Sermons about Higher Criticism

Second Sunday Of Lent: Transfiguration Year C-- Higher Leagues

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 8, 2025

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Lessons from the heavenly three and the earthly three

There was a baseball player, Brooks Robinson, former third baseman of the Baltimore Orioles. In his entire 23-year career, he is considered the greatest defensive third baseman in major league history. “It was often said of Brooks that he played third base as if he "came down from a higher ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Catholic

Super Sunday Jesus Will Take You Higher Transfiguration Sunday, Series

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Feb 18, 2023

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Transfiguration Sunday is about the identity of the one we follow. Jesus Christ is revealed in glory on the mount of transfiguration. Let us rise to our feet and declare our allegiance to our Lord on this day.

Matthew 17:1-9 The Message Sunlight Poured from His Face 17 1-3 Six days later, three of them saw that glory. Jesus took Peter and the brothers, James and John, and led them up a high mountain. His appearance changed from the inside out, right before their eyes. Sunlight poured from his face. His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed By Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 29, 2024

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Isaiah 55:8-9 reveals God's ways are higher than our ways, and His thoughts are beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of God's truth, which challenges our perspectives and leads us into alignment with His divine wisdom.

Transformed by Truth: Embracing God's Higher Ways Introduction: Today, we delve into the profound wisdom of Isaiah 55:8-9, where God's ways are revealed to be higher than our ways, and His thoughts beyond our thoughts. This scripture invites us to embrace the transformative power of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 55:8-9, Job 11:7-9, Romans 11:33-34, James 1:5, Psalm 25:9, Proverbs 22:4 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

United We Fly

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Sep 22, 2010

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Often churches are not united because people kill the vision God has for the church, this sermon shows what kills a vision.

UNITED WE FLY (ALL my sermons use illustrations from www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) This church is about people reaching people. If a young person gets saved then they will reach 19% of their family. If a woman gets saved she will reach 32% of her family. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created For A Purpose

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Sep 29, 2013

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Your existence is not a accident or mistake; as we are all created in the image of God for His grand purpose.

Quotes: "If I am I because I am I, and you are you because you are you, then I am and you are. But if I am I because you are you, and you are you because I am I, then I am not and you are not." -Rabbi of Kotzk "There's purpose and worth to each and every life." -Ronald Reagan "The main purpose of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Life Is Not Fair

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 4, 2009

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When life is not fair, what do you do? Life is not fair, it seems the bad guys win all the time, so what’s the godly thing to do.

When Life is Not Fair Gen. 50:15-21 It is such a privilege to be here to talk about our great God in our series in Genesis. Allen and I have walked with you through it. Hope it has been helpful. Today is the final wrap up to the series. Allow me to speak to you - When life is not fair, what do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Can See Clearly Now Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Nov 9, 2015

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When we lay aside a critical spirit, our vision becomes clearer helping us see God’s plan for us and for those around us.

I Can See Clearly Now… Matthew 7:1-5 "Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2 For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3 "Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Drawing Near To God Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 17, 2015

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James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls.

James primary reason for writing his book was to bring Christians closer to God. He has illustrated the pitfalls and blessings for the Christian who desire to develop a closer relationship to getting closer to God by avoiding the pitfalls and our Christian character. Bookstore shelves are full of ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You Listening To?

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

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Who are "THEY"? The “Right” THEY will keep us above the fray; The “Wrong” THEY will turn us into the fray!

Who Are You Listening to? Nehemiah 4 Do you know someone who BELIEVES everything he is told? Some things are better heard after one has STUFFED his ears! All of us are prone to lean into the SWAY of THEY! Everyone needs a place where they can be ENCOURGAGED! You can get DISCOURAGED ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace For The Pace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

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We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people. You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?)

*We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people *You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?) - I’m afraid the world isn’t as interest in Christ because of Christians… “soured” - Churched have a “Let me out” attitude – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

More Forgiving, Less Fault-Finding!

Contributed by David Cook on Nov 14, 2009

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God’s people should be known for being forgiving...not fault-finding!

“MORE FORGIVING, LESS FAULT-FINDING!” INTRO: It is so easy to get into the trap of judging others unfairly! ILLUS: Chuck Swindoll told of his being at a pastor’s conference where he would be speaking. The first day there a man approached him and said how greatly he had looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Judgment

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 27, 2010

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Jesus warns against unjust or critical judgment of others.

Jesus on Judgment Matthew 7:1-5 INTRODUCTION A. James Boice, pastor and author, tells of visiting Europe in the summer of 1970. 1. Stayed with a friend in a new high-rise apartment on the Rhine River. 2. Could see an old fashioned lock that once directed water from the Rhine across the flatlands ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is Jesus Really? Part 6 Series

Contributed by Miles Mc Pherson on Dec 12, 2013

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Christ’s critics did more to validate the fact that He was God than to disprove the fact that He was God.

Let’s see your bibles, let’s see our bibles, word. Let’s see your pens, bring out your pens and your lesson plan, lesson plan. Let’s turn to Matthew 26, Matthew 26. Someone comes up with an idea and they go – Well I don’t know and they have 20 reasons why it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peter Vindicates Himself Before The Church In Jerusalem

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Oct 8, 2013

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it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church.

PETER VINDICATES HIMSELF BEFORE THE CHURCH IN JERUSALEM Acts 11:1-18 Introduction: Luke documented this recognition in this pericope because it plays an important role in proving the distinction between Israel and the church and explaining the worldwide mission of the church. Body: I. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Be As Gentle As A Camel Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 21, 2013

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When criticism is leveled toward you, your best response is gentleness. That is strength under control.

This week has been a bit stressful for me. We have had some unrest in our church body. Some negative comments have been made. We have lost a major player in our worship team along with his family. I, as the pastor, was taking the heat for things I really could not understand. However, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Foursquare

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