Sermons on Raise The Bar:

Then

Contributed by David Anderson on May 4, 2001

The present may dog us with problems, but our future glows with promise.

Sermon: “Then... Then... Then” Rev. D, Anderson Isaiah 35:5-7 (James 5:7-10, Matthew 11:2-11) Reading from the prophet Isaiah: 5 Then will the eyes of the blind be opened and the ears of the deaf unstopped. 6 Then will the lame leap like a deer, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:5-7, Matthew 11:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop Pretending

Contributed by David Azbell on Sep 2, 2004

Are we to sit and eat with sinners? Are we to seek the lost?

Matthew 9:9-13 9 And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. 10 And it came to pass, as Jesus sat at meat in the house, behold, many publicans and sinners came and sat down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maintain Your Joy Or, Beware Of Joy Stealers!!

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jan 8, 2004

Joy (¡¦chara¡¦) is a deep and abiding inner rejoicing which was promised to those who abide in Christ and obey His commandments (cf. John 15:10-11); it does not depend on circumstances because it rests in God¡¦s sovereign control of all things (cf. Rom. 8

Compiled By: Herman Abrahams (Senior Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-11, Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Word: Nourishment For The Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

The Bible provides nourishment for our spirit, much like food and water provide physical nourishment. We need to accept the authority of God’s Word; Incorporate the truth of the Bible into our thinking; and Apply it to our lives.

(I borrowed from William Richard Ezell’s sermon published in The Preacher’s Magazine—using his outline and some of his ideas. But I also included enough new material that I thought it worthwhile to post. I don’t have footnote material on the magazine. If anyone has it, please email it to me, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Abundant Life Of Jesus: Vi Series

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Nov 7, 2001

The Power of "How?" How CAN we life the Abundant Life of Jesus? The answer may surprise you!

The Abundant Life of Jesus: Part VI: The Power of How? John 10:10 Are we living an Abundant Life? Or are we barely getting by, hoping to make it throught the day? Jesus wanted us to live this life. so let’s really try. Questions can help. I’ve shared that God "wired" our brains such that ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God The Glorious

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Apr 30, 2002

“Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let Your glory be over all the earth” (Ps. 108:5). Book V begins here. The first six psalms focus on the glories of who God is and what He has done.

GOD THE GLORIOUS PSALMS 107–112 “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens, and let Your glory be over all the earth” (Ps. 108:5). Book V begins here. The first six psalms focus on the glories of who God is and what He has done. Overview Six psalms lead us to praise the LORD as God of Rescue (Ps. 107), ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lydia--Rescued From Idolatry Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 18, 2003

It’s tempting to make one’s business one’s religion. God delivered businesswoman Lydia from bondage, and can deliver us as well.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Rescued from Idolatry” Acts 16:11-15 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts Though most of my life I’ve served in the military, in the past four years I’ve been involved with the Saugus Rotary and Business Networking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Congregational

The New Testament Church: Its Beginning Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 27, 2003

The New Testament Church was created by God through the preaching of the rsurrection with the purpose of proclaiming pardon to all mankind.

The New Testament Church, Its Beginning Acts 2:1-6, 37-41 INTRO.: Barton W. Stone was born Christmas Eve in 1772 in Port Tobacco, Maryland. His father died while he was still a baby. He watched his older brothers leave home to fight in the Revolutionary War. He listened to the sounds of artillery ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Go From Being Full Of Apprehension To Being Filled With Peacefulness

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Jan 30, 2003

Keeping our eyes on Jesus brings peace.

LET US GO FROM BEING FULL OF APPREHENSION TO BEING FILLED WITH PEACEFULNESS Can you imagine in your mind the face of Jesus? When he was around children you see a smile on his face. When he found that his friend had died the Bible says that there were tears in his eyes. When Jesus was awakened ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Keep Driving Until You Can't Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 7, 2008

When faced with adversity, our tendency is to panic, take our hands off the wheel, and just let it happen to us. We see in the example of Paul and Barnabas that God is in control no matter what happens and that as long as you can share the gospel you can

Introduction I took a course on defensive driving some time ago. The instructor said the most important concept to remember is to keep driving until you can’t any more. What he meant is that when faced with a crisis on the road we have a natural tendency to freak out and take our hands off the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Table Of Shewbread Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 12, 2008

We see His perfect life in it, as well as His painful death, His precious resurrection, and His provision of salvation, security, and satisfaction for all who will believe. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint.

Table of Shewbread Exodus 25:23-30 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/TableShewbread.html Now we enter into the Tabernacle Proper...the actual tent structure. We go into the Holy Place and see the Golden Candlestick, the Altar of Incense, and the Table of Shewbread. There’s a distinct difference in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ye Thankful

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

Always being thankful

“Be Ye Thankful” Psalms 107:1-22 Pastor Jerry Stepp F.G.B.C. Introduction: We are living in a time and day in which people are ungrateful, or a age of ingratitude. Mankind, day by day is blessed by the hand of the Lord God Almighty, yet few take just a minute each day to say thanks. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Sep 18, 2009

Make a difference, risking it all and putting everything on the line, taking a stand by faith, influencing this world for Christ.

Taking a Stand 1. Welcome to FLC! a. Acts 17:26-27 - “From one man he made every nation of men, that they should inhabit the whole earth; and he determined the times set for them and the exact places where they should live. God did this so that men would seek him and perhaps reach out for him ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift Of All

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 8, 2008

Who is this Jesus we are celebrating, a mythical legend, the most notable person on the pages of history; or the genuine Son of the living God?

Dakota Community Church December 07, 2008 (pm) The Greatest Gift of All Who is this Jesus we are celebrating, a mythical legend, the most notable person on the pages of history; or the genuine Son of the living God? His birthday gave the world a new era dividing the past from the future at a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Mennonite

Man's Relationship With God

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Since Adam man has been lost. View the Bible as the roadmap leading us back to God for a happy reunion.

MAN’S RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD Text: John 14:12 INTRODUCTION 1. Relationships are important, infants who have physical needs met will die without proper love and affection 2. The term religion means to be rejoined or retied to a. The root lig b. Like ligature, a device used to tie something c. Or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ