Sermons on Take Me Higher:

Lord's People & Lord's Table

Contributed by Gary Birch on Jul 14, 2006

What does it mean to be a gathering of followers of Jesus and how does that link with Communion.

A catholic priest in a large and sprawling suburban parish began his Sunday worship by saying, ‘First let’s all introduce ourselves to one another. Turn to those who are seated near you and tell them who you are and find out who they are, for it would be a great shame to gather and not meet one ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

The Call To Holiness

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 23, 2006

God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness

(1 Th. 4:1-7) "For God hath not called us unto uncleanness, but unto holiness." A survey was conducted in Jan. 2006, that began with this question: Are You Holy? The survey, conducted by the Barna Research Group. A very prestigious and well known research group. The survey found ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Cristo Mi Escudo Series

Contributed by Jose Vega on Dec 10, 2006

La vida del hijo de Dios es la única que se encuentra en la muerte...

Tema: La vida Lugar: IBD Texto: Varios Fecha:04-23-2006 Título: Cristo mi escudo. INTRODUCCIÓN • Seguimos hablando acerca de la vida. • Y en esto días estaba pensando que espectacular son los nuevos vehículos que están saliendo en este tiempo. • Tiene sensores para todo. • Al mío se le ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Crisis Points.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 4, 2007

This sermon looks at crisis points in our lives which work out to be turning points which move us onto deepening points and can result in actual healing points.

Crisis Points Mark 5:21-43. The widow of Stephen Oake whose husband was a special branch police officer who was stabbed to death in Manchester by a terrorist, said in the Daily Telegraph article… That while she realized there was going to be some dark day’s ahead, she felt assured that “God is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Winning Souls

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 2, 2004

The greatest concern of hell is soul winning; the greatest joy of heaven is soul winning; the greatest responsibility of Christians on earth beyond our personal relationship before God and our families is soul winning.

TEXT: Luke 16:27-31; Luke 15:1-7, 10; Mark 5:18-20 TITLE: SOUL WINNING Luke 16:27-31 – The greatest concern of hell Luke 15:1-7, 10 – The greatest joy of heaven Mark 5:18-20 – The greatest responsibility of earth These three things are really one and the same. The greatest concern of hell is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Real Savers

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 16, 2006

Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to begin a congregation in. As they were traveli

THE REAL SAVERS THEME: HELPING TO SAVE OTHERS WILL SAVE OURSELVES TEXT: JOSHUA 2 Two missionaries traveled to Iraq to attempt to establish a mission congregation. The area was dangerous so everything had to be done secretively. They were sent by a large congregation to secure a house to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart [steve Irwin - Crocodile Hunter]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2006

Steve Irwin--Crocodile Hunter: If ever we expected him to have a great injury we would think it would be his leg, his hand, or maybe his head…but no, it was his heart. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:23-5:2 We were all shocked to hear about the tragic death of Steve Irwin, the Crocodile Hunter. We were stunned, not that he died, for he faced tremendous dangers on a daily basis…we were, rather, surprised by the way that he died. About the only way that a Stingray ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes, New Life

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Sep 10, 2005

In the midst of his exile, Ezekiel saw a vision of God. In the midst of our own troubles, God is still there if we will only look up.

Out of Ashes, New Life Ezekiel 1:1-3 September 11, 2005 Things sometimes happen in life that are so dramatic or stressful or incomprehensible or life altering, that it changes the way we tell time. I have had a friend for about 20 years who I met while he was recovering from a nine month ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

How To Be Happy Inside Out Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2007

Happy Are The Holy

What immediately comes to your mind when you hear the word “holy?”[1] In his book “The Pursuit of Holiness,” Jerry bridges wrote, “To some minds the very word ‘holiness’ brings images of bunned hair, long skirts, and black stockings. To others the idea is associated with a repugnant ‘holier than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Purpose Is It Anyway? Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21).

“Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails” (Proverbs 19:21). I discovered something interesting today. I looked up all the times “purpose” and “plan” were used in the Bible. In the overwhelming majority of cases, “purpose” referred to God’s purpose regarding ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When The Leaders Sins Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 15, 2011

A look at what to do when the leader falls into serious sin.

Introduction: A On my lamp in my office I have written a post-it two things: 1 Why am I so easy on myself and so hard on others. 2 My job is not to prepare sermons; my job is to prepare people. 3 Today, I’m going to give a third leg to our four leg chair. a Issues are not the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Saul's Death, And The Birth Of Darth Vader. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 16, 2011

What can we learn from the death of Saul and the demise of Anakin Skwalker.

Along time ago in a galaxy far, far away a young Jedi Knight by the name of Anakin Skywalker a talented and gifted young man was mislead by a Sith Lord, he then became Darth Vader, This had a fair bit to do with fear because of his desire to save his beloved. l could tell you the whole story but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Parable Treasure And Pearl / I Surrender All

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 28, 2011

What, then, do the parables teach? Church fathers such as Irenaeus and Augustine identified the treasure and the Pearl with Christ. The recent convert to Christianity says exactly the same thing: "I found Christ." Yes, it seems like we did find Christ.

In his series of seven parables in Chapter 13, Matthew is quite elaborate ....... on the first two, providing an interpretation for each. The other five are shorter and more pointed in content. The parables of the hidden treasure and of the pearl consists of two sentences each. And in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-52

Denomination: Anglican

Hopelessly Devoted To You

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 19, 2013

A sermon on Romans 12:9-16 on being devoted to our brothers and sisters in Christ

HoHum: It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, Cyrus asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "Half of my wealth," was his reply. "And if I release your children?" "Everything I possess." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Visions; One Purpose Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012

THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER IS

TWO VISIONS; ONE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: THE PASSAGE BEFORE US TODAY IS ONE OF GROWTH FOR THE EARLY CHURCH. IN FACT, ONE MIGHT SAY THAT THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE CHURCH LEAVING THE NEST. WITH THIS PASSAGE WE SEE THE CULMINATION OF GOD’S PLAN FOR THE GROWTH AND DIRECTION OF THE CHURCH. PETER ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-22

Denomination: Baptist