Sermons on High Mountain:

No Need To Fear, When God Is Near Series

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Nov 7, 2006

Sermon 3 in a series of 5 based on the 23rd Psalm

No Need to Fear, For He is With Me Psalms 23:4 November 5, 2006 AM Over the past two weeks, I have seen tremendous things happen within our church family. First, I have seen a renewed vision in the mindset of our congregation – the vision is to reach out to our community, no matter what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Bumps

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Feb 28, 2019

A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.”

THE BUMPS Introduction: A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. “Why, this isn’t a path at all,” the little girl complained. “It’s all rocky and bumpy.” And her brother replied, “Sure, the bumps are what you climb on.” What do you do with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 13:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Our Lenten Pilgrimage"

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 28, 2008

A sermon for the Tranfiguration Sunday

Transfiguration Sunday Matthew17:1-9 "Our Lenten Pilgrimage" 17:1* ¶ And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain apart. 2* And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone like the sun, and his garments became white as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

An Outline Of Acts 7 (Expanded Version)

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Aug 24, 2021

This chapter contains Stephen's reply to the high priest and others who charged and questioned him (see chapter 6). Even though Stephen was martyred for his faith, his testimony still lives on.

Introduction: Acts 7 begins with a question from the High Priest to Stephen, one of the original seven men sometimes called deacons. The rest of the chapter contains Stephen’s review of Israel’s history and his reply to the charge/s against him (see Acts 6) and the response of those who heard him. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Comfort My People

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A different kind of sermon - going back and forth between a reading of Isaiah and illustrative sermons that bring the text to the listner’s reality.

Special instructions - "quoted" material should be read by one reader and is the text of Isaiah 40. Material beginning with numbers can be split up amongst different readers or read by the pastor/sermon deliverer. “Comfort, comfort my people, says your God.” 1Isaiah is an old man now. His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Preparing For The Guest Of Honor

Contributed by Richard White on Dec 13, 2003

Jesus came as a baby in a manger, now he is coming as the King of Kings, we must get ready.

Preparing for the Guest of Honor Isaiah 40:1-11 ISA 40:1 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and proclaim to her that her hard service has been completed, that her sin has been paid for, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presence Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2009

Message in the series of Building a Bridge to the Community. This one is have the presence of the Lord in the church to reach out to the community.

Note: This is also a combination of other sermons that you may see by me here on Sermon Central. Yet it has its own unique way of reaching people. Title: The Presence of Jesus: Building a Bridge to the Community Theme: Text: Luke 7:36 Introduction 1st Unconditional Love because of Christ who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-48

Denomination: Church Of God

Behold The King: The Cross Before The Crown

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 26, 2018

God’s desired will — with omissions and out of sequence — is no longer God’s will. The cross could not be bypassed. Jesus had to wear the crown of thorns before He could wear the crown of the Kingdom.

Behold The King: The Cross Before the Crown (Various Portions of the Gospels) 1. One blogger writes, “Today, I was waiting at the bus stop and noticed a girl that I played netball with. I ran across the road to meet her and she ran across the car park to meet me. We hugged and looked at each other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-44, John 18:33-38, John 19:1-3, John 19:19-22, John 6:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unleashing The Power Of Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Whether it's deep-rooted habits in your life that refuse to move, or mountain-like problems that you're facing that you cannot overcome, or a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

Today, we will focus on a prayer made by the disciples that had a profound impact on their lives and ministry. In Luke 17:5, the disciples asked Jesus, "Increase our faith!" This simple prayer holds great significance as it reveals the disciples' desire for a stronger faith to accomplish the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5

Topics: Faith, Overcoming Challenges

Tempted? Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 24, 2003

tired of temptations, looking for a way out?

There is not a one of us in the room who has not been tempted to do something we know we shouldn’t. From sneaking a cookie to sneaking cash. Children instinctively respond to temptation at a young age and older people seem never to shake it. From birth to death we will always be hounded by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Get The Picture? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 12, 2012

A study of the Gospel of Luke 9: 28 – 36

Luke 9: 28 – 36 You Get The Picture? 28 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, and James and went up on the mountain to pray. 29 As He prayed, the appearance of His face was altered, and His robe became white and glistening. 30 And behold, two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How To Improve Your Memory - Psalm 6:2,6 Pt.12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 11, 2025

Memory is the key to obedience. All memory is selective and the tiny fragment you remember reveals character. Being moved by, treasuring up and rehearsing low things instead of high things is evil (Israel’s sin).

The Power of Holy Memory: Transforming Faith Through Reflection Summary: Your physical eyes also play a role in seeing God by seeing His glory reflected in the goodness of what He made (“check your mirrors”). Emblems are not really seen unless they are interpreted. Sanctify your memory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:2, Psalm 63:6

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Response To Crisis

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 18, 2004

The Garden of Gethsemane was in many ways the deepst crisis of the Passion of Jesus Christ. What can we learn from observation our great High Priest at this moment of tremendous decision?

Passage: Matthew 26:36-46 Intro: It’s fitting that we should look this morning at the greatest example of the application of Philippians 4:6-7 that anyone will ever see. PP Phil 4:6-7 1. if anyone ever had a reason to be anxious, troubled, worried, it was Jesus Christ just minutes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Staying "In The Zone!"

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Mar 11, 2006

This is a sermon that was done right after a Revival meeting to help us stay on the Spiritual High. Although there are references to the Revival, the basic priciples can be applied in our everyday walk with Christ.

Staying in the ZONE! Philippians 3:12-14 A young girl became a Christian in an exciting revival at her church and was baptized the closing Sunday morning. That afternoon she ran through the house singing and dancing. Her sour grandfather rebuked her with these words, “You ought to be ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: *other