Sermons on Higher:

God Our Creator

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 15, 2007

The creation of man was unique in all of God’s creation. Only in the creation of man did God breathe a living soul.

God Our Creator Genesis 1:1-5, 26 In the beginning God In the beginning God created In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Psalm 19:1 – “The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display his marvelous craftsmanship.” When you look at the vastness of the universe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26

Denomination: Free Methodist

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 26, 2007

So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to Christianity),

Title: Walk the Talk Scripture: St. Matthew 15:7-8 So often, there is a huge disparity between what we say, and what we actually do. The Bible makes the connection or links “believing” to “behavior.” The two appear to be inseparable. When we try to divorce these two terms (as they relate to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Matthew 15:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by John Laeger on Dec 11, 2005

Edmund’s weakness was Turkish Delight and when he fell to the temptation of Turkish Delight, he hurt himself and others. We also have areas of weakness that when we fall to temptation, we too hurt ourselves and others. But God provides a way out.

“Turkish Delight” 12/11/05 – John Laeger #2 in series “Narnia: More Than Just A Fantasy” I. Introduction a. ATTENTION GETTER i. How many of you have gone to see Narnia? 1. I give it a total “thumbs up” 2. I plan on seeing it again. ii. Trivia… 1. What was it that Edmund had a weakness for? He ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 12 in a series on Hebrews. This sermon sets forth the three-fold encouragement available to Christians.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 12 “An Anchor For the Soul” Hebrews 6:9-20 “A little over a month before he died, the famous atheist Jean-Paul Sartre (SAHR truh) declared that he so strongly ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Able Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 12, 2005

# 13 in a series on Hebrews. Gives four reasons that Christ is a better High Priest.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 13 “He Is Able” Hebrews 7:23-27; 8:1 I have to admit that I really wrestled with this message in the sense of what to emphasize. In chapter seven we are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss The Point

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Dec 19, 2005

This sermon challenges listeners to evaluate thier comprehension of the truth of Jesus birth.

Did you hear about the farmer that decided to buy a chain saw? A logging foreman sold him one that he guaranteed would cut down 15 trees in a single day. A week later, a very unhappy farmer came back to report that the power saw must be faulty - it averaged only 3 trees a day. The foreman grabbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

C. S. Lewis' The Problem Of Pain Series

Contributed by Jeff Cheadle on Dec 20, 2005

C. S. Lewis’ offers his insight on the problem of evil: "How can a wise, loving, and all-powerful God allow his creatures to suffer?"

The Life & Legacy of C. S. Lewis #6 “The Problem of Pain” Romans 8.18-28 I’ve always been intrigued by the opening lines of books. (There is Charles Dickens’ “It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.” Rick Warren begins The Purpose-Friven Life with “It’s not about you.” M. Scott Peck ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Narnia: The Power Of A Story That Is True

Contributed by Jim Barnes on Dec 24, 2005

A Christmas Eve message utilizing the film version of "Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" and the conversion of C.S. Lewis as tools for challenging listeners to decide whether the Christmas story is truth or fiction.

Title: “The Power of a Story That Is True” Text: Matthew 1:18 - 2:23 Date: December 24, 2005 (Christmas Eve) People love good stories don’t they? If they didn’t, books and movies wouldn’t be so popular. There’s just something about a good story that stirs our emotions and moves us in a way ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2008

This simple children’s song carries a more intriguing message than many of us know. What is the key to its power?

OPEN: Years ago, a large Atlanta church was televising the service where they had asked a retired 92 year minister preach from its pulpit. There was a warm welcome as he was introduced and, as the applause quieted down, the old man rose from his high back chair and walked slowly, with great effort ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasonable Service

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 7, 2008

Romans 11:33-36 is a scriptual mountain top in the Bible. God is exalted as a marvelous, matchless Creator. Therefore it is our reasonable service to live for Him, our savior.

REASONABLE SERVICE Romans 11:33-12:2 [33] Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out! [34] For who has known the mind of the LORD? Or who has become His counselor? [35] Or who has first given to Him and it ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pray A Blessing! Push The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 3, 2009

Numbers 6 records a 4,000 year old prayer of blessing, will we push against the rock and reach for blessings?

PRAY FOR BLESSINGS! PUSH THE STONE AND GROW THE FAITH... 1/28/09, I write this letter to dear minister friends in the heat of heartbreak and disappointments in ministry. To my Dear Co-laborers in the Lord: Ellen and Brent: I have carried a heavy burden for the both of you. I have been praying and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Men & Women Want - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 4, 2009

We are built and designed for relationship. Yet, we often struggle to know what the person we love needs or wants. Examine 4 areas that must be dealt with in order to have a healthy relationship.

“What Men and Women Want” Pt. 1 Steve: We want to begin this morning by reading a couple of passages of Scripture. The first is: Matt. 19:11 – 12 11But Jesus said, “Not everyone is mature enough to live a married life. It requires a certain aptitude and grace. Marriage isn’t for everyone. 12Some, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Name We Claim Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 10, 2009

Early believers were able to face opposition and tribulation because they focused upon their identity, following Jesus. What is our identity?

Sometimes, we get suckered in by the idea that identity and relationship are not important. We buy into Shakespeare’s rhetorical question and answer from Act II, Scene II of Romeo and Juliet: What is in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: *other

Who's Running This Show?

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 30, 2006

Exposition of Zech. 6

Who’s Running This Show? Zech. 6 Sometimes it’s not easy to know who’s running the show. Pete’s telling a friend how he’d lost his job. “Why did the foreman fire you?” the friend asks. “Oh,” Pete says, “you know how foremen are. They stand around with their hands in their pockets watching ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have The Mind Of Christ Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Dec 1, 2006

What does it mean to have the mind of Christ?

WE HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST We have been given an incredible gift. The Apostle Paul tells us that we have the mind of Christ. And in this study we want to focus on what that means for us as people who have become witnesses of the cross of Jesus (for having heard the message of the cross in our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite