Sermons on Take Up:

Making Church More Interesting

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 29, 2007

What if Jesus showed up where we live?

Making Church More Interesting Mark 1:21-28 (LA Times Article: "Religion abounds at YMCA) Many people today are not dinging church interesting or relevant. That’s strange, because when Jesus lived on earth, the most common reaction was amazement. Sometimes people were upset or angry, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Proclamation Of Communion

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007

What we proclaim when the church takes communion.

1 Corinthians 11:26-29 “The Proclamation of Communion” I. We Proclaim the Lord’s Death (26a) • It is a memorial, so that we will not forget the great sacrifice that Christ made for us. John 15:13 (NASB95) 13 “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. o The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

What`s In A Name?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001

The generosity of God. He builds up our potential

When Jill and I began to think about names for our three children, we used a book by a man called Eric Partridge called "Name this Child". After reading it we called our first baby ANN, from the Hebrew word Chaanah which means or "grace" (A free gift from God"). That really summed up how we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Smooth Sea Never Made A Skilled Sailor.

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 25, 2020

These trials or test, this virus, these riots are taking a toll on us.

Sermon Title: A smooth sea never made a skilled sailor. Scripture Text: John 16:33 As we consider all these trials or test, this virus, and these riots that are taking a toll on us. Let us push God to the forefront of our lives. John 16:33 (NLT) 33 I have told you all this so that you may have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 Corinthians 10:13, 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sardis Series

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 11, 2001

An early wake up call. A church with nothing to commend it

The Letter to the Church at SARDIS Divided into three sections 1. Introduction of the Writer 2. Reprimand of the Church 3. Encouragement to the Faithful. Historical Background. City in Asia, modern day Turkey. Near to Thyatira. Capital of the ancient kingdom of Lydia. Early prosperity under ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Opportunity And Opposition

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Feb 13, 2004

Does your witness stand up in the face of opposition?

Pastor J. H. Crowell, when about sixteen, sailed on a shipping vessel, where he was the only Christian in a crew of twelve. Before leaving his mother, he promised to meet her three times a day at the throne of grace. So regularly, he went below and prayed aloud. He thought he must. His fellow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Other

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 5 – Psalm 123 – Lift Up Your Eyes To The Most Gracious God Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 9, 2023

The pilgrims sang as they made their way to Jerusalem but they knew the joy of lifting up their eyes to the Lord. Lifting up our eyes is most important. We look at the world of scoffers and contempt, and consider the great persecution of French Christians.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 5 – PSALM 123 – LIFT UP YOUR EYES TO THE MOST GRACIOUS GOD Psalm 123 A Song of Ascents. Today we continue the Psalms of Ascent with the next in the series, which is a short Psalm, number 123. The psalm looks upward to God and then inwardly to the problems, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-4, Hebrews 9:27, Revelation 20:11-15, Psalm 51:15-17, Isaiah 57:15, Psalm 50:10-11, 2 Corinthians 8:9, 1 Timothy 6:6-8, Psalm 73:1-11, Psalm 73:12-14, Psalm 73:16-19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Bad Apple

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

It only takes one to make it bad for the whole group.

Sermon Text: Joshua 7:1-26 Sermon Type: Narrative Sermon Title One bad apple spoils the whole bunch Biblical Problem: Achan coveted and did not obey the Lord; causing the death of soldiers as well as his family. Biblical Solution: Repentance Purging, and obedience bring about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Hand In Our Risks Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 14, 2009

What risk of faith is God calling you to take?

[To receive free, weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] There was a very cautious man Who never laughed or played; He never risked, he never tried, He never sang or prayed. And when he one day passed away His insurance was denied; For since he never really lived, They ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Title Deeds Series

Contributed by Tawanda Mushariwa on Sep 8, 2012

Taking legal possesion of what is yours as a Child of God

Protocol Sermon: Kingdom title deed Text: Hebrews 11:1 amplified Now faith is the assurance (confirmation the title deed) of things hoped for, being the proof of things we do not see and the conviction of their reality (Faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses). Theme: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 21, 2012

Today, I will attempt to show you how often, and in how many ways men try to find a cure for what ails them, rather than take the only treatment that will work, to take the case to God.

Show Me That Our God Is In The Camp And the Philistines were afraid, for they said, God is come into the camp. And they said, Woe unto us! for there hath not been such a thing heretofore. (1 Samuel 4:7) The Prince of Preachers had a sermon with a similar name: "Is God In The Camp?" Charles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Other Plans: He Is Risen

Contributed by Michael De Rosa on Sep 22, 2006

to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up

Purpose: to instill hope for the Christian, regardless of what comes up See the bulletin for this day. I took notes on the ‘sermon page’ by reading through 20+ sermons at sermon central on Easter, then adapting my own style to connect with our congregation. Opening: Used this illustration A. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Kingdom Takeover

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 16, 2014

The Kingdom of God is taking over, will you be a part of the takeover?

Kingdom Takeover Dan 2:44 And in the days of these kings shall the God of heaven set up a kingdom, which shall never be destroyed: and the kingdom shall not be left to other people, but it shall break in pieces and consume all these ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aaron Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 30, 2018

God takes sin seriously and so must I

ENGAGE I’m going to begin this morning by sharing a list of famous names and as I read each one, just shout out the first name that comes to mind: • Tonto [Lone Ranger] • Robin [Batman] • Art Garfunkel [Paul Simon] • Dr. Watson [Sherlock Holmes] • Ed McMahon [Johnny Carson] • Bert [Ernie] By now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist