Sermons on Climbing The Mountain:

Get Out Of The Boat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to step out in faith, embracing the unknown and trusting in God's promise to guide and support us through life's storms.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather together in the house of God, united by our shared faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we're going to be turning our hearts and minds towards a passage of scripture that is as profound as it is poignant. It's a passage that invites us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Topics: Trust, Stepping Out, Faith

God's Verdict On The Cross

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Apr 2, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series on the most important day in the most important life ever lived; we walk with Jesus to Calvary!

The Most Important Day In the Most Important Life Ever Lived! <b>God’s Verdict on the Cross</b> Matthew 27:45-54 March 24, 2002 Today we conclude what I trust has been an encouraging and challenging study for you, as we look one last time at the most important day in the most important life ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sometimes God Says No

Contributed by John Petty on Jan 12, 2010

In a world of greed and materialism it’s difficult for us to accept "no" from God. But sometimes God says no.

I made a statement last week in the message that I want to repeat this morning … “Sometimes, God says no.” And what I want to do this morning is give us a couple of the many examples of God saying no. Moses’… It was Moses hearts’ desire to go into the Promised Land but because he didn’t follow ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Focus! Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on May 1, 2012

Many congregations, as they worship, experience union but not unity. They lack a spirit of oneness. What does it take to experience unity in worship?

“More Words on Worship: Focus!” John 4:1-24 Six people were marooned on a desert island. Two were Jewish, two were Catholic, and two were of Reformed background. The two Jews founded “Temple Immanuel.” The two Catholics organized “The Church of the Holy Name.” ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Believe?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 16, 2017

He doesn't say oh ye of little faith...He says child, hook your little faith to my ability and there is nothing that we can't accomplish together!

What Do You Believe? Illus. A Muslim in Africa became a Christian and some of his friends asked him, “Why have you done such a thing?” He answered, “Well, its like this: Suppose you were going down the road and suddenly the road forked in two directions. You didn’t know ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Of Glory - Our Comfort And Assurance"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 7, 2011

Last week we looked at Isaiah 6 and observed Isaiah coming face to face with God Who is not just Holy but Holy, Holy, Holy! The “I AM, that I AM!” Understanding the Holiness of God helped Isaiah to proclaim God’s judgment was looming on the horizon. Th

Cornerstone Church August 6/7, 2011 “God of Glory – Our Comfort and Assurance” Isaiah 40:1-26 In his book, titled “The Pressure’s Off”, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cornerstone Or Stumbling Block? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

A look at Jesus as a Rock - transition into a Christmas series of OT snapshots of Jesus

Wherever you’re at in life this week, and this Thanksgiving, I hope you’re able to thank the Lord for some blessings He’s given to you. God must have thought rocks were important, because when He made the world, He made lots of them! Ask any farmer. There’s even a whole range of mountains, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Faith For Real Life (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013

This five part sermon series explores the book of James, which is all about where the rubber meets the road, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

Real Faith for Real Life: James Two Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 10/7/2012 You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But one day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Abraham’s First Test: Faith Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jan 3, 2013

Will you stop and settle this year or will you be obedient and bless others?

Video “Something New.” Are you ready for something new this year? My life has begun a new journey. After 34 years of waking up 5 days, a week and delivering bread there is no need to now. After 34 years of job security, I find myself more dependent on God than ever. A new journey has begun and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Freedom From Depression

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Slowing Down Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jul 28, 2006

A balanced life can open us to experience the abundant life that God has promised to us. Slowing down is one step in achieving and maintaining a balanced life.

DISCOVER BALANCE JULY 23, 2006 Luke 6:12-19 “Slowing Down” INTRODUCTION We begin a new series of sermons today—“Discover Balance.” For the rest of the summer, we will be examining the topic of how we achieve and maintain balance in our lives. Today we will talk about slowing down. In future ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:12-19, Luke 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Caesar's Coin Foils Pharisees And Herodians

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on Dec 17, 2004

Jesus’ wisdom and understanding of the Pharisee and Herodian treachery foils their attempt to trap Him in in His speech.

CAESAR’S COIN FOILS PHARISEES AND HERODIANS Luke. 20:19-26 Our Gospel lesson this morning comes immediately after Jesus tells the scribes and the chief priest the parable of the wicked tenants. Jesus really displeased the scribes and the chief priests with that parable because they realized that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-26

Denomination: Catholic

Sometimes We Cannot Hear Due To Pain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 12, 2022

If we can learn to be one with Jesus Christ in His communication with the Father, we can be transformed, even if we are not in this life transfigured.

2nd Sunday of Lent 2006 The mountain we call Tabor rises some 600 meters above the Galilean plain, an impressive, if not awesome height. The experience of climbing it must be pretty exhausting; when we ascended to the summit, it was in a Palestinian taxi whose driver must have had a graduate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36, Matthew 14:23, Hebrews 4:15-16, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, Luke 2:40, Luke 22:41-44, Luke 23:34, John 19:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Be Careful How You Treat A Brother

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 20, 2022

Obadiah is the smallest book in the Old Testament but contains some powerful lessons. This study is intended to be an overview of the book

Obadiah: Be Careful How You Treat God’s Children By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Facts 1. Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT 2. Obadiah means “worshipper or servant of Yahweh” 3. He doesn’t tell us anything about himself. 4. Scripture refers to 11 people with the name ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 13, 2004

Part 3 in the House of Faith series dealing with our belief and how it directly effects our relationship with God.

The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes that what he says will happen, it will be done for him. 24Therefore I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Bible Church