Sermons on Waking Up God:

Grab Hold Of God's Hand. He Will Pull You Up.

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 27, 2011

A short talk given at Corscombe at the end of Walk West Dorset 2011. God speaks our language, and as in an old legend Christ holds out his hand and invites us to grab hold.

Philip Yancey kept a salt water aquarium. He wrote: ‘I [ran] a portable chemical laboratory to monitor the nitrate levels and the ammonia content. I pumped in vitamins, antibiotics, sulpha drugs and enough enzymes to make a rock grow. I filtered the water …and exposed it to ultraviolet ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

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

When You’re Down To Nothing, God Is Up To Something

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 1, 2024

In the middle of our troubles, when it looks like God is nowhere around – God is at work. His hand will soon materialize. His fingerprints are about to appear. Have faith in God!

WHEN YOU’RE DOWN TO NOTHING, GOD IS UP TO SOMETHING INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. The Pastor's wife walked into the kitchen to find her husband stalking around with a fly swatter. "What are you doing?" She asked. "Hunting flies" He responded. "Oh. Killing any?" She ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 19:32-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When All Hope Seems Lost, God Shows Up Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 20, 2025

Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, these moments are often when God intervenes to reveal His power and glory.

Title: WHEN ALL HOPE SEEMS LOST, GOD SHOWS UP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:11-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Life often brings moments when all hope seems lost, and we find ourselves in situations beyond human solutions. Yet, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:11-14, Psalm 34:18, Luke 7:11-15, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon # 40 - Cast Down By Men But Raised Up By God Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Oct 19, 2023

The plan that God has for our lives will certainly be fulfilled if we honor God and remain faithful to Him and the relationships that He has entrusted to us. When God chooses to lift one up, no man can do anything to stop it.

For the past few weeks we are considering the importance of relationships, especially those pertaining to marriage and family. I would like to share a couple of testimonies from last week. I went to visit a family, and I casually asked a little girl aged around 8 or 9, ‘What did you learn last ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2, Matthew 25:21, Numbers 12:2, Numbers 12:7, Matthew 3:17, Mark 3:21, Genesis 37:6-8, Genesis 17:18, Genesis 40:8, Genesis 37:24, Genesis 37:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Every Now And Then God Shows Up At Fire Side Chats

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 12, 2024

Like President Roosevelt helped America during rough times with the fire side chats, God help us every now and then by showing up. This sermon based on VBS Camp Firelight.

Psalm 56:3 Every Now and then God shows up 1. The beginning of the Fire Side Chats • The Fire Side chats were a series of radio addresses delivered by U.S. Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1944. • President Roosevelt began to talk to Americans via Radio • He talked about the place of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Methodist

When The Brook Dries Up, God Provides Another Source

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 30, 2025

The drying of the brook is never the end for a child of God. It’s a divine invitation to trust God for something greater.

WHEN THE BROOK DRIES UP, GOD PROVIDES ANOTHER SOURCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-9 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:10, Isaiah 43:19, Philippians 4:19, Genesis 22:13-14 INTRODUCTION Life is filled with seasons of change. There are times when what once sustained us seems to vanish. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Lifted Me Up Above My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer sacrifices and shouts of joy to Him, songs and praises to the LORD our GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a winner? Yes. The LORD is with me. Psalms 118:6 (Amplified Bible) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Give Up

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 25, 2025

A lesson from Luke 9:37-43a is to never give up doing something for God. Like the disciples we may need for training or education to accomplish the task. Evangelism is one of the most difficult things to do. However, with training it is not that bad. Afterall, it is for God

Don’t give up Luke 9:37 – 43a Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H Koplitz Luke 9:37 On the next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd met Him. 38 And a man from the crowd shouted, saying, “Teacher, I beg You to look at my son, because he is my only son, 39 and a spirit seizes him and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:37-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Don't Beat Up On Yourself

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 13, 2006

Even Great men of God like Elijah fail - take heart - and find your Mount Horeb quickly

NR 13-05-08 2 Ki 19:1-18 This evening’s OT lesson is one of those special Words of Holy Encouragement that God gives us from time to time. If a great man of God like Elijah can fail – then we can give ourselves permission to fail too. Elijah, the great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

"Christ: Delivered Over, Raised Up"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 2, 2006

He was dellivered over by God, nailed to a cross by godless hands, raised up by the Father, firstborn of many brethren.

"...this Man, delivered over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you nailed to a cross by the hands of godless men and put Him to death. But God raised Him up again, putting an end to the agony of death, since it was impossible for Him to be held in its power.” It is difficult ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:23-24

Denomination: Orthodox

10 Count He’s Up! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan.

Sermon – 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 and He’s up! Thesis: Easter is the day when God said 10 and Jesus sprang up to His feet in victory over Satan. Play – Carmen’s song the Champion! Text: Romans 4:25-5:2 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Faith: Just Showing Up Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 5, 2007

God gives Jonah very few details and Jonah has to step out in faith to get the job done.

Jonah’s to do list: “Things to do today: Take a walk to the city of Nineveh – check; Give God’s message to the hated Ninevites – check; Have dinner in a nice Assyrian café – check; Go to bed and get some sleep – check.” When we read our Scripture today, it appears that Jonah treats the people of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Edify - Build One Another Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Fire Shut Up In My Bones PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Encourage believers to hold onto the power and warmth of God's Word, even in the face of discouragement, and to not be silenced by the opinions of others.

Good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a passage from the book of Jeremiah that speaks to us about the power of discouragement, the fire of God's Word, and the importance of not letting others shut you up. As Samuel Chadwick once said, "Destitute of the Fire of God, nothing else ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-9

Topics: Discouragement, Stop