Sermons about Above And Beyond

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

based on 64 ratings

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Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2002

based on 159 ratings

| 13,950 views

In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

based on 9 ratings

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The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Moving Beyond The Motions

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 3, 2002

based on 75 ratings

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Far too often we just "go through the motions" in life but Jesus wants much more than this for our lives.

Moving Beyond the Motions Mark 10:46-53 September 1, 2002 Morning Service Introduction In Japan there was a man in the imperial orchestra couldn’t play a note. Being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the group because he wanted to "perform" before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-53

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

based on 74 ratings

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When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Hope Beyond Brokeness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 31, 2001

based on 40 ratings

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Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ.

HOPE BEYOND BROKENNESS! Thesis: Hope beyond brokenness only comes to us when we receive by faith our "Higher Power" who for me personally is the Lord Jesus Christ. Introduction: Someone has wisely stated that if you could convince a man that there is no hope, he would curse the day he was born ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift Beyond Description

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

based on 1,637 ratings

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Paul said, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." Why does Paul call Jesus "indescribable?" I think that there are at least four reasons.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. My text this morning is 2 Corinthians 9:15. It is a short verse, only 8 words long. Listen as the apostle Paul says, "Thanks be unto God for His indescribable gift." This is the time of year when we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15, 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Human Imagination Series

Contributed by Philip Makari on Jan 8, 2001

based on 107 ratings

| 7,311 views

Nothing surpasses the mystery of Christ’s Incarnation.

BEYOND HUMAN IMAGINATION Luke 2:8-20 There are several reasons as to why the shepherds’ episode of the Christmas story could not have been a story of human imagination, or a man-made story. 1. If you or I were to make up a story about the birth of the long anticipated Messiah, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope Beyond Terrorism

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 15, 2001

based on 16 ratings

| 2,739 views

We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?”

Hope Beyond Terrorism Thesis: We have been shocked by terrorism like never before this week and many are walking around bewildered saying, “Where is the hope?” Introduction: Lets recap the Timeline of the week that has caused many to be bewildered and feeling hopeless: A stage of horrorOn ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken But Not Beyond Repair

Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002

based on 130 ratings

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In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21, Isaiah 42:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hallelujah Chorus And Beyond

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 26, 2009

based on 4 ratings

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Heaven’s response to the judgment of the Great Whore, the Marriage of the Lamb, the Marriage Supper, the Coming of the Lord/Armageddon

Revelation 19 Title: “The Hallelujah Chorus and Beyond” Theme: The Ending of the Day of the Lord Text: “And after these things…” (Revelation 19:1, 2) I. John heard the Sounds and saw the Sights of Great Heavenly Praise and Worship (v.1-10) A. Great voice [sound] of Much People in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Beyond Today Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Dec 26, 2007

based on 1 rating

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A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent that helps us see that despite troubles, God has not deserted us and that we are still blessed.

As we continue in this Advent season it is important to remember that we are not just preparing for Christmas but when Jesus comes again as our saviour and our judge. In today’s Gospel reading we hear of John being in trouble because he was a witness of Jesus. John’s story of following Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:2-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

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Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Repentance: Beyond Excuses Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on May 18, 2007

based on 4 ratings

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No more explanations, no more excuses - like the Ninevites, stop, turn around, go the other way.

Repentance: Does our generation understand what it means? We have been following the prophet Jonah for the past few weeks and we have seen that for many of us, when we read through the book of Jonah we place assumptions on the text, that aren’t really there. For example, a quick reading of chapter ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

based on 44 ratings

| 26,908 views

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

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