Sermons on Reach Higher:

How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How to progress without excess

The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Read The Bible

Contributed by Richard White on Sep 25, 2002

We are lost, needing direction, need a map? Read the Bible

WHY READ THE BIBLE? 2 Tim. 3:14-17 Illustration: It’s Christmas Eve. The kids are all asleep, you are sitting by the tree, trying to assemble that bike. Box says “so simple a 10 year old can put it together”. An hour later you mutter something like “they forgot to include the 10 year old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Church, God's Footstool"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 18, 2007

God does not live in a box, and his name is not Jack! The local Church should be likened unto a footstool. An easy five point outline to preach.

Sub Title: "God’s name is not Jack!" Introduction: Although King David had accomplished many things in his life, his greatest desire was to build a Temple in God’s honor. All of the other kings and kingdoms had built great Temples to their gods, it was time, David thought, to build a Temple to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Judgment On Corrupt Priests. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 19, 2024

Let us reflect on a solemn warning from the book of Malachi. God's judgment on corrupt priests serves as a reminder of the consequences of our actions when we stray from His ways.

The Bible teaches that God holds spiritual leaders to a higher standard, and corrupt priests who disobey and profane His name will face His judgment. Throughout Scripture, we see examples of God punishing bad priests who neglected their duties, corrupted the worship, and led His people astray. In ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:8, 1 Samuel 2:22-25

The Supernatural Power Of The King, Part 2 (Matthew 8:23-34)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jan 5, 2025

Jesus continues to demonstrate His Divine power and authority over diseases, potential disasters, and the works of the devil.

Matthew 8: 23-27: The Winds and Waves Obey Jesus After discussing the cost of true discipleship with the men who wanted to follow Him, Jesus then got into a boat with His disciples to head to the other side of the Sea of Galilee. By this time, the Lord was physically exhausted and fell asleep ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-34, Mark 4:35-41, Mark 5:1-20, Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Complexities Of Life Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 4, 2021

The happy ending of the story of Ruth, and the happy ending for millions of stories, are due to the reality of the complexity of life.

Not far from the scene where Ruth proposed to Boaz in the middle of the night, Musa Alami made a proposal of his own. This Arab boy was educated at Cambridge, and he went back to Palestine where he became very successful. But political turmoil came and he lost everything. He went out into the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-6

The Greatest Revelation Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

The practical value of knowing that Jesus is the greatest revelation we can have of God is that it gives us a way to evaluate every situation in life. The “what would Jesus do” theme is our guide. He is the revelation of what God would do.

Anne Graham Lotz in her book Just Give Me Jesus begins her introduction with this story. “Several years ago, Andrew Morton wrote a biography of Diana, Princess of Wales. In his publicity tour for the book he said his information was based on conversations he had with some of her closest friends. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Our Risen Head - All Saints 11/02/2025 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 4, 2025

God’s resurrection power and Christ’s reign are for us now, assuring us of hope, worth, and strength as His beloved church in every circumstance.

“‘The best of all is, God is with us.’” — John Wesley Friends, welcome. If you arrived today with a weary heart, a worried mind, or a wandering list of what-ifs, you’re in good company. The church in Ephesus knew the press of pressures and the pull of distractions. And yet, through Paul’s pen, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-23

Topics: Christ's Headship, Church Authority

Awesome God

Contributed by Bermie Dizon on Sep 17, 2002

Knowing the Incomparably great God gives us the much needed stability in times of trouble.

Awesome God By Bermie Dizon Mindoro is one of the islands of the Philippines that holds much promise. It is green and heavily forested. It has a lot of potential for growth. In fact, a number of our church members have migrated to Mindoro to live there. Then, a strong earthquake came, intensity ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When There Is No Hope

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 30, 2014

This message is a response to questions that I received concerning the situation in Ferguson, Mo and the Churches' response to it.

When There Is No Hope Scriptures: Jeremiah 1:5; 29:11; Proverbs 29:18; Psalm 139:13-14 Introduction: To the readers who are not members of my congregation: This message is to my congregation. What you will read is my message to the members God has placed under my spiritual care. I cast no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Beginning In The Hands Of A Loving God

Contributed by Tesh Njokanma on Sep 23, 2014

There is no mistake the hand of God can’t correct, there is no damage the hand of God can’t repair, there is no problem the hand of God can’t solve. The hand of God upon your life will certainly give you a New Beginning.

Text: Jeremiah 18:1-4 Introduction GOD IS NO ORDINARY POTTER In Jeremiah 18:1-4, God opened Jeremiah’s spiritual eyes to see how we are in the hands of a loving God. Jeremiah got an understanding of what happens to a man or situation when that person or situation is placed in the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous Joseph Series

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Dec 1, 2023

People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the theme of Christmas. But do you know there is a man who stands silently next to the manger in the nativity scene? He is not even given a single line to speak! Then he disappears completely from history after the teenage years of Jesus.

INTRODUCTION There is a story of courage that took place in the very first Christmas. It is about righteous Joseph. But it is a story we often miss because people’s Christmas focus is mostly around a young mother Mary and her son, Jesus. People often neglect righteous Joseph while focussing on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18, Matthew 1:24, 1 Peter 4:8, Proverbs 21:26, 1 John 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Free From Addiction - A Work In Progress

Contributed by James May on Apr 4, 2006

I have read much about the 12 Steps found in drug treatment centers. This is one that I use that is based solely upon the Word of God and the Power of the Blood of Jesus to deliver. This is just a foundation and can be expanded upon in many ways.

Recovering from Addiction – A Work in Progress By Pastor Jim May One of the greatest weapons that Satan is using against mankind today is the power of addiction. He knows how we were made and what drives us, and he has been busy since the Creation of mankind, perfecting ways to control and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, 3 John 8:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Love

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jun 28, 2003

Understanding that God is love. True love isn’t an emotion, it is God! And God’s love transcends everything. Nothing can keep God’s love from anyone!

A couple had been married for fifty years. “Things have really changed,” she said. “You used to sit so close to me.” “Well I can remedy that,” he said moving close to her on the couch. “And you used to hold me tight,” she said. “How’s that,” he said as he gave her a big hug. “ Do you remember ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Loving Each Other Through Small Groups Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Jan 20, 2005

In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show.

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing 2. Loving Each Other Through Small Groups January 15/16, 2005 Don Jaques MAIN POINT: In small groups, every person can experience and give out the love for each other we’ve been commanded to show. INTRO: A few years ago at a small groups conference they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational