriage, unit 4, Good Communication, pgs. 55-65, 68-74)

HoHum: A judge was interviewing a woman regarding her pending divorce, and asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?" She replied, "About four acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by." "No," he said, "I mean what is the foundation of this ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Caught Up, But When? Questions And Summary (Final In Series) Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on May 20, 2015

Many questions surround the pre-tribulation rapture theory. It is necessary to ask them.

7. QUESTIONS, QUESTIONS If there were not some difficult questions that the Scriptures themselves raise regarding this matter, fewer people would give this theory the nod. We prayerfully submit the following explanations of passages that seem to point toward pre-tribulationism. 1. Revelation ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Made Me Strong And Sets Me Up

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 28, 2016

To show that GOD made my feet strong as hind's feet and sets me up securely upon my high places.

I. EXORDIUM: Who is setting me up? The LORD JESUS is setting me up to obtain more grace, spiritual blessing, great favors and heaped gifts. John 1:16 (Amplified Bible) For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share and we were all supplied with] one grace after another ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Up When You're Down

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN

Psalms 42 & 43 HOW TO GET UP WHEN YOU'RE DOWN This Psalm was written by David in exile by Absalom's rebellion. The heading of this Psalm is a “maschil,” - “a psalm of instruction,” In Psalm 42 and 43 (which go together) the Psalmist was “in the pits.” He was ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Lifted Me Up Above My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer sacrifices and shouts of joy to Him, songs and praises to the LORD our GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a winner? Yes. The LORD is with me. Psalms 118:6 (Amplified Bible) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Would The Real King Jesus Please Stand Up?

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Palm Sunday. Jesus enters Jerusalem as King, but none of the people see Him for the true King He is.

John 12:12-19 Palm Sunday J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Would the real King Jesus, please stand up?” These last two weeks there have been several stories in the news ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Great Wake Up Call, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Evans on May 2, 2016

Part 2 of the sermon series on God's calling to Save Israel and America form the threat of Radical Islam.

Satan, You Can’t Have My Country (God’s Great Wake-Up Call, Part 2) (Introduction) Good morning/evening, everyone! Today, I want to talk to you about our God, our country, and what prophecies say about the future of the world we live in. The river of prophecy is filled with rapids, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Independent/Bible