Sermons on Stir Up:

Handling The World's Hatred Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Feb 20, 2023

Nowhere in this passage does Jesus call any of His followers to seek revenge or retreat from the world because of their hatred towards you, but He is calling them to be an active, living testimony of the love and life of God.

As a review from the last Sundays, the narrative from chapters John 13 - 14 is describing Jesus is in His last week on earth and in chapters 15 on, it is down to the last hours before the crucifixion. He has been preparing the disciples for His death, eventual departure from the world and that ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectations For Godly Living-Part 3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 21, 2023

3 of 6. Titus was exhorted by the apostle Paul, to expose God’s people to the expectations for godly living. All God’s people are answerable to His expectations for godly living. But, What are some expectations for godly living by God’s people?

EXPECTATIONS For GODLY LIVING-III—Titus 2:1-15 Attention: Inside the massive effort to tackle one of America’s greatest rabies threats: Rabies is caused by a virus known as Lyssavirus. There are different variants of the virus, that tend to be specific to certain animal hosts—like a variant that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:1-15, Titus 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Allowing God's Power To Work In Us Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 6, 2023

The good news in the text is, “There is no limit to what God can do in us and through us if we allow His Spirit to freely work in us.” God can make us what we ought to be if we allow his power work in us.

Subject: “Allowing God's Power to Work In Us” Text: Ephesians 3:14-21 “When I think of all this, I fall to my knees and pray to the Father, the Creator of everything in heaven and on earth. I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21, Acts 18:19-21, Acts 21:17, Numbers 20:10-12, Ephesians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Death And Taxes

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Aug 14, 2023

Jesus was questioned about taxes paid to Rome

Death and Taxes Mark 12:13-27 In 1789, Benjamin Franklin said, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that promises permanency. …but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Is that statement true; nothing is certain except death and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Days Of Awe - Return To God - Yom Kippur

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 25, 2023

The Days of Awe, Repentance and Return to GOD. The Shofar has sounded the Alarm. These are the last 10 days before Judgment Day. It is a time to humbly submit ourselves to GOD, to turn from the world and Return to HIM. A time to forgive and be forgiven.

2023.09.24.Sermon Notes. The Days of Awe! Return to GOD. YOM KIPPUR DAY OF ATONEMENT William Akehurst, HSWC Rosh Hashanah, the Days of Awe, Yom Kippur. The Fall Feasts of the LORD. BIG IDEA: The Days of Awe, 10 days of repentance, 10 days of fearing GOD. The Shofar has sounded the Alarm. These ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:8, Psalm 47:1-2, 1 Samuel 12:24, Genesis 3:10, Exodus 3:5-6, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 10:28, Romans 6:23, Mark 1:14-15, 2 Corinthians 7:10, 1 John 1:5-10, 1 Corinthians 15:51-52, Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 51:1-4, Psalm 51:7-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ang Kapunuan Ng Panahon Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 26, 2023

Ang mga propeta, ang mga saserdote at maging ang mga hari ay nananabik na dumating ang araw ng darating na mesiyas. Gayunpaman, sa kaganapan ng panahon ay ipinanganak ng Diyos ang kanyang anak.

Timing ang lahat. Kung nagpaplano kang lumipad sa Mars, gusto mong malaman ang oras. Aabutin ka ng humigit-kumulang siyam na buwan bago makarating sa Mars, ngunit kakailanganin mong magkaroon ng tamang timing. Ang lahat ng mga planeta ay gumagalaw, na nangangahulugan na mayroon lamang isang ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10, Galatians 4:4-6, Luke 1:26-33

Denomination: Baptist

Pasko: Purihin Ang Diyos Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 28, 2023

Binasag ng Pasko ang 400 taon ng katahimikan mula sa Diyos, malaking oras. Ngayon biglang sa Pasko ang Diyos ay nagsasalita nang sagana.

Narinig mo na ba ang ekspresyong ginintuang katahimikan? Nakaka-relate ako sa expression na iyon kapag pagkatapos ng mahabang oras ng aktibidad at ingay sa aming bahay ay katahimikan. Sa mga oras na iyon ay nauugnay ako sa ekspresyong katahimikan ay ginto. Ngunit ngayon gusto kong tumuon sa mga ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56, Luke 2:13-14, Luke 1:68-69, Matthew 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Writers Of The New Testament – Do We Really Need 4 Of Them? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Sep 29, 2023

What if we had simply 3 Gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one Gospel writer? This study looks at each of the 4 Gospels – composition, style and harmony. Faces and branches of the Old Testament confirm the 4 Gospels. I hope you find this interesting. What the Gospels focus on.

THE GOSPEL WRITERS OF THE NEW TESTAMENT – DO WE REALLY NEED 4 OF THEM? What if we had simply 3 gospel writers, or just 2 of them, or only one gospel writer? What if Matthew was the only Gospel we had in the bible? Would that change our understanding of scripture? More importantly, would that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4, Ezekiel 1:5-10, Zechariah 6:12, Jeremiah 23:5, Jeremiah 33:15, Jeremiah 23:6, Zechariah 3:8, Isaiah 11:1, Isaiah 4:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Heaven Declares

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 1, 2023

Though life might become very difficult and even threaten our earthly lives, we rejoice that as those who are atoned for and purchased by the Lamb, we will one day receive a crown of unspeakable happiness, God as our portion forever! Amen!

All Heaven Declares Psalms 89:1-18 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Ever have someone promise you something and doubt it would ever be fulfilled? While we would like to say that our word is 100% reliable, we often enter and subsequently break so many of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Most Important Command Of God? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Oct 16, 2023

Conquer yourself. That is the challenge isn’t it? We’re not talking about something outside ourselves. We’re looking right into our own heart.

"A lighthouse along a bleak coast was tended by a keeper who was given enough oil for one month and told to keep the light burning every night. One day a woman asked for oil so that her children could stay warm. Then a farmer came. His son needed oil for a lamp so he could read. Still another ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Maintaining A Pure Conscience (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 13, 2023

Maintaining a pure conscience is essential for intimacy with God, confidence in prayer, and effectiveness in ministry. In this (Part 1) message, conscience is explained as a universal faculty of the heart. Then various conditions of conscience are discussed.

Intro We recently introduced the subject of self-awareness. First, we talked about the dangers in the Self-Esteem movement. Then, in a second message, we discussed three keys to managing self-awareness according to Scripture.i Today, I want to go a little deeper into the subject by talking about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16, Romans 1:18-32, 1 Peter 3:14-21, Titus 1:15, Hebrews 10:22, 1 Timothy 5:1-2, Romans 9:1, 1 Corinthians 8:1-13, 2 Corinthians 1:12, Acts 23:1, John 8:1-9, 2 Timothy 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Lord's Supper

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Nov 22, 2023

Jesus celebrates Passover and institutes Communion

The Lord’s Supper Mark 14:22-31 I hope you enjoyed time with loved ones for the Thanksgiving holiday, and I hope you took time to truly be thankful to the Lord for how good He is to all of us. Since today is the Sunday after Thanksgiving, I really want us to think about an intimate dinner with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Infancy Narrative: Zechariah & Mary Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 5, 2023

Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angel will visit a woman, Mary in two different places.

Luke in chapter 1 presents the first part of infancy narrative of Jesus: The subjects (Zechariah & Mary) are informed that two sons will be born. Zechariah in the temple and Mary in Nazareth. They will all be pregnant. The same angel will visit Zechariah and the same angle will visit a woman, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5, Judges 13:2, Isaiah 41:8, Luke 1:39, Luke 2:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christmas/Advent: The Miraculous Message

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 9, 2023

A message for Advent and Christmas.

Title: “The Miracle of the Message” Scripture: Hebrews 1 Type: Advent 2023 Where: GNBC 12-10-23 Intro: Last week we considered “The Miracle of the Moment” in relation to the Advent of Christ’s coming. History is replete with amazing messages: Henry the 5th’s famous “St. Crispin’s Day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Do Not Know What We Should Pray For As We Ought Series

Contributed by Revd Dr Ruwan Palapathwala on Dec 23, 2024

Like all Christians, St. Paul was left wondering how to pray in many challenging situations and trials during his ministry as an Apostle of the Lord. Then, he found how to pray best.

The words of St Paul, “We do not know what we should pray for as we ought,” I know, ring a bell with all of us Christians. When we are faced with situations that are beyond our grasp and capacity to control, we find ourselves without knowing what we should pray for as we ought. I remember my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 2:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican