Sermons on Up And Down:

Reforming Our Worship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2017

I would like to set down five principles of public worship that are important for reforming our worship.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. So far, we have examined the five key doctrines of the Reformation: sola Scriptura (Scripture alone), solus Christus (Christ alone), sola gratia (grace alone), sola fide (faith alone), ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

There Is Still Room

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 10, 2005

The never ending pursuit of Christ after the lost even when He is turned down time and again.

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24 Title: “There Is Still Room” Introduction: This portion of Scripture could very well be called, “Christianity vs. Religion.” Jesus was visiting the home of a Pharisee on the Sabbath day. – He was there to share a meal. Jesus was being watched very closely by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Single Is Safer

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on May 15, 2023

Ladies, if your Boaz never shows up it is OK to be single. Guys, if your Ruth never shows up it is OK.

This is primarily for the ladies, but much also applies to the men. Many young people are worried about the dating scene and marriage seems unattainable as they age. Some have said that if you are not married by forty, it is unlikely you will and for the ladies it means they will not have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:34, 1 Corinthians 7:39, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 7:26, Matthew 19:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Nonbearing Fruit Trees?

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Dec 29, 2006

Is it strange to you, that we plant nonbearing fruit trees, and God cuts down nonbearing fruit trees?

A NONBEARING FRUIT TREE? Traditionally, the New Year is a time of new beginnings. It is a time when we make a commitment to do better this year than we did on last year! Out with the old and in with the new. But, it won’t be strange to us, that the same problems and perplexities ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is God When It Hurts? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Feb 19, 2002

Gideon is "the cutter down", who shows us where God is in the midst of your disappointment and pain.

I. INTRODUCTION A. Where Is God When It Hurts? 1. A complex question with no simple answers, and the whole world is asking. B. Last week, we talked about how, though simplistic sounding, it’s truth nonetheless that in the midst of your pain, God is with you. 1. Want to a biblical story ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Crowns And Rewards

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Oct 20, 2018

When the disciples approach Jesus about spots in his Kingdom, he turns things upside down

A friend of mine this week said something that has resonated with me. She said that in her family, she was the designated worrier. Now, I admit, she has much in her life to be worried about, but that is her story. Our stories are different, but I can’t help but wonder if we have a designated ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, 1 Corinthians 9:24-25, 1 Thessalonians 2:19, 2 Timothy 4:8, 1 Peter 5:4, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 12:2, Matthew 20:20-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Help! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME!

BIG IDEA: HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! (cf. Psalm 40:13-17 – minor variations) I. (:1) HURRY UP AND RESCUE ME! A. Hurry Up Keyword = "Hasten" Often God does not seem to move quickly enough for us B. Rescue Me Deliver me Help me II. (:2-3) TURN THE TABLES ON THE BAD GUYS = those who are out to get ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Five Signs Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Growing up and Getting Better.

Five signs of Christian maturity There are gauges to check your car, warning bells, GROOVES ON ROAD They’re here for Christians too So tonght we’re going to find out “HOW YOU DOIN’?” Ephesians 4:14-16 Here we have some gauges that Paul has set to see how we’re doing Are we advancing, Do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Commission Of Compassion

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 27, 2020

A wake-up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission is based in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Treasures In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Monica on May 16, 2020

Laying up treasures in heaven

An Introduction: 1. In Ec 5:10-16, Solomon described the problem with earthly treasures... a. Money and abundance do not truly satisfy b. The abundance of the rich prevent good sleep, and often hurts the owner c. Riches perish through misfortune, and cannot be taken with us ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Diana Tyler on Jul 3, 2023

Will you be silent or speak up?

When Esther found out Mordecai was in such a state, it distressed her, and she sent him garments instead of his sackcloth. When Mordecai refused to accept them, Esther sent her appointed eunuch Hathach to find out what was going on. Mordecai told Hathach everything he knew and gave him a copy of ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Little Foxes

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 26, 2021

Clean up your vineyard

A common proverb here where I come from is loosely translated as “if you do not seal the breach in the wall, you will build a new wall”. This is used to warn people about the danger of not resolving problems that are seemingly small. This is a common failure in life generally today. We let ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

A Commission Of Compassion. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2025

A wake up call to the Church.

A COMMISSION OF COMPASSION. Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8. The first thing we notice as we look at this introduction to what has been styled ‘The Little Commission’ (as distinct from the better known ‘Great Commission’ of Matthew 28:18-20) is that all true Christian mission ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 10:1, Matthew 10:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose #5 Reach Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Jun 5, 2003

Why, Who, and How do we reach people. A very pratical down to earth look at evangalism

Colossians 4:5-6 Purpose #5: Reach Introduction A. How many people get scared when they hear the preacher say reach. B. I wont make you raise you hand this time C. But honestly, how many people think, oh now, he is going to want me to stand out on the corner and preach fire and brimstone D. He is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance