Sermons on High Cost Of Idolatry:

The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008

We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fly High - Acts Part 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

“Fly High” Acts part 14 On the Lighter side of life: See e-mail pictures Opening Illustration: Video Illustration from Blue Fish TV on what it means to be ordinary or extraordinary. Scripture Text: Acts 16 1He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hinds Feet On My High Places

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 8, 2012

Luther often said there is a great divinity in pronouns. There is a vast difference between the Lord is the shepherd, a shepherd, and the Lord is MY shepherd. In this message I will talk about spiritual mountain top experiences.

Hinds Feet on My High Places Hab 3:19 The LORD God [is] my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ [feet], and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. This text speaks to me of spiritual mountain top experiences. Though God may not want us to live on the mountain top (cf. Mk 9), for ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discipleship How Much Does It Cost

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 28, 2001

This sermon deals with the cost involved in following Jesus Christ.

Discipleship: How Much Does It Cost 11/5/95 Luke 14:25-35 Psalm 91 John 6:60-71 Everybody loves a winner. This year the Cleveland Indians drew crowds as never before. People everywhere were singing their praises and wanting to be identified with them. Why were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, John 6:60-71

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fly High - Acts Part 20 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 5, 2006

There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered.

“Fly High” - Acts part 20 Marilyn Swanson’s thoughts on Communion. Video Illustration about communion: Partake of Communion Testimony by Mark Doiron Thesis: There are two types of testimonies coming from the church today - they are either Self-centered or God-centered. Scripture Text: Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But Even If He Doesn't

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 20, 2012

Getting rid of sin, and then choosing not to sin, is by far the best way to live.

But Even If He Doesn’t… Lessons from Exile: Dan 3 Lent week 2 Mar 4, 2012 Intro: How big a deal do you think sin actually is? This is the second Sunday of Lent, and we continue our journey to the cross and the empty tomb together. This is a season of repentance, but with that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 22 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 25, 2007

The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the qu

Fly High Acts part 22 Thesis: The scenario of Paul and Felix helps us to understand the importance of being a ring leader for the Lord, the importance of keeping a clear conscience with God and others, the importance of being a Christian witness and the importance of possessing the quality of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus' High Priestly Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 26, 2019

In Jesus' longest recorded prayer, offered to the Father just hours before his arrest and crucifixion, he asks for three critical things that we need, and for which God's power is both necessary and sufficient: (1) purity and protection, (2) unity, and (3) glory.

Chapter seventeen of John’s gospel consists of a prayer, offered by Jesus to the Father. It is a remarkable prayer. First of all, it’s the longest prayer of Jesus which is recorded in any of the gospels. Jesus was known to pray for long periods of time, but usually he went off by himself to do so. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 19 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 28, 2006

Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?”

“Fly High” – Acts part 19 On the lighter side of life: Thesis: Paul knew his divine destiny and he followed it right to the end. We need to ask ourselves two questions today, “What is my divine destiny?” and “Am I following it?” Scripture Text: Acts 21 The Holy Bible, New International ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 27, 2006

How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas

Fly High – Acts part 12 On The Lighter Side of Life: See e-mail power point from Blair’s. Thesis: How to present the Gospel to unbelievers according to the mission’s approach of Paul and Barnabas. Scripture Text: Acts 13:13 - 14:7 13From Paphos, Paul and his companions sailed to Perga in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon 2 - Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2025

As we become mission minded disciples who seek to share our faith, it helps to understand the costs and benefits of sharing our faith. It will help us remain motivated as we experience the costs and challenges of seeking the lost.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country many years ago before cellphones and they decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Must I Do?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 8, 2009

The rich young man came to Jesus asking what he needed to do to inherit eternal life and left disappointed because he was not willing to pay the price.

What Must I do? Job 23:1-9; 16-17, Mark 10: 17-31 Intro: The 80-year-old had married a beautiful 28-old-woman. He often wondered if she had married his just for his money. One night as they sat in front of the fireplace in their large, elaborate home, the husband turned to his wife and asked, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Price Of Discipleship

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 17, 2015

We often preach on salvation given so freely, but do we take the time to look at the price we have to pay to be a disciple?

The Price of Discipleship Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem, a journey that he knew would end with him being crucified, and yet many of those following him thought he was on his way to establish his Kingdom in the capital city. Sometimes I wonder if Jesus ever wanted to say: “What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Justice For All

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 13, 2013

Let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.

Amos 1:1-2, 5:14-15, 21-24 “Justice for All” INTRODUCTION Imagine participating in a worship service, which you believed was an unusually powerful service. The hymns were uplifting, the sermon was insightful and inspirational, and the prayers echoed the prayers of your heart. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:14-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Las Exigencias Del Discipulado

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Nov 16, 2018

Sermón predicado en la Iglesia Asamblea de Dios en Galinhos / RN, Brazil.

Las Exigencias Del Discipulado Texto: Lucas 14.25-33 Tema central: Los cristianos deben cumplir las exigencias de Cristo para ser sus discípulos. Introducción Cristo tuvo un ministerio corto, pero de gran impacto. Algunas veces, el texto bíblico deja claro que grandes multitudes lo seguían. En ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God