Sermons on Stir Up:

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 17, 2001

The text is divided into two great principles, the exciting victories of faith and the enduring virtues of faith.

A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 3 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

House Of God Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 7, 2001

Take a closer look at the Temple of God

Solomon’s Splendor Part 3, The House Of God 1 Kings 6 INTRODUCTION - Read 1 Kings 6:1-14 - People’s reaction - WOW! - Our Reaction??? 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 When Solomon finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 6:1-38, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wrestling With God Series

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 18, 2001

This sermon embraces the uncomfortable ideas of wrestling with God, God self-limitation in the struggle, and change that occurs.

Genesis 32:22-32 Our Bible story needs a little prefacing this evening. Its kind of like the original Star Wars Triliogy - we’re coming in to the story at Episode VI. In recent days we’ve been taking a look at some Old Testament characters, and tonight we turn our attention towards Jacob - the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Continuing The Ministry Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Craig Simonian on Aug 27, 2001

This sermon calls us, as disciples of Christ, to bear His message and continue His ministry throughout the world today.

Continuing The Ministry of Jesus: Kingdom Ministry August 19, 2001 Dilovar goes back to his village to proclaim the gospel. He knew the risks… but he was willing to go thru whatever was necessary. - this was an old village… hundreds of years old. The leaders were typically older men, so for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-24, Luke 4:18-19

And Roses Will Bloom Again

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Aug 28, 2001

Even in times of great trial God provides encouragement for His people who are true to Him that there will be an end to our captivity and that we will again be free

AND ROSES WILL BLOOM AMOS 9:1 - AMOS 9:15 Responsive Reading: Lev. 26:1 - Lev. 26:13 Scripture Reading: Amos 9:1 - Amos 9:15 Introduction: It has been a long haul studying the book of Amos. Some of you are probably wondering if there is any good news in this at all. It seems as if all Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens To People Who Have Never Heard About Jesus? Series

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Aug 31, 2001

Eternal Life is found in Jesus Christ and him alone.

What Biblical doctrine do you struggle with most? I wouldn’t be surprised if some of you answered that God’s concept of the relationship between the roles of men and women really causes you a hard time. Nor would I be shocked if a number of you struggle with the concept of close(d) communion that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Disjointed Body

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 1, 2001

Text: Ephesians 4:1-6 In the Messianic Psalm 22 we read of the description of Christ on the cross feeling all his bones out of joint. Could this be a picture of the church today? We are one body and we should speak and act toward one another in love reg

The Disjointed Body 9-2-01 Ephesians 4:1-6 The burden I have from the Lord this week is something I really need the inspiration, the breathing in, of Holy Spirit to communicate clearly to you. It came as sudden thought when I was asked if I had any insight about the bones of Christ. The Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:14, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Just War (Or Just Another Act Of Madness?)

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 24, 2001

We grapple with the ethics/morality of being involved in a war because it keeps us from becoming what we¡¦re fighting against. Deal with these questions: What is a "just" war? Will we achieve "Infinite" Justice.

September 23, 2001 Scatter thou the people that delight in war. Psalm 68.30c What is America going to do about the terrorists? When President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night he ended with these words: Freedom and fear, justice and cruelty, have always been at war, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:30

Denomination: United Methodist

Trinity In The New Testament Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Oct 2, 2001

The last message looked at the Trinity revealed in the Old Testament, this looks at the New Testament doctrine of the Trinity.

The Trinity in the New Testament The New Testament is filled with references to the uniqueness of the persons of the Godhead while affirming the One God. Those who affirm the deity of Christ and still deny His eternal distinction from the Father have to explain away Trinity-supporting scriptures. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-6, Matthew 22:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Need To Rend Our Hearts

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 4, 2005

How many of us examine our lives that closely on a daily basis? (This sermon can be used for Ash Wednesday or in general).

THE NEED TO REND OUR HEARTS Text: Joel 2:1-2, 2 12-18 In his biography, Benjamin Franklin, reveals a lot about the kind of person he was. He would often look at his individual progress of each day. Someone (Raymond McHenry?) has observed Ben Franklin’s method specifically. ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

A Place Of Beginning

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 10, 2005

Beginnings are very important. However, they usually start very, very small.

A Place of Beginning Micah 5:2 -- “But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Matthew 2:1 -- “Now when Jesus was born in ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

From Saul To Paul!!

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

How God can change you just like the Apostle Paul.

From Saul to Paul ACTS 9:1-22 There was a family from a very remote area That visited a very large city for the first time. They checked into a 4 star Hotel, and they stood Amazed at the beautiful and impressive site’s. As they left the reception desk the mans wife Stopped at the restroom. Then ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sight For The Soul

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 24, 2005

Jesus gave this man sight. But the real miracle was the gift of sight for the soul.

John 9: Sight for the Blind Imagine being blind. I don’t think you and I can really imagine that. Unless you’ve felt it, you probably have no idea. I did think it was interesting that in the movie Ray, about the blind musician Ray Charles, the actor that played Ray Charles insisted on being ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus The Lover Of The Unlovable

Contributed by Dennis Bliss on Mar 9, 2005

A lenten reflection on the dangers and implications of predjudices in our faith communities.

Today’s gospel proclamation reminds us that Jesus of Nazareth is the consistent lover of the unlovable The Saviors persistently disregards all socio- cultural norms and stereotypes of his day that differentiated between us and them. There was much about this itinerant Nazarene that was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:4-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Chosen Nobodies Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 14, 2005

God has chosen to save the nobodies of the world so that all boasting will be eliminated except boasting in Him.

THE FOOLISHNESS OF GOD (Part 2) THE CHOSEN NOBODIES 1 Corinthians 1:26-31 A British parlor maid named Gladys Aylward grew up among the poor of England, and because of a learning disability, dropped out of school and become a domestic servant for a well-to-do British family. Her job demanded long ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-31

Denomination: Baptist