Sermons on Higher Grounds:

Awesome God

Contributed by Bermie Dizon on Sep 17, 2002

Knowing the Incomparably great God gives us the much needed stability in times of trouble.

Awesome God By Bermie Dizon Mindoro is one of the islands of the Philippines that holds much promise. It is green and heavily forested. It has a lot of potential for growth. In fact, a number of our church members have migrated to Mindoro to live there. Then, a strong earthquake came, intensity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2015

God was pleased to give Solomon His wisdom and Solomon often spoke of the importance of seeking that wisdom. So, why was Solomon telling us here in Ecclesiastes that wisdom is empty and disappointing?

TITLE: Is There Wisdom In Wisdom? TEXT: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18/2:12-16 The average public library has between 10,000 to 15,000 books on its shelves. (http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/50441) During the War of 1812 (between England and America), the British invaded Washington D.C. and burnt much of it ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What About Miracles ? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 4, 2009

Do you really believe Jonah was swallowed by a whale? Do you seriously think that Jesus actually fed five thousand people using only five loaves of bread and two fish? The tone and trend of many ‘modern’ sceptics is one of incredulity, surely, they say,

John 14:8-14 (New International Version) 8Philip said, “Lord, show us the Father and that will be enough for us.” 9Jesus answered: “Don’t you know me, Philip, even after I have been among you such a long time? Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father. How can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Am I A Fan Or A Follower Of Jesus?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 5, 2011

Called to be disciples, do we follow Jesus in love and obedience? Do we live life in His Way? Or do we pick and choose what we like from Jesus.

Sermon for CATM – Sunday June 5, 2011 – Am I a Fan or Follower? Toronto Star Headline: Does Religion Belong at AA. Fight Over ‘God’ Splits Toronto AA Groups The recovery group Alcoholics Anonymous is struggling over its very DNA. The group was founded on Jesus being the key to transformation for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Dreams For You

Contributed by John Gaston on Jan 26, 2020

The Hebrew word translated “plans” in Jer. 29:11 (machashabah) means “imaginations” (Prov. 6:18; Lam. 3:60-61). It could read, “I know the imaginations I have for YOU…” God has dreams of what He'd like to do for you; are you willing to step into them?

GOD’S DREAMS FOR YOU Jer. 29:11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT FORGIVING, GOING FISHING 1. There was a little boy in the grocery store with his mother. He’d already gotten in trouble for touching things, and was forbidden to touch anything on the shelves. 2. When his Mom had her back turned, she ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Son Shine!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 1, 2005

Let the Son Shine! 1) On you; 2) Through you

Even if the temperatures don’t always reflect it, the position of the sun proves it. Spring is on its way! Sure there is still lots of snow on the ground and the sidewalks are plenty icy, but the sun keeps climbing higher and staying longer in the sky – a sure sign of spring’s approach. I’m ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Do That In Worship?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Jan 10, 2010

This is a light hearted look at what we should and shouldn’t be doing in worhsip.

Psalm 100:1 - 5 A psalm. For giving thanks. Shout for joy to the LORD, all the earth. 2 Worship the LORD with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. 3 Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. 4 Enter his gates with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shaken

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

The world will not stop shaking us. We have to be shaken by God. Then we will have the courage to shake the world.

The church turned the world upside down. They went from a small band, to being all over the roman empire by the year 200. How? 3 things: 1. They were shaken by the world; 2. They were shaken by God; 3. They shook the world I. Shaken by the world How do you get in a position where you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of Appreciation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 13, 2016

Many people are suffering because they did not give ALL the glory to God or they did not lay it to heart to give God thanks for whatever blessing that came their way.

THE POWER OF APPRECIATION Study Text– Luke 17:11 – 19 Introduction: - Gratitude is a spiritual force that empowers you to scale higher. You can’t change to higher level without it. - Ten people were healed, but only one returned to say ‘thank you’ to Jesus. And He took ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Coordinates

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 15, 2021

In order to fully understand Jesus' identity, we need to witness more than just his divinity; we need to encounter Jesus our savior, who died on the cross and rose from the dead.

February 14, 2021 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Mark 9:2-9 Divine Coordinates Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Outdoor activities have grown in popularity with the onslaught of COVID-19. One of those nature ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Storms: Not If But When

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 12, 2021

Let us consider storms. There are 3 kinds of storms: rain, floods, wind... storms will test your foundation. Be prepared.

STORMS --- NOT IF BUT WHEN... FEAR VS HOPE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27, Colossians 2:6, Matthew 6:20-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On: "if Only"

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 20, 2025

“If only” is an anthropocentric phrase frequently associated with dwelling on a regretful wish.

In her book entitled: “The Green Knight,” Dame Jean Iris Murdoch, an Irish and British novelist and philosopher remarks: “Here was another 'if only' - if only he had acted quickly, spontaneously, throwing 'tact' and 'good form' to the winds. Just then she had needed him, and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26, 1 John 4:1, 1 Peter 3:18, Proverbs 31:6-7

Room For Growth Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

No matter how old we are we still grow more!

Last June, there was a small group of us who went and climbed Mount Major in New Hampshire. Similar to any mountain that you would climb, Mount Major had different degrees of difficulty along the way to the top. We started out in the parking lot, where it was completely flat and very easy to walk ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unsinkable Saints

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

Jesus teaches us a lesson of dependence upon Him from the storm on the Sea of Galilee.

UNSINKABLE SAINTS Matthew 14:22-33 INTRO: There is a great lesson to be learned in this passage. Many have scoffed at this account, refusing to believe that God can walk on water. If man can fly through the air surely God can walk on the water! I have no problem believing the miracle (if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Deliverance

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2001

1. Christ’s work of deliverance can only be done out of an abiding relationship with him. 2. Whenever Christ comes to do his work, he is never in a hurry. 3. Whenever Christ comes to us, he expects to find faith.

The story we have read in the ninth chapter of Mark is a fascinating account of a young man being delivered from the forces of evil. He has suffered from this since childhood. When his father brought him to the disciples, they prayed over him, expecting that he would be delivered. After all, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Methodist