Sermons on Up The Wrong Tree:

It's A Jungle Up There! Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2009

Not matter what the ethnic background, those who trust in Christ for salvation are our equals; we should seek to relate to all people groups.

It’s A Jungle Up There! (Acts 10:9-29) 1. Since the 2nd century, Christians and Jews began thinking of themselves as two separate religious systems. Christianity was for gentiles, but if a Jew became a believer in Jesus, he was considered an outcast. 2. It is still that way today. Here is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wake Up Sleepy Head

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 13, 2009

Believers need to wake up out of their sleep

Judges 16:19-20 “A man liked to sleep frequently in church, so the pastor devised a plan. During one service the pastor asked his congregation while the man was sleeping, ‘All who want to go to heaven, please rise.’ Everyone stood up except the sleeper. Then, at ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Patience In A Hurry-Up World Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Sep 15, 2009

This is the second to the last sermon in this series.

We are coming to the close of this summer’s look at James. Next week I’ll wrap up this series and hopefully we will all take away from this some practical steps we can take to be "doer’s of the Word and not hearers only". "Don’t grumble against each other," is one of two commands we read in these ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do You Measure Up?

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Oct 10, 2009

Only Jesus was able to ’measure up’ to God’s standard of perfection!

Prop: Measuring tape. Before the talk, measure the height of a few of the kids. Kids, have you ever heard the saying, He just doesn’t ’measure up’? Do you have any idea what that means? (Listen for answers.) It sounds like this has something to do with how tall someone is, but it has nothing to ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

What's Up With All The Blood

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Aug 9, 2009

This sermon explains the difference between the Old Testament and New Testament and deals with the question of why the shedding of blood is required for the forgiveness of sins.

Scripture: Exodus 24: 3-11 Message Title: What’s up with all the Blood! Message Author: Anthony Perry Jr. Exodus 24: 3-11: When Moses went and told the people all the Lord’s words and laws, they responded with one voice, “Everything the Lord has said we will do.” Moses then wrote down everything ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:3-11

Denomination: Methodist

Suit Up! (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 4, 2009

Every believer is called to be engagedas Christian soldiers. No soldier would go into battle without his equipment. It’s time we suit up with God’s armor!

Suit Up – Part 1 Ephesians 6:10-18 Introduction: We have discussed the fact that every believer is called to be engaged as we are confronted with the spiritual war that is being waged about us. No soldier would be foolish enough to go into battle without making sure that he was properly prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go Up...

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 9, 2009

In a time of trial and seemingly impossible circumstances, Caleb tried to rally the people with a call to go up....

Let Us Go Up… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Go Up Text: Numbers 13:30 “And Caleb stilled the people before Moses, and said, Let us go up at once and possess it; for we are well able to overcome it…” Scripture Reference: Numbers, chapters 13 and 14. And they returned from searching of the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suit Up - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2009

Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary armor to successfully engage the enemy. Today we will look at the helmet and the sword.

Suit Up Ephesians 6:10-17 Introduction: Given the fact that you have called to be engaged in the spiritual battle for truth, God has provided you with the necessary weaponry and armor to successfully engage the enemy. We have looked at the Belt of Truth, the Breastplate of Righteousness, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Heads Up For The King Of Glory!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

Heads Up for the King of Glory! 1) He is our Creator 2) He is our Saviour

“Heads up!” That’s something you might hear at a baseball game when a sharply hit foul ball comes careening your way. It’s a warning that could keep you from getting seriously hurt. “Heads up!” can also be an encouragement to stay alert so that you don’t miss something interesting like a moose, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

"We Can Look Up"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 7, 2015

WE can look up because Jesus comes to our place, we can bring stuff to him, he pulls us to a side, and he opens things in our lives.

“We can Look Up” Mark 7:31-37 1. Notice Jesus comes to a place . Jesus will come to our place if we believe vs 31 31Then Jesus left the vicinity of Tyre and went through Sidon, down to the Sea of Galilee and into the region of the Decapolis • What hinders Jesus from coming to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Methodist

God's Wake-Up Call

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Sep 22, 2014

A sermon that encourages people to "set their house in order."

"God's Wake-up Call" 2 Kings 20:1-7 2 Kings 20:1 In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live. Introduction: Hezekiah would have to be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Invitation To Come Up Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jun 29, 2015

Everyday, the Lord is inviting us to draw closer and have fellowship with Him. But many times, we are too busy that we tend to ignore His invitation for us. In this message, we will learn three important responses from the life of Moses.

THE LORD'S INVITATION TO COME UP INTRODUCTION: We will continue our study on the Book of Exodus. We are now in chapter 24 when the elders of Israel saw God and had a time of great fellowship with Him. It all started with the invitation of the Lord to Moses telling them to come up together with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

My Mind Is Made Up!

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Jul 4, 2015

We must have a made up mind to serve Christ and get to heaven!

My Mind Is Made Up! Joshua 24: 15(b) :but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. Romans 4:20-21 20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

"What's Up With The Parables, Jesus?" Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 20, 2015

The disciples asked Jesus why he spoke in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t used parables to this extent before now. Let's find out why he used parables.

“WHAT’S UP WITH THE PARABLES, JESUS?” Matthew 13:3-23 INTRODUCTION: In verse 10 the disciples asked Jesus why he spoke to the people in parables. A parable is like an allegory or a fable-a practical story that illustrates a moral or spiritual concept. Jesus hadn’t really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake Up And See The Light Series

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on Jul 28, 2015

Striving to seek revival in my Walk with Christ by walking and living in the light of His word.

WALKING ABOVE THE ORDINARY (PT III) Wake Up and See the Light EPH 5:8-20 Dr. M Pope INTRO: True, heartfelt, life changing revival is simply this: an understanding that all I know of God and all I can know of myself, I fully grasp that w/o God I can do nothing. MP ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist