Sermons on Waking Up God:

Living In Baals Backyard Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

We pick up with our man Elijah leaving the brook Cherith because it dried up. The ravens quit bringing him food and the famine has caught up with the creek that God had parked Elijah beside.

Living In Baals Backyard 1 Kings 17:8-17:16 TEXT: 1 Kings 17:8-16 1 Kings 17:8-16 KJV And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, [9] Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee. [10] So he arose and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Have Your Way

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2015

Just step aside, and allow God to take over. Let go and let God! Give up your gloom and doom, and put your future in God's hands. That worry that creases your brow and reminds you continually just how horrible your situation is can be turned into a smile.

Opening illustration: Consider this scenario, the building all around you is burning. You are too far up to jump, because landing on the ground would surely kill you. The flames and smoke have forced you out of the window and onto the ledge. You are hanging onto the ledge to avoid the flames and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is A God Of Jealousy - Attributes Of God - (2 Of 10)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 9, 2022

Today's message is about an attribute that we generally do not associate as being an attribute of God. That is, the attribute of jealousy.

God is a jealous God. The attribute of jealousy is very closely related to the attribute of love. Illus: A lady went to her pastor for some counseling. She had some serious problems in her marriage. When the pastor asked her what was the problem, she said that her husband did not love her. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

02 The Power Of God, The Righteousness Of God And The Wrath Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Mar 10, 2021

This is the 2nd of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans

Romans 1:16-32 Romans 1:16-17 16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith to faith; as it is written, “The just shall live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-32, Isaiah 61:10, Isaiah 64:6, Psalm 14:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Tests

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 1, 2006

Why do you think God administers tests in our lives? Tests from God always have a spiritual purpose and a spiritual growth process for us in our faith walk with the Lord.

“God’s Test!” On the lighter side of life: Three old men were at the doctor’s office for a memory test. The doctors said to the first old man, “What is three times three?” “Two-hundred seventy four,” he replied. The doctor said to the second man, “it’s your turn. What is three times three?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness, Hypocrisy & Heart-Attacks

Contributed by Tim Hbc on May 17, 2009

Good people sometimes mess up - but they don’t cover up when they mess up. Luke puts up a sign saying ’Danger - the Church is holy ground’.

Introduction The last couple of weeks the news has been all about our poor old British politicians! Many of them have been exposed for the expenses they’ve been claiming. Money for council tax, mortgage repayments, home improvements, gardening and chauffer driven cars... Everyone knows they need ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Place, Peace, And Presence Matter

Contributed by David Zachrich on Apr 2, 2024

Let’s start at an obvious place for the week after Easter. The baskets are empty, the colored grass has been vacuumed up. Beautiful cards have been put away. Nice clothes are back in the closet. All that is left are a few jelly beans that no one wants to trust. Easter is over … or, is it?

Let’s start at an obvious place for the week after Easter. The baskets are empty, the colored grass has been vacuumed up. Beautiful cards have been put away. Nice clothes are back in the closet. All that is left are a few jelly beans that no one wants to trust. Easter is over … or, is it? On ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Motives And Your Money Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Sep 21, 2025

Discover Jesus’ teaching on giving, prayer, and fasting in Matthew 6. God cares more about why you give than what you give.

Your Motives and Your Money (Matthew 6) Good morning! Please open your Bibles to Matthew 6. The English language is full of oxymorons — you know, a phrase the sounds self-contradictory. Here are some of my favorites. I hope some of you will add to my collection after the service! • Jumbo ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Arise And Eat: The Journey Is Too Great For Thee Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

When the journey becomes too great, God doesn't abandon you—He strengthens you. Elijah thought it was the end, but it was just a transition.

ARISE AND EAT: THE JOURNEY IS TOO GREAT FOR THEE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:7 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:29-31; Psalm 23:1-3; Philippians 4:13; 2 Corinthians 12:9-10; Matthew 11:28–30 INTRODUCTION: After the victory at Mount Carmel, Elijah expected national revival. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Touched By God

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 25, 2008

God wrestles with Jacob to make him stop running and deal with his problems.

TOUCHED BY GOD [Genesis 32:22-32] FCC 8-24-08 1. Hidden treasures: a) June 6, 2003—A National Geographic team working with Iraqi and U.S. military authorities recovered one of the greatest archaeological treasure troves of all time. • A vault was discovered below the Central Bank in Baghdad, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armor Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 12, 2020

1) The Shield of Faith (Ephesians 6:16), 2) The Helmet of Salvation (Ephesians 6:17a) & 3) The Sword of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:17b).

Ephesians 6:16-17 [16] In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; [17]and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, (ESV) John Bunyan, the author of Pilgrim’s Progress, wrote ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16-17

Denomination: Other

When One Door Closes, Another Opens: God's Plan SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

Sometimes our disappointments in life can become God's appointments, so don't let closed doors bother you. The things we think of as failures and problems can often end up being blessings in disguise.

In life, we often encounter doors of opportunity that open and close before us. But are these doors being opened and closed by God? While the exact phrase "When God shuts one door, He opens another" is not found in the Bible, it aligns with the truth that we will explore in this sermon. We will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Topics: Apologetics General

Ruach Elohim

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 20, 2022

You may be facing a situation right now. It may seem as though everything is dead, everything is dislocated, messed up, dried up, washed out, hopeless, helpless, and scattered but I dare you to do as God God told Ezekiel and prophecy to your situation and tell it Ruach Elohim fill this place.

Ruach Elohim by Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - My wife and I love to sit out on the patio and just enjoy life, nature, and each other. Now both of us being northerners neither one of us are really enthused when the temperature and humidity is super high, that is one of our biggest ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-7

Denomination: Apostolic

An Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Nov 8, 2007

An attitude of gratitude opens up our lives for God’s will to be done in and through us.

Intro: Edward Spencer was a ministerial student in Evanston, Illinois, and also a member of a life-saving squad during his school years. In 1860, a ship went aground on the shore of Lake Michigan near Evanston, and Spencer waded again and again into the frigid waters to rescue seventeen ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Your Expectation Shall Not Be Cut Short.

Contributed by James Dina on Aug 28, 2022

Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! There’s hope in Jesus. Because he can do anything, “For I am the Lord, the God of all flesh; is there anything I cannot do?” (Jeremiah 32:27).

"He does great things, unsearchable and marvelous things without number" (Job 5:9). Do you desire a miracle? You can have it through Jesus Christ. He knows your name and your present situation and will give you the perfect solution to your problems. Don’t give up! Don’t lose hope! ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9, Proverbs 23:18, Lamentations 3:22

Denomination: Pentecostal