Sermons on Up The Wrong Tree:

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Don't Give Up – You Can Be Incredible Too!” Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

An introduction to a series on Hebrews 11

Super-heroes are popular. Batman, Superman, Wonder-Woman, Spiderman and Mr Incredible. The thing with super-heroes is their identity is secret. They live ordinary lives but have extraordinary powers. Hebrews 11 is a chapter about heroes – but not superheroes. There is only one of those Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Give Up Your Dreams (Aspirations)

Contributed by Owolabi Stephen A. on Jan 9, 2011

It is only God who helps His children achieve their goals and dreams. despite challenges and circumstances, don't give up.

“Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you have imagined. As you simplify your life, the laws of the universe will be simpler.” - Henry David Thoreay Childhood years are the years are the years of great aspirations. These are the years when little boys and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 18, 2010

God will Knock His enemies down. When he does, they can not get up.

TITLE: I’VE FALLEN AND I CAN’T GET UP SCRIPTURE: I SAMUEL 5:1-7 I’ve Fallen and I Can’t get Up this was a catchphrase of the late 1980s and early 1990s popular culture based upon a line from an infamous television commercial. This line was spoken in a television ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Steps To Recovery (Picking Up The Pieces Of Your Lives Again)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 22, 2010

GUIDELINES TO MANAGE OUR LIVES BACK TO GOD’S ORIGINAL PLAN.

THE STEPS TO RECOVERY - Mat 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Mat 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Mat 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Mat 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Shook Up (2 Kings 4:8-34)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

ALL SHOOK UP (2 KINGS 4:8-34)

ALL SHOOK UP (2 KINGS 4:8-34) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dare To Ask God For The Power To Take Up Your Cross Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2020

There is more to the Cross than the crucifixion of Jesus - there is also the crucifixion of self in our lives as Christians.

COMMUNION SERVICE: Power to take up YOUR Cross We continue in our series Powerful People. For our Communion Service this evening I want to encourage you to ask God for the power to take up your cross. It is at the Cross where Salvation and Forgiveness of Sin are guaranteed to all who accept ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34, Galatians 2:20-21, Romans 6:6-14, Luke 14:25-33, Luke 22:20, Mark 8:34-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stir It Up Part Xx - You Still Got Plenty

Contributed by Pastor Dre on May 29, 2014

Here is another message from Pastor Dre - We hope that you are blessed.

Stir it Up Part XX "You still got plenty" Acts 14:19-20 19) And there came thither [certain] Jews from Antioch and Iconium, who persuaded the people, and, having stoned Paul, drew [him] out of the city, supposing he had been dead. 20) Howbeit, as the disciples stood round about him, he rose up, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

And You Think Your Family Is Messed-Up Part Ii Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 4, 2014

God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction.

Title: And You Think Your Family Is Messed Up! (Part II) Text: Genesis 29:15-30 Thesis: God is at work in and through our lives despite our dysfunction. Introduction I have a method to reading the Denver Post every day. I separate the sections removing all the ads. I begin with the Editorial ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 13: 10 – 17

Luke 13: 10 – 17 Stand Up Straight When I Am Talking To You 10 Now He was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath. 11 And behold, there was a woman who had a spirit of infirmity eighteen years, and was bent over and could in no way raise herself up. 12 But when Jesus saw her, He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Imitation Is The Sincerest Form Of Flattery But It Will Get You Beat Up. Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Apr 4, 2011

Sermon series on becoming the mighty men and women of God Men often applaud an imitation and hiss the real thing. - Aesop

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery but imitation will get your beat down by Lucifer and without your name written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. John 1: 9-13 - The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: *other

"Beam Me Up Scotty, There Is No Intelligent Life Down Ere" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 31, 2013

This message explores the possibility of life on other planets and what the Bible has to say about this topic. In our series on QUESTIONS FOR GOD one of our members asked this question.

QUESTIONS FOR GOD “Beam me up Scotty, there is no Intelligent Life Here” Psalm 8: 3-9 We are in our 3rd week in this series of messages I have titled Questions for God. During the month of December I invited you to submit questions that you wanted answered and told you that I would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

You've Fallen ...but You Can Get Up! Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Sep 19, 2013

Three tips on how to avoid spiritual backsliding.

August 25, 2013 Church Planting You’ve Fallen …But You Can Get Up! Acts 8:9-25 Opening words: The end is near. This summer we are looking at the first eight chapters of the Book of Acts. I have called this sermon series, Church Planting. So much has happened to this point. The Holy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Pandemic Crisis Could Be Our New Appointment To Rise Up

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Jul 18, 2020

Even so, the plans of the Lord always carry with her the potential to move us to a new level of experience. According to His purpose, God can allow changes when it is ordained to take us to Mount Pisgah so we can see the Promised Land.

Moreover, as humans, we are accustomed to believing that unplanned changes caused by a crisis are not our friends because they tend to threaten and upset the balance of our nature and livelihood. However, what looks like unplanned changes to us maybe God’s plan according to His purpose. But can God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Ephesians 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational