Sermons on Above And Beyond:

Idols? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 14, 2011

An idol is anything we place above Jesus Christ; so, let us constantly evaluate our calendars and our checkbooks.

What is the main point of the 2nd Commandment?? We find God’s 10 Commandments in Exodus 20 and Deutoronomy 5. The 2nd Commandment states, You shall not make for yourself an idol in the form of anything in heaven above or on the earth beneath or in the waters below. You shall not bow down to them ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wise Men, Still Seek Him, Today!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Dec 11, 2012

What God wants most of all, above every thing else is you and me, all of you & me, all of the time!

Wise Men Still Seek Him Today Matthew 2:1-12 NKJ 1. Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2. saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be The Real Deal

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us...

Turn On The Light Matthew 5:13-16 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Can God Trust You?

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 26, 2015

God is looking for those who hold His glory, His will and His interests in a priority above their own earthy wants and gains.

Isaiah 22:22 I will place on his shoulder the key to the house of David; what he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. A trusted servant wore the key to the king's house on his shoulder. Q: How do we become TRUSTED?? Do you know what God REQUIRES of us in order to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Charismatic

Love Reaffirmed

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 14, 2013

Jesus desires our love above all else. Can we leave the past behind and reaffirm our love to Christ?

I was reading in the book, “Streams in the Desert” which stated that one of life’s greatest paradoxes is knowing that the only person who is truly at rest is the one who had achieved it by working through the struggles of conflict, mistakes and regret. The book went on to note that: “The person ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

Really Live! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 27, 2016

Do you want real joy in the face of any adversity? Then pursue the advancement of the Gospel and the exaltation of Christ above anything else.

Maria Brunner's husband was unemployed, so she supported their three young children by cleaning other people's houses. However, even without a job, her husband managed to run up quite a number of unpaid parking tickets. The bill totaled nearly $5,000. Mr. Brunner kept the tickets a secret from his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Way Of Jesus In Politics Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2024

As followers of Christ, we are called to embody humility and service, placing our hope in Jesus above any political party or leader.

Hey guys! Let's talk about something that's everywhere right now - politics. I know, I know, it's not the most exciting topic, but stick with me. I promise it's going to be interesting. You know how in school, there's always that one kid who wants to be the class president, not because they want to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:7, Philippians 2:5-8, James 4:1-3, Hebrews 6:19-20

Topics: Biblical Leadership, Divine Governance, Spiritual Diplomacy, Faith-Based Politics

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Jesus is the 'Bread of Life' who provides eternal satisfaction and life, and we should seek Him above all earthly desires.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! We are here today to dive deep into the profound message of John 6:25-35. In the words of Dallin H. Oaks, "I believe many of us are over-nourished on entertainment junk food and undernourished on the bread of life." This is exactly what we’re going to be ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

Counterfeit Gods PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

Explores modern idolatry, how it subtly infiltrates our lives, and the importance of prioritizing our relationship with Christ above all else.

Good morning, friends! It's so good to be here with you today. We're going to be talking about something that's at the heart of our walk with Christ, something that's as relevant today as it was when the Apostle Paul penned his letters two thousand years ago. But before we get into that, I want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14

Topics: Defeating Idols

Selfishness And Self-Centeredness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 12, 2025

Selfishness is placing one's own needs, desires, and interests above all others, while self-centeredness is being excessively preoccupied with oneself.

SELFISHNESS AND SELF-CENTEREDNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 2:3-4 "Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

October – My Month Of Overflowing Favour

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 27, 2025

October is declared as a season of overflowing favour where God’s grace, mercy, and kindness will distinguish and uplift you beyond human limitations.

OCTOBER – MY MONTH OF OVERFLOWING FAVOUR By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” (Psalm 102:13 KJV) Supporting Texts: Genesis 39:21, Esther 2:17, Proverbs 3:3-4, Luke ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Royal Priesthood

Contributed by Robert Sickler on May 7, 2012

If we are born from above we are one of God’s peculiar people, an immortal, a member of the Royal priesthood; we are a chosen one!

A ROYAL PRIESTHOOD INTRODUCTION It is quite evident that a large number of Christians prefer to read religious articles, which wrap them in comfortable warm and fuzzy feelings. This is perfectly understandable, and the Holy Bible is our best source for such a message. After all, there is truth in ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian Church

No Fear

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

A Christmas devotional about not fearing what will happen.

Luke 1:5-17; 1:26-38; 2:8-15 - No Fear Fear is a common response to threatening or intimidating situations today. Some go to great lengths to beat or run away from their fears. And some brace themselves to be strong - it was no different on that first Christmas. Four times people were told not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For Those Who Are Losing Heart

Contributed by Lane Hastie on Nov 8, 2018

You may feel as though all hope is lost...but JESUS offers hope! This message shares a simple secret to help the "Average Joe" find hope when life's circumstances are causing them to lose heart.

What is something you regularly lose / misplace? Top Things People Lose or Misplace: Parking Spots Passwords / Usernames Television Remote Phone Hair accessories Socks Keys Purse / wallet Pens We can lose a lot of things in life and life will go on…things will still be okay. But…what about if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From The Signs To The Savior

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 3, 2001

The writer of Hebrews points exhorts us to move beyond the signs given by God under the Old Covenant to the reality of the Savior.

From The Signs To The Savior Hebrews 6:1-8 A man set out on a trip from Oklahoma City to Denver. He had never been to Denver before, but to prepare for his trip he decided to do his homework. He searched the Internet and found the most popular sightseeing spots, restaurants, and the cheapest ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ