Sermons on Take Me Higher:

Calm In The Storm

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 5, 2024

Funeral sermon for an elderly faithful Christian man.

Kenneth was intelligent, a family man who took his responsibilities seriously. He inherited a love for the outdoors. His grandfather homesteaded in OK before statehood, living in a dugout on the prairie for a time. Kenneth grew up at that farm. He enjoyed being outside farming, ranching, hunting, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Satan's Tactics. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Mar 10, 2024

Satan, also known as the devil, is the primary antagonist in the Bible.

Satan is a fallen angel who opposes God and seeks to lead humanity away from Him. The Bible describes Satan as a deceiver, a tempter, and a destroyer. Satan is a master of deception, using his cunning and lies to lead us astray. In Genesis 3, he deceives Eve, tempting her to disobey God's ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5, Psalm 139:1-4, 1 Peter 5:8, Revelation 12:11

Strength For The Journey

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 20, 2023

A sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Year A

February 19, 2023 - Transfiguration Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church 2 Peter 1:16-21; Matthew 17:1-9 Strength for the Journey Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. The season of Epiphany culminates today with our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9, 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Addressing The Opposition To Revival

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Mar 3, 2023

Pastor Jonathan shares a few thoughts about the Asbury Revival. There are many opponents of revival today. Let's embrace what God is doing and not worry about trying to figure it out.

Acts 3:19 Refreshing = a??a´?????, anapsuxis, an-aps'-ook-sis From G404; properly a recovery of breath, that is, (figuratively) revival: - revival. I. Acts 3:1-10 – Expound on the Lame Beggar Healed at the Gate called “Beautiful.” II. Acts 4:1-22 – The opposition (after God started ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, 2 Chronicles 7:13-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Healings In Mark Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 20, 2023

Jesus the healer has done freely to the public, disciples, believers and to everyone who came to him. Even today, he heals all those who come to him. He heals the Body and soul. He sooths the spirit to betterment.

Mark 1:29-34 Healings in Mark JEHOVAH RAPHA THE LORD YOUR HEALER is one of the titles of Yahweh. The word Rapha refers to the Physical healing (Genesis 20:17, James 5:16), repairing the deformities by physicians (Genesis 50:2), emotional healing (Jeremiah 6:14), purification of the deadly things ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-34

Denomination: Methodist

La Vida Consagrada

Contributed by Yosef Daniel on Jul 12, 2024

Una vida consagrada es una vida completamente dedicada a Cristo. Es una persona que seguirá la voz de Dios antes de todo.

La Vida Consagrada ¿Qué es la vida consagrada y por qué es importante tomar tiempo en consagrar nuestras vidas delante de Dios? 2 Corintios 6:17-18 nos da una responsabilidad y una promesa. Nos dice: Por lo cual, Salid de en medio de ellos, y apartaos, dice el Señor, Y no ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27, 2 Corinthians 6:17-18, 1 John 2:15, Matthew 6:24, Matthew 10:37, Matthew 10:38  (view more)  (view less)

Stay Faithful Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

This is the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved.

“Stay Faithful” Acts 2:42-43 We finished last week the first known sermon after Jesus has ascended to sit on the right hand of the Father. This is also the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Went On Trial And Noone Stood Up To Defend Him. Will You Stand Up And Be Counted?

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Jul 30, 2024

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus.

The prophet Isaiah asked the question of the suffering servant “who of his generation protested”? And so we ask the same question “who protested at the time of Jesus' illegal trial and execution?” Of course, the answer to that was no one. No one stood up at the trial to support Jesus. There ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:8

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy And Grace Are The Twin Pillars Of God's Love Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 10, 2024

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature.

Grace and mercy are two fundamental concepts in Christianity that describe God's loving and compassionate nature. While they are often used interchangeably, they have distinct meanings and implications. Grace refers to God's unmerited favor and kindness towards humanity. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 51:1-2

Sibling Jealousy: James' (Eventual) Turning To Jesus

Contributed by Jessica Linde on Sep 1, 2024

By considering how sibling relationships can often be contentious, this sermon's ultimate message is that we can't rule out God's ability to radically change people's hearts, because He ultimately radically changed the heart of James the "brother" of Jesus.

Have any of you made it as far into the watching The Chosen as season 3…? Okay, a handful of you. That’s okay. I promise no spoilers from me today! Well… I mean… we do know how the Gospel stories conclude (with Christ’s death, resurrection, and ascension), so I guess the biggest spoiler is already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55, Mark 6:3, Luke 2:41-50

Does God Allow Evil?

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 7, 2024

This sermon explores how God can use what appears to be evil or harmful for His greater purpose.

Introduction: The Story of Joseph Let us begin with the story of Joseph, the son of Jacob. Joseph was beloved by his father but hated by his brothers. Out of jealousy, they sold him into slavery, and Joseph was taken to Egypt. There, he endured many trials: he was falsely accused of a crime and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Reverence The Lord.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 8, 2024

The outworking of our covenant relationship with the LORD.

HOW TO REVERENCE THE LORD. Psalm 34:11-22. PSALM 34:11. David addresses his hearers as “children” - like disciples receiving instruction at the feet of their Rabbi. The Scottish metrical version reads: “O children, hither do ye come, And unto me give ear; I will you teach to understand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cain And Abel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 10, 2024

"Am I my brother's keeper?" (Genesis 4:9).

CAIN AND ABEL. Genesis 4:2-15. The acceptance of Abel’s offering as opposed to Cain’s is often explained in terms of THE NATURE OF THE SACRIFICE. We are reminded that ‘almost all things are by the law purged with blood; and without shedding of blood, there is no remission’ (cf. Hebrews 9:22). ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:2-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Please Pray For The Navajo Nation And All Native American Tribes

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jul 25, 2022

Reflections from a Missions trip to the most northern part of the Navajo (Dine') Nation.

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” (Matthew 28:19 NIV) I returned from a Missions trip to the most northern part of the Navajo Nation. There were 17 of us from the church. We partnered with the Clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19, Matthew 24:14, Revelation 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ámate A Ti Mismo

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 18, 2022

Ámate a ti mismo

Ámate a ti mismo   Sagrada Escritura Lucas 10: 25-37   Reflexión Queridos hermanos y hermanas, El amor es una palabra compleja. El amor es una emoción complicada. El amor es una hermosa expresión. Depende de dónde estemos en ese momento cuando experimentamos el ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Other