Sermons on Higher Grounds:

Relationship With God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 23, 2025

Cultivating a personal relationship with God is a deeply meaningful journey—one that blends intentionality, vulnerability, and spiritual practice. Eventually, this relationship impacts all our other relationships. What is your relationship with Jesus?

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: Play the video “The Story.” INTRODUCTION: God desires to build a personal relationship with each of us, cultivating our hearts, character, and purpose to reflect His love and grace in the world. You might wonder, “Why would God want a relationship with me?” Well, He loves ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Find Your Towel

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 1, 2025

Jesus gives authority to serve, not rule—power shaped like a towel, lifting others, revealing love’s quiet strength, and mirroring His heart.

1. The Ladder and the Towel My senior pastor once stood with me in the church fellowship hall staring at a row of framed photographs—portraits of evangelists who had conducted meetings through the years. His finger paused on one. “H. M. S. Richards, Sr.,” he said softly. Then came a line I’ll ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7-13, Mark 10:42-45, John 13:1-17, Philippians 2:5-8, 1 Peter 5:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Baptism Into Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of belief, the significance of baptism, and the active role of the Holy Spirit in believers' lives.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, unified in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment. We have been called together to dive into the richness of His word, to find nourishment for our souls, and to strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Topics: Becoming One, God The Creator

In Season And Out Of Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2023

Encourages believers to uphold and preach God's truth, stand against false teachings, and honor God in all aspects of life.

Greetings, beloved family of God. It is indeed another wonderful day that the Lord has made, and as we gather together in His name, we are reminded of the unending grace and love that our Heavenly Father showers upon us. We are here, not by coincidence, but by divine appointment, to partake in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-4

Topics: Living For The Lord, No Matter What

Prepared To Prophecy God’s Christmas Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 24, 2023

This sermon explores encountering God's presence, the importance of repentance as demonstrated by Isaiah, and the prophetic promise of salvation through Christ.

Greetings, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It is always a joy to gather together in His name, to sit at the feet of our Lord and learn from His Word. Today, we find ourselves in the prophetic pages of Isaiah, chapters 6 and 7, a text that reveals to us a God who is ever-present, a God who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, Isaiah 7:14

Topics: December, God's Gift

Experiencing The Anointing In Our Lives PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 5, 2024

Explores the power, love, and sound mind given by God's Spirit, encouraging believers to perceive, practice, and promote these gifts in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a family, united by our common faith and shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We have come together once again to drink from the well of God's Word, to be refreshed, renewed, and revitalized. And today, dear ones, we are turning ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Topics: Power, Spirit

Take It Or Leave It PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 6, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power of believing in God's Word, bearing witness to His truth, and becoming a faithful follower of Christ.

Good morning, dear brothers and sisters in Christ. I am elated to be in your midst today, standing on the sacred ground of God's grace, wrapped in His unending mercy, and buoyed by His unfathomable love. We are gathered here in the sanctuary of our Father's house, united in our shared faith, bound ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-48

Topics: Word Of God

What Unites Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the idea that despite the divisions in our society, gratitude, particularly for the sacrifice of Jesus, can unite us all.

In early August 2020, in the interest of gaining a better understanding of the polarized state of our nation, Pew Research Group polled supporters of both Presidential candidates, Donald Trump and Joe Biden, asking this question: Thinking about your close friends, how many would you say support ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:44-47, Romans 3:20-24

Topics: Gratitude, Unity, Sacrifice

Sermon Series: Gratitude

The Danger Of Rest Stops

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 15, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22

1 Samuel 24: 1 – 22 The danger of rest stops 24 Now it happened, when Saul had returned from following the Philistines, that it was told him, saying, “Take note! David is in the Wilderness of En Gedi.” 2 Then Saul took three thousand chosen men from all Israel, and went to seek David and his men ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Five Things God Has Prepared For Us Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 22, 2014

A look at five things that God has prepared for us.

- There is a late scene in “Searching for Bobby Fischer” where the protagonist sees far enough ahead on the chess board that he sees he’s going to win. He graciously offers a draw, but the other player thinks he’s in the superior position. (You can find this scene by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Justification, Sanctification, And Salvation

Contributed by Rodney Langley on Apr 16, 2010

Defining and explaining the difference between justification, sanctification, and salvation. Recognizing that all three are possible because of Jesus’ death on the cross.

JUSTIFICATION, SANCTIFICATION, AND SALVATION by Rodney Langley INTRODUCTION We hear these terms a lot in our studies of the Bible. We kind of know what they are talking about, but what exactly do these terms mean and how do they affect me? Tonight, we’ll examine each of these terms and look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Past Your Walls

Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 15, 2019

A wall is and obstacle. It can impede. The Word of God gives us advice how to get past them.

GETTING PAST YOUR WALL Gal. 5:7 Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? The primary purpose of a wall is to be a barrier that keeps things, or people, at bay on one side or the other. There are good walls and there are walls that endeavor to thwart your ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To Understanding Divine Purpose

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Aug 26, 2016

WE ARE CREATED WITH A DIVINE ASSIGNMENT ATTACHED TO US

THEME: UNDERSTANDING YOUR DIVINE LIFE PURPOSE LESSON ONE: INTRODUCTION MAIN TEXT – PROVERBS 16:1-11 1) DEFINITION Well, there are multiple interpretations of what life purpose is. It may be called a spiritual calling and it can also be seen it as a higher instruction from God. Beyond ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Looking Ahead To 2021

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 4, 2021

We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”)

Looking Ahead to 2021 January 3, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must cling to God no matter what the future may hold. (Or, “don’t trust a new year; trust God!”) Focus Passage: Habakkuk 1:2-5 Supplemental Passage: Some trust in chariots and ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Invites

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Mar 19, 2022

God invites, welcomes, all humanity the underserving, unworthy ones.

God Invites Us Isaiah 55:1-9 1. God welcomes, God Invites, God Includes all Humanity Unfaithful, Uncleanliness, Underserving • Jesus said, “Come t me all who labor and are heavy laden, I give rest” • Jesus says, “If you come to me I will never cast you out” • Jesus says if you’re seeking ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Methodist