Sermons about Higher Criticism

More Than Murder Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Mar 26, 2014

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Taking the Leap to something higher will require embracing the hard sayings of Jesus.

More than Murder June 30, 2013 Introduction This is an interesting week in national news. June 24, 2013 Paula Deen's Food Network career is toast after the network announced Friday that it would not be renewing the popular shows "Paula's Best Dishes" and "Paula's Home Cooking" after her contract ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Moving Onward And Upward Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 19, 2023

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Moving Onward and Upward to a better condition or higher level.

INTRODUCTION Moving Onward and Upward to a better condition or higher level. After wandering in the wilderness for 40 years, the people of Israel came finally to the plains of Moab on the east side of the Jordan River opposite Jericho. As we come to the Book of Joshua, a new generation stands on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1, 2 Timothy 1:7, Joshua 1:8, Romans 12:1, Joshua 3:7, Hebrews 13:5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Visionary View: Look To The Interests Of Others Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 13, 2023

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Philippians 2:3-4, is a powerful passage that calls us to "Look to the interests of others." In a world often driven by self-interest and individualism, the words of the Apostle Paul in this letter to the Philippians remind us of the higher calling we have as followers of Christ.

Visionary View: Look to the interests of others Today, we delve into the words of Philippians 2:3-4, a powerful passage that calls us to "Look to the interests of others." In a world often driven by self-interest and individualism, the words of the Apostle Paul in this letter to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4, Philippians 2:3, 1 Peter 5:5, Philippians 2:4, Galatians 6:2, Philippians 2:5-8 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our God Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 22, 2023

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David shows us his artistic flair. He paints some of the most moving word pictures of the great dimensions of God’s tender compassion. God’s love for you is as high as the heavens are above the earth.

Our God of Compassion Psalm 103:1-22 If you were stranded on a desert island and could only have one chapter of the Bible which chapter, would you choose? There are a lot of good answers, but Psalm 103 should at least make your short list. For those who feel strongly about praise Psalm 103 is an ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

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Crushing the criticism that divides the family

Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Jailor Is The Jailed Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 1, 2010

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Forgiveness is a critical relationship skill.

The Jailor Is The Jailed: Relationships Skills from the Bible for Today Matt 18:21-35 May 30, 2010 Intro: Once upon a time there was a man to whom a great harm had been done. The exact nature is of no consequence, as long as we know the hurt went deep. He felt it continually, the pain was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Carried By God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Jul 2, 2014

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Let the everlasting arms of God comfort and lift you higher.

Text: Isaiah 46:3-4 “Listen to me, O house of Jacob, all you who remain of the house of Israel, you whom I have upheld since you were conceived, and have CARRIED since your birth. Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you and I WILL CARRY YOU; I will sustain ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Golden Rule Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2024

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Jesus sets a higher standard than doing no wrong to others.

INTRODUCTION - A marriage counselor told a troubled couple they needed to be more sensitive to each other's needs. - He challenged them to apply the Golden Rule to their marriage, look at things through their spouse's eyes, and treat them the way they would want to be treated. - The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Custodians Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2022

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Serving the Lord is not all that complicated. Just serve Him faithfully and humbly. Every day, just humbly do what He asks you to do and leave the results up to Him.

I’ve had some experience in signing contracts with various musicians over the years to do concerts in the church. Those contracts spell out the details of what each party expects, and they contain few, if any, surprises. That’s not the case with some of the big-name entertainers. For example, Van ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7, Matthew 11:29-30, Matthew 10:42, Matthew 25:21, Matthew 25:23, Luke 16:10 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Face God (And Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience (Acts - Part 30 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

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5 Keys to Maintaining a Clear Conscience

How to Face God (& Your Critics) With A Clear Conscience Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 30 Pastor Jeff Christopherson August 10, 2003 Acts 18:1-22 5 KEYS TO MAINTAINING A CLEAR CONSCIENCE: 1. Be Faithful to do what God Asks You To Do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

God's Constant Care

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 1, 2004

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Jesus is criticized for working on the Sabbath and claiming to be God’s Son. He responds and offers a challenge to His critics, us.

God’s Constant Care John 5:17-21 INTRO.: The healing of the crippled man at Bethesda, immediately preceding this passage, is a story of man’s helplessness and God’s power. In v. 8, Jesus tells the crippled man to do the impossible and, with God’s help, he does it. You would expect rejoicing over ...read more

Scripture: John 5:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Liberal Theology In The Churches – Address Number 2 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 20, 2022

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Either what the Bible tells us in its totality is true, or it is to be dismissed as fable and we can discount anything we want to. Those who are liberals in churches and colleges deny parts of the bible and adopt humanism to try to adapt the bible. God is supreme.

LIBERAL THEOLOGY IN THE CHURCHES – ADDRESS NUMBER 2 SECTION 3: THE ELEMENTS OF LIBERALISM (I am presenting some thoughts on this subject helped by some excellent material by Matt Slick who is founder of CARM, the Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry. I have used some wide quotations from ...read more

Scripture: John 8:24, John 14:6, 2 Peter 1:19-21, 2 Timothy 3:15, 2 Timothy 3:1-7 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing To Win Series

Contributed by Sam Greene on Nov 30, 2004

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The compelling nature of the Law of Love motivates the believer to seek the higher good.

Introduction: Our text reveals the compelling nature of the Law of Love and its relation to the believer. We’ll discover it has something it keeps, something it seeks, and somethings it reaps. Being impacted by the love of Christ will not leave you as before. It’s life changing work begins deep ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Giving For The Kingdom

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 15, 2010

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The earthquake in Haiti calls God’s people to a higher standard of giving.

January 17, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Subject: Providing Assistance for the Needy Title: Giving For the Kingdom As we all know from the news reports this week, the nation of Haiti is in turmoil from the magnitude 7 earthquake that hit on Tuesday of this week. A nation that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

“the Power Of The Resurrection” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 4, 2010

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The resurrection of Christ makes it possible for us to live life on a higher level.

We find verse 11 to be most interesting. What is Paul speaking of here? After all, this is the objective he has in mind as he says what he does in verses 7 through 10. All that he says about the commitment of his life has to do with verse 11. Is Paul speaking of some future event that he hopes to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

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