Sermons on Exalting:

An Encounter With The King Series

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 22, 2010

Isaiah encounters the King of Kings, Jesus, and in this Christophany, we see some amazing things from his commissioning. May we be obedient when He calls!

New Hope Christian Fellowship Wednesday Night Service Given on February 13, 2008 "An Encounter with the King" Isaiah 6:1-13 Sterling C. Franklin Handout: When God commissions us, these things often follow: (1) An encounter with God (1-4 -> 5) a. We see our own inadequacy (cf. John 15:5) b. We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mind Of Christ(Mri)

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Paul encourages to have the mind of Jesus

Who can forget FRANKENSTIEN: Igor drops the right brain and brings the wrong one. 1. We don’t need a new brain but we do need a new MIND. People in this world with great brains but terrible minds. We need the mind of Christ in us. 2. A mind contains our attitudes, desires and will to surrender ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Feb 18, 2008

Series on men and women’s prayers in the Bible made a difference and how prayer truly is a difference maker in our lives. I borrowed the outlines from SermonCentral Pro Contributor Tim Byrd.

Pharisee: The Presumptuous Prayer. Luke 18:9-18:14 A Preacher dies and is standing in line, waiting outside the Pearly Gates. He is standing there patiently, wearing his best suit and tie, dressed like he is ready to preach his Sunday morning sermon. In line just ahead of him is a guy wearing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Gain The Proper Perspective On Self” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 17, 2009

If i am going to experiencing the happiness described by our Savior in the Beatitudes, I must put self in proper perspective.

As we have been looking at our Savior’s teaching here in the Beatitudes, we have made note of how Jesus lays out for us here a blueprint for how we might experience the true happiness that only God can give - a sense of contentment, peace, joy, and fulfillment that the world cannot give us and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Christmas

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 6, 2020

Today's message looks at and answers the question that as we are preparing for Christmas, are we preparing for Jesus.

Preparing for Christmas Luke 3 In our message today, I’d like to address my ending statement from last week’s message on how Satan is trying to steal Christmas. I said that “as we enter into this Christmas season, let’s prepare our hearts the right way so that the true joy of Christmas can fill ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18, Isaiah 40:1-5

Denomination: Foursquare

A Thanksgiving To Remember

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 27, 2013

Thanksgiving Day for Christians (Christ-ones) is a prelude to an everlasting Day of Thanks.

A Thanksgiving to Remember: Revelation 7:9-12 Thanksgiving Day in our country has deviated so from what it was intended to be. In 1789, George Washington had said: “It is the duty of all Nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey his will, to be grateful for his ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Theology Of The Birth Of Jesus

Contributed by Joel Mcreynolds on Mar 24, 2016

Paul never tells us of the story of Christmas. He leaves that to the writers of the gospels. But in this tremendous passage, he tells us of the glory of Christmas. He tells us why the night on which Jesus was born was such a Holy Night and how to respond to it.

All of us probably know the beautiful Christmas hymn "O Holy Night." In the first stanza the writer invites us to close our eyes and imagine the world before the birth of Jesus. He says it is a world that lay "in sin and error pining." The word pining refers to the wasting away of the human spirit ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Holy And Righteous God Compared To Us

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 2, 2023

The God of the Bible is holy. Holiness is what distinguishes God from all other so-called gods.

Are you holy? Do you consider yourself to be holy? Today I want to look at the concept of being holy as we turn our attention to and worship the Holiness of God. Are you religious? Have you ever been referred to as being religious? When someone says that to me, I almost consider it an insult ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worthwhile Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 24, 2013

Worship that is worthwhile to God requires priority, preparation and participation.

See if you can help me out and complete the following phrase: One man’s trash is… [Wait for answers] That’s right: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. Because we live in a culture where we tend to rapidly lose interest in things that we just had to have at ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 21 - Title: Crown Him Lord Of All Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 24, 2018

This psalm will show Christ as the King of heaven, and picture His coming reign as the King on the earth.

May 5, 2014 Tom Lowe Psalm 21 (KJV) Title: Crown Him Lord of All To the chief musician, A psalm of David. 1 The king shall joy in thy strength, O LORD; and in thy salvation how greatly shall he rejoice! 2 Thou hast given him his heart's desire, and hast not withholden the request of his lips. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 21:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Promise Of Liberty-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 12, 2016

3 of 6. Peter revealed that a false liberty had been presented to the Church. The true Church yields to true liberty, but Why? We will examine 9 stipulations of true Liberty(God’s liberty)....

The PROMISE Of LIBERTY-III—2Peter 2:17-22 Attention: Car Curfew— A young man was elated when he turned eighteen in a state where curfew is 11:00 p.m. for anyone under eighteen years of age. He happily announced the news to his Dad about how he didn’t have to be in by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Pharisee At The Temple

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray.

Comments or outline: This morning we have a story about two Jewish men who go into the Temple in Jerusalem to pray. Luke lets us know right away in the opening line of this story just who Jesus is telling this parable to. “And so he told this parable to certain ones who trusted in themselves that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Thankful Praise For Delieverance Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 12, 2007

It may seem that the people who ruthlessly bully themselves into power and wealth have done something worthwhile. But God has determined long ago that He will reverse man’s outcome according to His plan. God has the last word.

ISAIAH 25: 1-5 THANKFUL PRAISE FOR DELIVERANCE Isaiah now describes the situation which will exist when the kingdom of God is established on the earth. Yahweh will win the great victory when He overthrows His enemies and causes all men to fear Him. Chapter 24 closed with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Respond To The Christ Series

Contributed by Luskey Green on Sep 15, 2006

Responding to the power and authority of Christ is fundamental to becoming a disciple of Christ.

Introduction: Where do you go to church? What a common question! Have you really thought about the importance of this question? Does it really make any difference to anyone except you? Does it really matter whether you go to church or not? To whom does it matter? Is it an important enough ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humiliation And Glory Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:5-9

November 10, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:5-9 “Humiliation and Glory” 5It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6But there is a place where someone has testified: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Brethren