Sermons on Elevator:

False Teachers

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 23, 2005

Sermon I Revised with added Content for a Revival

False Teachers – (Revised with More Content) Deuteronomy 13:1-3 OPENING JOKE: “Transformed by an Elevator” A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. Leaving the reception desk they came ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 13:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Calms His Children

Contributed by Edward Frey on Dec 12, 2003

We can rejoice because God calms us with the promise that he is with us to save us.

“Calm” is probably the last word that would characterize these few days before Christmas. This is especially true for children. I remember when I was a child – waiting for Christmas seemed to be an eternity. And the closer the holiday came, the more excited I would become. Sometimes, moms and ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 17, 2016

Paul begins with three negatives, likely direct disproof of his opponents’ claims that Paul’s credentials were untrustworthy. 1. Paul’s gospel was not according to man. 2. It was not received from man. 3. It had not been taught to him.

Paul’s Testimony- A Revelation Of Jesus Christ Pt.5 Text: Galatians 1:11-24NASB A family from a remote area made their very first visit to the big city. They checked into the Grand Hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Dad signed in at the reception desk, Mom and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Faith Beyond Distractions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024

Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

True Reality - Extreme Makeover Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Oct 31, 2005

Given the popularity of reality TV shows, this series challenges Christians to consider God’s True Reality.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA TRUE REALITY - EXTREME MAKEOVER 30 October 2005 Reality TV - ya gotta love it, right? There are no other shows on TV these days that include such drama, suspense, and comedy! And we can even say that reality TV is educational - I don’t know ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Buzzard, The Bat, And The Bumble Bee

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Feb 1, 2006

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus.

Scripture: 1 John 5: 1-5 Purpose: To share how we can overcome difficult times by focusing on Jesus. Introduction: Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves his child as well. 2 This is how we know that we love the children of God: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Other

Making A Difference

Contributed by David Hill on Jul 8, 2004

How to make a difference for God in life.

MAKING A DIFFERNECE JEREMIAH 29:10 INTRODUCTION: I read a story of a man traveling through Atlanta who noticed in the Yellow Pages, in the listing of restaurants, an entry for a place called Church of God Grill. The peculiar name aroused his curiosity and he dialed the number A man answered ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

When Faith Is What You Need Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 26, 2007

This text is to teach that we should depend on our faith when there is no hope.

WHEN FAITH IS WHAT YOU NEED Acts 9:36-43 My brothers and sisters there are times in our lives that we need to examine the faith that we have. Too often our common reasoning stands in the way of our Christian faith. Not only common reasoning, but we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43

Denomination: Baptist

What A Difference Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 21, 2002

Having pointed out the shortcomings of a "different gospel" in 1:6-10, Paul points out the transforming power of a gospel that makes a difference.

Introduction A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the impressive sight. As Mom signed in at the reception desk, Father and son came to the elevator entrance. They’d never seen an elevator before, and just ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2009

Christians should not be living like the rest of the world.

Walk This Way, Talk This Way Text: Ephesians 4:17-19 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) A country farmer and his son came to the city for the first time. They were amazed by almost everything they saw, but were especially awe struck by the elevator. Neither of them had ever seen one before. The boy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hats! What Am I Supposed To Do?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011

A sermon on the woman of Proverbs 31 (Outline and material adapted from Billy Joe Thrasher)

HoHum: The Supermom. What is a woman supposed to be and do? So many ideas of the perfect woman Hats by Amy Grant- Well, it don’t stop. No, it’s never gonna stop. Why do I have to wear so many things on my head? Hats! One day I’m a mother, one day I’m a lover. What am ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Settle For Facts, Discover The Truth - Mark 4:35-40; Numbers 26-14:1

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Feb 16, 2012

Most Christians have substituted God's truth for facts. They believe facts rather than the truth of the word of God. Facts never set anyone free, truth does.

John 8:32 'Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free'. In the first story (Mark 4:35-40), Jesus was sleeping while his disciples were worried about a raging storm; the second (Numbers 13:26-14:1) reveals the nation of Israel (save Joshua and Caleb) weeping upon discovering the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Through The Dark Valley Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the fifth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord leads us through the dark valleys.

If you would, I would like you to give this question some serious thought. “What was the lowest point in your life?” That time when the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be an oncoming train. You prayed and it seemed that those prayers never made it past the ceiling. You so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

'tis The Season To Be Abundant Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 22, 2015

One of the greatest Christmas promises given to us is the promise of a full or abundant life. What hinders and what helps us be abundant? You'll have to unwrap this message and find out!

: A woman was doing her last-minute Christmas shopping at a crowded mall. She was tired of fighting the crowds. She was tired of standing in lines. She was tired of fighting her way down long aisles looking for a gift that had sold out days before. Her arms were full of bulky packages when an ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist