Sermons on Take Up:

Be Holy?

Contributed by Richard Francis on Jan 31, 2009

How do you feel to "Be Holy as I am holy" up to the task, impossible? Take heart and lets explore holiness and living like Jesus and find hope in loving like Jesus

Eyes fixed on Jesus If we are honest it is difficult to live to a set of values and ideals isn’t it. Its difficult to proclaim on a Sunday morning that we want to be like Jesus yet lose it in the office on a Monday or with the family on the way back from Church. Is it just me or do you have those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What It Takes To Hear From God By Brian Atwood Luke 2:1-20 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 9, 2013

You know not everyone that first Christmas heard from God like the shepherds did. Adapted from a message by Brian Atwood.

The year 1860 found Henry Wadsworth Longfellow happy in his life, enjoying a widening recognition, and delighted over the election of Abraham Lincoln which he believed signaled the triumph of freedom and redemption for the nation. The following year the Civil War began and on July 9, 1861 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering By Faith

Contributed by Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. on Nov 16, 2002

Just as it takes faith to overcome, it takes faith to suffer.

Life-Line For Jesus Community Church Created 11/11/01 revised 8/15/02 Lorenzo Nicholson Sr. Suffering By Faith 8/16/02 Gal 3:3 Are ye so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? 4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 5 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Rediscover Joy Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Dec 16, 2020

Joy bubbles up throughout the Christmas story. Does it bubble up from you?

[I am grateful for the Sermon Series Kit Rediscover Christmas. This manuscript relies heavily on that series.] Rediscover Joy Matthew 2, Luke 1 Good morning! Please turn in your Bible to Luke 1. We’re also going to jump over to Matthew 2 for a little bit, but we’re going to mostly camp out in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Heavenly Father Takes Care Of You, So Place First Things First Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 11, 2012

It’s time to wake up, clean up, and dress up, because Jesus is soon returning and the saved will go up...who will it be who will show up? Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

What Time is It? Romans 13:11-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/WhatTimeIsIt.html Each morning we wake up to an alarm. I hate that clock. But I’m thankful for it, because if not for it, we would be a mess. We like to sleep. We wouldn’t have jobs, our kids would not pass school. And we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14, Romans 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness, Hypocrisy & Heart-Attacks

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 17, 2009

Good people sometimes mess up - but they don’t cover up when they mess up. Luke puts up a sign saying ’Danger - the Church is holy ground’.

Introduction The last couple of weeks the news has been all about our poor old British politicians! Many of them have been exposed for the expenses they’ve been claiming. Money for council tax, mortgage repayments, home improvements, gardening and chauffer driven cars... Everyone knows they need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Tensions And Conflicts In Churches And Church Organisations - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Our study continues with a few serious matters. The place of PRIDE and GOSSIP is opened up, plus some thoughts on MONEY; and the way some like to dominate others. They all cause tensions in churches. Faithful, honest preaching is vital to reduce potential conflicts.

DEALING WITH TENSIONS AND CONFLICTS IN CHURCHES AND CHURCH ORGANISATIONS – PRACTICAL EXAMINATION AND SUGGESTIONS – PART 2 Last time we began a list of issues that I have seen over my lifetime that can cause tensions and conflicts in the church. In this second message we continue that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1, Ephesians 4:3, Luke 11:42-44, 2 Timothy 4:2-4, James 1:5, 2 Corinthians 12:20, 2 Corinthians 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Giver Her The Gas Take Her Out On The Road And See What This Baby Will Do"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 5, 2017

The church should run like a Harley.

CONVEYING THE MESSAGE OF THE GOSPEL Matthew 13:44-58 1. THE DISCOVERY OF TREASURE (Matthew 13:44-46) Jesus said that the kingdom of heaven is like a man discovering treasure in a field, and selling all that he has to buy that field; or like a merchant man who discovers a pearl of great price ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 14, 2025

20th July 2025 is the 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing. But, the greatest leap in all of history wasn’t made by man reaching for the moon. It was God reaching down to Earth.

Go! And Take One Small Step Toward God - Psalm 8:3–4 Date: 20th July 2025 – 56th Anniversary of the First Moon Landing Opening Prayer: Heavenly Father, We thank You for moments in human history that stir our sense of wonder. As we remember a moment in history when man first set foot on the moon, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-4, Genesis 1:16, Luke 12:6-7, John 1:14, Romans 5:8, Acts 3:19, Philippians 3:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

"examine Yourself Before You Take The Lord's Supper"

Contributed by Barnabas Park on Jan 18, 2021

As we take the Lord's supper we are called to examine ourselves, not others. We also need not only examine our sins but also repent from sins and forgive others as we remember His grace that forgives us our sins.

"Examine Yourself before You Take the Lord's Supper" 1 Corinthians 11:23-29 "For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24 and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 12:5

Denomination: Baptist

What About The Superbowl Of Life? Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

THERE IS AN ANALOGY THAT CAN BE MADE BETWEEN WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL IN FOOTBALL AND WHAT IT TAKES TO WIN THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE.

WHAT ABOUT THE SUPERBOWL OF LIFE? TEXT- 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 INTRODUCTION A great preacher, who had a lot of influence on me, gave me the following advice. He said, “Doug, I have found it better to preach on a topic that is relevant for the day or event that is taking place. I believe the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living As God's Remnant In An Ungodly World Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

God takes notice of those who take notice of Him

When Mary and I were considering names for our children, there were a number of names that were immediately eliminated because of certain students that Mary had in her classes over the years that she just didn’t want to be reminded of. And even today, several decades later, there are certain ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Building Blocks

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 12, 2008

Building the church takes discipline. It takes everyone in the body of Christ

BUILDING BLOCKS ACTS 6:1-7 Disclaimer: This sermon was gleaned from sources from sermon central and private study INTRO- THERE IS A BOOK CALLED “WHAT’S A PASTOR TO DO” - IT COVERS THINGS THAT ARE DIFFICULT IN MINISTRY. (ONLY 140 PAGES) IT ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

An Attitude Of Gratitude Lesson 7 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 12, 2023

Do you take things for granted, or take things with gratitude?

A. INTRODUCTION 1. My high school world Lit. “Gratitude is the least remembered of all virtues and is the acid test of character.” Character is defined “Habitually doing the right thing, in the right way, for the right purpose.” 2. Do you take things for granted, or take things with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22, Psalm 116:17, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Baptist