Sermons on Take Me Higher:

An Olympics Story And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Jul 12, 2012

Deriving some spiritual lessons from the great athlete Jim Thorpe’s saga on public fickle-mindedness during this Olympics time...lessons to which audience/congregation can easily "connect" at a time "Olympics fever" is in the air...

AN OLYMPICS STORY AND BEYOND... Hey, it’s Olympics time!!! From July 27th to August 12th, thousands are going to throng the Stadia in London and billions are going to be glued to their TV sets enjoying the rich fare being dished out by the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: *other

Inertia: State Of Motion

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

The challenge I present to you today isn’t about scientific inertia, but rather spiritual inertia…and although today it is geared toward our young people, this principle relates to all of us.

Inertia: State of Motion Every body perseveres in its state of being at rest or of moving uniformly straight ahead, except insofar as it is compelled to change its state by forces impressed. [Cohen & Whitman 1999 translation] Definition: "… a body at rest will remain at rest and a body moving ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wise Follow The Epiphany Star

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 7, 2008

Epiphany (B) - The wise follow the Epiphany Star. Who are the wise? What do they find?

THE WISE FOLLOW THE EPIPHANY STAR (Outline) January 6, 2008 - EPIPHANY - Matthew 2:1-12 INTRO: Happy New Year! Merry Christmas! Today, January 6, is known as the Gentile Christmas. It is the day celebrated as Epiphany. Epiphany means appearing, revealing, or brought to light. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus Will Come Again

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 20, 2011

Let’s not be taken in by speculation about the second coming - Pastor Harold Camping notwithstanding

TSL and TSJ 23-10-2011 Story: Following a severe storm in a village in Northumberland, the local Anglican priest and local Methodist minister decided to help their community and so each made a sign and positioned himself on the local road leaving their village. It wasn’t long before a car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-36

Denomination: Anglican

I Can Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Nov 10, 2011

We are going to see on this journey thru some of the cans of the Word of God that we CAN be & do that God’s Word declares.

“I Can” Romans 8:31-32 GNT In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own Son, but offered him for us all! He gave us his Son—will he not also freely give us all things? Many probably came in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"changing Your Story" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jul 20, 2020

Your worth is not your work. Your calling is not your career. Your value is not your vocation.

“Changing Your Story” Ephesians 1:15-23 When we meet someone for the first time we usually ask them several questions. What’s your name? What do you do? Where do you live? Clearly the first thing we want to know is their name. Often we pass our names along to the next generation. I did. I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Be The Name Sermon I: The Lord God Our Father Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 26, 2020

As we become more mature in our walk with the Lord, we cherish our unique position as sons of God in the family of God our Father who art in heaven.

BLESSED BE THE NAME OF THE LORD GOD OUR FATHER A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One morning they were eating breakfast in a little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet family meal. While waiting for their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-13

The Lord Shall Provide

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 9, 2020

Lord is saying to the people of the earth how He will restore them; this city of Jerusalem would be an example or sample of His glory. It will become a symbol of joy. They will praise God when the people see the goodness, prosperity, peace, and security that He provides to them.

The Lord shall Provide Jeremiah 33:1-9 They shall fear and tremble for all the goodness and all the prosperity that I provide for it.’ Jeremiah 33:9 Good morning! Praise be to the Lord! Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. The Lord came to Jeremiah a second ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:6-9, Psalm 27:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book That Impacted The World Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jun 25, 2020

Many books have been written that have influenced our world, but no book has ever influenced and transformed people like the book of Romans in the New Testament.

“For in the gospel the righteousness of God is revealed--a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: "The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17) For the past few weeks, I have been teaching through the book of Romans. Many books have been written ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Our Strength Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 16, 2015

When you undergo afflictions, go over your convictions.

JOSEPH BAYLY ONCE SAID, “Never doubt in the dark what you learned in the light.” But we do, don’t we? When we go through times of trial, we lose sight of what we believe. We have a tendency to see only the bad our afflictions. For example, when the heat’s on, we may assume ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mystery Babylon. Introduction. Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 2, 2015

Here is a lesson on the historical and very real "Babylon", in every culture, in every age. Introductions and explanations ....

SOME PRELIMINARY NOTES 1. The tracing of Babylon turns out to be the study of the human race, with its obvious and not so obvious byways and lanes that, after awhile, tend to overwhelm rather than edify. After months of plodding through these paths, I finally must force myself to stop and turn over ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Must Know The Message Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 7, 2014

What message are you sending? Do you know the message?

Rom 10:13-17 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. 14 How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach, except they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Cuando Los Hechos Hablan Series

Contributed by Pastor: Jose Luis Dejoy on Jul 3, 2013

Cuando los hechos hablan las palabras sobran, el pescado no necesita decir que es un pescado por el olor se sabe que es un pescado. Al igual que un perfume, para que la gente se entere que él es un perfume no necesita decir que lo es. Basta con su fraganc

Cuando los hechos hablan las palabras sobran, el pescado no necesita decir que es un pescado por el olor se sabe que es un pescado. Al igual que un perfume, para que la gente se entere que él es un perfume no necesita decir que lo es. Basta con su fragancia, es mas el perfume puede haberse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-30

Denomination: Bible Church

One Last Chance Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013

God through Pilate gives Israel one last chance before consigning the nation to perpetual judgment. Their abject rejection meant the loss of the nation ethnically and opened the door to all who will believe to become God's chosen people.

One Last Chance John 19:8–16 Introduction Last week we saw Pilate pronounce three times that he found no guilt in Jesus and tried to get Jesus released. First he tried to get the crowd to choose Barabbas. Then he tried the sympathy approach by having Jesus beaten up a bit and mocked by ...read more

Scripture: John 19:8-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Enjoy The Lord's Banquet

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 4 - God's Word is the banquet believers will want to enjoy. This banquet is a feast for our salvation. This banquet is our reason to rejoice.

ENJOY THE LORD’S BANQUET (Outline) July 10, 2011 - Pentecost 4 - ISAIAH 25:6-9 INTRO: Most people enjoy eating at a free banquet or feast. Very often food and celebrations go quite well together. Too often we think about our next meal even before being finished with our current ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:6-9

Denomination: Lutheran