Sermons on Higher Ground:

Late Rewards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 23, 2005

God will reward His servants on time and in full!

Late Rewards I have read from time to time about soldiers getting medals decades after they performed that acts that earned them. I am sure that they had figured that what they had done had been forgotten by this time as even their memories of the events were fading. Some soldiers had died so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18, Romans 6:23

Denomination: Baptist

Knowledge And Wisdom

Contributed by James May on Aug 24, 2005

Knowledge without wisdom can be a dangerous thing. Knowledge is best used when God gives us the wisdom to understand and use what we know.

Knowledge and Wisdom By Pastor Jim May Daniel 12:4, "But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased." Is there any question in your mind that we are living in the last days? Most Bible teachers ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proclamation And Demonstration Belong Together!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 2, 2006

Jesus taught, Jesus preached Good News, and Jesus demonstrated the compassion of God. We are called to represent him by doing the same.

Jesus is now being followed by Peter, Andrew, James and John. They have all left their fishing nets (Matthew 4:20) to follow Jesus; and James and John have left their Father Zebedee to follow Jesus (Matthew 4:22). I know that some of you have left things behind to follow Jesus, left things behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Anglican

Whose Eyes?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 3, 2006

Whose eyes do you look through?

It is very difficult to be a policeman for many reasons but it is really rough at the scene of a crime or an accident when he has to interview witnesses. Sometimes the testimonies are so divergent and contradictory that you would wonder if some of the people were actually there when the event ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Be In Submission Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Christian are you easily in submission today to the people and government that God has placed before you? This is an area in which many fail. Let us seek direction from God’s word today.

Christian be in Submission Christians…to be in Submission Government ordained of God (v.1-2). Government ordained to promote good and restrain evil (v.3-5). Government ordained to provide benefits through taxes (v.6-7). In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings… Two battleships assigned to the training ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Diversity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 15, 2005

we are the same in Christ, different in our gifting

We live in a world of diversity, one of choice. Looking around the room we see people of difference, men and women, different ethnic backgrounds, differences in appearance and in personality. When God finished creating man and woman he said, it was good. We can be thankful we are not all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Essentials Of The Church- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Jan 27, 2005

In 1 Corinthians, Paul addresses essentials for a sound church. In this chapter, he emphasizes how we came to be.

Essentials of the Church Eastern Townships November 2004 We are a church, in the Townships, that wants to make a difference for the Kingdom. However, we recognize that we have some challenges. We have the geographical challenge of being spread out over a considerable distance, and not having a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Disciples

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 2, 2010

This is the heart of the believer's mission. The author uses scriptures and his own story to make this important reality into something practical and reachable.

MAKING DISCIPLES Pastor Eric J. Hanson August 1, 2010 Over the last few Sundays, we have focused on the difficulties, the trials, the heartbreaking things that come into people’s lives. We have explored ways to get through these things, and to do so without losing our faith, and even without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ascribe To The Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day.

As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. In all reality this is a very beautiful tradition as it was established by the colony of pilgrims that was formed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with only one purpose; the purpose of this date of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith It Out 'til You Figure It Out!

Contributed by Daniel Harman on Mar 28, 2008

Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties

Title (reaffirm / remind congregation through out) : FAITH IT OUT ’TIL YOU FIGURE IT OUT! Theme: Holding on to your faith in God in the face of Disappointments, Discouragement & Difficulties (adversities) We all get times of difficulties, discouragement & disappointments – maybe you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Compassionate Ministry Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus celebrates with His disciples the victories won in His name. But another test challenges the disciples. Will they pass the test in showing compassion and faithfulness?

Mark 6:30-44 This miracle is recorded in all 4 gospels. It is the only miracle reported outside of the resurrection by all 4 writers. Mt 14.13-21; Lk 9.10-17; Jn 6.1-13 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told Him all things, both what they had done and what they had taught. And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Said About Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 20, 2009

Because our greatest problem is sin, our greatest need is forgiveness and our need to forgive.

“Jesus Said” What Jesus to His Followers “About Forgiveness” Michael Wiley Matthew 6:9-15 John 8:7-12 Matthew 18:23-35 March 22, 2009 Introduction: In our 11 teaching in our series—last week we spoke about our message and the world we have been called to take it to. The world needs our message ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Beleive Series

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Mar 28, 2009

Dare to be dared again! Dare to beleive the impossible one more time!

“DARE TO BELIEVE” Ephesians 1:15-19 “...& what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who BELIEVE, according to the working of His mighty power.” INTRODUCTION: To “BELIEVE” & to have “FAITH” are so intricately connected one cannot hardly work without the other. Notice I said “HARDLY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Looked Around At Everything

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Apr 4, 2009

The events of Holy Week and Easter were no accident.

Intro – The triumphal entry Jesus comes into town, riding on the back of donkey. There are two distinct groups who make his presence felt. There are the Northerners who have travelled with Jesus. The Galileans, including his disciples, with their provincial accents. This group have had exposure ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Shadow To Substance Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 13, 2009

The final message in the Exodus series focuses on Christ as the substance of all things that were a part of the Law. The Tabernacle, Furniture, and Priesthood were all shadows of what was to come in Christ.

Shadow to Substance Exodus 24-29 CHCC: May 3, 2009 INTRODUCTION: This is the last sermon in a series we’ve been doing on the book of EXODUS. For the last 2 Sundays, Ronnie talked about the TABERNACLE and its FURNITURE. He mentioned the extremely DETAILED instructions that God gave for how ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ