Sermons on Higher Ground:

Reading The Christmas Story Again For The First Time

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 22, 2018

What does the Christmas story sound like, if we could hear it again for the first time? Whom would we identify with in the story? What would our response be?

[Sermon preached on 25 December 2017, Christmas Day] Amal is a young man from Syria. He has come to Finland as an asylum seeker. Back in Syria, the authorities are after his life because he has offended the Prophet Muhamad. There is no way he could return and survive. Amal still considers himself ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Nine Fruits Of Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 26, 2018

This sermon is about the fruit we experience from God's grace, and how that Grace is stronger than any situation that comes our way.

NINE FRUITS OF GRACE 1. Grace saves us: "For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest any man should boast". (Eph 2:8,9). 2. Grace justifies us: "... being justified freely by His grace through the redemption that is in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Romans 5:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon – Hope In The Day Of Adversity (Responding To Loss)

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 19, 2024

God calls us to reflection in times like these. Consider Ecclesiastes 7:14, “In the day of prosperity be joyful, and in the day of adversity consider: God has made the one as well as the other, so that man may not find out anything that will be after him.”

Sermon – Hope in The Day of Adversity Introduction - The coronavirus, civil unrest and violence, looming national and personal debt, strained family relationships, and corruption within political parties have provoked a rising tide of fear and an increasing sense of vulnerability in the peoples of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-11, Ecclesiastes 7:14, Matthew 11:28-29, Proverbs 28:13, Acts 16:31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Famous Last Words On Judgment Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

4 things revealed in the wrath of God from Revelation 15 & 16 (Material adapted from Nancy Guthrie's book on Revelation called "Blessed," chapter 8 entitled, "Blessed by Being Ready for the Return of Jesus")

HoHum: I remember studying Jonathan Edwards sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, in literature class. “The wrath of God is like great waters that are shut up for the present; they increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:9, Revelation 6:10, Luke 18:8, John 19:30, Matthew 26:39, Galatians 3:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Often I Would, But You Would Not

Contributed by John Gaston on May 3, 2023

God uses the metaphor of a hen to describe His love for us. We look at why He wants to gather us, the means He uses to do so, and the dangers of ignoring His call. Missed opportunities become judgments!

HOW OFTEN I WOULD, BUT YOU WOULD NOT Matt. 23:37-38 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Here’s an early Mother’s Day joke. A pastor was talking to a teenage boy; “I want to teach you about a higher power.” 2. The teen answered, “You mean, my Dad?” The pastor laughed, “Haha! No! Much higher than that!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear And Pharoah

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Aug 20, 2023

To quote Master Yoda - “Fear is the path to the dark side…fear leads to anger…anger leads to hate…hate leads to suffering.”

Preached Sunday 23rd August 2020 Text - Exodus 1.8-2.10 A video of this sermon is available at https://youtu.be/kEV4_dkjmXE Two advertisements - “If you don’t switch to our cheaper mortgage, by the end of your mortgage period you will have thrown £20,000 down the drain. Do you want to be ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

El Shaddai. All Sufficient God. Abram To Abraham, A New Covenant

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 6, 2024

From Abram to Abraham, a New Covenant, a New Name, a Fresh New Start…all at 99 years old! It’s never too late! El Shaddai – The All Sufficient, Almighty GOD. HE IS “More than enough”.

2024.05.05. Sermon Notes. EL SHADDAI. ALL SUFFICIENT GOD. A new covenant. From Abram to Abraham and Sarai to Sarah. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: From Abram to Abraham, a New Covenant, a New Name, a Fresh New Start…all at 99 years old! It’s never too late! El Shaddai – The All Sufficient, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:15-16, Genesis 17:1-27, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 42:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confidence In Christ

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 30, 2024

If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone!

You Can Have Confidence in Christ    John 16:16-33 Introduction If you have ever had something happen in your life that made you wonder if you could hang on to faith - you’re not alone! David often said in the Psalms that he didn’t understand why the wicked prosper - why things happen ...read more

Scripture: John 16:16-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Initiating The Turn-9(2024)

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 24, 2024

9 of 12. Luke informed his audience of the initial steps that God took to turn His people toward Himself. God began the process of turning of His people toward Himself. But what principles does God use to begin turning people toward Himself? In Initiating the Turn, God uses...

‘INITIATING The TURN’-IX—Luke 1:22(:5-25) Attention: I discovered just a couple of years ago that ‘fresh’ Medjool dates were delicious. Until that time of discovery, I didn’t really appreciate the taste of dates, because the only dates I had ever had were dried. Now, for my morning breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:22, Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

Good Friday

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Mar 27, 2024

The Cross is foolish to those who are perishing.

This week is what we know as Holy Week where we especially focus on the history of the death of Jesus Christ, His burial, and His resurrection from the dead. Not only does the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ stand at the very center of Christianity, but it stands at the center of world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing & Persevering Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon will explore the concept of faith and works in the book of James, focusing on how trials and adversity can strengthen our faith and perseverance in Christ.

The testing of our faith through trials, adversity, suffering, etc… produces in us a steadfast spirit and perseverance. And perseverance is an invaluable characteristic of those who follow Christ. Prayer: “Lord Jesus please give us the strength to endure, to persist, and to thrive throughout the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Topics: Faith Testing, Perseverance, Eternal Hope

Sermon Series: James: Faith And Works

Finding Comfort In God's Presence PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores strengthening our spiritual connection with God, seeking reconciliation, and the importance of active participation in a Christian community.

Good morning, blessed family of God! It is a joy to be with you today, to share in the fellowship of Christ, and to delve into the treasures of His Word. We are gathered here, not by accident, but by divine design, to encourage one another, to uplift each other, and to collectively draw closer to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10

Topics: Loneliness, Overcoming

Buried Talents? Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 1, 2025

This will be an unpopular sermon? This is a much needed sermon. It is said 20% of people do 80% of the work. The harvest is plentious. The laborers are few. Could idleness be a sin? Zero times a 1,000 is zero. Let us be busy about our Father's business.

DO NOTHING? BURIED TALENTS? IDLENESS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Colossians 3:23 And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 (NLT2) Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:23, Psalm 27:14, Ezekiel 16:49

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Becoming Powerhouses For God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 7, 2025

In Acts chapter one, we see the church in a holding pattern. They don’t have the power to go out and affect their world. But in chap. 2 they received power to change the world. Do we want LOW power or HIGH power?

BECOMING POWERHOUSES FOR GOD Acts 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. When NASA first started sending up astronauts, they quickly discovered that ballpoint pens would not work in zero gravity. To combat the problem, NASA scientists spent a decade and $12 billion to develop a pen that writes in zero ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul's Solemn Appeal To Timothy Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 7, 2025

To discuss "Paul’s Solemn Appeal to Timothy," his beloved son in the faith. This appeal was given to him for his work in the ministry.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. There are five things he mentions to Timothy. The word "solemn" means "seriousness." 2. They are all found in this text: “authority, urgency, substance, duration, and vigilance.” 3. We will discuss them individually as we move through this lesson. 4. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5, 1 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ