Sermons on Rising Above: showing 1,561-1,575 of 71,844

We Can Fly!

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 9, 2006

The "gravity" of life often seems to hold us down. But no problem that we might have is bigger than the Lord himself. He wants us to see things from his perspective and thereby raise us up on eagles wings.

Ever thought about how cool it would be, to be able to fly? And I don’t mean with the aid of one of those noisy mechanical contraptions we call airplanes. I mean you with just your body, soaring above the earth; you, banking over the forests; you skimming over the rivers; you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Servant Leadership (The World’s On Fire) - Mark 10:41-45 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 28, 2024

In 2020, our President was impeached, economy shut down, 40 million people lost their jobs, widespread corruption at the highest levels of our government are being exposed, and there are riots, beatings, and murders across the country. Jesus shows us that all these rise out of the same root cause.

Mark 10:41 When the ten heard about this, they became indignant with James and John. 42 Jesus called them together and said, “You know that those who are regarded as rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their high officials exercise authority over them. 43 Not so with you. Instead, whoever ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:41-45, Matthew 20:24-28

The Qualities Of A Champion

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 19, 2003

What does it take to be a champion for Christ?

The Qualities of A Champion Selected Passages January 5, 2003 Introduction What an incredible season this has been for the Ohio State Football team! Look at all they have accomplished: remained undefeated during the longest season ever (13 – 0), succeeded in spite of constant criticism by so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Hebrews 12:1, 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Church Of God

#2dare To Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We discuss deeper--- some of the sidetracks that lead away from Bible reading.

#2 Dare to read the Bible By WadeMartin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Psa. 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. Matt 22:29 Jesus answered and said unto them, YE DO ERR, NOT KNOWING THE SCRIPTURES, NOR THE POWER OF GOD. 2 Tim. 4:3 For the time will come when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Psalm 119:105

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Men Of Character

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

A Fathers Day Message that provides an outline of how men should live their life.

Turn to Genesis 1:26-31 (READ) There is an emphasis on leadership and dominion in these verses. How many of you know when God repeats himself, he is trying to get something across? God wants us to have leadership and dominion. I want to speak this Father’s Day on men of velvet and steel, a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

This sermon shows the design of faith in the Christian life and the value of faith.

Scripture: Gen. 8:22 Title: “Sowing and Reaping” Introduction: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was too crowded. “I can’t go to Sunday School,” she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Find Yourself In Trouble

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Feb 22, 2008

When you find yourself in trouble, know that God is a refuge and strength; a very present help in trouble.

Psalm 46:1 Topic: What to do when you find yourself in trouble The word trouble is defined as a state of distress, a state of affliction, a state of danger, or a state of need. It is also defined as a source of difficulty or distress, a source of pain, or heartbreak. All of us as at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Soul Connection Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 30, 2007

Everyone has something in their life that needs to be made new.

Three weeks ago we started our new Super Series – “Extreme Makeover: Soul Edition.” In that first week we learned that we need a SOUL TRANSFORMATION … that means being “Jesus with skin on” more than simply wearing a “Jesus costume.” God desires for each of us to wear much more than a Christian ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Superman

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 19, 2009

A funeral sermon for a child who died.

-Ricky, Jerri, family, friends, coworkers, I, like you all wished this day had never come -At least not so quickly -We all learn early on that death is a part of the human experience but we expect to lose great grand parents, grand parents, and parents -We do not expect to lose our children -When ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:2-4

Denomination: Lutheran

Romans 5:12-21 Part 2

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 28, 2006

Romans 5:12-21 Part 2

Romans 5:12-21 Part Two 12Therefore, just as sin entered the world through one man, and death through sin, and in this way death came to all men, because all sinned— 13for before the law was given, sin was in the world. But sin is not taken into account when there is no law. 14Nevertheless, death ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Other

Hindrances To Real Revival

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 22, 2010

Satan does not want the church of Jesus Chirst to have or expereince real revival, so this message identifies ways that hinder revival in the Church.

Hindrances to Real Revival Acts 16:16-24 Introduction The Encarta Dictionary defines hindrance as somebody or something that prevents or makes it difficult for somebody to do something; and act of obstructing progress. We need to understand tonight, that satan doesn’t want us to have or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Means To An End Series

Contributed by Connail Johnson on Nov 10, 2010

God designed the woman to adapt to whatever circumstance may occur within her realm. She is resourceful. She is creative. She knows how to make something out of what appears to be nothing. She will sacrifice without a second thought.

CYCLES 4 SISTERS “A MEANS TO AN END” HER MEANS Text: Prov.31:10 Introduction: “A MEAN MACHINE” At the turn of the 20th century women began to assert themselves as a driving force to be reckoned with not only within America, but in Countries all over the world. Women have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Challenge Sermon Vi: What's Love Got To Do With Being Distincty Christian? Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 12, 2019

In times like these, Christians are challenged to become mature peacemakers who unashamedly demonstrate their unconditional love for God and others in word and in deed as did our Lord.

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON VI: WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH BEING DISTINCTLY CHRISTIAN? Have you ever loved someone? Have you ever been loved by someone? These two questions address the two greatest needs of the human race: to love and to be loved. Without love, we die . . . “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Christmas Greeting Card Sermon Ii: Peace! Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 30, 2019

Whereas world and Church leaders talk about it, nothing seems as elusive as Peace on Earth - so, individually Christians bring about God's Peace by embracing the Prince of Peace as Savior and Lord of Life.

CHRISTMAS GREETING CARD SERMON II: PEACE World leaders talk about it. Church leaders pray for it. Ordinary folks long for it. Yet, there seems to be nothing more elusive than the PEACE that we talk about, pray for and long for. Since the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14