Sermons on Raise The Bar:

His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 27, 2010

THIS IS THE FIRST IN A SERIES ON THE NAMES FOR CHRIST AS RECORDED IN ISAIAH. IT WAS USED DURING THE ADVENT SEASON.

HIS NAME WILL BE CALLED WONDERFUL Isaiah 9:6 INTRODUCTION: TODAY BRINGS TO THE BEGINNING OF A VERY EXCITING TIME ON OUR CHRISTIAN CALENDAR. IN FACT MOST LECTIONARIES START THEIR YEAR WITH THE ADVENT SEASON. ADVENT IS A TIME OF PREPARATION. IT’S A TIME THAT WE FOCUS ON THE LORD’S ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessed Ones

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 26, 2013

The first set of four beatitudes focus on our vertical relationship to God, the second set of four on our horizontal relationship to people. Each of the eight builds upon the other so that there is an amazingly beautiful and compelling progression.

Opening illustration: How good are you at making enemies? No, I didn’t ask how good you are at making friends. That’s easy. Just be a good Joe, an easy spender, a tolerant sort of fellow who never offends anybody. But how good are you at making enemies? If you are a child of God and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Significance Of A New Creation-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 8, 2016

8 of ? Paul clarified the significance of being a new creation in Christ to the Corinthian church. But what is significant about being a new creation in Christ? A new creation is significant in its New...

The SIGNIFICANCE Of A NEW CREATION-VIII—2Corinthians 5:9--6:10 Attention: My nephew called the other day with news that he had bought a 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SSX—his ‘dream car.’ He had a much older & cheaper Camaro that had a smaller engine & wasn’t very beefy for a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Forgiving Savior

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 9, 2016

Today we focus on forgiveness as we study Simon the Pharisee and the sinful woman, found in Luke 7:36-50. Luke 7:36–50

John Newton lived from 1725-1807. He wrote what is undoubtedly the most familiar Christian hymn of all time, Amazing Grace. Newton’s testimony is equally as profound as the hymn that so beautifully depicts his faith in Christ. Newton was a young man torn between the influence of a godly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark 1:1-8 - Who Is Jesus?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jan 30, 2018

In Mark 1:1-8 Mark declares that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. He goes on to show that Jesus fulfills OT prophecies and that John the Baptist is himself a fulfillment of prophecies who proclaims Jesus Deity as well.

Please open your Bibles to Mark 1:1-8 which we will read in a few minutes. The Gospel of Mark is fast paced. It is the shortest of the four Gospels filled with miracles and action to show the power of Jesus the Messiah. The Gospel of Mark emphasizes the super-human power of Jesus. Mark presents ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, John 1:1-3, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Nazarene

Haunted By Doubt Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 24, 2014

Many are haunted by doubts. Those doubts have shipwrecked the faith of many. Let's examine what it really means to doubt.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • This week concludes our Haunted Series. If you missed one of the messages and would like to hear what you missed, go to the FCC web site and click on the audio sermons link. • You can also subscribe to our pod caste on ITunes. Search First Christian ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness Shapes Our Actions Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 28, 2011

We will always be hurt at some stage and need to forgive. In order for this to happen RECOGNITION and RESTORATION needs to take place. The ultimate goal is to welcome all those who are in God’s family in the same way.

You Can Listen To The Full Message Here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/a-call-to-forgiveness/ Message Philemon 8-25 “Forgiveness directs our actions” Read Philemon 8-25 Just after I finished school I worked for my Dad for a while. I was doing house inspections for ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Seeing love in the story of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unconditional Love

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jun 19, 2018

Love in the book of Ruth

One of the things we realize is that often we don’t love like we should. We’re not good lovers! Now, you might think you’re a pretty good lover -- at least your spouse thinks so. You show affection well. You give nice gifts to family members. You provide well for your family. You have ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let The Barren And Delayed Multiply In Having Children Series

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Jan 14, 2019

In this prayer sermon, we focus on breaking covenants attached to barrenness and delays in child bearing. No copyrights are intended to be broken.

LET THE BARREN AND DELAYED MULTIPLY IN HAVING CHILDREN January 14, 2019 www.deliveranceseries.com email; unshackledseries@gmail.com In this prayer sermon, we focus on breaking covenants attached to barrenness and delays in child bearing. No copyrights are intended to be broken. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ministry Of Reconciliation: Your Life Mission Defined

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

What is given to us, as regenerate believers is what the word of God calls "the ministry of reconciliation." This is a mission set to consume our lives. We must do it, because the word of God says "It's as if God were making his appeal through us."

The word of God says, 2nd Corinthians 5:11-21 (NIV) "Since, then, we know what it is to fear the Lord, we try to persuade others. What we are is plain to God, and I hope it is also plain to your conscience. 12 We are not trying to commend ourselves to you again, but are giving you an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:13, 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

#1: Fundamental Foundations Of Faith (The Church) Series

Contributed by Tim West on Feb 28, 2022

This lesson is about the nature and design of the Lord's church as taught in the Bible;

Fundamental Foundations of Faith Understanding the Lord’s Church INTRO. A. In order to be successful in any endeavor, you must pay attention to the fundamentals. Those basic fundamentals serve as the foundation and the building blocks for success. B. For example- In the late ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salty And Bright

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

The world is your huge mission field, and the Holy Spirit is looking for people He can use to reach the world with the Word of God.

There are 8 billion people in the world today. Lifeway Research notes that there are almost 2.56 billion Christians today. By 2050, that number is expected to top 3.33 billion. It is easy to see that nearly 5 billion people worldwide still need Jesus! The world is your huge mission field, and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:49-50, Acts 1:8, John 8:12, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Foursquare

The Last Confession

Contributed by Shingirayi Gwete on Nov 21, 2020

A sermon based on the last words spoken by two criminals that were nailed next to Jesus Christ

The Last Confession Before James W. Rodgers was executed by a firing squad, he was made a final statement requesting that he may be given a bulletproof vest. Rodgers had been convicted by the State of Utah (USA) for murder and was sentenced to death. His request for a bulletproof vest can be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-42, Luke 23:32-33

Denomination: Adventist

You Have A Cut Man! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jun 8, 2021

The bell sounds. You can’t stay huddled in the corner. The fight is on and it is going to be a slugfest!

Slugfest Pt. 3 - You Have a Cut Man! I. Introduction Ali, Tyson, Lennox, Mayweather, Gracie, Liddell and Silva. You don't even have to be a boxing or mix martial arts fan to know the names. These are fighters who have left a mark on their sport. But what if I said the names Chuck Bodak, Al ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:19-21, 2 Corinthians 11:23-27, Judges 16:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal