Sermons on Stir It Up:

How Do We Measure(Up)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2003

EPIPHANY 7(C) - As believers, how do we measure up - - like the world or like Christ?

HOW DO WE MEASURE (UP)? LUKE 6:27-38 FEBRUARY 23, 2003 LUKE 6:27-38 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Journey Up And Down The Mountain With Jesus

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 27, 2003

what Jesus transfiguration meant to him and his disciples - straight forward stuff so don’t expect anything flashy

March 2, 2003 Mark 9:2_9 After six days Jesus took Peter, James and John with him and led them up a high mountain, where they were all alone. There he was transfigured before them. His clothes became dazzling white, whiter than anyone in the world could bleach them. And there appeared before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fresh Walk Up Calvary's Hill

Contributed by Troy Shifflett on Mar 4, 2003

CHRISTIANS WHO HAVE LOST THE JOY OF BEING SAVED AND THE THINGS OF GOD

A FRESH WALK UP CALVARY’S HILL TEXT: ZECHARIAH 13:1 MARK 15:15-37 MAN WAS LOST WITH NO HOPE IN ORDER FOR MAN TO BE SAVED, THERE HAD TO BE CALVARY! WE READ AND HEAR ABOUT THE PAIN AND SUFFERINGS OF OUR LORD, BUT IT WAS THE ONLY WAY. TALK A LITTLE ABOUT THE SUFFERINGS HEBREWS 9:22 “AND ALMOST ALL ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:1, Mark 15:15-37

Denomination: Holiness

Discipleship: Taking Up A Cross And A Shovel

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

A strong challenge to full discipleship.

READ: Luke 6:46-49 We’re going to come straight to the subject matter of these verses this evening. I have no introduction, except to say that: - in verse 46 - Jesus ASKS A DAMNING QUESTION - in verse 47 - Jesus CALLS FOR DECISIVE ACTION - in verse 48 - Jesus GIVES A DRAMATIC ILLUSTRATION And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wise Up About Your Life Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 8, 2002

An introduction to wisdom, proverbs, and four prerequisites to wising up about our lives.

All of us carry with us the collective wisdom passed on to us by the people who’ve been most significant in our lives. We’ve picked this wisdom up from parents, friends, teachers, coaches…all the people who shaped and molded us as we were growing up. Some of this wisdom is very helpful. But some of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 3:19-20, Proverbs 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Son Of Man Must Be Lifted Up

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 12, 2002

God’s Son’s purpose in His life on earth was to be lifted up on the cross.

THE SON OF MAN MUST BE LIFTED UP John 3:14-21 - March 11, 2002 14Just as Moses lifted up the snake in the desert, so the Son of Man must be lifted up, 15that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life. 16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"Jesus Sums Up His Teaching.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Apr 25, 2002

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.”

April 28, 2002 - FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER John 14:1-14 Color: White John 14:1-14 Title: “Jesus sums up his teaching.” Jesus begins his farewell address to his disciples and to the world. Chapter fourteen, begins Jesus’ long “farewell” discourse found only in John, spanning chapters fourteen to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

"Sheep On Automatic Pilot" Or "Measuring Up"

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Nov 16, 2002

2nd to Last Sunday in Pentecost: Sheep or Goats? God’s mercy and grace, have filled our hearts so that our good works become the proof that we are his sheep!

Some weeks ago I was watching the Health Channel on TV. They showed and described different types of plastic surgery procedures. I was amazed at the things that plastic surgeons can do now-a-days. If you need more luscious lips, they can inject collagen and make your lips downright pouty. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Us Rise Up And Build

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 26, 2003

This message contains instruction for building up the local church that may be in need of revival. Apply To Infected Area.

The background for this message comes from chapter 1&2 (1) The Proclamation Of The King. (Neh. 2:6). "It pleased the King to send me." (A) The Autority (a) The word of a king (b) He went out in the name of the King. (B) The Application (a) The World asks by what authority? (Acts 5:29.) (b) When ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus - Eternal Life Lifted Up

Contributed by Al Lowe on Mar 28, 2003

Lenten message identifying Jesus as the source of Eternal Life.

John 3:14-21 PROPOSITION: Jesus is the source of eternal life. OBJECTIVE: To realize the Source during lent. This is now the fourth Sunday during Lent. On April 13, we will experience the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem to begin his week of passion. This tradition call is Palm Sunday. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Broken Up Over Broken Walls?

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is the first in a series through the book of Nehemiah. It is both an introduction to Nehemiah and a sermon on developing a heart that mirrors the heart of God.

INTRO: Rock in the road/ Edmund Burke quote READ SCRIPTURE/PRAY Background: Divided Kingdom, Evil rulers, prophets warnings, 722 BC Assyrians raid Israel (North), 605 Nebby invades Judah (south) as prophesied by Isaiah – Story told in Daniel 586 Babylon (Nebby) come back Jerusalem - Ezekiel 539 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Wake Up, O Church Of God

Contributed by Steaven Snow on Jan 13, 2005

A call to awaken to the problems of the church before they become severe

Wake Up O Church of God! TEXT: Isaiah 52:1-6 1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. 2 Shake thyself from the dust; arise, and sit down, O ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Man Please Stand Up! Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 15, 2005

This message looks at three typoes of people described by Paul, and their standing before God

WILL THE REAL MAN PLEASE STAND UP! 1 Corinthians 2:14-3:4 INTRODUCTION: the apostle Paul has spent the beginning of his letter laying down his foundational thinking regarding the necessity and priority of the message of the cross. He has declared that divisions in the church were a result of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Taken Up Before Their Very Eyes

Contributed by John Gullick on May 22, 2004

A sermon that attempts to interpret the ascension of Jesus for the believer today.

Taken up before their very eyes Acts Chapter 1: 1 - 12 I once knew a man whose family had been very successful in business. One of the principles that he had learned had been – buy in bulk. The sound principle he had been taught meant that if you bought a lot you got it at a better price and, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed