Sermons on Higher Grounds:

Onward! Upward!

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

The road to heaven is uphill the whole way.

Onward! Upward! Intro: Door prize at K.A.R.M thrift store. Text: Philippians 3:13-16 I. Flee complacency a. Don’t count yourself to have already attained i. Examples of Paul’s glorious past 1. v. 5,6 2. Equal with greatest apostles (2 Cor. 11:5) 3. Gifts of the Spirit a. Prophecy (I Cor. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hold Your Pastor’s Hands Up

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Aug 24, 2006

This sermon emphasizes the need to support your leader in their time of adversity.

In the heat of battles, our souls will often become faint. Bouts of depression will come to most of us. The strong are not always vigorous. The wise are not alway ready. The brave are not always courageous. The joyous are not always happy. Great travail is created for all men. It is clear that the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Reason For The Church

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 7, 2006

Some reasons God established the church.

The Reason for the Church Matt. 28:18-20 Mt. Bethel MBC September 26, 1999 I. God’s Eternal Purpose A. Gen. 1:1 “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.” B. Rev. 4:11 “Thou are worthy, O Lord, to receive glory and honor and power; for thou hast created all things, and for thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worship In The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 8, 2009

Discover what it means and how to worship God during the hard times of life.

Are you able to worship God in the hard times? This is one of the most difficult tasks of the faith life. It is easy to worship God when the sun shines bright. It is easy to worship God when the bills are paid. It is easy to worship God when things are going well. What about during the hard times? ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2014

We need to pay attention to the condition of our soil, but we also need to spend time daily preparing and sowing.

Fifteenth Sunday in Course 2014 Seed, Soil, Sower, Rain Today’s OT reading went by so fast that you might forget its importance. That’s not the lector’s fault: the Church gives us only two verses. Let’s listen to the Word of God in the longer version beginning four verses ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

Highway From Heaven

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 24, 2015

Epiphany 2 B. Jesus calls Nathanael as a disciple telling him that he will see angels ascending and descending on the Son of Man, a reference to Jacob's Ladder. Christ has united us to the Father, a bridge, ladder, or highway connecting earth and heaven.

“Highway from Heaven” Epiphany 2 J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. Connections. Our lives seem to be all about connections. Our homes need utilities – water, gas, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

Counterfeit Christianity

Contributed by Don Bradley on Feb 5, 2011

This sermon stresses the difference of being a genuine believer and a counterfeit one.

COUNTERFEIT CHRISTIANITY Matthew 13:3-8, 18-23 Intro: One day Jesus was by the seashore when He became accompanied by multitudes of people. There were so many that He had to go offshore and sit in a boat. He then began to teach the people. What He taught them was the Parable of the Sower, among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23

Denomination: Baptist

Cling Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Ladders are useful tools in our daily life. However, if you haven’t learned the “Ladder Lessons”, then you won’t take advantage of their ability to take us to new heights.

I. Introduction I know ladders are not uncommon or awe inspiring. They are simply an everyday tool that we use to reach heights that we would otherwise be unable to reach. So, there is nothing really mind blowing about that. However, because they are so common and because most of you have used a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

#8divine Possibilities: Every Miracle Starts As A Problem Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

We search for Divine Possibilities, but we must realize every miracle in the Bible started as a problem. This is still true today!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: #8 EVERY MIRACLE STARTS AS A PROBLEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing God

Contributed by Jeff Glenn on Aug 28, 2001

Having an experience with God will certainly change your life. Have you experienced God lately?

A few years ago Henry Blackaby wrote a book entitled "Experiencing God". It is an up front, straight forward, approach concerning the believer’s relationship with God. His book will take believers from mediocre Christianity into higher levels of spiritually depending upon their present state. I was ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Exalt His Name In The Middle Of Your Pain

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

in everything give thanks

Can you exalt his name in the middle of your pain Psa 57:1 To the chief Musician, Al-taschith, [destroy not] Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Arena Of Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains.

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains. According to Hebrews 11:2 we receive our testimonies by faith. So ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Fearfully And Wonderfully Made Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

God knows and loves us completely, but we often forget this truth amidst the busyness of life. We need to reconnect with our Heavenly Father and rediscover His life-giving words over us.

Do you ever feel like you're just a face in the crowd? Like you could disappear and no one would notice? I get it. But here's the thing - you're not invisible to God. He knows you better than anyone else, and He thinks you're pretty amazing. Let's start with a little experiment. I have here a $20 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Isaiah 55:8-9

Topics: Divine Knowledge, Unconditional Love, God's Omniscience, Divine Affection

Facing Uncertainties In Life

Contributed by Rev Silvester David on Sep 4, 2025

We all face various uncertainties in life. Joshua is a good example for us in handling uncertainties.

We all face challenges in life. There are times even uncertainties that perplexes us. Sometime we just become so lost thinking what lays ahead of us in life. The Joshua generation was not spared of such kind of experiences. In fact, their experiences were mind blowing and not something that we can ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-7, Joshua 5:13-15