Sermons on Ladder To The Roof:

Christmas Love

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Dec 15, 2002

In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this pull toward a ni

SERMONIC / WORSHIP THEME INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In our culture we are all about promotions and advancement: a better salary, a bigger office, a nicer view, executive dining room privileges, more benefits, flying first class, luxury suites, and options and bonuses. We all have felt this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8

Joseph - A Man Of Integrity And Forgivenss

Contributed by Tony Kwan on Dec 30, 2002

a summary and reflection on the life of Joseph

Joseph – a man of integrity and forgiveness Introduction Today’s message provides a summary and reflection on the life of Joseph. There are 3 senior public servants from the Bible: Nehemiah, Daniel and Joseph. All three are Hebrews who attained the most senior public service post in a foreign ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices Determine Our Maturity

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 30, 2003

Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual gr

Choices Determine Our Maturity (Heb 5:11-14) Everyday we are faced with a myriad of choices that determine whether we spiritually progress or regress. We all have the power to select, decide or determine what we will do because of the gift of free will. The writer of Hebrews calls us to spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mustard Seed

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 29, 2004

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field;

"He presented another parable to them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field; and this is smaller than all seeds; but when it is full grown, it is larger than the garden plants and becomes a tree, so that the birds of the air come and nest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

A Unique Savior

Contributed by Matthew Doebler on Mar 18, 2003

Jesus is unique; you can’t find anything like him anywhere else. So make time for him.

A Unique Savior SALT LAKE CITY (Reuters) - Joy at 15-year-old Elizabeth Smart’s "miraculous" return to her Utah family gave way on Thursday to efforts to unravel the mystery of her nine-month ordeal, apparently at the hands of a street preacher who claimed he was a prophet who talked to angels. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Remedy For Rebellion Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 25, 2003

The remedy for rebellion against God is found in the one who was lifted up on the cross.

Remedy for Rebellion In the 70s, when I was studying for my Ph.D at the University of Iowa, one of the books I studied was titled Why Men Rebel (Princeton 1970). In it the author, Ted Robert Gurr, tries to explain why riots, rebellions, and civil wars occur. He cites statistics of nations that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:9-14

Denomination: Brethren

"Our Servant King"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 18, 2001

Jesus gives us the perfect model of a servant leader.

LUKE 23:33-43 “OUR SERVANT KING” BY: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA There is a song by the rock band, Gethro Tulle in which some of the lyrics say something like this, “If Jesus saves, why didn’t He save Himself?” And unfortunately, I’m afraid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: United Methodist

The Real King

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon for Christ the King Sunday Proper 29

Christ the King Sunday Proper 29 John 18:33-37 "The Real King?" 33 Pilate entered the praetorium again and called Jesus, and said to him, "Are you the King of the Jews?" 34 Jesus answered, "Do you say this of your own accord, or did others say it to you about me?" 35 Pilate answered, "Am I a ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus: The Light Of The World

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Nov 20, 2003

A sermon on the I AM statement of Jesus in John 8 - what does it mean to turn on the light?

John 8:12-20 12 When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees challenged him, “Here you are, appearing as your own witness; your testimony is not valid.” 14 Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Broken Hearts

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 24, 2004

If we are to have genuine revival with the power of God flowing through us we must first have broken hearts – broken over our personal sin, the sins of the saints, and the sin of the world.

BROKEN HEARTS PSALM 34:11-18 INTRODUCTION: Heart is used in Scripture as the most comprehensive term for the authentic person. It is the part of our being where we desire, deliberate, and decide. It has been described as "the place of conscious and decisive spiritual activity, the comprehensive ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit Is Kindness Or Kinder And Gentler Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 28, 2004

Jesus exhibited kindness by His life...likewise, Christians need to exhibit kindness in our lives as well.

Sunday Evening; February 29, 2004 Title: The Fruit of the Spirit is Kindness Or, A Kinder and Gentler Christian Read Text: Galatians 5:22-23 Introduction 1. Mamie Adams always went to a certain branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were always friendly. One day, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Spiritual Game Plan

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

We devise all these plans. Plans to win ball games, plans to succeed in life, and for our children to succeed, and plans to live good when we retire. What about a plan that will help us grow spiritually? Do you have a spiritual game plan? What about a

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO This Sermon is part outline and part full-text and adapted from a former sermon of mine. Your Spiritual Game Plan Col. 3:1-4 Prop: You can’t expect growth unless you plan for it. INTRO: Ø Talk about games plans for basketball, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And See Series

Contributed by Mark Neilly on Sep 8, 2001

Jesus calls us to "come and see" what he has to offer the world.

Sermon on John 1:35 - 51 Come and See There is nothing that beats first hand experience. It is harder to believe what someone tells us if we cannot experience it for ourselves. Surely this is the very reason John the Baptist pointed out the "Lamb of God", and why in v39 Jesus says, "Come and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Inventory Time

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Dec 30, 2000

To encourage others to take a spiritual inventory of their lives.

Inventory Time II Corinthians 13:5-9 Before the service began one Sunday morning, a parishioner said to his pastor, “If you see me fall asleep while you’re preaching, don’t take it personally. Its not that your sermon is boring. Its just that I was taking inventory of all my merchandise last ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Submission, The Key To Exaltation

Contributed by Stephen Acheson on Jan 5, 2001

Living a submissive life is the secret to being happy.

SUBMISSION, THE KEY TO EXALTATION Luke 14:11 INTRODUCTION: "Trust and obey for there’s no other way to be happy in Jesus, but to trust and obey." Last week I talked about living a "Thankful Life." This week I’d like to follow up the same idea with a sermon entitled "Submission - the Key to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:11, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Church Of God