Sermons on Altitude:

Words And Deeds Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2022

Actions speak louder than words. What do yours say?

Words and Deeds lanny smith 2022 Lent / Psalm 23; Matthew 26:6–13   • Proverbial statements: • Talk is cheap. • Actions speak louder than words. • Our experiences tell us these statements carry a lot of truth. • It is critical that disciples of Jesus have words and deeds that are congruent. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8, Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ready To Surrender Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 13, 2021

When you understand God’s mercy and the wonders of salvation, when you are overwhelmed by Who God is, this should make you consider surrendering Your life to Him.

Ready to Surrender (Romans 12:1-2) 1. Airline personnel deal with the public, and anyone who deals with the public has stories. 2. Farida can’t even begin to count how many times she’s been asked to open a window or the emergency exit to “let some fresh air in.” Incredibly enough, this doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on May 30, 2025

The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels.

Title: Where He Went, We Cannot Yet Follow Intro: The Ascension thus becomes liberation rather than loss. No longer confined to one location, speaking one language, addressing one culture, Christ multiplies through countless vessels. Scripture: Luke 24:51 Reflection Dear Friends, The morning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51

Denomination: Other

Growing In Grace Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

By Grace are we justified, saved, sustained, perfected, helped and kept alive, etc. That means we really need to grow in grace as Peter encouraged every Christian.

SERIES: UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD. Part 3: Growing in grace 3 ways to increase the grace of God upon your life Introduction And working together with him we entreat also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain (2 Cor. 6:1). Many Christians entertain the notion that grace of God is some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1

The Two Signs Of Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Sep 15, 2025

This sermon reveals that the authentic evidence of our salvation is an inseparable pair of marks: a vertical faith that trusts completely in the Lord Jesus and a horizontal love that extends to all the saints.

Introduction Good morning. Here in Metro Manila, every jeepney has a sign on its dashboard. That sign is the outward evidence of its inward purpose and its final destination. By that sign, you know where it's going. In the same way, how can we know if someone is a genuine Christian? How can we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Into The New Year Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 18, 2009

Going into the new year, what should we do to have a better life? 1- WAKE UP 2- CLEAN UP 3- DRESS UP

INTRO.- ILL.- THE FOUR STAGES OF LIFE: 1) You believe in Santa Claus. 2) You don’t believe in Santa Claus. 3) You are Santa Claus. 4) You look like Santa Claus. ILL.- A lady said: Recently I went to the doctor for my annual physical. The nurse asked me how much I weighed. I told her 135 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lust

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

If you’re struggling with the sin of lust, that’s the danger. Lust is that deadly. Just about all Christians face sexual temptation at some stage. If you are you’ll see yourself in that story.

Lust Matthew 5:27-30 Introduction In 1875 three balloonists left Paris with one thing on their mind: to set a new altitude record. They wanted to rise higher in their balloon than anyone before them. They’d been warned to take pressurized oxygen and so they loaded their oxygen gear for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus? Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Mar 7, 2023

A sermon exploring Jesus and salvation

Who Is Jesus? CCCAG, March 5th, 2023 Scripture: Colossians 1:15-27 How many people here have ever flown in a commercial airliner? Either the small propeller planes or the huge jumbo jets? Do you pay attention to the Flight Attendant as they give their safety briefing, or do you already have your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-27, Matthew 24:10-14, John 14:5-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Vengeance Is Mine

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Sep 14, 2001

A response to 11th September

Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in agreement with one another. Do not be proud, but be ready to mix with humble people. Do not keep thinking how wise you are. Never pay back evil for evil. Let your aims be such as all count honourable. If possible, so far as it lies ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eagles Strength

Contributed by Anthony Mancina on Nov 2, 2002

Those that wait on the Lord will renew their strength.

Eagle’s Strength Psalm 27: 13 -14 – Fainted – Overwhelmed, done in, given up, to tire as from wearisome flight Goodness – God’s ability to make things go well Wait – To bind together by twisting Isaiah 40:28 –31 – Quick Summary Verse 28 – God doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eagles Were Made To Soar

Contributed by Michael Miles, Sr. on Nov 29, 2006

Many believers get bogged down with the duties of Christianity while they should be focusing on worship rather than duty.

Chickens or Eagles Isaiah 40:29-31 ARE YOU CLOSER TO BEING A SPIRITUAL EAGLE OR A SPIRITUAL CHICKEN? I. Facts about chickens #1. Chickens love to go with the flow and follow other chickens. - If one chicken wonders out of the chicken coop all of the others follow - They may not know where ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

They Presented Gifts To Him

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 10, 2005

The three different kinds of gifts have been suggested as representing various truths about the Lord Jesus. Every suggestion has it own special merit and message.

THEY PRESENTED GIFTS TO HIM "Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him." 3 When Herod ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Attitude

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on May 16, 2002

A positive Christian attitude will determine your success in life and your success in eternity.

Sermon.387 See # 977, 602, 614, 640, 729, 739 "A Winning Attitude" Text: Philippians 3:14 President John F. Kennedy made a now famous speech to Congress on May 25, 1961. At the time we were far behind the Soviet Union in the space race. President Kennedy challenged Congress and our nation ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

Agioi Deka: The Impact Of Undercover Mentoring On Crete Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

The long term impact of Titus ministry serves as inspiration for us to mentor others

The Impact of Undercover Mentoring on Crete Titus 1:5 Agioi Deka is a village on crete, with 796 inhabitants (2001 census). It is located in the 44th km of the Heraklion-Tympaki national road and it is the centre of the municipality of Gortyna . The village is built on the feet of a green ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:2-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Isaiah 53 Flashback Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 15, 2014

When people grasp the atoning work of Jesus and turn to him, his death on the cross begins to make sense.

The Isaiah 53 Flashback (Isaiah 52:13-53:6) 1. Looking Back The Sunday School teacher was describing how Lot's wife looked back and turned into a pillar of salt, when little Johnny interrupted with this triumphant announcement: "My Mommy looked back once while she was driving, and she turned into ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible