Sermons on Higher Ground:

When Jesus Comes: No Respect Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 17, 2010

Christmas Eve 1988: When Jesus comes as an infant, there is no respect, for he is the child of an unwed mother and is poor. When Jesus comes to the end of his life, there is no respect. But He redeems His status and can redeem ours.

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield has made en entire career out of a single piece of business and a single punch line: "I don't get no respect". He will regale you with tales of his childhood, when the other kids used him as a punching bag and called him a host of unflattering names, and then he sums it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience And Blessing Series

Contributed by James Webster on Apr 18, 2015

A lot of people are living their lives short of being what God wants them to be. They have heard the message they have left their land of “UR” but for some reason they have never got all the way over into Canaan, the blessing of blessing, victory and spiritual plenty.

MESSAGE SERIES “Look to the Stars”- Message I The Life of Abraham God keeps His promises; we must remain obedient to Him even when the future isn’t clear.” TODAY We are going to talk about the connection with Obedience and Blessing. ABRAHAM COMES ON THE SCENE IN GENESIS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32

Denomination: Nazarene

"Your Kingdom Come" Inviting Invasion Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 15, 2011

We want God's kingdom to come to our hearts to se up his royal reign.

Do you know how World War II started? Germany invaded Poland. Most people remember that from high school history but do you know why Germany invaded Poland? They were invited to do so. At least that’s what Hitler wanted the world to believe. On the night of August 31st, 1939, a small group of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

Get Lit.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 13, 2022

The world’s longest-lasting light bulb has been burning in a Livermore, California, fire station since 1901. That’s 121 years that the bulb has been in operation with over 1,000,000 hours of use.

Getting Lit. 1 John 1:1, 5-7AMP The world’s longest-lasting light bulb has been burning in a Livermore, California, fire station since 1901. That’s 121 years that the bulb has been in operation with over 1,000,000 hours of use. As Paul Harvey would say, “Here’s the rest of the story.” The bulb ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1, 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Effective Praying

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 2, 2007

The very instant that we turn our hearts to God in humility, sincerity, and faith, we are on praying ground! It is also true, that as Christians, who love God and want to know Him more, we can grow in our understanding of prayer.

People sometimes say that they don’t feel like their prayers get any higher than the ceiling. The truth is, they may not get any higher than the ceiling. There are some conditions under which God will not even hear one’s prayers. The question as to how can one pray effectively is certainly ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Elitist Christianity Series

Contributed by Dean Johnson on Feb 6, 2004

The early church was planted in the Greek culture, and immediately the culture began to attempt to influence it. Gnostics applied Greek categories of thought to the Christian message,emphasizing higher spiritual knowledge, making it "elitist." But Chris

I John Sermon Series ELITIST CHRISTIANITY Introduction and I John 1:1-4 Pastor Dean Johnson, Lake Pointe Bible Church, 1-11-04 INTRODUCTION What is now called “The Church” was not yet 50 years old when a rather disturbing and even dangerous teaching began to creep in among Christians. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith: A Matter Of Trust

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Jul 25, 2010

Much has been taught, preached and spoken of on the subject of faith. Some feel like that they have a superior faith than others; they believe they have arrived unto a higher level with God through their faith.

Faith: A Matter of Trust Much has been taught, preached and spoken of on the subject of faith. Some feel like that they have a superior faith than others; they believe they have arrived unto a higher level with God through their faith. 1. God Is No Respecter of Persons. First, I want to share ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Federal Control - A Christian Reaction

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Apr 10, 2015

People have willingly allowed the government to gain influence and control over almost every facet of their lives, just because of their need to believe in the existence of a higher power who offers them succor and security.

Federal Control –a Christian’s Reaction. Illustration The young missionary arrived early in the morning at a native village where he was to share the word of God through an interpreter. The fellowship meeting would not take place until the next day so the missionary was given time to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Christian Church

"I Am" Is All That You Need!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 25, 2011

There is no higher authority to be had! He spoke the world into existence with His words, One moment in His marvelous light, with His Grace and Favor shining down on you is all you need to go on!!

"I Am" Is All That You Need! Exodus 3:14 MSG. 14. God said to Moses, "I Am who I Am. Tell the People of Israel, ’I Am sent me to you.’" Whatever it is that’s challenging you today, whatever it is that’s got you stressed! The Great I Am, declares to you this morning, I Am Whatever you need me ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Motivation Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

The Christian not motivated by the heavenly hope will soon be a worldly Christian, for he will not be able to pull away from the value system of the world, since he has no higher value system that makes it look shabby in comparison.

In the 15th chapter of Gibbon's Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire, he says that the promise of heavenly bliss was one of the five major causes for the growth of Christianity in the Roman Empire. The leaders of Rome mocked the idea of immortality, and they did not live this life with any ...read more

The Power Of Love

Contributed by Mark Sparks on Feb 12, 2024

Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing... The missing item is often love. In a world filled with chaos and division, the message of love stands as a beacon of hope, calling us to a higher standard.

The Power of Love 1 Corinthians 13 Introduction: Today as we look at this world, we realize something is missing. When we look online, we often find something is missing. When we look at families there is once again something missing. Unfortunately, when we look in many churches today, we find ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-28, Matthew 7:21-23, John 14:15

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking Through Divine Openings

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 24, 2025

Divine openings are real, and they are set before every child of God. They come in different forms—opportunities, instructions, challenges, or relationships—but they are all connected to God’s desire to move you into a higher level.

WALKING THROUGH DIVINE OPENINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Revelation 3:7-8 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 22:22, 1 Corinthians 16:9, Acts 12:10, Exodus 14:21-22, John 10:9 INTRODUCTION: God is a God of open doors. In life, there are moments when heaven opens a specific path for progress, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Jesus ressurection demonstrates that we are Victorious

Power of the Resurrection Philippians 3:10 Luke 24:1-10 KJV 1 Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Cultivate Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 12, 2015

Revival is awakening, float-ation, renewed vision, passion, emancipation, & Holy Spirit prompting. Most Christians are suffering the 7 symptoms of dehydration -- deficient in the Holy Spirit. Our culture deprives us of spiritual oxygen. We must breathe!

CULTIVATE REVIVAL Ps. 85:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: ANIMAL HUMOR 1. What happens to a frog's car when it breaks down? It gets toad away. 2. Q: What did the lady duck say when he bought lipstick? A: "Put it on my bill." 3. Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building? A: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Happened At Night

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 12, 2003

Between where we are now and where the Lord intends to take us, Between us and that Higher Plane of Living, Stands Some Sea of Challenge that Must be Crossed! The only way to get to the Capernaum of Excellence from the Bethsaida of Mediocrity is by way of

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. In the midst of erudite scholars like yourselves, I felt I ought to at least have an interesting introduction that sounded impressive with some big words. So I, like Al Louis Patterson who pastors the Corinth Church in Houston, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist