Sermons on Stir Up:

Being Reminded.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 29, 2021

According to Biblical history—King Solomon, (David’s youngest son), was the wisest ruler, and King of all time. What made Solomon wise? Anything and everything was on the table, and Solomon chose understanding and insight...

Being Reminded. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11NKJV So the bank calls you on Friday afternoon and tells you that someone is going to be giving you a deposit each day of 86,400 pennies each day starting on Monday morning. That is $864 a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year But there is one stipulation… you ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Dec 16, 2021

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" Men have always sought an answer to this question.

Job asked the question, "If a man die shall he live again?" One question more than all others, from thoughtful minds implores reply. It is as breathed from star and pall, what fate awaits us when we die? Men have always sought an answer to this question. 1. Science says, man ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Jesus Is Saviour Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 24, 2021

The Gospel writers significant theme was Jesus, the humble man from Nazareth is the Saviour of the world, who was called Jesus to refer that he will save his people from their sins(Matthew 1:21). I would like to share three points on Saviour.

Theme: Jesus is Saviour Text: Luke 2:8-14 Happy Christmas!! Illustration: Christmas always means a Gift. After the Christmas holidays, A boy told his uncle, ‘Thanks uncle, for the electric guitar you gave me for Christmas’ "It's the best present I ever got." His uncle said ‘Oh, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Methodist

Come And See Jesus

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 26, 2021

John’s Gospel, then, is an invitation to come and see Jesus. In today’s text we are introduced to some of the people Jesus influenced in the beginning of his ministry … people who carried out his mission after he resurrected and went to the Father.

Come and See Jesus John 1:35-51 Introduction John’s Gospel states a very clear goal. John 20:30-31 “Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. But these are written that you my believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Seeing Jesus In The Feast Of Trumpets” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 27, 2017

The Feast of Trumpets points prophetically to two dark days.

We come now to the first of the fall feasts of Israel, and the fifth of the seven feasts, the Feast of Trumpets. The instructions for this feast are fairly straight forward. (READ TEXT) In Numbers 29:1-6, we’re told the sacrifices to be made on this day. A special burnt offering was offered ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Pursuing The King Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 22, 2017

The Shepherds had a choice to make after receiving the message. What will they do? What will you do?

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " Christmas is tomorrow! I am sure most of you are excited for the day to come. " Many children are excited because they are waiting in anticipation of receiving something they have been hoping to get for a while. " I remember the excitement I had to go see Santa Claus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Looking Toward Calvary Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Dec 27, 2017

Often our spiritual vision is hindered by the desires of the flesh. We seek to serve the Lord, but often find a struggle with the flesh.

Looking toward Calvary Mark 8: 31-33 At this point in Jesus’ ministry His popularity has diminished greatly, particularly among the devout Jews. He is about to enter a season of intense difficulty, culminating with the cross. From this moment forward, Jesus will be intent on enabling the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 15, 2018

When I begin to understand the power of faith, I begin to appreciate what the Christian life is really all about.

Some people like to refer to themselves as a man or woman of faith. Yet, if you query them along that subject you discover they have no idea what a man or woman of faith is. Faith has become just a word we use when thinking of somebody who is religious. Their faith is rooted in their religion. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Inviting People To The Party” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 15, 2018

How should we go about inviting people to come to Christ?

Jesus enjoyed parties. His very first miracle was at a wedding feast. When He called Matthew to follow Him, He went to Matthew’s house for a party. So it’s not surprising, when the religious leaders criticized Him, they said He went to too many parties, attended by wrong people. “The Son of Man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A New Life

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 19, 2018

In Christ, we can have the blessing of a new life!

INTRODUCTION " SLIDE #1 " There are so many new things we can enjoy when we are baptized into Christ. " In Christ we are a new creation, with a new destiny, given the opportunity to have a new heart, which leads to where we will land today, as we talk about the joy of a new life! " Have you ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 3 Ingredients Of Thanksgiving

Contributed by Chris Beam on Nov 2, 2014

However you decide to celebrate Thanksgiving, the fact remains that it’s a time for us to count our blessings. Scripture is very clear to us that every blessing in our life is a result of God’s provision…

The 3 Ingredients of Thanksgiving (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18) Thanksgiving is a very special time of the year. Traditionally, it’s a time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude in general. The worldly perspective of thanksgiving however has turned it into a time of gathering with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Peter’s 2nd Sermon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:11-20 Last week as we began looking at Acts 3 we saw in verses 1-10 the lame man asking for something temporary when he asked Peter and John for money. However, he got something better when Peter reached down and took him by the hand because he got working legs. This miracle quickly led to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson About Salt Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 10, 2014

Thank you Pastor John Hamby for the original message. Much of this has remained the same, simply because it spoke to our need so well.

I want to begin looking at our theme for 2014, which is “Learning to be the light.” We’ll start by looking a passage in Matthew 5 and before we look at the idea of being light I believe we need to look at this concept of being salt. Since Jesus added salt to light, here, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014

Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why God Destroyed Sodom & Gomorrah Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 11, 2014

What is a biblical, godly response to homosexuality? This message is a brief attempt to answer that question.

18:1-15 God comes to Abraham, promises Sarah will have a baby in the year to come. She laughs, God says “why did you laugh” She says she didn’t laugh . . . God says, yep. You did. When the baby was born the next year they called him Laughter=Isaac. 18:16-33 God Tells Abraham he ...read more

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