Sermons on Highs:

This Is Great! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 9, 2003

There is joy to be had!

THIS IS GREAT! Luke 1:26-38 S: Mary Th: Courage at Christmas Pr: THERE IS JOY TO BE HAD! ?: How? How does it come to Mary? KW: Inductive TS: We will find in our study of Luke 1:26-38 how Mary discovers the joy that is available to those that accept God’s will. The _____ aspect of Mary’s story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost

Contributed by James May on Dec 4, 2005

Stop and count the cost of the spiritual warfare that you are now engaged in. Is the price you are going to pay worth the reward you will receive in the end?

COUNT THE COST By Pastor Jim May Luke 14:28-33, "For which of you, intending to build a tower, sitteth not down first, and counteth the cost, whether he have sufficient to finish it? Lest haply, after he hath laid the foundation, and is not able to finish it, all that behold it begin to mock ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Unwanted Gift: When God Messes Up Your Plans Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Dec 15, 2005

Chrismtas Realities - Part 4. What happens when God interrupts your plans and your world gets turned upside down?

AN UNWANTED GIFT: WHEN GOD MESSES UP YOUR PLANS Christmas Realities – Part 4 Fourth Sunday of Advent December 18, 2005 Luke 1:26-38 INTRODUCTION: As the Baby Boomers begin to move into retirement age starting next year we are no longer talking about a baby boom, but about a baby bust. In fact ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

You Have Known Me Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 16, 2006

Often feeling alone in the universe, we ask does heaven care; Psalm 139 and the story of Hagar assures us that God sees us and cares.

2nd after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Psalm 139__1-17 Second Sunday after Epiphany B LORD you have known me Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

God In Whom We Trust

Contributed by William Baeta on Nov 14, 2000

“He has appeared once for all at the end of the ages to do away with sin by the sacrifice of Himself. Just as man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgement, so Christ was sacrificed once to take away the sins of many people” Hebrews 9:26-2

Theme: God in whom we trust Text: 1 Kings 17:8-16; Heb. 9:24-28; Mark 12:38-44 One of our greatest concerns in life is to know whom to trust. This is simply because our whole life, especially our personal relationships, depends on it. Politicians and advertising agencies know that their success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28, 1 Kings 17:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Subject To One Another Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

An incomprehensive study of the 'one another' verses. Part 4

When studying any verse or passage of scripture we must be cognizant of what comes both before and after that verse or passage. This is the only way to accurately divide the word of truth. Paul and the other writers of the New Testament were not sitting down with a quill and parchment, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Orthodox

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Dec 19, 2000

"How does it look to you now?" This is a good question to ask during the first few weeks of a New Year.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) TEXT: Haggai 2:3-7; Philippians 2:13 Our scripture text this morning is from Haggai, the third book from the end of the OT. And in chapter 2, vs's 3-7 the prophet Haggai is delivering a message from God to the people of ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7, Philippians 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am A Sinful Person.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 27, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001

Year C Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany February 4th, 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father, “I am a sinful person,” thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

The Making Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

If we ever hope to make disciples who love and obey Jesus, then we must become disciples who love and obey Jesus.

The Making of a Disciple Acts 14:19-28 Intro: One of the last things Jesus told His followers is found in Matthew 28:19-20: “Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 and teaching them to obey everything I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:19-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Beautiful Collision Series

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jan 26, 2008

Sermon 2 in a 5 part series to start off 2008, level 1 is "Living", worshipping together. Title borrowed from David Crowder song of same title.

A Beautiful Collision John 4:23-24 Intro: I love football, as you know. I watched it most of my life, but I remember really seeing my first game and getting into it when the Steelers beat the Cowboys in the Super Bowl back in 1976. I went on to play pewee football and a little bit in high ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners Selling Sinless Saviour

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Mar 19, 2008

Judas had a talent for handling money and he thought that with his gift, he would surely be in the new government which Jesus would establish once He threw out the Romans. When it dawned upon him he was wrong, He decided to run.

LUKE 22:2-6 SINNERS SELLING SINLESS SAVIOUR I. SELLER: A. Simpleton. B. Savvy. C. Selling. II. SHAME: A. Sorrow. B. Suddenness. C. Sustaining. III. SAINTS? A. Superior? B. Sedulousness? C. Sobriety? When President Roosevelt spoke to the nation following the attack on Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Dangerous Detours Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 21, 2008

God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to Christ. This text teaches us that only a full commitment to Jesus Christ is acceptable to God. Almost, as they say, is only good enough for horseshoes and hand grenades. You either love Christ with a

Dangerous Detours Hebrews 6:6-8 Purpose: To highlight the difference between real and false professions of faith in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to fear the possibility of ever insulting Christ’s work on the Cross. INTRODUCTION: God is not glorified when we are not fully committed to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Key To Real Greatness

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2008

Servanthood message based on Jesus’ words from Matthew 20:20-28

The Key to REAL Greatness Matthew 20:20-28 April 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." We: When we think of greatness, all sorts of things come to mind. You might think of great men and women of history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Everyday Superhero

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Esther, Pt. 7

EVERYDAY SUPERHERO (ESTHER 7) An incredible story was not reported by Hollywood when the Titanic sank. In 1912 Scottish evangelist John Harper was on the ship with his 6-year-old daughter to answer the call to be the new pastor of the famous Moody Church in Chicago when disaster struck. He got Nana ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lifted Up Servant Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 30, 2008

Our passage teaches us of a violent grace. Though man would cast down the Servant, God would lift Him up and glorify Him. He who man esteemed not, God would magnify.

ISAIAH 52:13 15 - 52:15 THE LIFTED UP SERVANT John 12: 32-33 The text we begin today may be the best know in the Old Testament. The passage is certainly one of the riches and most unmistakable prophecies in the Bible. Our text begins the fourth ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:13-15

Denomination: Baptist