Sermons on Lofty:

Esau Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 28, 2022

The hated King Herod in the New Testament is an Edomite. He is the one who will try to kill the Messiah (Jesus) while still a baby by decreeing that all Israelite children up to the age of two be murdered.

Esau As firstborn, Esau is the natural heir and Isaac's successor. Esau is the elder son of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible. The Christian New Testament alludes to him in the Epistle to the Romans and the Hebrews. He is mentioned in the Book of Genesis and Obadiah and Malachi's prophets. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Disciple Peter - Slip Leads To Slide - Part 3 Of 4 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 14, 2022

The unimaginable happens. Peter denies his Lord. Peter should not have been in the court in the first place, and certainly not with the enemy, warming himself. Peter led himself into temptation. Failure can teach us valuable lessons and we look at overcoming temptation

THE DISCIPLE PETER - SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE - PART 3 OF 4 THE CHARACTERS IN JOHN’S GOSPEL UNINTENTIONAL FAILURE --- SLIP LEADS TO SLIDE --- FAILED BY MY OWN WORDS -- WHY DID HE STAY? John 18 v 10 “Simon Peter therefore having a sword, drew it, and struck the high priest’s slave and cut off ...read more

Scripture: John 18:10-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, John 18:14-27, Matthew 26:75, Mark 14:71-72  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit As Fire Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 20, 2025

Throughout the Bible, God presents Himself as fire. Fire has many positive and helpful effects that reflect the way the Holy Spirit works in our lives.

Introduction: A. This past week, our nation has watched in horror as parts of the city of Los Angeles were destroyed by wildfires. 1. As of the writing of this sermon on Thursday…25 people had died in the fires, 12,300 structures had been destroyed, and 100,000 people had been evacuated. B. It is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:28-29, Matthew 3:11, Psalm 139:23-24, Zechariah 2:5, 1 Thessalonians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fighting Your Bullies Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 28, 2025

Fight the bullies in your life with God’s ability, with God’s authority, and within God’s assignment.

In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey tells the story of a bully who demanded his lunch money every day when he was a child. Because Handey was smaller than the bully, he simply gave the bully his money. “Then I decided to fight back,” Handey says. “I started taking karate lessons, but the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18, Colossians 2:15, Hebrews 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Want To Know Christ Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on May 28, 2023

Those who know the Lord as their personal Savior will not have regrets upon their deathbed for they will consider all things a loss in comparison to having a relationship with Christ!

I Want to Know Christ Philippians 3:7-11 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Please look at the screen and tell me what all the people shown have in common. They all accomplished much in life and are written in the annals of history. Albert Einstein is known for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

2 Minute Drill Series

Contributed by Jacob Burdette on Aug 21, 2023

A look at what we as Christians must do with the time that we have left.

We are going to be back in Joel Chapter 2 today. A teacher asked the children in her Sunday School class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and give all the money to the church, would I get into heaven?” “No!” The children all answered. “If I cleaned the church every day, mowed ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1

The Excellence Of Christ Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 7, 2022

Name above all names; Creator of the universe covered in glory; excellent in salvation and Character. He's our Great High Priest, who has granted to us everything pertaining to life and godliness, through the true knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and excellence.

THE EXCELLENCE OF CHRIST [A]. HE IS EXCELLENT IN NAME I have 4 books on the Names of Christ that speak on all His names in the bible, and there are many hundreds of them. His name is excellent throughout the Old and New Testaments and I want to focus on just 4 of the passages that have held ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:4-5, Isaiah 9:6-7, Zechariah 14:9, Isaiah 11:1-10, Philippians 2:10-11, Philippians 2:5-9, Revelation 1:8, Exodus 3:13-14, John 6:19-20, John 1:1-3, Colossians 1:15-16, Galatians 6:15, 1 Corinthians 15:20, Revelation 21:1, Isaiah 6:1-5, Matthew 17:1-5, 1 Timothy 3:16, Luke 9:26, Matthew 25:31, John 8:46, Hebrews 4:14, Hebrews 2:3, Hebrews 1:2-4, Hebrews 8:6-7, 1 Peter 2:9, 2 Peter 1:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Arming Myself With The Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

The best way to guard against lies is to be armed with the truth

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Passover Is Instituted Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 21, 2022

Passover, also called Pesach is a major Jewish holiday that celebrates the Israelite's Exodus from slavery in Egypt, which occurs on the 15th day of the Hebrew month of Nisan, the first month of Aviv, or spring.

THE PASSOVER IS INSTITUTED Exodus 12:1-20 (KJV) 1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month shall be the beginning of months: the year's first month. 3 Speak ye unto all the congregation of Israel, saying, In the tenth day of this month they shall take ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

In The Image Of God

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 22, 2023

How do we understand that we are created in the image of God? What would be its effect on us, as we reflect God in His creation? Could it be that because we are created in His image or likeness, we could also have an idea why we were born?

“Then God said, ‘Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.’ So God created man in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

Unity Of Mind And Spirit

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 23, 2024

The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do?

Opening illustration: The church is called the body of Christ. Have you ever thought about what it would be like if the members of our physical bodies behaved like the members of the spiritual body sometimes do? HEART - "You know, I’m just stuck in a rut. For the last 45 years all I do is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Persecution Comes Calling

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on May 13, 2024

The Church has been missing a valuable tool in fighting oppression. The authority of Christ remains on our lips.

For anyone that has been following the news there are a growing number of stories that speak of the persecution of Christians. For many, such articles seem surreal, they remain so far removed from our current peaceful existence that we find no reason to try and relate, let alone guard ourselves ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: *other

Christmas Is For Thanks-Giving

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 1, 2024

We find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is front and center. The giving of thanks is an essential part of life, and it is the one seasoning that kicks our prayer life into high gear.

The Giving of Christmas “Christmas is for Thanks-Giving” Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKu4TMMlNgs With Thanksgiving over and Christmas right around the corner, we find ourselves in the middle of two of our country’s most iconic holidays, where the giving of thanks is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16, Philippians 4:6-7, Philippians 2:6-8, Isaiah 57:15, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, 1 Thessalonians 5:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

God Is On The Throne

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 7, 2024

As Christians, our kingdom citizenship is primary and should impact our earthly citizenship. Ultimately, God is in control and Jesus is our only hope.

A. Brooks Hayes was a Congressman from Arkansas in the 1940s and 50s. 1. One day he sought the advice of a clergyman who suggested that he go out in the rain and lift his head toward heaven. 2. The clergyman said, “It will bring a revelation to you.” 3. The next day Congressman Hayes reported to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, Romans 13:1-7, 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Serving

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 6, 2022

What are you doing with all the Lord has given you?

I recently heard a radio commercial that caught my attention. It was an advertisement to refinance your home and save $1000’s. The commercial asked, “What could you do with all that savings?” People exclaimed, “We could buy a new car! We could go on a cruise! We could remodel the kitchen.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ