Sermons on Above Not Beneath:

Faithfulness Delegated Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 6, 2019

Above all, a person who handles the Lord’s money must have a heart that is right with God.

November 11, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.C: Faithfulness Delegated. (8:16-9:5) Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Faithfulness Delegated. Part-1: When We Give By Faith. (8:16-24) Part-2: Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

If we are going to follow Jesus, we have to put him first above anything or anyone else.

Taking A Stand Text: Acts 4:1-22 Introduction 1. Have you ever had to stand up for something you believe in? When we stand, it's normally because there is some sort of opposition facing us. So we have to muster up the courage and take action to stand against that opposition. 2. When I first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Graduation Speech - Jeremiah 29:11

Contributed by Kayse Mccanne on Jul 11, 2017

5 minute Baccalaureate speech about pursuing the plans God has for you above all others.

Graduates, as you close this chapter of your life and begin the next, I want to leave you with a few words of encouragement and also of caution as you take your first steps into adulthood. One of my life verses is Proverbs 19:21 which says, "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secrets Of The Eagle Anointing Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 10, 2025

The eagle anointing empowers believers to soar above limitations, gain divine strength, and operate with vision and dominion.

THE SECRETS OF THE EAGLE ANOINTING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 Key Verse: “But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” (Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Get Smart! James 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 29, 2013

James tells us that there are two different wisdoms trying to control of our lives – one originates from Heaven above and the other is an earthly unspiritual wisdom. We need to “Get Smart” with God’s Wisdom from above!

Series: Let’s Do This! Summary of sermon 1 and 2 Sermon 3: Get Smart! Question – There are Two Wisdoms in this World- Which one do you follow? Video Clip: You Tube Get Smart clips http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8amXSGAtd0 cut at 4:03! Thesis: James tells us that there are two ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pull Up!

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 26, 2025

Holiness is God rescuing us from spiritual drift. Grace lifts us above sin, shaping our hearts to love what heaven loves forever.

(Call to Holiness) INTRODUCTION — The Great Danger of Drifting Every pilot knows that you don’t have to crash to die. Sometimes you just drift. A degree off-course here. A little neglect there. The gauges still look fine. Engines hum. Wings steady. But gradually… quietly… you descend. Until a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Romans 12:1-2, Titus 2:11-14, Philippians 2:12-13, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Visitor In The Dark

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 3, 2020

What does it mean to be born again? How are we born of water and the Spirit? Let’s understand the newness of a spirit life in 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 spirit life in John 3:1-17. Nicodemus John 3:1 Now there was a Pharisee, a man named Nicodemus who was a member of the Jewish ruling council. Nicodemus was a senator in the Jewish ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A Love That Covers A Multitude Of Sins | Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Nov 20, 2024

What is the highest Christian Virtue? We might have different points of view, but the Bible tells us that it is LOVE. What is this love? How do we practice it? Dr. Madana Kumar, PhD exposits on 1 Peter 4:8 to bring this concept alive.

A Love that covers all Sins Arvi and Aarav (our grandchildren) are happier children in the past week. One of the reasons for their extra joy for the past week has been the presence of Neville and Supriya (our son and daughter in law) at our home. But I am sure that their pet dog Bowie contributes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8, 1 Corinthians 13:13, Colossians 3:14, Romans 13:8-10, Acts 12:5, Acts 26:7, Jeremiah 31:3, Isaiah 43:3-4, Matthew 20:25-28, John 13:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Face Of Favor: Simon Of Cyrene Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 27, 2012

“Where you there when they crucified my Lord?” Simon of Cyrene was. He was one of the faces beneath the cross, and we will find that he was highly favored by God. He carried the cross to Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified.

4/19/03 The Face of Favor: Simon of Cyrene Text: “Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes Because God Wants To Bless Us

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 30, 2021

Looking for God to Bless you, even when you are surrounded by you enemies

Verse 16 says “Don’t be afraid for they that be with us are more than they that be with them.” Turn to your neighbor and say neighbor God wants to bless us. Isn’t that good new today. For the essence of time please allow me to get right into the text. At the time of this text there is a serious ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-23

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 9 - Commandments Over Traditions Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 20, 2024

Often the traditions of men have overtaken the commandments of God and thereby, many have missed the true intentions of God’s commandments. May we heed the voice of the Holy Spirit and truly honor and please God in all that we do.

We read in Matthew 15:3, He answered them, "Why do you break the commandment of God because of your traditions? (GW) As we continue to study the questions that Jesus asked, we realize that all of them were deep and thought provoking. In the above mentioned question there are two important ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-3, Deuteronomy 18:10-12, Matthew 15:4-6, Exodus 20:3-5, Matthew 15:7, Matthew 15:9, Matthew 15:14, Revelation 3:20, Psalm 51:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Experiencing The Prayer Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 16, 2004

Jesus teaches us the right attitudes as we approach God in prayer. (1) Let His concerns be our concerns, (2) treasure our connections to the Father, (3)acknowledge His ways, and (4) acknowledge His worth.

INTRODUCTION · By now many should have seen Passion of the Christ. For me, the most impressionable scene was the praying Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane. · I’ve not come to see a person prays with such intensity. Have I ever prayed that way? Maybe when one of my loved one is dying away... · It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Double Exposure

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2023

The photographic process is mysterious; a piece of film is exposed to light and images are left. Our lives are like that film. We present what we want others to see, but God sees beneath it. A 2nd exposure will happen - now or later!

DOUBLE EXPOSURE Eph. 5:8-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Squeaky clean 1. One young woman decided to try clean her purse by throwing it into the washing machine—with the rest of the laundry. Her younger brother was startled, and asked, “Why are you washing your purse?” 2. Their father, who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christ Is Our Cornerstone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 13, 2007

Easter 5(A) - Christ is our Cornerstone. On Him alone we build and for Him above we serve.

CHRIST IS OUR CORNERSTONE (Outline) May 6, 2007 - EASTER 5 - 1 Peter 2:4-10 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: A solid foundation is absolutely essential for the building to stand. The cornerstone is positively critical for the rest of the building to be square and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007

What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist