Sermons on Turn Up:

You Need To Grow Up Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

#10 in a series on Hebrews. This sermond gives three marks of spiritual immaturity.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 10 “You Need To Grow Up!!!” Hebrews 5:11–6:2 Tim Hansel tells the story in his book “Holy Sweat” that a close friend of his was asked back to his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Gospel: Speak Up!

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2009

We have not found our voices yet because we have low self-esteem, but Christ declares us to be light. The world is asking for light, but we must learn to read the signs and to be who we are. March 1988

As a child I was fascinated one day by’ the fact that when you open the refrigerator, there is always a light burning. I was fascinated by it because I wanted to know whether that light was on when the door was closed as well as when it was open. And so I began to experiment. First I tried to stick ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Pick Up A Towel, Not A Title

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Apr 3, 2017

In our text we find Jesus setting an example for us when he washed the feet of his disciples—an example of Servant Leadership.

TITLE: PICK UP A TOWEL, NOT A TITLE SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:3-9 / 12-17 We continue our “MARCH TOWARDS CALVARY” this morning and visit a scene that began to unfold the NIGHT IN WHICH JESUS WAS BETRAYED. I lift as a thought this morning – Pick Up a Towel Not A Title. What would you do if ...read more

Scripture: John 13:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Feel Like Giving Up?

Contributed by David Mcgowin on Feb 19, 2006

Sometimes we all feel like throwing in the towel and giving up.

Ready to Give Up? Nehemiah 4: 6-14 02/19/06 Every once in a while in life, we all reach a point where we are just ready to throw in the towel and give up. We’re tired, frustrated, and exhausted and feel like there’s no use in continuing to try. Whether it’s a job, a relationship, health related ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14, John 6:41-51, Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Methodist

It's Time To Wake Up Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

The reality of Christ’s return challenges all believers to a more serious and devoted life.

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO What Happens When A Person Dies Series It’s Time to Wake Up! 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: It’s time to wake up! I could be talking to Josh Stinnet and Andee Burnett, but I’m not. Most of you may not haven’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rolling Up His Sleeves Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 17, 2008

16% of Americans think of God as being critical and uncaring. Another 25% believe Him to be distant and unwilling to intercede in human affairs. But how does this contrast with the message of Isaiah?

In November of 1988 a 19 yr old woman fell asleep behind the wheel of her car at about 2:15 in the morning. Her car plunged thru a guardrail and was dangling by its left rear tire. A half dozen passing motorists stopped, grabbed some ropes from one of their vehicles tied the ropes to the back ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:9-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Healing Is Up To You

Contributed by Drew Mills on Jul 12, 2006

Sometimes healing does not come until we ask for it.

Remember back to when you were a kid. Did you ever want to be superman? After all, he was the strongest guy in the world. He could fly anywhere—without the FAA’s approval. If you had to confess this morning, how many of you tied a bed sheet around your neck and jumped off your bed or something ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stand Up For Our Savior

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 4, 2008

If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s story can help us take a stand today.

Stand Up for Our Savior Matthew 14:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Oct. 26, 2008 *Last Tuesday night, Greg Wilton asked a great question: “Who’s your King? -If Jesus is our King, then we need to take a bold stand for the Lord. John the Baptist certainly did, and John’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Never Give Up On Anyone! Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 15, 2011

The Loyalty of Abram

Intro: 1. One of the all-time greats in baseball was Babe Ruth. His bat had the power of a cannon, and his record of 714 home runs remained unbroken until Hank Aaron came along. But in time, age took its toll, and his popularity began to wane. Finally the Yankees traded him to the Braves. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

When God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

This message is part of the series on the gospel of John and reminds us how everything changes in our lives when God shows up.

When God Shows Up John 20:19-23 a little baptist church in Tennessee was planning to have their annual revival "Our spring revival starts in just a week and a half," the senior pastor was saying up front. He named the evangelist who would be coming to preach and told a little about him "We sure ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23, 1 John 20:19

The Journey Is All Up To You

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 13, 2018

The journey of Elijah and Elisha show us how our spiritual journey must be.

The Journey is all up to You!!!!! Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2 Kings 2: 1-15 1). Opening:- Catechism is not biblical scripture but they are a summary of Christian principles in the form of questions and answers that are used for instruction to teach young converts and children ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What’s Up With Forgiveness?

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 4, 2017

This sermon deals exclusively with the topic of forgiveness, what it isn't, why we need to forgive, and how we go about the process of forgiveness.

What’s Up With Forgiveness? With our Spiritual First Aid series underway, and since the next message in our series dealing with the topic of guilt and shame, I couldn’t think of a better topic to talk about than “Forgiveness.” And truthfully, there aren’t a lot of topics that could really be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Foursquare

When God Shows Up!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 5, 2020

Everything is subject to the Power of God and the Power God has given to Jesus, through Jesus powerful and phenomenal Gift of Salvation and relationship we possess, through the Power of The Holy Spirit of God!

When God Show’s Up 2 Timothy 1:7 ESV For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control A "POWERFUL" GROANER By Bruce Ball One day in the middle of the woods, a hawk, a lion, and a skunk were arguing about which one was the most powerful. The hawk said it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Ephesians 6:10, Ephesians 3:20, Ephesians 1:15-23, Luke 10:18-24, Luke 11:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open Up And Say Ah!

Contributed by Tony Searles on Apr 17, 2002

God can & will open doors for us in ministry, but we must remember to keep our focus on Him. We cannot afford to look at those things which would deter us from God’s will.

Stand & Read - Rev. 3:7-13 "And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: He who is holy, who is true, who has the key of David, who opens and no one will shut, and who shuts and no one opens, says this: [8] ’I know your deeds. Behold, I have put before you an open door which no one can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, James 4:10

Denomination: Other

Make Up Your Mind Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

One of the greatest truths of Scripture is that we can choose to do things our way and die, or we can choose to do things God's way and live.

Make Up Your Mind Text: Gal. 4:21-31 Introduction 1. Illustration: I have no idea who said this, but its truth is unmistakable, "Angels are pure spirits, but it was God's intention to raise human beings, who are lower than the angels, to divine status, to union with the Trinity. An ancient ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Methodist