Sermons on above and beyond: showing 121-135 of 79,095

Rising Above The Turkeys Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Mar 23, 2018

When people try to make changes, other people may hold them back. As Jacob tries to overcome his scheming nature, Laban drags him down. God intervenes, so that Jacob can rise above that old turkey, Laban, and his own nature as well.

RISING ABOVE THE TURKEYS—Genesis 30:25-31:55 “I could soar like an eagle, if I didn’t have to deal with so many turkeys.” My uncle raised turkeys. Turkeys are pretty stupid. They are always crowding each other, pecking at each other, fighting over food, so they can get big enough to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Cut Above The Rest

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 10, 2018

A study in the book of Leviticus 22: 1 – 33

Leviticus 22: 1 – 33 A cut above the rest 22 Then the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, 2 “Speak to Aaron and his sons, that they separate themselves from the holy things of the children of Israel, and that they do not profane My holy name by what they dedicate to Me: I am the LORD. 3 Say to them: ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is Above Us Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 12, 2015

There are aspects of God that we cannot know. God is above us -- far above us.

This would be Moses’ second trip up the mountain to meet God. The first trip had ended in disaster. God had given him the tablets of the law, written in stone, and he was coming down the mountain to give them to the people. But he heard something unexpected. He heard what sounded like loud ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:17-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born From Above Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on Jul 12, 2009

(PowerPoint slides are available by emailing emile@wolfaardt.com) Understanding the significance of born again, born of water and born of spirit.

Journeying with John - It’s a Blast (JWJ-13) Born from Above John 3:1-8 Professional golfer Paul Azinger was diagnosed with cancer at age 33. He had just won a PGA championship and had ten tournament victories to his credit. He wrote these words, "A genuine feeling of fear came over me. I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

Living Above The Fray Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 5, 2020

CONFIDENT trust in Christ produces COURAGEOUS living through Christ.

Living Above The Fray Acts 6:8-15 I know each week as we come together as a church family into this room, we all enter with different issues swirling about in our lives. This week some of you faced health issues. We had folks in our church that had tests and procedures, emergency room visits and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Scenery From Above.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 30, 2020

When you’re going through an ordeal, maybe mental anguish, or un-forgiveness, or possibly just some harsh words spoken over you or about you. Don’t react.

The Scenery From Above. Luke 19:1-9NKJV When you’re going through an ordeal, maybe mental anguish, or un-forgiveness, or possibly just some harsh words spoken over you or about you. Don’t react. If you can get a heavenly preceptive, about the attack, or the deep internal anguish, then and only ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessings From Above Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 15, 2018

The first chapter of Ephesians is one long sentence in the Greek, packed with numerous blessings from above. God chose us, God forgives us, God seals us. We are his...forever.

Blessings from Above Ephesians 1:3-14 Today we launch a new series through a tiny book of the Bible called “Ephesians.” The Apostle Paul wrote this six-chapter letter to the church in Ephesus while he was imprisoned in Rome. Most scholars believe it was meant to be a form letter, something that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Passions Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 4, 2018

Message 19 in our explorations of James. This message focuses on the war on the inside that triggers wars on the outside.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Living Above the Passions” The book of James is all about living by genuine faith. James describes the kind of life the one who claims to live by faith lives. I. Faith’s response to trials 1:2-27 II. Faith’s response to partiality and prejudice 2:1-13 ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Above The Bright Blue

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Apr 1, 2022

Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with the area we call the sky. What is hidden above the bright blue?

APRIL 3, 2022 SCRIPTURE READING–Numbers 13:1-2; 17-21; 23-27 Above the Bright Blue Since the beginning of time man has been fascinated with the area we call the sky. What is hidden above the bright blue? Man first found there were many shining objects in the night sky and they seemed to rotate ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:17-27, Revelation 22:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born From Above

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 7, 2023

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17.

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a life in the Holy Spirit from John 3:1-17. Nicodemus There was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. (John 3:1 NKJV) Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ruling ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Above All: Reconciled Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on May 2, 2022

Paul describes the Colossians' past (alienated from God), present (reconciled to God), and future (presented holy, blameless, and free from accusation)

Above All: A Study in Colossians Colossians 1:20-23 Pastor Jefferson M.Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 05-01-2022 Reconciliation at Chili’s Our first year of marriage was very difficult. We married at 24 years old. I was 24 going on 15 and Maxine was 24 going on 40. ? About year in, we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond All Odds - The Story Of Israel Proves The Accuracy Of The Bible

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 2, 2016

The success of the Jewish people is a powerful proof for the accuracy of God's promise to bless them above all other people of the earth.

Is it a mere coincidence that Israel is successful in unparalleled ways, and at the same time, the object of hatred throughout much of the world? Is there any significance to the survival of the Jewish people who have been mercilessly hunted, and targeted for elimination not once or twice, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do The Seemingly Ordinary, Rise Up?

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 28, 2017

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? Why did they do what they did? Why do they care? What makes them so strong? How could they bear so much? Were they born that way?

Have you ever thought about those seemingly ordinary people that go above and beyond for causes that would change our lives? • Why did they do what they did? • Why do they care? • What makes them so strong? • How could they bear so much? • Were they born that way? • Did they already know they ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9, Judges 7:15-16, Judges 7:18, 1 Samuel 16:7

Living Beyond The Pain Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerlette Mickie on May 8, 2008

This sermon releases biblical truths about God’s ongoing ability to lift us all, beyond the pains that life often brings.

pray that this sermon message will lift you and have you to understand that while our God is an awesome God. He is in control. Thanks for allowing me to share my sermon thoughts with you today. Please fill free to comment in the guest book. While the things God did for us was covenant ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Living Beyond The Confusion

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

unless the information you are absorbing matches the wisdom God has revealed in His Word it’s ultimately going to lead to trouble

OPEN: I imagine that there are few people who are not aware that we live in a culture of information overload today. I read a portion of a book by a guy named Alvin Toffler that warned about the difficulty a person can have making decisions and even understanding life when there is too much ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible