Sermons on Raise The Bar:

Jesus, Filling Up Israel's Gaps (Isaiah 7) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 9, 2024

Builds off Brandon D. Crowe's article "Fulfillment in Matthew as Eschatological Reversal." Broadening people's perspectives on how the NT "fulfills" the OT.

Today marks an expected rabbit trail off our rabbit trail. I'm going to try to introduce you to one of the most complicated subjects in all of biblical study-- the way the NT uses the OT. And then next week, we will inch our way back closer to the rabbit trail I'd planned on taking. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-17, Isaiah 8:5-10, Matthew 1:18-23, Matthew 5:17-18, Matthew 2:13-15, Hosea 11:1-7, Matthew 23:23-39  (view more)  (view less)

It Doesn't Hurt To Look? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2002

Can we look as long as we do not touch? What does Jesus say about it?

INTRODUCTION  Bruce Larson tells of an old priest, who was asked by a young man, "Father, when will I cease to be bothered by the sins of the flesh? The priest replied, Son I wouldn’t trust myself until I’d been dead for 3 or 4 days  Today we are going to deal with a subject that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Layers Of An Onion

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Jun 28, 2021

I was originally drawn to this passage because of this conversation between Jesus and Peter. I wanted to understand the deeper meaning of what was being said here. I have learned that and much more. I found four layers to the onion.

Have any of you tried a fried blooming onion? They taste great. If you haven’t had one - they cut open a sweet Vidalia onion and dip it in batter and deep fry it and all the layers spread out. You are probably wondering why I am talking about onions and making everyone hungry; it is because onions ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

"What's A Mother To Do?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 15, 2006

Good Mother’s Day message. Ten things things that Mary did that are good examples for us to follow in raising a godly child.

Title: “What’s a Mother to do?” Introduction: If you want to raise godly children, let me encourage you to follow the example of Mary! There are ten things for a mother to do... 1. A Mother who is a good cook. (Luke 2:40 KJV) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

Humbly Exalted

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 29, 2005

This sermon speaks to the encouragement of Jesus to live a life of humility which in the presence of God raises us above the norm and exalts our name.

Humbly Exalted – Matthew 23: 1 - 12 Intro: A Texas rancher met up with a Wisconsin dairy farmer. The two men began talking about their land & the dairy farmer told the rancher that he operated his business on 125 acres. The Texas, not to be outdone said, “Yankee, that ain’t nothin. On my ranch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Good Kids Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 11, 2005

Message 2 of 6 on children. This message focuses on the work of parents in raising children. It gives four building blocks from 2 Timothy.

Microsoft’s Big Bear Can Watch Your Kids Prototype ’Teddy’ keeps an eye on the youngsters Iain Thomson, vnunet.com 15 Mar 2005 Young children could be watched over by remote control teddy bears with swivelling heads that track every move, thanks to a research project from Microsoft. ’Teddy’ is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God's Power

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Apr 8, 2007

God raised Christ from the dead and placed Him at His right hand. This is the same power that is at work in followers of Christ. It is resurrection power!

Knowing God’s Power By Greg Johnson April 8, 2007 God’s love for us was demonstrated at the cross of Christ. God’s power was demonstrated for us at the resurrection of Christ. It’s at the cross of Christ that we see and begin to understand how much God loves us. He loves us so much that He sent ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Portraits Of A Father From Proverbs Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jun 17, 2007

The purpose of this message is to encourage fathers to take the time and put forth the effort to raise their children in a godly way therby becoming the glory of their children.

PORTRAITS OF A FATHER FROM PROVERBS Proverbs 13:1; 15:5; 27:10; 22:28; 17:6 INTRODUCTION: A. Happy Father’s Day Fathers. 1. If you are here with your dad you are privileged to do so. 2. There are many who would like to be but cannot - enjoy the time together. B. On Mother’s Day we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

Never Too Late With Jesus Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 7, 2007

The miracle of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead is the enacted Word of God which most clearly reveals God to man through the Savior.

“Never Too Late With Jesus” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 11: 21-23 (1-44) “Then said Martha unto Jesus, Lord, if Thou hadst been here, my brother had not died. But I know, that even now, whatsoever Thou wilt ask of God, God will give it Thee. Jesus saith unto her, Thy brother shall rise again.” This ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-23, Joel 2:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Generation Needing God

Contributed by Joshua Randolph on Jun 29, 2005

The generation being raised up doesn’t know the Law God has given us and as a result is missing the fear of God in their hearts.

I. Statistics a. According to recent statistics only 4% of this generation will become bible believing Christians as compared to 30 to 35% of the baby boomer generation. b. Simply put according to this statistic 1 out of every 25 youth will be saved while the other 24 walk through their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

To Be Transformed

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 21, 2010

In Christ we are raised in newness of life and we are no longer to be as we once were, conformed to the image of this world, but transformed into the image of our Lord.

To Be Transformed 071209 AM Text: Romans 12:1-2 Introduction ILL: (Story of newly baptized disciple's concern over reaction from co-workers; next Lord's day when asked how things went, response was “it was no problem, no one noticed the difference.”) Merriam-Webster: To change in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus' Preaching

Contributed by Ian Lyall on May 24, 2010

Jesus, in his ministry healed the sick, raised the dead, proclaimed God's Kingdom, yet his real work was to proclaim the Good News

We have just heard that reading from Mark's gospel where we hear of Jesus, first healing Simon's mother-in-law (Do we, by the way, realise that Simon- or Peter as he was renamed, was a married man?), then healing many sick people and driving out many demons in Capernaum. Mark's Gospel is an ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Freedom Tools

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 24, 2011

No One talks about the destroyer anymore, but he is fast at work. This sermon is to raise awarness of satan and his tatics, and how to defeat him.

Freedom Tools John 16:33Amp, Isaiah 59:19 I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have [perfect] peace and confidence. In the world you have tribulation and trials and distress and frustration; but be of good cheer [take courage; be confident, certain, undaunted]! For I have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayer For Fear Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 29, 2014

Fear overshadowing God's love threatens darkness but Jesus raised us up so that God might deliver us each day.

Prayer For Fear by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 29, 2014) “LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me” (Psalms 3:1, King James Version [David prayed when he fled from his son Absalom]). Greetings In The Holy Name Of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Friends

His Concern Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 25, 2018

Paul is responding to a question raised in the minds of the Corinthians about Paul’s lack of commitment to the Church in Corinth or his supposed lack of sincerity.

March 15, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson II.A.1.a: His Concern. (1:12–14) 2nd Corinthians 1:12-14 (NKJV) 12 For our boasting is this: the testimony of our conscience that we conducted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist