Sermons on ceiling: showing 1-15 of 1,763

Tiny Handprints On A High Ceiling

Contributed by Ken Crow on Oct 29, 2009

Sometimes God Speaks To us in ways we never expect.

TINY HAND PRINTS ON A HIGH CEILING PASTOR KEN CROW PROVERBS 3:5-6 5Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. SOMETIME AROUND THE YEAR 1774 A MAN BY THE NAME OF WILLIAM COWPER WROTE THESE ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

A House Without Ceiling Or Walls

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on May 20, 2005

Let’s seek to live radically open lives; caring and open with each other, and open to God.

A house without ceiling or walls - A Radical new way of being community - Last week’s memory verse : “Salvation is found in no-one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Purpose of the Passage: The presence of the Holy Spirit created a ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Breakin Through Your Glass Ceiling

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Jan 11, 2021

When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions.

Breaking Through Your Glass Ceiling Pastor Tim Porter Text: 2 Samuel 5:1-4 INTRODUCTION: When you here the term "Glass Ceilings" it is refering to, an invisible barrier that prevents anything or anyone from attaining success or reaching their goals or visions. The Federal ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Prayer Really Work Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Jul 10, 2007

All of us at one point or another wonder if prayer works? Does God hear us? Do our prayers just hit the ceiling and bounce back?

Today, we are finishing our series A Search for what is real. We have been looking at what a real faith, a real spirituality looks like. Let me ask you something, have you ever asked the question, does prayer really work? Maybe you know someone who always seems to have their prayers answered and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Under An Open Heaven Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Aug 29, 2010

Do you ever feel like you’re prayers are just bouncing off the ceiling? God wants us to live under an open Heaven, where we have free access to His abundant blessings!

THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #6: LIVING UNDER AN OPEN HEAVEN (Aug. 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) OPENING: Discuss excitement about and vision for the new school year. “Do not remember the former things, Nor consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-13

Denomination: *other

"When Prayer Is Not Working" Things To Check Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 18, 2005

Do you feel the heavens are brass and your prayers don’t get any higher than the ceiling? Here are some things that hinder our prayers. We need to check to see if they are causing us problems in getting answers.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches August 7, 2005 “When Prayer is Not Working--Some things to Check” Mark 11:22-26 INTRODUCTION: A father and his 10 year old son were looking at books one day at WalMart. His father said, “Here’s an interesting book,” ‘The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Prayer.’” The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Safe And Secure (Find The Hidden Message)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 18, 2013

I slowly opened my eyes and saw two angelic beings next to the ceiling. Their wings covered themselves from head to toe with such beauty and all of a sudden their wings began to unfold and show their perfect form. I began to feel so safe and secure as I h

Safe and Secure (find the hidden message) Feb/2013 I was going to write a message late the other night and I thought about a great champion for the Lord that day, that was Stephen in Acts chapter 7. I have always pictured Stephen as young and on fire for Jesus, stands ready to serve Him until death ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When God Is Distant - Mark 15:34 And Psalm 22 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on May 30, 2024

What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just seems like your prayers bounce off the ceiling. That actually happened to Jesus, and when it did, he quoted a psalm that teaches exactly what to do in times like that.

Mark 15:34 And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, "Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?"--which means, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" Introduction What can you do when God is far away? You cry out to him and receive no comfort, no strength, it just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34, Matthew 27:46

Ive Lost My First Love, I Want It Back - How To Get Your Act Together, Before Its Too Late.

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 15, 2014

We get victory we fall and we sin, again and again and again. Sometimes are down more than up, and we wonder. This sanctification thing is difficult I am struggling so much; Did I go too far. Am I forever stuck below this ceiling. Can I still be forgiven

Matthew 12:31-12:33 Have you ever wondered, ‘What is the unpardonable sin?’ Some believe it is when you’ve sinned more than God is able to forgive you. So I wondered --- what is the unpardonable sin really? You know, a lot of people have tried to guess what this sin might be, and they’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Heaven Is Silent

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 27, 2024

Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time.

When the Heaven is Silent Mat 15:21-28 Have you ever felt like the Lord wasn’t listening? I know I have. I’ve had times when it felt like my prayer just bounced off the ceiling and came down upon my head again. I think it’s one of those things that everyone experiences from time to time. You’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Methodist

Where There Is Vision, There Is Provision Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Jun 20, 2015

The third and final of a set of sermons on the theme of giving

You may wondering why there is half a person [a stuffed pair of trousers] sitting on this seat here. Apparently her name is Penny. Of course that may not be what you are wondering about. What you are wondering about instead may be why on earth there is a see-through ceiling a few feet above your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Anglican

Essential Equipment - The Bible Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 25, 2002

Why should I need the Bible to teach, rebuke, correct and train myself? I’m pretty sure I know the difference between right and wrong without it. Isn’t that OK?

OPEN: In Washington D.C. there is a building called the "National Institute of Standards and Technology." This facility is responsible for storing perfect samples of weights and measurements. They have what are called “prototypes” of pound weights and kilograms. Measuring rods for feet, yards and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Measure Up

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 18, 2018

God asks us to help build His ONE church - and how we measure things can make all the difference in how the local church turns out. What measuring stick does God want us to use in making the right measurements?

(This sermon was preached at our annual “Unity” service, where we bring our English, Spanish, and Burmese churches together for one big worship service. On this occasion, we ordained one Hispanic man to the preaching ministry and another as an Elder for the Hispanic church). OPEN: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:12, Mark 16:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do With All Your Dead Flies

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 15, 2005

Contrasting the Wise with the fool

- PowerPoint outline upon Request What To Do With All Your Dead Flies Fly Facts There are more insects in one square mile of rural land than human beings on the whole planet * There are 120,000 species of flies, ranging in size from 1/20th of an inch to 3 inches House Fly - Most common of all ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:1-20

Denomination: Baptist