Sermons on Let Go Fly Higher:

I Predict You’re Going To Die Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 9, 2011

God doesn’t want us to know WHEN we’re going to die, but He stresses the fact that one day we shall (if Jesus doesn’t return first). Why does God want us to face the reality of our own mortality? Why stress that we will all die?

OPEN: A woman once told of driving with her two young boys to a funeral. She said: “I tried to prepare them by talking about burial and what we believe happens after death. The boys behaved well during the service. But at the gravesite, I discovered my explanations weren’t as thorough as I’d ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 49:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 23, 2008

This week we look at how and why Saul began to fall away from the Lord.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: Why Good People Go Bad Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 2: Saul Begins To Go Bad September 21, 2008 A. INTRODUCTION (I SAMUEL 10:1- 11:15) At the beginning of his life, he seeks a prophet. At the end of his life, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We “must Needs Go”

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 10, 2010

There is a need for missionaries to go reach the lost with the gospel.

I. The Great Missionary - Jesus A. His Identity - God who came to man! 1. The Creator came down for the creation! Col 1:16 2. The Son came down-1Jo 4:9 B. His Weariness 1. The Weariness of the Work (constant pressure from the pharisees) 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Church Is This Church Going To Be?

Contributed by Stephan Kirby on Nov 16, 2011

Establishing what church should really be about according to scripture.

What Kind of Church is This Church Going to Be? Pastor Stephan Kirby Ekklesia Christian Life Matthew 16:13-20 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

What's Going On When God's People Suffer?

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 28, 2010

There are multiple spiritual dynamics to suffering that goes beneath the surface.

What's going on when God's people suffer? Holy Week is about suffering. It is specifically about the suffering of Jesus, but I believe it like the season of Lent is also about our own mortality. It is a time to reflect on our moral place in life and on the humanity of what we endure, waiting for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007

A look at how to move forward and grow in our spiritual lives.

We have three choices regarding our spiritual lives: 1) We can make the choice to do nothing: to stay where we are. 2) We can make the choice to go in reverse: backtrack 3) We can make the choice to move forward: grow How can we follow through on our choice to move forward in our spiritual journey ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23, Habakkuk 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Made As Though He Would Go Further"

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 27, 2007

This is a short devotional about spending time with the Lord. Jesus was a GUEST WHO NEEDED INVITING, but He is A GUEST WORTH INVITING.

“…and he made as though he would have gone further" Luke 24:28 Luke 24:13-35 I heard a story recently about a boy who went on a date with a girl he loved deeply. He asked her, "Can I kiss you?" She was silent. He then asked, "May I kiss you?" Again, she was silent. He said, "Well, are you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Get Where We Are Going Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 24, 2008

Unswervingly follow God’s path to life.

IT’S TIME TO GET WHERE WE ARE GOING Exodus 13.17-14.31 S: Change C: Resurrection and Exodus Th: Movin’ On Up! Pr: UNSWERVINGLY FOLLOW GOD’S PATH TO LIFE. Type: Inductive I. EXODUS II. RESURRECTION PA: How is the change to be observed? • Realize you cannot earn God’s blessing. • Trust God with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Last Thing Before I Go Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Mar 27, 2008

Jesus left us the Holy Spirit to empower us to accomplish the great commission.

One Last Thing Before I Go Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Illustration: While I was in Bible College, I had a professor who was famous for saying at the end of class, "One last thing before we go." The problem was, his one last thing usually lasted another 15-20 minutes, which made you late ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Alive, What Are You Going To Do?

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 1, 2010

Jesus is risen and He lives today. The question is, what are you going to do with this truth? Are you going to hide, are you going to be in fear, are you going to doubt or are you going to embrace Jesus Christ and allow Him to change your life so that you

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN Easter Sunday, the day that the church comes together to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. The very fact that Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where Do Christians Go When They Die?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Apr 1, 2017

A lesson that answers a question many Christians ponder - 'Where will they go when the physically die?'

Where Do Christians Go When They Die? Job asks, in Job 14:14, “If a man die, shall he live again?” Job's rhetorical question reflects a question that has been pondered by the vast majority of human beings throughout history. It seems to me that Man, being created in the image of God, has sensed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What Are We Going To Do With All This Love?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 11, 2017

A sermon for Good Friday.

“What Are We Going to Do With All This Love?” John 19:17-30 Last week’s chemical weapons attack in Syria is one of the latest reminders that human beings are capable of doing unspeakable evil to one another. One doctor who rushed to the hospital estimated there were 500 ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: United Methodist

When The Lights Go Out On The Road To Hell

Contributed by J Richison on Aug 10, 2017

Eternity is to long to gamble with your soul

When The Lights Go Out On The Road To Hell Proverbs 4:18-19 St. John 1:1-9 1 John 1:5-6 God is the light of the world. The word light personifies God. The word darkness personifies Satan. The two forces that dictate our world and the events thereof are God and Satan, good and evil, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18-19, John 1:1-9, 1 John 1:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Get Up, Go, Set Beside, And Guide"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 4, 2015

How come a soul got saved? Because Phillip Got up, went, set beside, and guided some one to Christ .

“Get up, Go, Set Beside, and Guide” Acts 8:26-40 1. Phillip is told by an angel to Get Up 26Now an angel of the Lord said to Philip, " Arise” or Get Up, get ready • “To Get Up” is making yourself available I am ready God for use • Phillip has made ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Do Not Want To Go To Hell

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus taught that Hell was a place to be feared. “And fear not them which kill the body, but fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell.” Matthew 10:28.

WHY I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO HELL Matthew 25:41-46 Jesus taught that Hell was a place to be feared. “And fear not them which kill the body, but fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell.” Matthew 10:28. I. I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO HELL BECAUSE IT IS A REAL PLACE. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Baptist