Sermons on Higher:

How To Let God Significantly Use You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What are some of the steps to allow God to significantly use you?

Many people are not actively serving God because they somehow cannot see the Lord significantly using them. People with little faith usually fall prey to a low esteem. When people feel inadequate they are often unwilling to let the Lord’s grace work out its sufficiency through their service. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgiveness Is Conditional I Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

An introduction to the issue of forgiveness. We forgive as God forgives us. God forgives us conditionally, otherwise you would have universalism. Even believers must confess their sins before the relationship is completely restored.

Forgiveness, Part 1 Forgiveness is Conditional Introduction Some of what is taught in evangelical churches today is taught on the basis assumption. I have a special impatience with those who assume, but the problem is that I am sometimes one of them! Questions we will attempt to answer in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Thoughts

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Dec 25, 2002

The Lord loves His people so much that He can’t keep Himself from thinking about us. We are always on His mind.

By: Donna J. Kazenske Psalm 40:5 – Many, O Lord my God, are Your wonderful works which You have done; and Your thoughts toward us cannot be recounted to You in order; if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered. When I meditate on Psalm 40:5, I find myself so amazed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17, Psalm 139:17

Denomination: *other

Typical Counselees' Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Typical Counselees’ Masks

Typical Counselees’ Masks Matt 5:44 1). The Mask of Politics - Some people both inside and outside of the church are making decisions based on what is diplomatically expedient. They are often more concerned about hiding behind their diplomatic identities, roles, and responsibilities than doing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Benefits Of A Healthy Debate

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 12, 2001

Learn how you can profit from a healthy debate

Benefits of a Healthy Debate (Acts 15:1-5) Illustration:"The apostles and elders met to consider this question if the Gentiles must be circumcised and required to obey the law of Moses." (Acts 15;5,6) 1. Have you ever considered how controversies can produce beneficial effects? The Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Eternal God In A Changing World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jun 22, 2001

This sermon is about the eternal unchanging qualities of God which is an anchor for a beleiver in this changing world

THE ETERNAL GOD IN A CHANGING WORLD : DEUTRONOMY 33:27 OUTLINE 1.ETERNAL PARDON 2.ETERNAL PASSION 3.ETERNAL PRESENCE 4.ETERNAL PROMISES 5.ETERNAL POWER 6.ETERNAL PURPOSE 7.ETERNAL PURITY THE MESSAGE THE ETERNAL GOD IN A CHANGING WORLD : DEUTRONOMY 33:27 1.ETERNAL PARDON Romans 6:23 I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Player!

Contributed by Leslie Dukes on Jun 25, 2001

This sermon focuses on how to become a true believer in Christ by following the example of Zacchaeus.

Players are the epitome of what we all want to be. No one wants to be an outcast or a reprobate. All through life we focus on being at the top of our class. We want to be the highest paid, or be the greatest athlete. We all want to be players. You might not want to confess to it but if you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Oh How I Love Thy Law! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM

BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM I. (:97) THE KEY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM = LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD "O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day." Those that love the world, spend their time consumed with the things of the world. Those that love the Word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Knows The Future

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 24, 2008

When events or circumstances in our lives seem to be out of control, it is sometimes easy to wonder if God’s plan is really unfolding according to design. From the pages of Scripture, however, we are assured that God does know the future intimately. He e

With all that is happening in the world today, concern for the future is everywhere. There is speculation, anxiety, and uncertainty. The political realm is constantly changing, markets are always fluctuating, and our personal lives are affected by it all. When events or circumstances in our lives ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Be A Man

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jul 28, 2008

Men, our families desperately need us to "be a man." What does that mean, exactly? The Bible provides us four descriptions of what it means to "be a man."

BE A MAN Text: 1 Corinthians 16:13 Introduction: •“Quit you like men” means “Be a man” •What does it mean to be a man? Body: 1. Be a Protector – Mark 3:27 •Protect them physically oCrime: ¼ million child abductions every year 1,700,000 adult ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing The Enemy

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 10, 2007

Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our enem

Text: 1st Peter 5:8, 9 (NASB) Introduction: Whether or not you understand it, agree with it, know it, or realize it we, as Christians, are in the middle of a heated war. However, sadly, many Christians today are wasting time fighting the wrong enemy. Maybe, you may ask the question, who is our ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

More Than A Man (Pastor Jose Jr.)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Feb 21, 2007

A man of God is more than just a man.

More Than A Man I. Introduction a. Introduce Men’s Group b. High 5’s and say ‘I like you ugly’ c. Story about real manhood – my journey d. Rom 8:13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. e. Rom 8:14 For ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Into Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 14, 2007

Paul’s prayer for spiritual maturity in the church

Intro: do you remember a time in your life where you matured past something that was childish? I remember it well. My parents would take us to the park and I would swing, slide down the slide, do the merry-go-round and have a great time. But there came a time when it became childish, and I moved ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Church, God's Footstool"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 18, 2007

God does not live in a box, and his name is not Jack! The local Church should be likened unto a footstool. An easy five point outline to preach.

Sub Title: "God’s name is not Jack!" Introduction: Although King David had accomplished many things in his life, his greatest desire was to build a Temple in God’s honor. All of the other kings and kingdoms had built great Temples to their gods, it was time, David thought, to build a Temple to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist