Sermons on ladder to the roof:

Communion And The Believer In Christ

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 9, 2009

This sermon deals with our personal preparation for communion

COMMUNION AND THE BELIEVER IN CHRIST 1 Cor. 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, 24and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in remembrance of me." 25In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Tradition Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Being imprisoned by tradition can cause you to miss what is important.

The Danger of Tradition The Book of Mark Mark 6:53-7:13 I. Introduction: A. What we have done here today is a tradition in most churches. B. Tradition plays a big role in our families and our lives as well as our churches. C. A tradition by definition is something that is passed from one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Desire Of Sin

Contributed by Scott Cheatham on Dec 8, 2001

A sermon on the desire of Satan to tempt us and our Biblical mandate to "master" sin.

The Desire of Sin Rev. Scott Cheatham Genesis 4:7 KJV If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? And if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him. NASB "If you do well, will not {your countenance} be lifted up? And if you do ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7, 2 Samuel 11:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Lying

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 29, 2011

Lies lead to other lies.

Mr. Myrick had to go to Chicago on business and persuaded his brother to take care of his cat during his absence. Though he hated cats, the brother agreed. Upon his return, Mr. Myrick called from the airport to check on the cat. “Your cat died,’ the brother reported, then hung up. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

On A Dim Lit Road

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 21, 2013

As long as you have a ‘priest and an ephod’, you don’t need to have a blue print of your life. Are you hearing me friends? God is your compass and your road map!

On a dim lit road! 1 Samuel 23:9”When David knew that Saul plotted evil against him, he said to Abiathar the priest, "Bring the ephod here." I blog at https://www.balasamson.wordpress.com/ These teachings of mine, if you follow them meticulously, would be great Bible study for you; you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 23:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Already Branded

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Nov 21, 2020

Madison Avenue is not what God uses to build His Church. He has branded His own. He does not need us to market Him, but we may get to bear His marks as He leads us into His image.

Are you looking to brand and market your church? If you are truly a church founded by a call of God and a move of the Holy Spirit you are already branded by the blood of Jesus Christ and if the Spirit is moving in your people you need no marketing plan as He will draw people to where He is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1, Acts 2:47

Denomination: Baptist

Getting People To Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Feb 21, 2022

* Being a witness for Christ is not an easy task. It takes wisdom, practice, instruction, and perseverance.

* In Mark chapter 3, we read how four men brought their friend to Jesus for healing. [Review the story] * In studying this story, we can learn some helpful lessons about how to bring a sinner to Jesus. ** Let me teach you 6 steps it took to get a sinner to Jesus: 1) The sick man had a disease ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

From Paralytic Man To Present-Day Mission: A Journey Of Faith And Healing

Contributed by Dr Fr John Singarayar Svd on Feb 10, 2024

From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing

From Paralytic Man to Present-Day Mission: A Journey of Faith and Healing Scripture: Luke 5:18-25 Reflection The story of the paralytic man healed by Jesus is a powerful narrative of faith, compassion, and transformation. It serves as a foundational cornerstone for understanding the mission ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-25

Denomination: Other

Happy Are The Youth Whose Hope Is In The Lord

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 13, 2005

This is a message given on a Sunday morning speaking primarily to youth graduating from High School. The goal of the message is to provide hope for the future for all in the congregation.

Happy are the Youth Whose Hope is in the Lord Psalm 146:5 “Happy is the man/youth whose hope is in the Lord.” For you that are older, do you remember how you felt when you graduated from High school? Did you experience excitement and hope for the future? Or did you feel hopeless about your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 146:5, Jeremiah 29:11, Jeremiah 29:10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Narrow Road, Small Gate

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Sep 3, 2005

Discussion of Jesus’ words about only getting to heaven through him.

Narrow Road, Small Gate Matthew 7:13-14 August 21, 2005 Introduction This is one of those messages that fits in real well with the beliefs of our church and what the Bible teaches about God, Jesus, and heaven, but won’t win me any friends with people who think we’re narrow minded about such ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Precious Promise To Persona Non Grata God's Mercy To The Unworthy Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

God’s promises to Jacob in the desert are types of the promises made to us. Like Jacob God has promised us his PRESENCE, A Permanant PLACE and PROTECTION. We Perfect his promise when we trust him.

You remember the circumstances, Jacob had deceived his father stolen the blessing which was itself a testimony that he had no faith that God would bring about what He had promised: since Jacob (and his mother) didn’t believe God’s word they took things into their own hands and created heartbreak ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 12, 2005

A sermon on faith including eight principles of faith drawn from Jericho’s fall.

Faith Is the Victory 1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance (the basis) of things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part Iv: You Are Good To Go For Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Oct 1, 2007

But my prayer is that over the last three weeks you and I have discovered that as believers you and I have been given spiritual gifts by God. And these gifts have been divinely given to us based not on anything we have done but on God’s mercy and grace be

Gladys Dunn recently moved into a retirement community in a small town. One beautiful Sunday morning she walked down the street to a church not far from her apartment. Gladys was in awe of the big beautiful church building as she stepped inside to attend the worship service. Gladys however, wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

An American Idol

Contributed by William Hooper on Jul 12, 2007

Challenges the congregation to look at their idols of success, greed and entertainment.

An American Idol? Judges 17:7-18:25 I have deliberately chosen the name of a popular TV show for the sermon title. The winners on that show do go on to become idols for many young people. I don’t want us to think about rock stars tonight, but of idols in a deeper sense. The Roots of Idolatry In ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Have Sinned

Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008

the sin problem is a deadly virus, a universal illness, a malady with deadly consequences if not treated and dealt with.

Have you heard anything recently about the bird flu scare? Several years ago we were all scared to death of the Avian Flu. It was to be the greatest pandemic in the history of mankind. It was predicted that this virus would mutate and become communicable from human to human and would spread ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist