Sermons on Waking Up God:

The Hour To Wake From Sleep

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 25, 2025

St. Paul writes to the Romans today, and his words are perfect directions for the time of Advent. We must know the time, the hour to rise from sleep.

First Sunday of Advent 2025 The Introit psalm of today’s Advent liturgy is attributed to King David, who is clearly praying in a time of difficulty. He cries, “I lift up my soul to you, O my God. In you have I trusted; let me not be put to shame, nor let my enemies exult over me. Let none who hope ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:13, Matthew 24:27-44, Romans 13:11-14, Psalm 122:1-9, Isaiah 2:1-5, Genesis 7:1-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Let God Make The Most Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 28, 2021

God wants to help us make the most of our lives, so... 1. He tells us to wake-up (vs. 11-12). 2. He tells us how to walk (vs. 13). 3. He tells us what to wear (vs. 12, 14).

Let God Make the Most of Your Life The Book of Romans Romans 13:10-14; Ephesians 6:10-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 28, 2021) BACKGROUND: *Here in Romans 13, God's Word has been telling us how to live the Christian life. We have seen that God wants us to obey man-made laws, -- ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:10-14, Ephesians 6:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Come Up On The Mountain

Contributed by James May on Jul 24, 2011

We must climb higher in God to catch a true vision of what, and who, God really is. Without that proper vision we stand in danger of perishing,

Come Up On the Mountain Wednesday, July 20, 2011 Pastor James May Why do people love to go up on the mountains? For most of us it is the experience of feeling on top of the world. It is as though you can look down on the world far below and for just a moment, catch a glimpse of how God must ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rise Up! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 23, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 8. Will we take the energy, and obey the Lord’s command, to RISE UP and take a stand against sin? (Ref: Isaiah 8:9-10)

Rise up! Isaiah 8:9-10 Introduction - Last time in Isa. 7, the key to this chapter was God telling us NOT to worry - If you remember because of the threat of war they were ready to give up - Because the enemy had come knocking, the people feared & doubted God - The key for us is to be encouraged ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 8:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shaping Up Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Nov 20, 2013

Pal teaches us how God is shpaing up His Church.

“Connected: Shaping Up” Romans 8:5-11; Eph. 4:1-16 Throughout this series we have been considering how we, as individuals, get and stay connected with God, each other, and the world in which we live. But thinking about connectedness would not be complete unless we also consider what it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Up To This Point

Contributed by Larry Turner on Dec 26, 2014

We can't control what each day brings. So,what has God done for you up to this point in your life?

Today we find ourselves in the time between the celebration of Christmas and the beginning of a New Year. Some of us may not be quite ready to let go of Christmas just yet. Perhaps your decorations are still up. So I will give you today a blend of two holidays, Christmas and New Years. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 7:3-12

Denomination: Foursquare

Man Up

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jun 24, 2009

A Fathers day message for the men of the church to accept the challenge the Lord gives for us to be all we can be for the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Sermon by prayer with thoughts and Illustrations from Sermoncentral contributors Man up 1 King 2:1- 4 Introduction- It’s Father’s day, so I am directing my thoughts to the men, but the message will benefit everyone in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Built Up, Bound Up, Lifted Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 16, 2010

We are so into upward mobility; but God's version is different. It involves building us up so that the powerless have power; binding up the wounded so that they can understand brokenness; and lifting us up so that we can use our power for others.

I can remember when the word "furlough" was a happy word. It was a happy word because it meant that somebody in your family was coming home from military duty for a while. "Furlough" for me brings up a memory of standing, as a small boy, in Union Station in Louisville, waiting for the train to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Eat Up, Grow Up & Give It Up!

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 29, 2006

Picture an adult in diapers still drinking milk from a bottle – that’s not right! Are you in the same place spiritually that you were a year ago? 5 years ago? These things ought not to be! God wants us to grow up - spiritually speaking that is!

EAT UP, GROW UP, AND GIVE IT UP! (Preached in the Chinese Church) OPENING TEXT: “Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: *other

God Never Gives Up Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 23, 2018

Because of His relentless love, God does not give up on us even when we give up on Him

ENGAGE Show clip from “Taken”. This gripping scene is from the 2008 film “Taken”. In that movie, retired CIA agent Bryan Mills, played by Liam Neeson, has only 96 hours to find his daughter, who has been kidnapped. Early in the movie we learn that Mills’ relationship with his daughter hasn’t ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Cheer Up, God Is With You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon encourages us to truly know God, not just about Him, and find peace and courage in His presence amidst life's challenges.

Good morning, beloved. As we gather today under the warm embrace of God's love, we find ourselves standing at the threshold of a profound truth. It's a truth that's as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a truth that has the power to transform our lives, to turn our sorrows into ...read more

Scripture: John 16:30-33

Topics: Cheer Up, God's Presence

Get Up And Go Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 9, 2009

When God said Go, Abram didn’t whine or argue, he just went.

George Bernard Shaw once quipped, “If other planets are inhabited, then they must be using the earth for their insane asylum”. Funny but if we look at the world, it doesn’t seem so far fetched does it? I’m sure that’s what it must have looked like after God confused everyone at Babel. After the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-20

Rev It Up, Hop It Up, Tone It Up, Tune It Up

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 21, 2003

Some things need to be revved up.

INTRO.- ILL.- One lady said, “I always do my exercises regularly every morning. Immediately after waking I always say sternly to myself, “Ready now. Up. Down. Up. Down!” And after two strenuous minutes I tell myself, “OKAY, NOW TRY THE OTHER EYELID.” ILL.- Mark Twain once said, “The only way ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are We To Blame? Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 22, 2001

Is the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack on America punishment for our sinfulness or a wake up call for us to examine our hearts?

ABRAHAM LINCOLN ONCE SAID, "I HAVE BEEN DRIVEN MANY TIMES TO MY KNEES BY THE OVERWHELMING CONVICTION THAT I HAD NOWHERE ELSE TO GO. MY OWN WISDOM, AND THAT OF ALL ABOUT ME SEEMED INSUFFICIENT FOR THE DAY." IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT THE SEPTEMBER 11TH TERRORIST ATTACKS ON AMERICA HAVE GIVEN OUR ...read more

Denomination: Free Methodist

Sodom & Gomorrah Pt. 1: A Byword For Depravity Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

Our society is still as depraved as Sodom and Gomorrah was. Does God still judge with disasters in an effort to wake us up?

Read Matthew 24:3-8. The birth pains have begun my friends. Lloyd gave me these rocks that are from Haiti and as I watched CNN this week, I saw hundreds and thousands of people lying dead and alive underneath much larger pieces of rock from collapsed buildings. Bodies scattered on the sidewalks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-11