Sermons on Higher:

Grade 8 Faith

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 10, 2005

We must have Grade 8 faith in order to stand at the end of the day.

In the hardware store, there are usually two grades of bolts. One is Grade 5, the other is Grade 8. Grade 5 is pretty strong, but it isn’t as strong as Grade 8. Grade 5 works for quite a few applications, but will shear (break) under great pressure. Grade 8 bolts can usually withstand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Methodist

He's Already There

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 18, 2009

poem taken from Hebrews 4:14-16

He’s Already There Is heaven mine or should I struggle each and every day To believe that I will make it And that Jesus is the way That maybe something’s missing And some things must still be done That life is now a futile race That never can be won. That my faith will somehow leave me Someday ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Holy Of Holies

Contributed by Apostle Tonya on Sep 17, 2022

Pure Intimacy with our Holy Father

The Holy Father most desire to have intimacy with His Children. Our Lord deserves our hearts to be intentional with our seeking of Him. Most surely, we must be still and careful in His Holy Presence to giveth Him reverence and honor. During this holy time of worship with our Lord we should be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:7, John 4:24, Psalm 68:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Women Who Inspire Me

Contributed by Mark Haines on May 11, 2001

A series of short biographies leading God’s people in my care to consider which women God has used to challenge them to grow as Christians.

There are several women I want to meet when I go to heaven. 1. Jochebed, who was MOSES’ mother (Exodus 2 & 6:20). 2. Deborah, who was “a mother in ISRAEL” (Judges 4 & 5). 3. Mary, who was JESUS’ mother (Luke 1). 4. Susanna Wesley, who was mother to eighteen. 5. REBA HINTON, WHO WAS CONNIE’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

In Hell There Is Fire

Contributed by Curtis Brock on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject.

Introduction: While preaching one night on the subject of Hell, a lady after the service commented that it had been a long time since she had even heard a preacher preach on this subject. I immediately began to see the Urgency of the emergency! More must be preached on this awful place. If ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering

Contributed by Douglas Swift on Feb 4, 2001

Suffering is a normal part of life that God allows us to experience. This outline examines five principles of why God allows suffering.

Five reasons why God allows suffering 1 1 Suffering comes with the freedom to chose what you want to do. God does not make us robots but allows us to make our own choices. Choices that can make us feel pain when we make the wrong choice. 2 The pain of suffering can warn us of when we are headed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans 1:1

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 6, 2009

The preeminence of the gospel should dominate in both how we see ourselves and in what we do. There is NO GREATER message

Outline for CBF April 19, 2009 AM Intro. I. Paul’s Identity = "bondservant of Jesus Christ." A. This is title of humility. B. This is a title of honor (the highest) "Who makes His angels spirits, His ministers a flame of fire." Psalm 104:4 1. Read Psalm 2 2. Mention how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Checking Your Gear Series

Contributed by Aaron Dickinson on Oct 7, 2015

As Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, he looked at his disciples and began teaching them about core values that would be necessary for the journey

Climbing Higher: “Checking Your Gear” Matthew 5:3-12 Ten Essentials for a Safe and Pleasant Hike • Eat a good breakfast. • Tell someone where you're going. • Get a weather report. • Bring a compass, a map, and a guidebook. • Bring a light source. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

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

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 16, 2000

True success in life is not defined by what we have, but by who we are in Christ.

The Secret Of Success Ecclesiastes 5:8-20 He's the man with the plan. When he walks into the room hearts race, palms sweat, eyes bulge, and backs straighten. He's the C.E.O., Chairman of the Board, President and General Manager, King of the hill. Top of the heap. Ruler of nations. While the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Can Compare You Can Declare Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 16, 2012

God is incomparable with everything and anyone, and He cannot be likened to our images of Him. He is God we are not, therefore we need to bow everything in submission to Him, and instead of declaring healing or blessing, pray that His will be done.

IF YOU COMPARE YOU CAN DECLARE Isaiah 40 Last week I shared about a gospel that is being taught and it is spreading like wildfire in Asia, Africa, Latin America and my country. It is a gospel that looks attractive on the outside, but on the inside it is a deadly poison. There are many names for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014

There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can I Believe? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Apr 10, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018

How Can I Believe? Series: How Can I Believe? Brad Bailey – April 8, 2018 Main point: Implore the position of humility which we as finites creatures should have in regards to our knowledge and which places the difficult question regarding faith in perspective. Intro – Last weekend we gathered ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will Yahweh Be A Big God, For You? (Exodus 9:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

When we were kids, we knew the right answer, and lived the right answer. Now, though? Yahweh is The One Who Decides What Happens Next.

Let me start this morning, by asking two questions. These aren't rhetorical. Feel free to answer: Up to this point in Exodus, what plagues have we seen? (1) The Nile, and every body of water, turn to blood. (2) Frogs, everywhere. (3) Flies. (4) Gnats. And when we focus on Yahweh, what ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 9:1-12, Psalm 95:6-11, Isaiah 55:6-12