Sermons on Stairway:

"Fasting And Feasting"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 17, 2010

A sermon for Ash Wednesday.

2 Corinthians 5:17-6:10 Isaiah 58:1-12 By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN When a couple have their first baby; a whole new chapter has opened in their lives, and nothing will ever be the same again. Many, if not most parents can relate to this. They ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Queen Of Sheba (2 Chronicles 9)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 10, 2025

Are we like the Queen of Sheba, impressed by wealth and wisdom, or by the kingdom of God?

Should we allow fabulous wealth and wisdom to take our breath away, or seek God’s kingdom and God’s righteousness above all else? Let’s begin in 2 Chronicles 9. Was the Queen of Sheba amazed to witness Solomon’s wisdom and opulent wealth? When the queen of Sheba heard about Solomon’s reputation, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Conquering The Mountains Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 19, 2022

A mountain is described as a large natural elevation of the earth’s surface which rises abruptly from its surrounding levels.

Barry Finlay, a Canadian-born author and mountain climber once remarked: “Every mountaintop is within reach if you just keep climbing.” Revelation 21:10 confirms: “And he carried me away in the Spirit to a great, high mountain, and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20, Isaiah 53:1-12, Isaiah 54:10, Galatians 6:9

Make Your Heart Soar

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

We must come to grips with the fact that worship without intensity and interaction with God is dead and dry. And if it is this way, it is because we have made it so. On-the-other-hand worship from the heart is life-changing. In fact, it is the greates

MAKE YOUR HEART SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE By Mark Beaird Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Are you tired of coming to church and leaving without feeling that things are different? Do you go through the week feeling drained every step of the way? Would you love to feel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31, Isaiah 40:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Make Your Heart Soar

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Apr 11, 2003

We must come to grips with the fact that worship without intensity and interaction with God is dead and dry. And if it is this way, it is because we have made it so. On-the-other-hand worship from the heart is life-changing. In fact, it is the greates

MAKE YOUR HEART SOAR LIKE AN EAGLE By Mark Beaird Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Are you tired of coming to church and leaving without feeling that things are different? Do you go through the week feeling drained every step of the way? Would you love to feel ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lighting The World Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Feb 21, 2011

Believers bear the Light of the World...Jesus! It's done through Expectations, Revelation and Anticipation.

Secondary Draft Also He said to them, "Is a lamp brought to be put under a basket or under a bed? Is it not to be set on a lampstand? For there is nothing hidden which will not be revealed, nor has anything been kept secret but that it should come to light. If anyone has ears to hear, let him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-25

Denomination: Baptist

Strongly Rooted=healthy Spirit

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Aug 1, 2008

God’s Word has to be the foundation for a healthy person

More than a decade ago, Matt Thom, a few helpful young teens and me conceived of and set in motion a tree house for our back yard. The tree had a great section where branches came together but it wasn’t large enough for a good side platform. Instead, we placed four 12’ pressure treated 4x4’s around ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Angels' Song Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 22, 2020

In support of the Angel who brought the message of salvation to the shepherds a host of angels sing about the true peace we can because the favour of God is towards us. Give Glory to God, you can have peace.

Message Luke 2:14 The Angels' Song What happens when you are visited by an angel? Let’s read some verses. There was a visit to Zechariah when he was in the temple. The angel said to him: ‘‘Do not be afraid, Zechariah; your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed By Truth: Biblical Literacy In A Post-Literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 19, 2024

As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information consumption, the importance of understanding and engaging with God's Word remains paramount. Let us explore how we can cultivate biblical literacy to be transformed by God's eternal truth.

Transformed by Truth: Biblical Literacy in a Post-literate Age 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Introduction: Today, we delve into a vital topic that resonates deeply in our modern context – biblical literacy in a post-literate age. As we navigate a world saturated with digital media and rapid information ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 119:105, Proverbs 30:5, Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:14, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Close Encounter With God Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2010

Real worship happens only when God in His grace reveals Himself to us. Then we respond with gratitude by recognizing His presence, reverencing Him, remembering what He has done, and reserving ourselves completely for him.

Three-year-old, Mark, accidentally spilled his fruit punch on the floor one day. He decided to clean up the mess himself and dashed to the back porch to get the mop. Suddenly, realizing it was dark outside, he became apprehensive about reaching out the door for the mop. His mother reminded him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How Do You Know?

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

We can know the mind of God through His words: In the Biblical Words, The Word (Jesus Christ) and in the deeds by the Word of God Incarnate, and by the Acts of the Holy Spirit recorded in Acts and the Epistles, we know God is love and know his intent for

HOW DO YOU KNOW? Ephesians 1:1-13 How do you know that man was/is created “out of the overflow of love that existed between the persons of the Trinity”? How do you know the mind of God? This was an excellent question brought up at the end of last week’s session as we studied the opening verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

Handling Life's Tests Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 19, 2014

When you face a crisis, don't depend on your own strength; depend on the Lord. "Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation."

A recent (2013) Super Bowl ad, featuring the Mercedes Benz CLA, packs a powerful message. Take a look (show Mercedes Benz 2013 Super Bowl commercial). The ad starts with a thirty-something man sitting in a cafe. As the waitress serves him a cup of coffee, the man looks out the window and sees two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Breaking Out Of Our Comfort Zones Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

When Jesus said to deny yourself and take up the cross and follow Him He was saying in essence that we need to break out of our comfort zone to be useful for the kingdom of God.

It was 1847, and St. Paul, Minnesota was a town filled with ignorance and drunkenness. Liquor was sold in every store. Half the parents could not read, and so drinking was about their only form of entertainment. It was typical of frontier towns, and no one even dreamed of trying to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

What Should Christmas Look Like?

Contributed by John Kah on Dec 6, 2001

Many pressures vie to shape our celebration of Christmas. The most popular forces that shape our impresion of Christmas always leave us with the feeling that "it’s not enough". To find the true view of what Christmas should look like you must go over to

"What Should Christmas Look Like?" Luke 2:15-20 A mother and father went Christmas shopping one Saturday afternoon with their seven-year-old daughter. The Little girl was so thrilled and enthusiastic about the season. But her parents were just the opposite- - they were so grumpy, so tense and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

You Can Be The Person

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 4, 2007

It doesn’t take a lot of resources to be a blessing to someone and meet their need. All of us can be the person. Here’s how.

May, 2007 You Can Be the Person Mark 14:12-16 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “where do you want us to make preparation for you to eat the Passover?” There was not much time for them to make the needed preparation because the Passover had to be eaten between sundown and midnight ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Methodist