Sermons on Tune Up:

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Help Them Up!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 8, 2005

We need hearts for God ~ and hands for others. We can all help someone up.

HELP THEM UP! 1. Introduction: Sometimes a verse of scripture just enters your heart for you to pray for a particular person or situation. For my wife Julie Mark 1:31 “So he (Jesus) went to her, took her hand and helped her up. The fever left her and she began to wait on them” was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005

An overview of 2 Timothy and Paul’s call to stand up and stand firm for the gospel.

Stand Up For Jesus 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO An old song from our hymnals provides a fitting backdrop for 2 Timothy. Listen to the words written in 1858 by George Duffield, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow Up Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 1, Joseph’s life teaches us some principle characterisitcs of maturity.

Joseph The Dreamchaser Part 1: How To Grow Up Genesis 37:1-5 If money & time were not limitations, what would you dream about doing with your life?What would you do to leave an impact? Have you ever had a dream of what you wanted to be when you grow up? How close are you to that dream? In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Up Against The World Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 12, 2005

The cosmos opposes God and is condemned by God. This “world system” is society organized without God and against God. At best, He gets a back seat. The cosmos puts people at the center of all things instead of God. Belonging to Christ involves a radic

“Up Against The World” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “I have given them Your word, and the world hates them because they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. My prayer is not that You take them out of the world, but to protect them ...read more

Scripture: John 17:14-16

Denomination: Congregational

Go Up Higher

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005

A very personal experience

Each year in March Jill and I have a Continental holiday. Last year and this we revisited Malta and Gozo, two strange little islands – Malta with little beauty, but with tremendous history written in its buildings, Gozo much smaller and much greener with tremendous walking and swimming and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Taking Up The Sword Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 3 of 5 part series on discipleship. It examines the importance of the Bible in the lives of disciples.

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 3: Taking Up The Sword Over the past month we have looked at how we can live exceptional lives. Together we saw that exceptional living doesn’t happen by accident. You must make a decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Becoming a disciple involves giving up some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Wake Up

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 3, 2005

Time is passing, the future is upon us, how shall we behave?

Time To Wake Up Rom. 13:11-14 INTRO.: When traveling, it’s important to be awake on time. We have "wake up calls" at hotels and places where we visit so we won’t miss planes, trains, buses. We use alarm clocks and clock radios so we won’t be late for work. In our text, the apostle seems deeply ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up Jesus!!!!!

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Oct 11, 2005

Lets say you are playing for the NBA championship and in the fouth quater you are down 40 points. You have a guy on the bench that has not played a minute, as a matter of fact, he is still in his warm ups and not even sweating. The guys name is Michael

Wake up Jesus! Mark 4:35-41 5 As evening came, Jesus said to his disciples, "Let’s cross to the other side of the lake." 36 He was already in the boat, so they started out, leaving the crowds behind (although other boats followed). 37 But soon a fierce storm arose. High waves began to break into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Got Up

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 8, 2001

We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that.

He Got Up Introduction: We seem to keep Jesus crucified and dead and buried except for two days of the year, on Christmas, when he’s born, and on Easter, when he raises from the dead. If that’s what you think, I would like to change your mind about that. I. I Corinthians 15:1-8, 13-22. A. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, 1 Corinthians 15:13-22

Denomination: *other

To Train Up A Child

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 28, 2001

A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE ON CHILD REARING.

To Train Up A Child Text Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 He that spareth the rod hateth his son: But he that loveth him chasteneth him betimes. Proverbs 13:24 Introduction This day and age many of us have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 13:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 7 Ups Of Life

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 1, 2003

Seven ways to be "up" in our life even when everything seems down.

The 7 Ups of Life Scripture Ref: Psalm 118:24 1 Samuel 16:7 Proverbs 3:5-6; 13:3 Galatians 6:9-10 Philippians 4:6, 13 Matthew 6:25-33 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore? Do you start each day with a smile and full of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 118:24, 1 Samuel 16:1

Hooked Up To Jesus

Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003

Practical steps to maintaining our connection to Jesus and the impact on our lives.

So how are you feeling about gas prices? I think I’m beginning to buy into the conspiracy theories. One thing I did learn that is kind of relevant to where we are today is how important it is to stay connected to the source. A pipe breaks between here and Tucson, we’re no longer hooked up to the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Brethren

Hurry Up And Wait Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 5, 2003

Saul, Pt. 2

HURRY UP AND WAIT (1 SAMUEL 11) It’s been said, “Rome is not built in a day.” When I was in elementary school I was in a big hurry to grow up. I was skinny and short. When my brother and I sat in the same car going to school every day, I could not help but compare his size to mine. My brother, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Picking Up The Pieces Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2004

First in a series from Ephesians; and for the Day of Prayer for World Peace. Our lives and our world seem fragmented. But God brings order to our lives by choosing us; He redeems the messes we make; and He calls us to the work of restoration.

Do you experience life in pieces? Do you find that each day is a jumble of bits and pieces, fragments? That most of the time there isn’t any coherence, there isn’t any consistency? Do you feel that each day is a whole lot of things to be done, but they don’t always hold together? I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist