Sermons on Ladder To The Roof:

To Dwell With The Lord

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 21, 2020

When we dwell with the Lord, our hearts and minds are transformed.

January 19, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson John 1:19-42 To Dwell with the Lord Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Where are you staying?” The question John’s disciples ask Jesus is a common one. It’s a location ...read more

Scripture: John 1:19-42

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Beginning God Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

The Beauty in creation is a reflection of God's mind

The Bible and the Jewish Torah, both begin with the words "In the Beginning God." (Barshit Elohim). It does not say that in the beginning there was God. Rig Veda (1500 BC) on the other hand says, "In the beginning was God." (Prajapatir vai idam asit: In the beginning was Brahman ...read more

Denomination: Other

Everything God Has For Us

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 16, 2022

Access to God's promises comes through faith.

Everything God Has for Us I remember a recent Christmas where we bought gifts, boxed them up, and sent them to our daughter Emily and family in Denver. In the spring of the next year I found a wrapped gift with Emily’s name on it. Somehow we had overlooked it when we sent the others out. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Heaven Opens

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 1, 2003

I recently saw a sign for a store advertising a grand opening. The store manager boasted of great give-a-ways and all sort of wonderful prizes. However, none of these things compare to what we gain when Heaven opens.

In our text Heaven opened to show Peter a vision from God of our world,both Jews, Gentiles and Samaritans. God also showed Peter that he would have to work among the unbelief, prejudices, and despair of this world. Heaven opened to give Peter a promise of continual divine assistance. (1) Heaven ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipating Christmas

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 29, 2016

The Birth of Jesus was foretold centuries before He was born.

Anticipating Christmas November 27, 2016 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Birth of Jesus was foretold centuries before He was born. Focus Passage: Isaiah 9:1-7 Introduction: For the past several years, I just haven’t been in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Tailor Made Chariot

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 2, 2020

You don’t have to fake your success, be brave to accept your struggles and failures and muster your strength to win! YOUR CHARIOT IS GETTING READY!

Tailor made CHARIOT Genesis 41:43 “Then he had Joseph ride in the chariot reserved for his second-in-command. And wherever Joseph went, the command was shouted, “Kneel down!” So Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of all Egypt.” You don’t have to fake your success, be brave to accept your struggles and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:43

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Man Under Authority

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

The Roman centurion was the only man that caused the Lord Jesus to "marvel". We should strive to grow in faith realizing that "without faith it is impossible to please Him".

A MAN UNDER AUTHORITY "For I also am a man under authority, with solders under me; and I say to this one, ’Go!’ and he goes, and to another, ’Come!’ and he comes, and to my servant, ’Do this!’ and he does it." Matthew 8:9. I COMPASSION EXPRESSED The one showing compassion: The Roman ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:9

Denomination: Baptist

One Man's Influence Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

Saul’s failure to address his own heart and it’s lust get to the heart of the matter why God’ prefered David’s heart to his.

And Samuel came to Saul: and Saul said unto him, Blessed be thou of the LORD: I have performed the commandment of the LORD. 1 Samuel 15:13 Rejection is one of the most common things we face, yet it is perhaps the most difficult obstacle we must regularly overcome. It is also one of the things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

"When Jesus Is In The House!”

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 3, 2021

Noise is a sign of life. There was a noise when Jesus was in the house.

I. A noise (an announcement) that Jesus is in the house. A. If we want Jesus in the house we got to invite Him. Re 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. B. We got to let Him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

The Weeping Willow Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

The Weeping Willow

Psalm 137 The Weeping Willow 1. The Psalmist's Lament The Place - 1 By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down, The Pain - yea, we wept, The Past - when we remembered Zion. The Poverty - The Call for Mourning - 2 We hanged our harps upon the willows in the midst thereof. The ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Righteous Among The Wicked

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Leslie Verghese on Sep 6, 2018

Righteous among the Wicked

In the temple of Nob – Ahimelek the Priest helps David who entered the temple as he was hiding from Saul. Gave him food, sword of Goliath etc. Doveg went and told Saul; Saul killed 85 people including Ahimelek and destroyed the city (1st Sam 22) David angry at Doveg 1- 7 is self-lamentation; ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jacob's Personal Revival

Contributed by Edgar Foster, Sr. on Jan 14, 2001

Jacob’s personal revival is a pattern for modern-day believers.

Jacob’s Personal Revival Genesis 32:24-28 Personal worship and real revival go hand-in-hand. God is calling his people to revival. Revival is needed! A constant flow of personal commitment is needed to “kneed” God’s people into the whitened and falling harvest of this last hour. But religious ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-28

Denomination: Church Of God

A Win-Win Situation

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jun 15, 2003

A funeral message from Philippians 1:21 ("to live is Christ"), with opening remarks from 2 Timothy 4:6-7 ("departure".)

Funeral for June Amos – April 16, 2003 Opening remarks: 2 Timothy 4:6-7 For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time has come for my departure. 7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 8 Now there is in store for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:20-24, 2 Timothy 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Love Draws Near

Contributed by Joel W. Lohr on Dec 23, 2001

Final sermon in the Advent Series focusing on the Shepherds and their role in the Christmas Event.

In just under two days we celebrate the arrival of Christ in our world. It is certainly more than merely the birth of a great man. Certainly more than the beginning of the Christian faith... What we celebrate on Christmas is the fact that Love has drawn near to us... Love was made flesh and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ