Sermons on Jacobs Ladder:

Lifting Up The Brazen Serpent

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 17, 2021

God’s work of grace is conditional on the faith of his children.

Note: This sermon Outline is from the notes of Dr. Paul Garrett (1908-1997) an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and former District Superintendent of the Dallas District Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Dr. Paul was a second cousin to Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Even The Angels Will Serve Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 25, 2020

Today we are at the beginning of what could be a terrible time in the history of the Catholic Church and all the communities who call themselves Christian.

Tuesday of 26th Week in Course 2020 Michael, Gabriel and the Archangels Today is a special day for me and my family. My birth name was Michael, and the day reminds me to thank, in spirit, the woman who bore me and gave me to my adoptive parents, who taught me the faith and gave me a loving ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-51, Daniel 7:9-14, Genesis 32:22-32, Genesis 28:10-22, Luke 1:28-38  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Unlocking Life's Gate: A Biblical Perspective SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

A gate serves as a crucial element in any structure, providing security and protection. In the Bible, the gate holds significant power, serving as a venue for business, military planning, and judgment. This sermon explores these aspects and their implications for our lives.

Genesis 28:12 says, "He had a dream in which he saw a stairway resting on the earth, with its top reaching to heaven, and the angels of God were ascending and descending on it." In this verse, Jacob saw a ladder connecting heaven and earth, with angels going up and down. Verse 13 says, "There above ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-13

Topics: Bible Truth, Life's Gate

The Floodgates Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jun 3, 2023

There is a blessing for those who give and the opposite for those who refuse to give and rob God of what belongs to him. When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing.

When you give to the Lord, look out, the floodgates of heaven are open to pour out a blessing. Some pastors are not known for being too good at math. One of those pastors who did not excel in math said to his church, if you can’t give one-tenth, then at least give one-fifth. He may not have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

"the Splendors Of Heaven."

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jul 1, 2024

This message was written from my heart while missing some of my loved ones who left this life. I know we will meet again, but sometimes, I need a glimpse of Heaven's beauty and tranquility that will water my soul and fill my heart with everlasting joy."

SCRIPTUTURE REFERENCES (Matthew 6:19-20) 19] Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: [20] But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-20, Luke 10:20, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Invitation To Have A Fresh Encounter With God Series

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 11, 2019

In our eagerness, in our business, in our enthusiasm, it is possible that we miss out on the most important aspect. The aspect of having an encounter with God. Let us have a fresh encounter with God.

Invitation to an Encounter With God Good Morning. I realise that there are three categories of people here. First category are the new students who are eager to know what lies ahead of them. You are all charged up, all excited to be part of this great institution that you have joined. Second ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:12-16, Deuteronomy 4:29, Jeremiah 29:13, Acts 17:27, Acts 26:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not For Sale, Trade, Or Compromise: My Birthright

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 15, 2018

We must take our stand as Christians and not barter our consecration, our morals, our faith in the supernatural God, or compromise on the rapture. We have a great inheritance coming; don't lose it!

NOT FOR SALE, TRADE, OR COMPROMISE: MY BIRTHRIGHT 1 Kgs. 21:1-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A four-year-old boy accompanied his expectant mother to the doctor’s office. When the mother heaved a sigh and clutched her stomach, her son looked alarmed. "Mommy, what is it?" He asked. 2. "The baby ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life Lessons For Our Spiritual Journey Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Sep 12, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 35

Genesis Series #59 September 15, 2002 Title: Life Lessons for Our Spiritual Journey Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New Life in Christ. Today we continue with message #59 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Became A Man

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 6, 2012

First in new series from John's Gospel. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

When God Became a Man John 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodBecameMan.html It's not the Gospel of John, it's the gospel of Jesus! But I'm pleased today to begin a major new series in John's Gospel. King Solomon stood in the lavish temple he had built and said, 1 Kings 8:27 But will God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hangin' On Tight

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jun 3, 2008

Today in the life of this church more than any other time in history we are faced with crossroads, one path leading to prosperity and another leading to a slow deterioration….either HANGING ON TIGHT to your commitment as a Christ Follower, or letting it g

OPENER: Game: Human Knots Great Small Group game. If you use a big group, separate them into small circles. Everyone squeezes together and grabs the hand of a person not standing next to them. They may not let go of the other person’s hands. So in order to untangle they must go over and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Resentment

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 22, 2023

Jesus disarms the cynic in us with His gentle answers to our resentful and skeptical questions. This sermon relies heavily on chapter three of Scott Sauls's book "A Gentle Answer: Our 'Secret Weapon' In An Age of Us Versus Them".

Freedom From Resentment INTRODUCTION: John 1:43-51 (NKJV) 43 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, “Follow Me.” 44 Now Philip was from Bethsaida, the city of Andrew and Peter. 45 Philip found Nathanael and said to him, “We have found Him of whom ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Marks Of A Spiritual Person Series

Contributed by Brian Williams on Jun 4, 2024

Abram settled his tents in the place that God had called him. From beginning to the end of this story, though he failed many times, he always built and alter to the Lord.

As we spoke about Genesis 12 last week, we saw that there was a famine in the land and Abram took a natural, commonsensical path and made his way down to Egypt. While in Egypt, we didn’t see Abram erect monuments to or call upon his God - instead he took what he felt was the smartest, most ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Locusts And Wild Honey

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 30, 2006

Sometimes in life you eat honey, sometimes wild locusts, but both can be with God’s help, very nutritional.

Locusts and Wild Honey Judges 14:9 And he took thereof in his hands, and went on eating, and came to his father and mother, and he gave them, and they did eat: but he told not them that he had taken the honey out of the carcase of the lion. Mark 1:6 And John was clothed with camel’s hair, and with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Dream Is Still Alive

Contributed by Michael Woods on Jul 22, 2005

The viccitudes of life and the vestiges of our past sometimes have a way of stagnating, delaying, and even detouring our dream. This message will give you a right now hope that your dream is still alive and regardless of what your circumstances God can a

“Your Dream is Still Alive” Psalms 126:1-6 Message By: Dr. Michael L. Woods, Sr. Thesis: The difference in where you are now and where you are going is the realization and manifestation of your God-Ordained dream. In short, your future is literally locked up in your ability to dream! However, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

From The Party At Bethany To The Peace At Ephraim

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

When was the last time that you connected the dots and realized that you’re being here today is because of what Jesus did on the cross for you? How have you expressed your gratitude and praise?

From the party at Bethany to the peace at Ephraim Matthew 26:6-13 Mark 14:3-9 John 12:1-11 After Jesus raised Lazarus to life the village of Bethany went ballistic. A man named Simon the Leper threw a party in honor of Jesus with Lazarus at the head table. I think we can assume that Simon the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed