Sermons on Ladder To The Roof:

"Bff"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2009

Jesus’ compassion.

John 11:1-44 “BFF” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, East Ridge UMC, Chattanooga, TN Text messaging and emails have brought with them a whole new language. For example, when two persons are exceptionally close, perhaps they are best friends, one will write to the other, “You are my BFF.” Now what in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: United Methodist

The Grandparents Bible Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 12, 2011

When it comes to religious instruction and example we can see that Jacob gave his grandson’s four important things to remember him by and to help point his grandchildren to the true and living God. You and I can do the same thing today for our Grandchild

The Grandparents Bible Text: Gen. 48 Developed from the study by Ruth & Elmer Towns http://elmertowns.com/books/unpublished/Grandparents/GrandparentsoftheBible%5BETowns%5D.pdf Illustration: A few years ago there was a cartoon that showed a little child stumbling over some stones in the road. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 48:1-22, Genesis 48:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God, The Supernatural Healer

Contributed by Craig Condon on May 20, 2015

How do we respond to people who come to us for help? Do we ignore them? Do we listen to them and then send them on their way instead of helping them? Do we just throw money at the problem by making a donation or do we lower ourselves like Naaman did?

A missionary lady was sitting by her window as she opened her mail. In one letter she found a crisp, new, ten-dollar bill. She was pleasantly surprised, but then she noticed a poorly dressed stranger leaning on a post by her window. She couldn't get him off her mind. Thinking that he might be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Anglican

At The End Of Your Rope? Try Hope!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

What are we going to do when we come to the end of our rope? God has a plan! His unseen hands can reach down...

AT THE END OF THE ROPE? TRY HOPE! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Did you hear about the boy that lived in the ALPS of Switzerland? He would go out on the porch and yell, I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! In a few seconds the words echoed back: I LOVE YOU, I LOVE YOU! He would feel so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4, John 14:1, 1 Samuel 17:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Babel Projects Of Our Day

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jun 2, 2021

Dear ministers of God, IN THE NAME OF SERVING GOD ARE WE TRYING TO MAKE A NAME FOR OURSELVES? WHAT AM I REALLY BUILDING? THE KINGDOM OF GOD OR A MINI TOWER FOR MYSELF?

INTRODUCTION IN GENESIS CHPATER 11 WE FIND THIS FACSINATING STORY OF THE EARLIEST SKYSCAPPER EVER BUILT BY THE MANKIND. “TOWER OF BABEL” WAS A MASSIVE PROJECT WHICH MOBILIZED THE LATEST TECHNOLOGY OF THE ERA (BRICK AND MORTAR) INVOLVED INTENSE PLANNING, STRATEGIC THINKING, RESOURCES ETC. MOST ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 8:20, Genesis 12:7, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Psalm 127:1  (view more)  (view less)

"a Righteous Branch"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 23, 2021

A sermon of hope for the first Sunday of Advent.

“A Righteous Branch” Jeremiah 33:14-16 This is the first Sunday of Advent. And Advent isn’t just about the Church getting ready for Christmas. It is about much more than that. It goes much deeper, all the way to our human condition, our present place in this universe and where the Kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Hoping Or Wishing

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance.

The name Bethlehem means ‘house of bread’ in Hebrew, and it was located in an area called ‘fruitful’—Ephrathah. Compared to the city of Jerusalem, it is small. Not only in size but in significance. “[T]his birthplace of David would also become the birthplace of his greatest descendant, the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"jesus The Heavenly Light Of This World Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 31, 2021

AS the Light was being lit in the temple for the "Illumination of the Temple Ceremony" Jesus made he declaration that He is the Light Of The World.

JESUS, THE HEAVENLY LIGHT OF THIS WORLD John 8:12-30; 9:5 Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ May 30, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/YE8NQOKbcHA INTRODUCTION: 1.) How comfortable are you functioning in darkness? A.) I live on Maple Street in O’Leary. where there are streetlights, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-30, John 9:5, Isaiah 9:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be An Attractive Youth Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

This proverb is worthless to the millions of teens whose parents are not giving them guidance and instruction. The best thing the church can do for the home is to seek to make it what the Bible assumes it will be and that is a place of learning.

Every young person wants to be attractive. Teens suddenly discover that they are drawn to each other because of their attractiveness, and they want to be attractive themselves. It is then that the mirror, mirror on the wall become the idol of them all. They become very sensitive about their body, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Fool's Gold Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Sep 27, 2022

Some come up short in spiritual matters because they settle for fool's gold over Jesus Christ.

Introduction You may have heard the expression all that glitters is not gold. It may look like the real thing but when it is put to the test it does not have the value you thought it had. That my friends is called Fool’s Gold. Fool's gold looks like real thing but when put to the test, it ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Four Great Sayings Of Jesus - Sermon Iv: "do Not Worry" (Matthew 6:25) Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 6, 2019

With God as Father, Jesus as Savior, the Holy Spirit as Companion, and Heaven as Home, there's no good reason for ruminating so anxiously about problems that we miss the JOY of living the Christian life in the here and now.

FOUR GREAT SAYINGS OF JESUS IV A Series of Devotional Sermons Fourth Great Saying . . . “Do not be anxious for your life.” (Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

How To Measure Success Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Aug 20, 2023

The more we have humility, and we are serving others the more we are like Christ. The places of honor in Christi’s kingdom are not reserved for those who seek it selfishly.

In our passage the disciples are sensing Jesus’ time has come. They know Jesus is the anointed Messiah and now they are arguing who will sit in Jesus’ right and left when his kingdom is established. And James and John, the sons of Zebedee, came up to him and said to him, “Teacher, we want you to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Life Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jul 15, 2022

Though Babylon was not suitable for prayer, no temple was there, no synagogue existed during his time. He had his scripture. Even though the palace was surrounded by images and idols of the Babylonian gods and goddesses, he never missed his prayer time.

Daniel 6:10-18 Prayer Life of Daniel Greetings: The Lord is Good and his love endures forever. Prayer of Jesus, Power of Corporate Prayer, Prayer of Paul, now the prayer of Daniel. Joke: A man asked God, ‘What’s a million years to you, O Lord?’ God replied: A minute The man asked: What a million ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Stat! Make A Difference

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jul 12, 2023

Un-planted seeds grow no fruit. Can one person make a difference? Ask Esther? Aaron? Phinehas?

STAT! WHAT DIFFERENCE CAN ONE PERSON BE? --- UN-PLANTED SEEDS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 2 Timothy 3:1 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. * STAT: Have you ever been in a hospital and heard: CODE BLUE: STAT? STAT COMES FROM A TERM STATIM. Statim means immediate, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1, Esther 4:14, Jude 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023

The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist