Sermons on Reach Higher:

Growing In The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will receive the glory. He is a jealous God and will not share that glory with anyone or anything else. This kicks against me slightly - because I feel that desire for glory too, yet

Why is the ocean blue? Why are leaves green? Why do birds sing? Why did Jesus die a criminal's death? One simple reason: because God wanted it that way. He exists, creates, and loves ... for Himself (Isaiah 46:9-10). This life is not about me; it's all about Him! God wants the glory and will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Contentment

Contributed by Michael Bolin on May 30, 2009

contentment in Christ through all things

In the 7th chapter of 1st Corinthians, Paul has moved from discussing the disorder of the church to answering the list of questions that the Corinthians had sent him. These questions ranged from being single to marriage, eating meat offered to idols, standards for proper behavior in worship, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Choose The Lowly Place

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 6, 2007

Find your place in ministry. If you do not seek, you will not find.

Choose the Lowly Place Rev. Phillip A. Wright Luke 14:7-14 7 So He told a parable to those who were invited, when He noted how they chose the best places, saying to them: 8 "When you are invited by anyone to a wedding feast, do not sit down in the best place, lest one more honorable than you be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Control Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

Surrendering control of our lives to God leads us to the only freedom we can truly experience. Five part series dealing with "getting ahead" based on Isaiah 55

Control Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 29th, 2007 Intro: Brief recap: Getting Ahead in life. What does it take, what issues are most important to reaching your goals? What is important in setting your goals? Will you be satisfied once you have reached your goals? We ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Living Water Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 4, 2003

A sermon on John 4 about the living water that Jesus Christ gives to every believer. (Adapted from MaClaren’s Expositions of Holy Scripture)

Sermon for 3/2/2003 The Living Water John 4:10-14 Introduction: A. "Cool Water" - Sons of the Pioneers "All day I face the barren waste Without the taste of water, cool water. Old Dan and I with throats burned dry And souls that cry for water, cool, clear, water." B. Water is essential for ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-14, John 7:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Out Of The Box

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Jul 6, 2006

Believers today need a fresh "out of the box" experience. Stepping out brings a new found freedom and experience for all.

Get Out of the Box Text: Mt 14:28-29 Introduction: In our world today, most people fear stepping out into a new opportunity more than they fear missing out on a new opportunity. The longer we tolerate something, the longer it dictates our life experience. We will never change our system of beliefs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering Of The Present And The Glory To Come

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Apr 15, 2010

Suffer now glory later

Introduction We live in a suffering world. And we, too, suffer. Every honest person on earth testifies that life is not fairly easy. And biblical Christianity does not minimize our difficulties and sufferings. We are saved and we are looking forward to the coming of Christ. But at present we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25, Romans 8:18-30, Romans 8:30-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Are You Following

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

Jesus teaches the importance of knowing not only who you are following but knowing who is following you.

Luke 6:39-40 Who Are You Following? • The meaning of discipleship – a person who follows the teaching or instruction of another. • Video 3 Rules of Discipleship 1. Don’t Follow a Blind Man (39) • That seems so obvious something we would never do, but Jesus is talking about something of even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:39-40

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Focused

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 13, 2008

Exposition of Phil 3:12-21 that helps people keep focused on Christ.

Title: Keeping Focus Theme: Showing how to face life’s challenges when they come Text: Philippians 3:12-21 Introduction At the begining of chapter 3 Paul talks about all the things he could brag about. Hebrew of Hebrews, etc. He had reason to boast. Yet in this section we see that his true ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Church Of God

#4. Unpaid Bills - Take A Deep Breath And Exhale! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2007

Whether you¡¦ve got a mountain of unpaid bills or a mountain of surplus money, take a deep breath and exhale¡Ktrust God with either!

Each of us has had an unpaid bill or two (or ten) lying on the desk or kitchen table. Those bills call to us; they harass us and wake us up in the middle of the night (if they let us get to sleep at all). Unpaid bills are a tremendous creator of stress and anxiety; they cause worry that can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Loving God And Others Midrashim Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 4, 2010

The Two Great Commandments -- loving God and loving others -- cannot be separated. Yet they can be contemplated because they are aimed in two directions.

Loving God and Others Midrashim (Deuteronomy 7:6-11 with John 3:16, 5:20-24, 14:21; Deuteronomy 10:18-19, Leviticus 19:18 with Luke 6:31, 10:25-37) 1. The World is changing. It used to be that the world’s tallest buildings were all in the U.S.; but not for quite some time. 2. DUBAI (AFP) – ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taking Control Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Aug 25, 2011

But for the Holy Spirit we are lost in our slavery to sin.

“Between the Lines: Taking Control of Your Life” Romans 8:1-17 It was a media heyday as thousands, if not millions, sat glued by their television sets watching a white Ford Bronco speeding down a California freeway with scores of the California Highway Patrol cautiously in pursuit. O. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Follow God, Not The World

Contributed by David Nolte on Jun 12, 2017

Urging readers / hearers to eschew this world in favor of God.

“Follow God, Not The World” 1 John 2:15-17 David P. Nolte The Way of Gladness. Which way is that? Those who know and obey Jesus say, “The Way of Gladness is God’s way.” Unbelievers would say, “The Way of Gladness is my own way!” God has a way, the world has a different way. Now, when you hear the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vision Statement 1998

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 10, 2009

The Vision Statement of 1998

VISION STATEMENT 1998 By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION A Doctrinal Statement tells others what you believe. Our doctrinal statement tells others we are an evangelical educational institution. A Mission Statement tells how an organization does its ministry. As an illustration, the mission ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Soar Like An Eagle

Contributed by Brian Menear on Mar 30, 2007

Things in this life can weigh us down, but God intended for us to soar like eagles!

Soar Like An Eagle Sometimes in our battles we try to fight the enemy on his terms and in his territory. Eventually we get beat down or defeated. God never intended for us to fight this way. He intended us to soar like eagles. Eagles fly higher than their enemies. They stay out of reach of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:30-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational