Sermons on Stir Up:

Jesus Walks By

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 7, 2007

This is not a happy story about Jesus saving the day. This is not another comforting account of how Jesus solves our problems in the storms of life. This is a story about growing real faith in God.

JESUS WALKS BY TEXT: MARK 6:45-52. THEME: THE STORMS OF LIFE TEACH US MORE ABOUT US THAN GOD. The Native American group in Nova Scotia, Canada, had a long standing tradition. Each young boy had to live in the wilderness by himself for a week. It was a right of passage for an Indian male ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Engaging Our Culture: A Baptist Case For Involvement Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Exploring some issues in our world and culture from a Christian perspective, to equip us to live as Christians in our world. This first sermon sketches history and makes a case for engaging our culture

Engaging Our Culture: A Baptist Case For Involvement Romans 12:1-2, John 17:14-18 January 9, 2005 Intro: I believe that part of my job as a preacher is to speak words of hope, of encouragement, of help for the difficulties that each of us face as we journey through life. To remind us over and ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Barnabus the giver, the risk-taker, the faithful

Barnabas: Stories of God’s People May 21, 2006 Intro: How many of you can think of someone who, at some point in your life, believed in you when you weren’t sure you believed in yourself? Someone probably a little older, a little wiser, more experienced, who looked at you and the situation you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Your All – David's Mighty Men Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

These “mighty men” joyfully chose to put a relationship of love ahead of every other consideration – their love for their king came ahead of their safety, their comfort, their ease. Their gift was not an inconvenience, it was not grudgingly provided, it

Giving Your All – David’s Mighty Men: Stories of God’s People 2 Samuel 23:8-17 June 11, 2006 Intro: A small church was having a reunion. A former member who attended the celebration had become a millionaire. When he testified about how God had blessed him over the years, he related an incident ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

When Pentecost Fully Comes

Contributed by Tr Precht on May 15, 2007

We need to have a true experience of Pentecost, not just a partial experience, but a full experience!

Text: And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Apostolic

God's Witness Of His Existence

Contributed by Bruce Allen on May 18, 2007

Does God exist? Considering nearly 10% of Americans do not believe in God - perhaps we need to understand His witness of His existence in order to answer their queries - 1 Peter 3:15.

God’s Witness of His Existence Psalm 19:1-14 1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows His handiwork. 2 Day unto day utters speech, and night unto night reveals knowledge. 3 There is no speech nor language where their voice is not heard. 4 Their line has gone out through all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophecy Of Damascus Series

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007

Part 4 in a prophecy series. Deals with the prophecy concerning the destruction of Damascus.

Before we get in to the scripture this morning I want to put a kind of disclaimer here before you. Prophecy is a fascinating subject. I think most people want to know what the future holds, and I am no exception. What is so wonderful about Biblical prophecy however, is the fact that it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 17:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Man

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 7, 2007

Qualities of a faithful man

A FAITHFUL MAN Proverbs 20:6 You will not be a good Father until you are a faithful man. Thank God we DO have a few faithful men here, but we could always use a few more! THE MEN’S THESAURUS (men don’t always say what they mean) – ladies, please allow me to translate for your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:6

Denomination: Baptist

How Majestic Is His Name Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jun 9, 2007

Our worth as human beings lies not in ourselves but in our majestic creator God.

I’m writing school reports at the moment. It’s something I hate doing. We have a system where you’re expected to write 50-100 words per student so that in the end over all your reports you’ve written tens of thousands of words most of which begin or end with “Johhny needs to be more focused in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

The Invisible Disciple Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

How can we let our light shine and "not let our left hand know what our right is doing"? This sermon explores that question by looking at traditional acts of piety and their practice.

The Invisible Disciple Matt. 6:1-6 & 16-18 6/10/07 PSCOC Introduction: False impressions. What does a holy person look like? What defines a pious, devout, religious person? Is it the clothes they wear (PP)? Is it the religious duties they perform in their religious clothes (PP)? Or is it the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007

Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Truth Or Consequences

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

Jesus said “No one comes to the Father except by me.” It is clear then that not all religions are equal; that not all religions are true; and that not all religions lead us to God. Those that reject Christ lead us away from him.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our pluralistic society today, we often hear people say that what someone believes in isn’t as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Hope Thou In God

Contributed by Alton Coleman on Feb 7, 2008

Sometimes, as a result of heavy and burdensome trials, a feeling of helplessness, hopelessness, and despair may set in upon the child of God. This is not uncommon and should not be viewed as such. This sermon shows how to have hope in Christ.

Hope Thou In God Scripture Reading: Psalm 42 [Living Bible] As the deer pants for water, so I long for you, O God. [2] I thirst for God, the living God. Where can I find him to come and stand before him? [3] Day and night I weep for his help, and all the while my enemies taunt me. "Where is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Law Of Harvest

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 15, 2008

Beware of what you are sowing because it will determine what you will reap

THE LAW OF HARVEST There are several laws governing several situations in the universe: - The law of gravity:- whatever goes up must come down - The law of mathematics:- two parallel line do not meet - The law of housekeeping:- as you lay your bed so you will sleep on it - The law of the prophets- ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Is Hope Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Feb 18, 2008

7th in a 10 part series on the Book of Revelation, this walk through chapters 15 and 15 expose visions of judgment and ask the question: Where is hope?

Visions of Judgment: Where is Hope? We are getting into the home stretch of our series, 7th in our 10 part series, chapters 15 and 16 of the 22 chapters in The Book of Revelation. This Revelation of Jesus Christ to His Church through this apocalypse. We have made the point in our walk through ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal