Sermons on High And Above:

Four Steps To Loving Your Enemy

Contributed by Robert Rose on Sep 13, 2005

This sermon helps us to understand the command "Love Your Neighbor" and how to Love the unlovable.

Matthew 22:34 When the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. 35 One of them, an expert in Moses’ Teachings, tested Jesus by asking, 36 "Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in Moses’ Teachings?" 37 Jesus answered him, "’Love the Lord your God with all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-39

Denomination: Holiness

So Much Better Than The Angels! Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 8, 2004

Christ is vastly superior to the angels.

So much better than the angels! Heb 1:4 Introduction In the first 3 verses the pre-eminence of the Lord Jesus Christ is graphically displayed. Like the disciples at the mount of transfiguration, in our studies of we have we have climbed the hill and, I hope, gained a glimpse of His glory. Reflect ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:4-14, Psalm 45:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Be Still And Know That I Am God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 31, 2003

Even though war and destruction are all around us as seen daily on TV the Lord will ultimately be victorious. God is telling us that despite the seeming instabiity of the times all we have to do is be stand quietly and watch how the Almighty displays His

Be Still and Know That I Am God (Psa 46:8-11) Today, Tom Ridge issued another warning to elevate the terror alert to high alert to put the nation in a state of readiness for another attack by terrorists. We live at time of high alert when anxiety seems to be running at a fever pitch and yet God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God With Us

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 15, 2009

God became one of us so that we might know Him, so that He might know us and so that we might be saved.

GOD WITH US Paul Harvey once told this story; This is about a modern man, one of us, he was not a scrooge, he was a kind, decent, mostly good man, generous to his family, upright in his dealings with others. But he did not believe in all that incarnation stuff that the Churches proclaim at ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Is Like The Lord?

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 12, 2009

Praise should characterize the life of a believer

1Praise the LORD! Praise, O servants of the LORD; praise the name of the LORD. 2Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time on and forevermore. 3From the rising of the sun to its setting the name of the LORD is to be praised. 4The LORD is high above all nations, and his glory above the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Enjoy Life Together Part 3 Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Feb 19, 2008

Let us assess ourselves accurately, accept our place in the body and assist others through our gifts.

Dr. Francis Schaeffer, a noted Evangelical thinker, wrote, “Our relationship with each other is the criterion the world uses to judge whether our message is truthful—Christian community is the final defense of our faith.”[1] Today we will look at how we can enjoy life together as a community. Last ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Where Could I Go, But To The Lord!"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 5, 2011

When You're Between a Rock and a Hard Place, realize that Jesus is the rock that’s stronger than any hard place. Jesus is the Rock that will roll your blues away! Amen!

Where could I GO, but to The LORD!! Even though most of the time in our lives things run smoothly and they go great for us, there are occasionally going to be obstacles that try to bring us down, You see, they come in a lot of different shapes and sizes, the devil doesn’t care what it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Leads Me In The Right Tracks.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 8, 2009

The Good Shepherd is the best guide for arighteous life.

Changing the Price Tags: Tony Campolo "Who Switched The Price Tags?" One year, my best friend and I devised what we thought was a brilliant and creative plan for mischief. We decided to break into the basement of the local five-and-dime store. We did not plan to rob the place (Sunday School boys ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

What He Said About Spiritual Pride Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 28, 2019

In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds... he compares their hearts.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Spiritual Pride Text: Luke 18:9-14 Thesis: In the story of the Pharisee and the Tax-Collector Jesus does not compare their deeds… he compares their attitudes. Those who exalt themselves will be humbled an those who humble themselves will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Creating New Strongholds - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2019

Most teachings about “strongholds” tend to focus on how it hinders spiritual growth. But strongholds can also be the stabilizing force in spiritual maturity.

A number of years ago the founder of a well-known Christian organization responded to a question about tithing in his blog. The man asking the question was married with three young children. The family had no savings and about $75,000 in debt. They had been tithing, but said if they stopped ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Mark 1:14-15, Matthew 4:17, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 9:7, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Ephesians 2:4-6, Romans 8:32, 2 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Philippians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 9:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

With Wings Like Eagles

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 8, 2017

A look at 11 species of Birds and how they resemble less-than-perfect Christians. Then see 5 characteristics of Eagles, God's example of believers, and how we need to be like them. The Holy Spirit is our wind!

WITH WINGS LIKE EAGLES Isaiah 40:28-31 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A nursery school teacher was delivering a station wagon full of kids home one day when a fire truck zoomed past. Sitting in the front seat of the truck was a Dalmatian dog. The children started discussing the dog's duties. 2. "They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wisdom Over Wickedness

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 8

WISDOM OVER WICKEDNESS (ECCLESIASTES 8) Who is a wise man, according to the Talmud? He who learns of all men. The Talmud A wise man is a greater asset to a nation than a king. [Maimonides] Do not be wise in words alone, but also in deeds. [Talmud] Everyone whose deeds are more than his wisdom, his ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses

Contributed by Lee Houston on Apr 17, 2021

As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus.

Let Me Introduce You To One Like Moses Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5 Summary: As Moses approached the end of his life, he wrote the Book of Deuteronomy. In Deuteronomy, God promised to send another like Moses to teach the people of Israel. God did, God sent Jesus. Central idea: God ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-22, Matthew 17:5

I Believe In Angels

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2016

About 200 years ago, leading thinkers began to insist that we rely only on our reason and not the church's teachings. Science and technology came to shape our thinking about how the world works. Before long, angels began to disappear from peoples' consciousness.

April 30, 2016 Tom Lowe I Believe in Angels Text: “For the Son of Man is going to come in his Father’s glory with his angels, and then he will reward each person according to what they have done.” (Matthew 16:27). I have never heard a sermon on angels. Think back. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:27

Denomination: Baptist

Resolutions 2009--Part 2

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Oct 6, 2009

In this second part to our focus on challenges for the New Year we look at three more spiritual resolutions we need to make and keep in 2009.

Resolutions for 2009--Part II Proverbs 3:1-10 Introduction: Well, we are now a full week into 2009 and I’m guessing we have begun to settle in, and with the exception of writing the wrong date on our checks, 2009 seems much like 2008. Even so, I would like to continue with our study in Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist