Sermons on Raise The Bar:

The Star Trek

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 20, 2018

The story of the Wise Men following the star reveals three types of people who have to deal with the reality of Jesus: the Committed; the Indifferent; and the Antagonistic

1. Matthew 2.1-12 2. This Story of the Wise Men on their Journey with the Star reveals Three Types of People who deal with the Reality of Jesus I. The Committed (Wise Men) In 1873 a group of women at Hillsboro, Ohio, met and prayed and then read the 146th Psalm. Then they prayed and pleaded with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praise Your Way To Victory

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jul 15, 2020

Praise means a commendation; a favorable representation in words. A form of worship and to glorify God. Praise to God guarantees access to God's throne.

PRAISE YOUR WAY TO VICTORY MAIN TEXT: JOSHUA 6:1-6 Now the gates of Jericho were securely barred because of the Israelite. No one went out and no one came in. 2 Then the Lord said to Joshua, “See, I have delivered Jericho into your hands, along with its king and its fighting men. 3 March around ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Harassment

Contributed by William Meakin on May 2, 2021

Harassment, it is said, often leads to loss of dignity and self-worth and is often considered a criminal offence.

Erik Pevernagie, the Belgian painter and writer once remarked: “When a storm of harassment disturbs our thinking and brings us down to our knees, the umbrella of our imagination can shield us against destructive aggression. It is offering shelter and is teaching us how to conquer ourselves, train ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11, Isaiah 41:11-13

Inspecting The Tabernacle (Exodus 39)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 20, 2024

Do the various parts of the tabernacle and priesthood picture Jesus? Let's look at Exodus 39.

Had Israel built the tabernacle and priest’s clothing just as the Lord had commanded? What might the various components picture about Jesus? Could Moses’ final inspection be a type of judgment of our lives? Let’s look at Exodus 39. Is there significance to the people’s obedience, as the Lord ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jul 14, 2023

Jesus is the ONLY way provided for the forgiveness of sins and for eternal life. Every believer will have their own journey, but there is only One path.

July 15, 2023 John 20:31 - But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name. We live in a world full of options. Take grocery shopping. Go to your local Safeway and walk down any aisle – say the breakfast ...read more

Scripture: John 20:31, John 6:38, John 8:12, John 10:9, John 14:6, John 15:5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Quiet Time With Father God

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 24, 2024

"I saw you under the fig tree" means that I saw you in your quiet time alone with God under the fig tree, which He and only God knew about. Jesus indirectly said, "I saw you talking to Father God in your quiet time under the fig tree."

Nathanael said to Him, “How do You know me?” Jesus answered and said to him, “Before Philip called you, when you were under the fig tree, I saw you.” Nathanael answered and said to Him, “Rabbi, You are the Son of God! You are the King of Israel! Jesus answered and said to him, “Because I said to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:48-50

Kingdom Keys To Supernatural Breakthroughs Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 3, 2025

In the Kingdom of God, breakthroughs are not by chance but by divine principles. Jesus has given us access to supernatural breakthroughs through the keys of the Kingdom (Matthew 16:19)

KINGDOM KEYS TO SUPERNATURAL BREAKTHROUGHS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3 "And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:19, Isaiah 45:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon On The Twists & Turns Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 10, 2023

Twists and turns have been defined as complicated dealings or circumstances.

Mandy Ingber, an American yoga instructor and former actress once remarked: “No matter what twists and turns your life offers you, your ability to be adaptable and flexible will help you to stay open to all of the hidden gifts that difficulty may offer.” Matthew 6:34 confirms: “Therefore do not be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9, Psalm 138:3, Romans 8:31, Psalm 23:4

Rocky Road

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 28, 2025

The first step in our becoming ambassadors for Christ is to accept that the road of Christian discipleship is often a rocky one.

Ambassadors get VIP treatment: first class seats and free champagne, red carpets and limos, valet parking and 24-hour room service. Ambassadors get interviews with world leaders and press mavens. An ambassadorship is a class act, the apex of the diplomat’s career, the privileged crown on a lifetime ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The God Who Shakes Foundations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 8, 2025

The God who shakes foundations is still at work today. No matter how deeply rooted a problem may be, He has the power to dismantle it completely.

THE GOD WHO SHAKES FOUNDATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 (KJV) 25 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26 And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Shakes Heaven And Earth For Your Sake Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 15, 2025

God has the power to shake the heavens and the earth to bring about deliverance, favour, and fulfilment of His divine promises to His people.

THE GOD WHO SHAKES HEAVEN AND EARTH FOR YOUR SAKE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Haggai 2:6-9 Key Verse: “For thus saith the Lord of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land.” — Haggai 2:6 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:6-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Destroying Bashan (Deuteronomy 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 19, 2024

Why did God want Israel to destroy Bashan? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 3.

Did Israel inherit land from people who no longer deserved it? Do our people deserve to live where we do? Have we allowed a moment of arrogance to ruin our leadership? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 3. What was God’s decree regarding Og and his kingdom of Bashan? Next we turned and headed for the land ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Every Barrier To Fulfil Destiny Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026

This message unveils how God intervenes to remove obstacles and barriers that hinder believers from fulfilling their destiny, empowering them to walk in divine purpose and supernatural success.

BREAKING EVERY BARRIER TO FULFIL DESTINY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 45:2 Key Verse: “I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight: I will break in pieces the gates of brass, and cut in sunder the bars of iron.” (Isaiah 45:2, KJV) Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:10; ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Message For An Intellectual Age

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 9, 2020

Paul's message before the Areopagus forms the basis for a study of how to approach an intellectual audience. This knowledge is necessary if we are to succeed in presenting the Faith in the midst of our world today. This is the substance of a radio message at Easter.

“Paul, standing in the midst of the Areopagus, said: ‘Men of Athens, I perceive that in every way you are very religious. For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: “To the unknown god.” What therefore you worship as unknown, this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015

1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other