Sermons on Immovable Ladder:

"Guarding The Heart Of Your Home" Series

Contributed by Kendall Hicks on Apr 25, 2016

The idea for this series came from a series of the same name that is offered free by Life.Church. You can find it at open.church. There you will find videos, transcripts, outlines, and graphics. This message is loosely based on the life.church series.

INTRO: Raising kids made me realize that much has changed from the time I was a child until the time I became a parent; especially, in the area of child protection. For instance, when I was a child, I’m not sure car seats were even invented yet. Truth is, the first car with seatbelts that I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Who God Says You Are

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 9, 2024

This message looks at some of the things our Father says about us

The Mona Lisa, an oil painting on a poplar wood panel, is the most famous painting in the world. Painted by Leonardo da Vinci sometime between 1503 and 1519, when he was living in Florence, it now hangs in the Louvre Museum in Paris, where it remains an object of pilgrimage to this day. Say “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10, 2 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Peter 1:19-21, Genesis 3:1, Psalm 18:30, Ephesians 2:1-10, Colossians 1:12-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cherishing Human Life Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jan 23, 2019

Human life and only human life is created in the image of God

This is us: Cherishing Human Life. 1. Human life and only human life is created in the image of God. Genesis 1:26-27 God recognizes the personhood of the preborn. Jeremiah 1:5; Ps. 139 God has a special place in His heart for the immigrant. Exodus 22:21; Leviticus 19:33; Malachi 3:5; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

The Certain End Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 2, 2020

In the end of times, Israel can expect a huge battle and much suffering, but Christ will return to deliver them and rout the enemies, establishing His millennial kingdom of holiness. The glorious end is certain for Israel and the world. We trust Him.

We started the book of Zechariah in OCT last year and we’re ending it today. The last oracle (chapters 12-14) talks about the future of Israel. • Everything is uncertain to the returnees in Zechariah’s time (520BC) but the future is certain to God; He planned it. Remember how it starts - 12:1 ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-21, Romans 11:25-31, 2 Peter 3:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unleash The Freedom Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 13, 2017

Experiencing freedom in Jesus by gaining a proper perspective, Acquiring a surrendered attitude and taking a step of faith.

October 29 Unleash the Freedom (Acts 10) You probably already know how they train elephants, right? Any professional elephant trainers amongst us? Well, let me tell you then. When the elephant is a baby, they let it out of the cage and tie a rope around its neck. And of course the elephant ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Most Important Decision Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Aug 8, 2022

The first most important decision of your life is accepting Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. Find out in this sermon, what is the second most important decision of your life.

Introduction We make decisions every day of our life. According to Cornell University, we make 35,000 remotely conscious decisions each day. And if a person lives to age 75 that means, in our lifespan, we will make 945 billion decisions. But let’s be honest, some decisions are more important than ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

What Must I Do

Contributed by Larry Horn on Jun 2, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to help other Christians understand some requirements for recieving from God.

What must I do 2 Kings 2: 1-15 Opening: I have been praying for several spiritual gifts from God. These are things that only God can give, they are supernatural. Many times in the past few weeks satan has questioned me hoping that I would doubt God and give up. Several times I have been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Established, Anointed And Sealed

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 28, 2004

This outline sets forth three defining characteristics of the true child of God.

ESTABLISHED, ANOINTED AND SEALED “Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and has anointed us is God, who also has sealed us and given us the Spirit in our hearts as a guarantee.” II Corinthians 1:21-22 (NKJV) ESTABLISHED: “made firm or stable”; “set on a firm basis” Paul challenged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Relevant (Part 5) Series

Contributed by David Beirne on May 19, 2005

Part 5 in the SPIRIT-led lifestyle, we must ask ourselves: does what we do make any difference?

The SPIRIT-led Lifestyle For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God. Romans 8:14 Part 5: Becoming Relevant James 2:18-19 illust--Matthew Woodly relates an account of meeting some children in a park. He had stopped to spend some time alone in the park when the children ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sayings Of The Word Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 22, 2012

We need to understand the reason why some sayings of Jesus are put together as they are, sometimes logically, sometimes phonetically.

Monday of 25th Week in Course Verbum Domini “Jesus is the Wisdom of God incarnate, he is his eternal Word who became a mortal man.” These words of our Holy Father end the prologue to his letter, Verbum Domini, and give depth to our readings today. The logia, or sayings of Jesus, were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

Be A Good Soldier

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on May 18, 2013

Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become bogged down, snagged up, and immobile. Be ready and able to move with

Be a good soldier 2 Timothy 2:3 - You therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. Tough times are coming, but God’s people must be prepared and refreshed. Remove all the things that weigh you down and be ready to advance with God’s plans and strategies. Do not become ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Charismatic

Add To Your Faith

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Jun 19, 2020

When we doubt our faith, we lose confidence in things we cannot see. We cannot see the air we breathe, but we believe it keeps us alive. Walk the narrow path that leads to life, “for we live by faith, not by sight” (1 Corinthians 5:7, NIV).

We must see to it that our belief is immovable, “so we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever” (2 Corinthians 4:18, NLT). I have it on very ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Other

The Sting Of Sin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Sep 14, 2020

Sin stings and the result is death. The venom against the poison of sin is the blood of Jesus.

"For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:56-58, Romans 6:23, Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Second Sunday Of Advent- Year A -- The Ax Lies At The Root Of The Trees

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 5, 2025

When the axe of Jesus Christ hits the tree of people's lives; heed the Advent voice to repent!

Men who cut down the beloved, 200-year-old iconic Sycamore tree in Northern England were sentenced to more than 4 years in prison. The tree was featured as the backdrop in movies like Robbin Hood because it sits in the gap between two grassy hills in the English countryside growing right next to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Tis The Season

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Dec 6, 2023

A look at Christmas themes and how they apply to the church.

Tis the Season If you have your bible, please open it to Ecclesiastes 3. We`re going to use a lot of scripture today, but that's where we'll start. One Sunday morning, the pastor noticed little Alex staring up at the large plaque that hung in the foyer of the church. The plaque was ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1