Sermons on Wakefulness:

The Controversial Truth Is Looking America In The Face Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Jun 25, 2015

IN ORDER FOR AMERICA TO MOVE FORWARD, ANY KIND OF DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, SEGREGATION, OR WHITE SUPREMACY MUST BECOME A THING OF THE PAST.

My fellow Americans and those that chose to call themselves Americans, I was born on July 9, 1964 on Lakeland Farms in rural Perry Count and the evidence of the racial prejudices and the demeaning injustices we faced as African Americans filled the early years of my life. For the first sixteen ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: *other

Viewing The Top Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 7, 2024

Most do not know what they can do when they start climbing a great mountain.

A. LIFE IS A MOUNTAIN ALL MUST CLIMB “And now, behold, the Lord hath kept me alive, as he said, these forty and five years, even since the Lord spake this word unto Moses, while the children of Israel wandered in the wilderness: and now, lo, I am this day fourscore and five years old. As yet I am ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:10-12, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Time Of Our Salvation Is Nearer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2025

God’s grace awakens us from spiritual slumber, inviting us to embrace Christ’s love, leave behind darkness, and live each day clothed in His light.

Some mornings feel like mercy. The light slips under the blinds, the scent of coffee drifts through the house, and you think, “I can do today.” Other mornings feel heavy. The alarm sounds like a siren, the covers cling like chains, and your mind measures all the miles ahead. We’ve all known both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Topics: Awake, Spiritual Alertness

I'm Mrs. Nesbitt

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 11, 2007

The Second in a Series ’Hearing the Word of God’

(1) Nine years ago, after seeing the movie ‘Toy Story’ many times over, I wrote a four week study guide using clips from the movie and corresponding Bible passages, to be used with teens. I am using it again in Sunday School with our teens and we have had good discussions about relationships and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Keep It In The Moment

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 2, 2023

This sermon deals with life and time.

Keep me in the monument! There was a jingle that Folgers came up with in the 80’s that was quite catchy. “The best part of waking up in Folgers in your cup. For people I know that drink coffee, and for those of us who don’t, there might be some truth in that. I say for those who don’t because I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:24

Denomination: *other

Sardis: When Faithfulness Is Assumed Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Feb 2, 2026

Sardis warns that faith can survive in name and form while losing responsiveness, calling believers to awaken and listen again.

By the time we arrive at Sardis, something subtle has happened to us. Ephesus taught us that love can cool without rebellion. Smyrna taught us that faithfulness can be costly without being fragile. Pergamum taught us that proximity to power can quietly rearrange loyalty. Thyatira taught us that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6, Hebrews 6:1, Matthew 25:1-13, Isaiah 29:13, Romans 10:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

First Love

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 28, 2023

If only you have first love for Christ, you would cross every barrier, hindrances, blockages and make it to the meetings.

First love Revelation 2:4 “Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first.” Few words that I read from this chapter about returning back to ‘first love for God’ kind of jolted me, I shared the sermon at our 5am Booster group, that I share here too. The Lord ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To _____ Up!

Contributed by Randall Mitchell, Sr. on Jun 1, 2007

Various "Ups" in Christian Life

Message Title: "It is time to _____ UP!" Message Text: Romans 13:11,12 & various scriptures Opening remarks: The Base Commander of Goodfellow AFB in an article in the base newspaper wrote that he saw too many people looking down. This was the reason that many times the cars with the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Call To America

Contributed by James Bryant on Oct 20, 2001

Will America Turn Back To God?

GOD’S CALL TO AMERICA 2nd Kings 22:15-20 15. And she said unto them, Thus saith the Lord God of Israel, Tell the man that sent you to me, 16. Thus saith the Lord, Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, and upon the inhabitants thereof, even all the words of the book which the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Ready For Christmas

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 19, 2004

Romans 13:11-14 gives us three ways to prepare for Jesus’ Coming

Intro 1. General – 2. Specific – Are we prepared for the coming of our Savior? 3. Text –Romans 13: 11 Besides this you know what hour it is, how it is full time now for you to wake from sleep. For salvation is nearer to us now than when we first believed; 12 the night is far gone, the day is at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

I Know Your Deeds

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Are you spiritually dead or alive? Your "deeds" answer for themselves.

Revelation 3:1b-3 “I know your deeds, you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead. Wake up! Strengthen what remains and is about to die, for I have not found your deeds complete in the sight of my God. Remember, therefore, what you have received and heard; obey it, and repent. But ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living With Expectant Hope

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 23, 2025

This is a sermon I used during advent but could be modified for any time of year... It's all about living with the Hope of the return of Jesus.

“Stay Awake: Living with Expectant Hope” Mark 13:24-37 Imagine it’s a dark and stormy night. Rain is pounding against your windows, and thunder rolls in the distance. You’ve just settled into a deep sleep when there’s a loud knock at the door. Startled you sit up, heart pounding, who could be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Understanding The Present Time 

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Christian people need to be fully aware of the present time.

INTRO.- ILL.- I have a 3-year older brother named Larry. When he was a senior in high school I was a freshman. They called him "Big Shep" and me "Little Shep." (BUT YOU CAN CALL ME, BIG SHEP!) One day in gym class I got into a fight with a guy 2 years older than me. He was a junior. His name was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Living Dead - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 17, 2001

What a dying church looks like

THIS MORNING:  Looked at Sardis, a church in name only but without any spiritual life.  A city with a rich history trying to live on a past reputation  Had a name but had no substance to it: Wax fruit or artificial flowers CAUGHT UP IN SURVIVOR: Didn’t watch a show last ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

How New Is New?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2009

We live in a revolutionary time. Can we seize it for Christ. God is doing something new and is calling us to join Him in it, as walls and barriers come down.

If this winter is like most winters, you will wake up one morning, peer out your window, and find the whole scene blanketed in pure white snow. It will seem like a fairyland to you, and for a little while, at least, the whole world will appear to be new. Brand new, clean and fresh, sparkling and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist