Sermons on Highway To Heaven:

Do Not Slander One Another Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 2, 2012

James tells us why we must not slander one another. 1- Slandering makes you a judge of others 2- Slandering makes you above the law 3- Slandering makes you above the lawgiver

INTRO.- ILL.- Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written by speechwriter Peggy Noonan, the line ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marching For A Miracle

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

“Without God man cannot. Without man God will not.” God is a user of means, and men are His major means, and the marching of men is one of those means. It is one of the ways we cooperate with God to make a difference.

We don’t sing Onward Christian Soldiers marching as to war very much any more, for we seldom see the relevance of being soldiers of the cross fighting the forces of darkness. Marching seems irrelevant also, for even in the military world the real force is now in the air and on the sea. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

"Be Still And Know…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 3, 2022

If you visit some of the public schools today, and walk down the hallways and look into some of the classrooms, you will see some of the students walking around in the class room.

And those at their desks are laughing and cutting up with each other while the teacher might have one student at his/her desk trying to teach that student something. It seems that school teachers of the past knew some things that the current teachers of today do not know. That is, they knew that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy (November 28, 2021)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Dec 10, 2021

Isn’t Advent a time of expectation and preparation? Doesn’t Advent challenge us to make changes in our lives? ... Didn’t David write this Psalm expressing remorse as well as the hunger for righteousness that only God could give him? Do we have that yearning in common with David?

Remember O Lord, Your Great Mercy Text: Psalm 25 Psalm 25:1-10  Of David. To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul.  (2)  O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me.  (3)  Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Bait And Switch Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Nov 28, 2003

The deception which Jacob had sown he now reaps from Laban.

Genesis 29:1-30 September 21, 2003 While I was in Bible College I had a friend who took a Job at the Horseshoe Motel. It used to stand on Wellington street in London right where you come off the highway 401. It had a big neon sign out front that said "rooms starting at $29.99." After just a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Qualities In A Church God Blesses

Contributed by David Seeley on Mar 5, 2004

A church that is blessed by God is no accident. There are certain characteristics that bring a church to the place where God can bless it.

A church God blesses is… 1. A church where God is welcomed Ps 127:1 Except the LORD build the house, they labor in vain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain. 2. A Praying Church Lu 11:9 And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Holiness

Philadelphia - The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was thus named to commemorate this a

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PHILADELPHIA - THE FAITHFUL Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Things Will Never Change

Contributed by David Parks on Feb 25, 2005

We are experiencing change at a dissying rate, bBut some things will never change.

SOME THINGS WILL NEVER CHANGE TEXT: Romans 6:23 1. Never in the history of the world has change been thrust upon humankind at such a dizzying pace. 2. Recently a resident passed away at the Church of Christ Care center at the age of 102, she was born into a world of horse drawn carriages, out ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thou Shalt Not Steal Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Mar 21, 2006

This is the 8th sermon of the series: The Ten Commandments. In this sermon we take a look at how this commandment is still very revelant for us today. We also look at various ways this commandment can be transgressed.

SUBJECT: "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL" SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: EXODUS 20:15 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING WE WILL TAKE A LOOK AT THE 8TH COMMANDMENT ---- JUST FOUR WORDS LONG, "THOU SHALT NOT STEAL." THIS COMMANDMENT IS REPEATED EIGHT (8) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

There Were Others Sent Series

Contributed by John Bright on May 24, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"There Were Others Sent" Luke 10:1-24 A sermon for 5/15/22 – Fifth Sunday of Easter Pastor John Bright Luke 10 “17 Then the seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.” 18 And He said to them, “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24, John 14:15-17, 1 Corinthians 4:10-13, Acts 2:14-18

Denomination: Methodist

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

Fallen Babylon And Armageddon Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 18, 2023

Study #10: This study looks at the Fall of Babylon, the Five No Mores, the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, the Second Coming of Christ, and the Battle of Armageddon. It also touches on the role of Christians in the final battle.

NOTE: This Bible study on the end times comes from the perspective of a pre-tribulation Rapture. Tonight, we are going to be looking at chapters 18 and 19, and then there will be three chapters remaining in the book of Revelation. We will first begin by looking at “The Fall of Babylon.” Now, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-24, Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Beatitudes Of Psalm 84

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 12, 2023

This exposition of Psalm 84 examines the psalmist's passion for the presence of God, the strength that God supplies to those who rely on him, and the abundant provision for those who serve him with consecration and sincerity.

Intro This message will illustrate the harmony of Jesus’s Beatitudes with other beatitudes in Scripture. While expounding Psalm 84, we will identify consistencies in the beatitudes declared by the psalmist with some of the beatitudes pronounced by Jesus in Matthew 5. Three beatitudes are announced ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 5:1-12, Numbers 16:1-33, Psalm 133:1-3, Luke 11:1-10, 2 Corinthians 1:1-13, Philippians 1:1-30, Romans 1:17, 2 Corinthians 4:1-16, Isaiah 57:15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Members Of Christ's Body Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 16, 2004

A sermon on the necessity of Christian unity, employing Paul’s "body of Christ" as the primary paradigm.

Sermon for 3 Epiphany Year C, 25/01/2004 Based on 1 Cor 12:12-31a By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Members Of Christ’s Body” As a senior citizen was driving down the freeway, his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Lutheran