Sermons on Take Me Higher:

How To Be ‘great In The Sight Of The Lord’

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 12, 2014

A look at the prpphecy that John will be "great in the sight of the Lord" and the other gospel passages where we're told how we can be great in the sight of the Lord.

A PROPHECY: John will be “great in the sight of the Lord.” - Luke 1:15. - This is part of the prophecy given to Zechariah about the child they would have. - What an incredible thought: he will be “great in the sight of the Lord”! Of all the things you could hope for your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Time To Dance

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2015

Is it okay for Christians to dance? Are rules against dancing just silly man-made rules or are they right? If dancing is okay, what kind of dancing would be right?

the Christian Church has a long history of making up rules that are not in the Bible. Is this right? Is dancing biblical or forbidden? What is the answer? Jesus criticized the Pharisees for making up religious rules that are not in the Bible. One example of this among Christians is the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:4

Denomination: Baptist

"How Does Your Garden Grow?"

Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015

Patience is a difficult thing to get. We must practice..

How Does Your Garden Grow? OBJECTS: Packages of garden seeds. THEME: Waiting patiently upon God. SCRIPTURE: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:25

Denomination: Baptist

He Cometh Seeking Series

Contributed by Dev Prasad Cruz on Sep 12, 2013

Even if man flees God seeking us and so that Jesus, even if He has to walk on water...

In Bible we see that it is not man who seeks God but God comes seeking man. God came to the garden seeking when Adam & Eve sinned and were hiding (Gen. 3:9). Men may seek god but they also flee from him. “Jesus said to them it is I don’t be afraid” (John 6:20). There is a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gift Or Stick!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 19, 2013

The flaming sword is reserved for stubborn sinners!

GIFT OR STICK! Genesis 3:24’So He drove out the man; and He placed cherubim at the east of the garden of Eden, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to guard the way to the tree of life.’ The noise my school kids make was just horrendous and unbearable! We threatened, punished, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Handling The Hardships Of Your Life

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 26, 2022

Hardships come to everyone. Few people can say that they have never experienced a hardship. The problems with hardships revolves around how to deal with them. How do you handle the hardships which are sure to come?

Handling the Hardships of your Life 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Hardships of all kinds come to everyone in life.Few people can say that they have never experienced hardships of some kind.The problem is how to handle the hardships of life that are surely to come.The first thing to do is to: Depend on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Touched By An Angel

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Mar 12, 2022

Being encounter by angels.

Touched By an Angel Acts 12:6-10 I would like to try and preach from this text with today’s subject, “Touched by An Angel”. In every story, there are heroes and villains. The villain is the one that has that evil plan hatched in his mind only to destroy; an antagonist by nature and the adversary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Common + Passion = Compassion

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Oct 4, 2022

Common + Passion = Compassion

Common + Passion = Compassion Scripture Luke 10:25-37 Reflection Dear friends, Today we have the gospel passage with a rich meaning for our lives. Jesus Christ starts the parable by saying about a person. It is interesting to note that in the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus does ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other

Good Words & Bad Words Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Oct 23, 2022

Written during a time when David was lamenting the apostasy in his nation. A departure from God always revealed itself in the words of the people. Good Words & Bad Words.

I. BAD WORDS A. The source of bad words – Unfaithfulness (v. 1) 1. Faithful = trustworthy. As men become more ungodly, they become less trustworthy. 2. A godly man realises that what he says is important. It reflects his character. He wants his character to match his words (Pro 20:6). B. Forms ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Seeking?

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 4, 2022

The world is gripped in a whirlwind of materialism. The rat race for fame, wealth, power, pleasure and other carnal desires has swallowed many believers.

TEXT: John 1:37-39 "And the two disciples heard him speak, and they followed Jesus. Then Jesus turned, and saw them following, and saith unto them, What seek ye? They said unto him, Rabbi, (which is to say, being interpreted, Master,) where dwellest thou? He saith unto them, Come and see. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:37-39, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Father Is A Fair Judge Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 10, 2022

The story of the bible is a God walking with his people, attempting to rescue them. We must admit that God has been more than patient with humanity. He’s slow to anger, yet he does not leave unpunished. Exodus 34

God is … The Father is a Fair Judge February 13, 2020 The story of the bible is a God walking with his people, attempting to rescue them. We must admit that God has been more than patient with humanity. He’s slow to anger, yet he does not leave unpunished. Exodus 34 Romans 14:11-12 NIV For it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-12, Revelation 20:1-3, Revelation 4:8, Colossians 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit Of The Spirit Part 1

Contributed by Jed Smith on Feb 11, 2022

I'm certain we all have heard of the Fruit of the Spirit. But what does it mean? Welp, pull up a chair, cuz I'm going to explain it to yall.

Galatians 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Let's start with the first one. Love. 1st Corinthians 13:4-10 "Love is patient and kind; love does not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”.

THE BODY OF CHRIST I CORINTHIANS 12 INTRODUCTION: There are different figures of speech used to describe the nature and function of the church. One is “the body of Christ.” The church is not a building, place or street address. It is not just an organization. The church is an “organism”. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Peace Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 9, 2016

Only God can give a peace that passes all understanding.

The Spirit of Peace Galatians 5:17-26 The Fruit of the Spirit produces in us the character of the Lord Jesus Christ, and when people come in contact with us they see the Christ in us. Vs.24 And they that are Christ’s have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts “if we live in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Do Not Want To Go To Hell

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

Jesus taught that Hell was a place to be feared. “And fear not them which kill the body, but fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell.” Matthew 10:28.

WHY I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO HELL Matthew 25:41-46 Jesus taught that Hell was a place to be feared. “And fear not them which kill the body, but fear Him who is able to destroy both body and soul in Hell.” Matthew 10:28. I. I DO NOT WANT TO GO TO HELL BECAUSE IT IS A REAL PLACE. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:41-46

Denomination: Baptist