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Elevation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Before most of us can transition, shift, move or be promoted to another dimension in someone else’s spot, someone has to be placed in a more superior rank than those that are waiting to be promoted or someone has to die.

2 Kings 2: 13-15 13 He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14 Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, “Where is the LORD God of Elijah?” And when he also had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face Of Faith: The Centurion Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 13, 2012

Centurions represented the best of Roman men. They rose through the ranks to become commanders of one hundred men. Those who appear in the New Testament are presented as strong and good men. This unnamed centurion witnessed the climatic events conn

Title: The Face of Faith: The Centurion Text: Matthew 27:54 Scripture Reading: Matthew 27:45-56 (GW) 45 At noon darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon. 46 About three o'clock Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani?” which means, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Pearls Before The Swine Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 2, 2022

As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. f one looks at Christ apart from His holiness, they have missed the essence of who He is.

Casting Pearls before the Swine Matthew 7:6 As I began to consider the words of our Lord in our text, I was reminded of His holiness. As we consider Christ the Lord, many attributes come to mind, but His holiness has to rank at the top of the list. His very essence is comprised of holiness. All ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Dec 6, 2008

Are you looking for peace? Look to the One who when He was born, the angels proclaimed a promise to the whole world—Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Several decades ago, a diplomat got off a plane and spoke to the crowd that was gathered there. He waved a piece of paper to the crowd and they broke out in a series of loud cheers. Why were they so excited over a piece of paper? Because that paper was going to end the possibility of war. That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Feb 18, 2014

The highest calling of any person is to fully love God from our hearts. This message extends that theme as we show our love for God by our love to each other.

THE SECOND GREATEST COMMANDMENT Matthew 22:36-40; 1 John 4:7-21 Dorn Ridge February 16, 2014 INTRODUCTION: 1.) In my message last week as we were leading up to valentine’s Day we looked at “The Greatest Commandment.” A.) We saw that the greatest commandment is to love the Lord ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Party Begin

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Mar 31, 2013

Saving the lost is God's highest priority and heaven rejoices when a single sinner receives Christ. We are saved by grace, and knowing this frees us to share God's grace with others.

"LET THE PARTY BEGIN" Luke 15:11-32 When I was growing up in Iowa, my parents gave me and my brothers words of wisdom from time to time. We were told, for instance, to eat everything on our plates because "people were starving in China," and to associate with good kids because we would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Moses: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 20. Because Moses ranks so highly among the Old Testament figures, to show that he lived by faith and not adherence to the Law was a powerful argument to convince the Jews that God’s way had always been the way of faith.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 20 “Moses: Man of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 To the Jews Moses is the most important figure in history. The book of Deuteronomy ends with Moses unparalleled epitaph ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

O Brother, Where Art Thou In Civil Government

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 4, 2012

Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the Christian Community & pulpits when it comes to her being involved in the civil arena (from the outside but often from the within our own ranks).

O Brother, Where Art Thou in Civil Government (Inspired by David Barton’s book, The Role of Pastors & Christians in Civil Government) July 1, 2012 * FBC Chester, IL * Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Within the last 50 years there has been a straight jacket/muzzle placed upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2017

A very obvious change may be observed here in the relations of Barnabas and Paul. Until now Barnabas has always occupied the first rank. It has been "Barnabas and Saul". But now the whole mission, including Barnabas, is described as “Paul and his company

September 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Part-1 Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & the Reaction (13:13-52) Part 1: verses 14-31 Part 2: verses 32-37 Part 3: verses 38-41 Part 4: verses 42-52 PART 1: VERSES 14-31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Conformed To The Image Of His Son: A Family Resemblance Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Apr 16, 2013

We are all in a process of change, "becoming something." Followers of Christ have been called to the highest of purposes: honoring the Preeminence of Christ while we are being conformed to His very image.

CONFORMED TO THE IMAGE OF HIS SON: A Family Resemblance Romans 8:29 We all were BORN into a human family; we all had a father and a mother and, for better or for worse, we acquired certain traits and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Love Series

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jul 8, 2014

Loving God means accepting His love for us however it may be manifest, whether in temporal blessings or pain. Our Lord suffered in His earthly life, but was exalted to the highest place!

Welcome, brothers and sisters in Christ, to the First Sunday in Lent. We are joining together throughout Lent in a sermon series, “Falling in Love Again.” We are preparing ourselves for the great Paschal feast, the wedding supper of the Lamb. On Ash Wednesday, we heard God’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The highest compliment the New Testament can give to a Christian is that they are faithful. It will be the greatest reward to hear Jesus say in the day of judgement, "well done thou good and faithful servant."

Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world at the beginning of the 20th century. His life illustrated both the positive and negative sides of the fruit of faithfulness. You would think that faithfulness would always be positive, but the fact is, every virtue can be a vice if it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Sold Out

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 18, 2003

No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. John the Beloved labeled him

SOLD OUT SCRIPTURE: Zechariah 11:12, 13; Matthew 26:15 INTRODUCTION No man in human history had a greater opportunity for success and happiness than did Judas Iscariot. Yet, since his death, he has ranked at the top of the list among those who also betrayed the Lord. Luke called him a traitor. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:24, Zechariah 11:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Incomparable Christ: Resurrection Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 6, 2016

Christ's Resurrection is well attested. It not only gives us hope, but it demonstrates Christ's supremacy over all things.

Our Incredible Christ—Resurrection; Col 1:18; 11-17-15; 4th of 4. What a wonderful journey we’ve been on as we spend time with Our Incredible Christ. We’ve looked at his role in creation and seen that we were made “for him.” We’ve seen the incarnation and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Contrasting Healthy And Unhealthy Ways Of Viewing Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 18, 2006

Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts-* Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement (Increasing one’s power, rank or wealth) * Useful for protecting oneself from other’

Contrasting Healthy and Unhealthy Ways of Viewing Spiritual Gifts 1 Corinthians 12:6 (NIV, NIRV, TNIV, KJV) Unhealthy Views of Spiritual Gifts * Useful for gaining popularity, status and power * Useful for helping one stand out from the crowd * Useful for self-aggrandizement ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational