Sermons on Lower:

A Slave Auction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2013

We need to create a relationship with God that is so strong that it can dominate any other passion of life.

Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Trial

Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012

When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

“What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

It Should Be Simple To See Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Emphasizing the uniquely personal nature of vision, yet the absolute necessity of sharing yours with others (and vice versa).

It Should Be Simple to See Focusing on a Congregational Vision Bright white clouds. As I write this they are moving very swiftly past the windows of The Glenburn Community Church. So swiftly that if I were to show you the one that looks a great deal like a crab’s claws at the moment (of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tail Of Two Kingdoms

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 16, 2010

The reason why there is so much muck in the world is due to the battle of the wills. Jesus wants this to be different. But for it to be different—we need to surrender our wills to his wills and be like him.

The Tale of Two Kingdoms James 4:1-6 Intro: Charles Dickens Tale of Two Cities Pub. 1859 Historical novel Around French Revolution end of 18th C The Two Cities are i. London and Paris ii. The Old Paris (before the Revolution) and the New Paris (after) Thought to be a metaphor for the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Mar 7, 2020

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus is an inward principle of action that the Spirit of Christ has activated within us.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom 8:1-2) The word ‘law’ in this verse does not mean an external set of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Glories Of Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 23, 2019

Regarding the resurrection, some denied resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:12) and many didn’t understand the resurrection (1 Corinthians 15:35). Read this sermon to explain easily to anyone about the resurrected life.

Star in Splendour - 1 Corinthians 15:35-54 Introduction: The human personality is described as a worm (Job 25:6), as an atom in the natural universe (Psalm 8:4) and a grasshopper (Isaiah 40:22), smoke, grass (Psalm 90:5-6, 103:15), flower (Psalm 103:15-16) and passing clouds, etc., Regarding the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-54

Denomination: Methodist

The Cross

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Apr 19, 2019

Sermon preached at the Good Friday service

Many of us watched in horror this week as Notre Dame cathedral burnt. When the fire was finally brought under control and the first pictures were released you could see the cared remains of the roof up and down the main aisle. But at the far end. On the high altar stood the golden cross amidst the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Do People See The Face Of Christ In Us?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 28, 2018

What do you do when you are being ground between the wheels of governments mired in error?

Ss Philip and James 2018 Reformation/Revolution There’s a beautiful icon from the early part of the last millennium that shows a visualization of the Trinity. The Father is pictured looking to His left, and the Son is pictured looking to His right, and the Holy Spirit is right between. The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-14

Denomination: Catholic

: What Is The Quality Of Your Service To God?

Contributed by Bola Folakemi Praise on Jul 9, 2018

Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living without at least one talent. How effectively are you using your God given talents?

AUTHOR: BOLA FOLAKEMI PRAISE TOPIC: WHAT IS THE QUALITY OF YOUR SERVICE TO GOD? TEXT: LUKE 19:13, 1 CORINTHIANS 12:4-6 Service means carrying out duties, being useful for a particular task. God gave everybody special gift that can be referred to as “TALENT” there is nobody that is living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Stretcher Principle Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Mar 31, 2016

God carries us and the prayers of other believers also carry us when we cannot or are too weak to carry ourselves

6 April 2016 THREE STRANDS (PART 2) Key Scripture for series: Ecc 4:12 (NLT) A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back to back and conquer. Three are even better for a triple braided cord is not easily broken. There will be and probably have been seasons in your ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salt

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Jan 9, 2015

A drama for children: Salt

Salt (This children’s talk is based on Matthew 5: 13) Theme: Christians as salt of the earth. Objective: 1. To teach that Christian love is like salt of the earth. 2. To show how salt can be recovered from salt water. 3. To teach that Jesus can recover the love that is in us. Focus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Close To The Poor Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 5, 2015

'No one must say that they cannot be close to the poor because their own lifestyle demands more attention to other areas.'

Thursday of 2nd week in Advent 2015 Joy of the Gospel The passage from Isaiah we just heard is from what is often called “Second” Isaiah, probably a disciple of the original Isaiah who wrote during and immediately following the Babylonian exile. It is full of hope; from this we find ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:13-20

Denomination: Catholic

Have You Lost Something? God Will Restore

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Aug 9, 2019

Sometimes in life things become lost, But our God will resore

HAVE YOU LOST SOMETHING ( Joel 2:25-27) ILLUS: INCOME LOSS Have you ever had a time in your life when you suffered drastic income loss? In 1995 I had a dream job, I had an office that was 30 foot by 40 foot with my own private bath, no boss on 2nd and 3rd shift and the pay was great, not bad ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Importance Of The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Arsenio Segismundo on Oct 31, 2021

The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we think, the words that we say, and the acts that we do.

Topic: The Importance of the Knowledge of God By Ptr Arsenio B. Segismundo Text: II Peter 1:2, “Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” Intro: The knowledge of God is the most important thing in our lives. It determines the thought that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2

Denomination: Christian Church

Your Soul Is So Valuable

Contributed by Herb Pulse on Jan 27, 2024

Do you fully understand the value of your soul, and what value God places upon it.

How valuable is our soul? When we truly understand in the Spirit the joy we have in Christ and that which is to come, how easily we can recognize that this world has nothing to offer us, how truly poor are this worlds possessions and desires, that then it becomes easy to deny the flesh and value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-28

Denomination: Christian Church