Sermons on Waking Up:

Are You Sleepy

Contributed by Glenn Hamel on Nov 14, 2004

How the chruch and us as christians have fallen asleep.

Are you Sleepy Did you get any sleep last night? I pray I won’t put you to sleep today!!!! Are you sleepy, Prov 6:10-11 10 A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest-- 11 and poverty will come on you like a bandit and scarcity like an armed man. NIV Prov ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:37-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

I've Fallen And I Can Get Up! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2005

God provides a way for us to get up after we stumble!

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #2 • I hope over the last couple of weeks as we have been looking at the book of 1 John that you are starting to feel the passion John has for Jesus and the passion he has to see that we live the best life possible for Him. • The message John has been sharing with us is one of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Don't You Just Grow Up

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

A sermon that focuses on maturing in wisdom as a Christian; that wisdom that one gains as he/she learns to live like Christ

Have these words ever been said to you? or Have you ever said these words yourself? “Why don’t you just grow up?” These words are said when someone is seen as not acting the way that they “should.” I. Wisdom for the Mature As Paul was speaking to churches throughout the Mediterranean region, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Head Up And Your Eyes Out Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Living for ourselves does not lead to a life of fullness, living a life of love, which is focused on others, with our head up and our eyes forward, is God’s road to fullness.

Get Your Head Up and Your Eyes Out Matt 5:14-16 Sept 24, 2006 Intro: Here is the cover of last week’s TIME magazine (September 18, 2006), and I must say, I am a little disgusted. Some of the leaders of some of the largest, evangelical churches in the US are teaching that a life of fullness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

When He Looked Up I Looked Down

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Mar 8, 2007

A personal meeting between Christ and Zacchaeus while travilg the dusty road

WHEN HE LOOKED UP, I LOOKED DOWN LUKE 19:1-10 INTRODUCTION ~ Back in the early days of movies, the movie company hired 2 people called “barkers.” ~ One would talk bad of the movie and the other good. ~ They would get you thinking so much, you would come in to see which barker was right. ~ ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Cross Daily And Follow Christ

Contributed by William Baeta on Sep 17, 2005

“If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it” Mat. 16:24-25.

Theme: Take up your cross daily and follow Christ Text: Jer. 20:7-9; Rom. 12:1-2; Mat. 16:21-27 An important question we all need to ask ourselves is how a person becomes a Christian and what is expected of Christians? Peter confessed Jesus to be the Son of God but did not behave as if he believed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Relationships That Last: Keeping Up With Your Brothers

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

KEEPING UP WITH OUR BROTHERS IS HOW WE WANT OTHERS TO DEAL WITH US! DO UNTO OTHERS AS YOU WOULD HAVE THEM DO UNTO YOU!

BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS THAT LAST: KEEPING UP WITH YOUR BROTHERS GENESIS 4: 1-16 JANUARY 16, 2005 INTRODUCTION: Jimmy Buffett - Margaritaville Lyrics Nibblin’ on sponge cake Watchin’ the sun bake All of those tourists covered with oil Strummin’ my six-string On my front porch swing Smell those ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give In And Don't Give Up!

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 11, 2004

God’s desire for His children that they should not give into temptations for He is their help and strength in time of need.

“Don’t Give In & Don’t Give Up” 1 Corinthians 10:13 1. Temptations that you encounter are of common EXPERIENCE to all people. (10:13a) Ephesians 6:12-13; James 1:13-15; Luke 22:31-32; 1 Peter 1:6-7; 4:12; 1 Thessalonians 3:2-4; Luke 4:1-13; 8:13; 1 Timothy 6:9-10 2. God will not allow temptations ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Stupid Things Christians Do To Mess Up Their Lives

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 24, 2004

The Word of God clearly illustrates that there are "stupid" things we can do to mess up our lives. What are they?

Stupid Things Christians Do (to mess up their lives) TCF Sermon April 18, 2004 Did you ever notice how much of life is full of warnings, full of cautions? You can’t drive from here to home after church today, without seeing something that’s a direct warning or caution, or at the very least, a law ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:6, Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Sets Up His First Sanctuary With Man Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 26, 2003

We will walk with Moses as God describes some requirements for HIM and the Sanctuary. We will look at the requirements for Offerings, required purpose of the Sanctuary, and requirements for HIS word which are and have been foundational for our walk and g

God sets Up HIS first Sanctuary with Man Required Free will offering Required Purpose Requirement for the Word of Testimony Exodus 25:1-22, DBF Sunday Sermon, 1/26/03 What is a home? Many people automatically go to “home is were the heart is”. Others would say “home is were my mom is”. Home ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Has The Holy Spirit Shown Up At Your Place

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 7, 2003

Much is made of how the Holy Spirit shows up at baptism, but it that as important as what He does in your life after He has shown up

Pentecost 2003 ¡V ¡§Has the Holy Spirit shown up at your place?¡¨ Acts 2:1-4 When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-43

Denomination: Christian Church

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22)

How Christ Lifts Us Up With His Righteousness (Rom. 3:20-22) Illustration:If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator; If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist; If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational