Sermons on Higher Ground:

Be Expectant Of Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Apr 30, 2018

Without expectations you would receive nothing here on earth

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: BE EXPECTANT OF JESUS Acts 3:5-7 King James Version (KJV) 5 And he gave heed unto them, expecting to receive something of them. 6 Then Peter said, Silver and gold have I none; but such as I have give I thee: In the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

The Predestined Church: A Study Of Ephesians 1:3-14

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 13, 2024

We continue in our study of Ephesians with rich foundational information for God's predestined plan for the church.

The Predestined Church Ephesians 1:3–14 NKJV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Gets To Choose

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 30, 2023

Continuing in the series on Romans. It examines God's freedom to choose a people, and individuals. It examines God's choice of Israel and briefly brushes predestination.

Romans 9 God’s Work in Israel and You We are at an interesting, and to some, a frightening time in the history of the world. We look at what is going on in the middle east, and we look in our Bibles and we wonder, “Is this it? Is this the end? Is this the beginning of the end?” We look at what ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph's Dreams, God's Plan. Genesis 37

Contributed by William Akehurst on Sep 30, 2024

Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD...had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. From riches to rags, and rags to riches.

2024.09.29.Sermon Notes. Joseph’s Dreams, GOD’s Plan. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Joseph was the good son. But to his brothers, he took it too far. So they plotted to end it all, but GOD… But GOD had other plans as the story of Joseph unfolds. Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, James 1:14-15, Acts 7:9, 1 Peter 4:12-19, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Romans 8:28, Ephesians 4:31-32, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Power Of Prayer

Contributed by Amar Chandnani on Dec 9, 2024

Prayer is an expression of sincere desire including praise, thanksgiving, lament, confession and requests. Prayer is our unique opportunity to talk to God, to converse with him which means that Prayer also is a way of God talking to us. Every believer needs the prayers of other believers.

It is the year 44AD. Around 12 years from the death and resurrection of Jesus. So we can perhaps conclude that the growth of the church has already span 12 years and believers now included a vast number of Jews and Gentiles. With growth comes challenges, strife, arguments and even misunderstanding ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Matthew 10:29, Luke 14:11, Romans 5:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Find The Bottom

Contributed by Dr. Zachary Sizemore on May 5, 2020

This sermon explores the life, calling, and failures of Simon Peter. The Lord doesn't throw the clay away, he just remolds it.

HOW TO FIND THE BOTTOM Matthew 26:69-75 Intro: It seems there was this wild duck, who with his mates was flying in the springtime northward across Europe. During the flight he came down in a Danish barnyard where there were tame ducks. He enjoyed some of their corn. He stayed for an hour, then for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Bible Church

The Sumpremacy Of Love Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

Love is central to Christianity. For love is the power of the age to come that has invaded our day. Love has broken into the present day from its home in heaven.

Beside Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer, 1 Corinthians 13 represents on of the most well known and loved passages in all of the Bible. Perhaps it is the most cherished passage in all of the Apostle Paul’s writings. And while the word love is mentioned ten times in this one chapter, you’ll not find ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Established By Encouragement Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

There are disappointments in serving Jesus, that is why Paul needed the encouragement of others, and that is why we all do. The only way any Christian can be obedient over the long hall, and not get weary in well doing, is to be encouraged by other believers.

One of the greatest heroes in Minnesota history was James Root of White Bear. He was the engineer on the No. 4 Limited the day it pulled out of Duluth heading for St. Paul on Sept. 1, 1894. Before that day ended he saved the lives of nearly 400 people. Unknown to him and his passengers they were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:11-13

It's For Your Own Good

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on May 2, 2021

Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. Today I have another that would be just as bothersome: this is for your own good. God will do things we won't like but will be for our own good.

IT'S FOR YOUR OWN GOOD Last Sunday I used a phrase that you may have heard growing up: do as I say, not as I do. That's a phrase we wouldn't have wanted to hear. Today I have another one that would be equally as bothersome: this is for your own good. We didn't like to hear that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Hebrews 4:13, John 16:5-7, John 14:16-17, John 16:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Becoming Men Of Integrity

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 10, 2019

This is a Men's Day sermon for an inner-city church facing issues of poverty and legalization of marijuana in their community. It looks at David and his meeting with Ahimelek. David's lack of integrity had painful consequences.

Becoming Men Of Integrity 1 Samuel 21:1-9 Luke 13:31-35 11/8/2019 When you hear the word integrity, what other words come into your mind. Some words I think of are honesty, faithfulness, keeping your word, trustworthy, consistent, dependable, caring, righteous, justice and steadfast. Men ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:1-9, Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Walk In Hope! Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Nov 12, 2019

Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the book of Thessalonians, we find different walks mentioned in there.

Follow us on: Website: https://cityharvestag.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CityHarvestA... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cityharvestag/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/CityHarvestAGChurch/featured Paul in his epistles compares our Christian life to a walk. When we study the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Philippians 3:10-11, Revelation 21:27, Hebrews 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trust And Obey(1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 22, 2022

The Rev. Billy Graham tells of a time early in his ministry when he arrived in a small town to preach a sermon. Desiring to mail a letter, he asked a young boy where the post office was.

When the boy had told him, Dr. Graham thanked him and said, "If you'll come to the Church meeting this evening, you can hear me telling everyone how to get to Heaven." The boy said to Dr. Graham, I do not think I'll be there. If you do not know the way to the post office, how are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Power For Evangelism

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Mar 29, 2022

Isaiah’s prophecy applies to believers today, providing the words we need to move us into action in sharing our faith. This passage contains two parts: first, the gospel message; and secondly, assurance for the evangelist.

Isaiah chapter 55 shares a message that can be applied to those getting ready to embark on a missionary journey, and to those getting prepared to share their faith in Christ. Within this passage is contained a two-part teaching. The first part, found in verses 1-7, shares the basic content of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Our Source Of Help!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 30, 2022

We all put a lot of value on safety, and we should.

Illus: When I think of safety, I think of a man that worked in a paint mixing room. In his carelessness, he caused a tremendous explosion. After the explosion, they began to investigate what had happened. One of the fellows there saw what caused it to happen. • The investigator said, "You ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Garden Tomb – The Sagacity Of Patience (9/12) Series

Contributed by Eduardo (Eddie) Fernandes on Oct 12, 2020

“Game over. Jesus was dead. We lost.” The Disciples stopped believing and gave up waiting. Sagacity is the quality of being discerning, patient, farsighted and wise. Don't lose faith in troubled times. Immediate/Instant are not always part of God’s vocabulary.

Message by Eddie Fernandes Introduction (Click intro title) We are in a 12-part series titled: REFLECTIONS ON THE STATIONS OF THE CROSS. It will end on SUNDAY JULY 26. I am about to preach the 9th message in that series. I will start my sermon in a rather unusual way today. Firstly HOWEVER, I ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:40-41, Mark 16:1-2, Luke 24:9-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible