Sermons on Wake Up Call:

Sardis--The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 26, 2016

Sardis was full of corpses that had been propped up in the pews.

THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF REVELATION SARDIS—THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD TEXT: Revelation 3:1-6 Revelation 3:1-6 KJV And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be An Encourager!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2012

We are all called to be an encourager!

Hebrews 10:25-not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. (New King James Version) Hebrews 10:25-And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage and warn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Of The Magi: Where Is He? Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 7, 2001

A call to self-examination

The Questions of Christmas (4) The Question of the Magi Where Is He? Scripture Reading: Matthew 2:1-12 They had traveled over miles and miles of desert, leading a caravan of camels loaded with servants and supplies in their wake. They were wealthy noblemen, astrologers, sages ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am A Christ Follower Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 29, 2018

Three dimensions to His call on our lives: Jesus calls us to repent, Jesus calls us to follow, Jesus calls us to abandon.

I Am a Christ Follower Matthew 4:17-22 Three dimensions to His call on our lives: 1. Jesus calls us to repent. v.17 ? Ultimately repentance is an admission, an acceptance of what Jesus says about us: that our hearts are prideful, filthy, depraved, and yes, even wicked and deserving of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Knocked Down But Not Knocked Out

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Never Give Up!

I. SURELY, YOU WILL HAVE TROUBLE! A. The Bible promised it, "Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble." Job 14:1. B. The Psalmist promised it, "The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-11, 2 Corinthians 4:12-14, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Church Of God

A Slaves' Mentality Or A Servants Heart?

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Feb 8, 2005

Hey! Grow up!!

North College Ave Baptist Church Galatians 4:1-7 "A Slaves’ Mentality or A Servants’ Heart" November 28, 2004 1Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; 2But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on Jan 24, 2011

Building up of Jerusalem

Jerusalem’s Set Time Is Come Psalm 102:11-28 (King James Version) 11My days are like a shadow that declineth; and I am withered like grass. 12But thou, O LORD, shall endure for ever; and thy remembrance unto all generations. 13Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifices We Make Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 16, 2023

Joseph sacrificed a lot because Jesus was in his life, and he never complained. Are we called to make sacrifices when we follow Jesus, and what kind of sacrifices could we make?

There was a Christmas play where a little boy desperately wanted to be Joseph. But when the parts were handed out, his biggest rival was given that part, and he was assigned to be the inn keeper instead. He was really bitter about this. So, during all the rehearsals he kept plotting in his mind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding Peace In Christ--From Walls To Temple Halls

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Oct 19, 2006

Most strikingly we are called to remember the walls of Hostility between God/man and man/man, and how in Christ we find peace, as he tears down the walls, building us up instead into a holy temple where he dwells. Our "remembering" provides the motivatio

The Sermon was preceded by the prayer of a “broken man” expressing his thankfulness for all the Lord had done for him. It was a prayer prayed in light of what Ephesians was teaching us about all the blessings from God in Christ, from the abundance of the Lord’s riches. There are some things I/we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Weathering Contrary Winds

Contributed by Bud Martenn on Sep 18, 2001

All people face contrary winds from time to time. God’s Word tells us how we can face them successfully.

A. THE CERTAINTY OF CONTRARY WINDS 1. They Come to us all 2. They Come suddenly and unexpectedly 3. They Come from different and often unsuspecting directions * We like the "south wind that blow softly" (13) and think it will always be so. I love to feel a cool gentle breeze ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Spiritual Edition Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

The call to live a life worthy of our calling

The nature of this call... 1. It is a call of desperation you ("I urge you"). 2. It is a call to duty (it’s practical). 3. It is a call that is divine (it comes from God). How to live a life worthy of the calling you have received... 1. Our DISPOSITION allows us to live a life worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Holy People Of God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 27, 2012

The call to be the New Israel is a call to holiness and mission.

Monday of 30th Week in Course Lumen Gentium The Fathers of the Council looked at the Church from every direction, and gave us teaching on all the names of the Church. It seems to me that their favorite name for the Church is “People of God.” It, more than any other, shows the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Christ And His Church Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 17, 2011

The challenge for the church is not what we do when we call our Sunday morning huddle, but what we do when we break our huddle ... When Satan lines up against us, what difference does it make that we are Christians?

Opening illustration: The job of the church is not to impact the church, but to impact the world. It’s like a huddle in a football game. 67,000 people don’t pay $25.00 a ticket to watch the Titans huddle. What if you went to a Titans game and for 2½ hours you watched 11 men stand in a circle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Family Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2007

The call to imitate Christ as children and as parents. Children are called to honor and obey and parents are called to not exasperate and to encourage.

Live Out Loud – Our CHILDREN Ephesians 6:1-4 Intro: A group of expectant fathers were talking in the waiting room as their wives were delivering. The nurse entered and told the 1st man his wife had just delivered twins. “That’s a coincidence I play for the Minnesota Twins.” A few ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage One Another

Contributed by Sarah Keith on Mar 12, 2013

During Lent, rather than giving up something outward and physical, give up discouraging words!

During Lent, many people give up something they enjoy eating--chocolate for instance--in order to focus on and consider anew the sacrifice Jesus made for humankind. This season, however, rather than giving up something outward and physical, I suggest giving up discouraging words. It’s difficult ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Christian Church