Sermons on Above Reproach:

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Oct 3, 2018

A sermon on wisdom. James says that God gave us our bodies to receive gifts from Him, and wisdom is just one of those things. This sermon also describes and applies the wisdom from above

As a kid, did your parents ever put soap in your mouth? I can admit that it once happened to me. It is one of the earliest memories that I have. I can still remember sitting on the bathroom counter of our apartment, with a bitter, unpleasant, ivory colored bar of soap in my mouth that ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6, James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Above The Snakeline

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 15, 2018

God has a place where we can live above sin, where we don't yeild to temptation. "Lead us not into temptation and deliver us from evil."

LIVING ABOVE THE SNAKELINE Luke 10:19 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Did you hear about the man who was arrested for paying his check at a café with a counterfeit $10 bill? 2. He didn’t think it would be a problem…since they served him decaffeinated coffee with nondairy creamer and artificial ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19, Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

Love From Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 23, 2017

The coming of Christ as the Father’s Love from Above is exemplified through: 1) The Rejoicing of Love (Zephaniah 3:14), 2) The Reasons for Love (Zephaniah 3:15), and finally 3) The Results of Love (Zephaniah 3:16–17).

For those who love Christmas music, there is a wide range of preferences. Some prefer fast paced simple tunes that raise their spirits. Others prefer more obscure tunes that may have a tie to a particular event or family tradition. Some look primarily for theological accuracy while others like ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

The Law Above The Law

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 15, 2014

Serving God is more than, Thou shall and Thou shall not

THE LAW ABOVE THE LAW 2 Samuel 11: 10/11 “And Uriah said unto David…………..I will not do this thing.” Serving God is more than thou shall or thou shall not. It is a well of inner strength, a plane of higher living which is far above and more wonderful than what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:10-12

Denomination: *other

Help From Above

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jul 11, 2014

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you.

This world is a battle field, without divine help you will suffer defeat, humiliation and shame. Without divine help people will forget you and men will abandon you. Consider the story of Joseph in Gen 40:9-14 Joseph expected help from a man, but that man forgot In the story, Joseph requested for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Above My Companions

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 31, 2013

To show that we and CHRIST are one.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you like CHRIST in everything? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we and CHRIST are one. 1 Corinthians 6:17 (The Message) 6:17 Since we want to become spiritually one with the Master, we must not pursue the kind of sex that avoids commitment and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Above Excuses Series

Contributed by Onaefe Edebi on May 5, 2014

Inspiration for This Day

"He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else." Its not an uncommon habit for people to often spend so much time finding other people to blame, expending much energy finding excuses for not being all they are capable of being, and then, complain of not having enough energy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 63:4-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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: Baptist

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

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

Comfort From Above

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 13, 2022

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies (compassion) and God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3) From our study we’ll see how in God's compassion He comforts us in our time of need

Comfort From Above Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbShVMy0QWs There have been many occasions when the Lord has spoken to my heart the need to comfort His people through messages that I preach. Sometimes I can get kind of deep when I talk about God and His word for our lives. And then I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1, 2 Corinthians 1:3, Isaiah 66:13, 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17, John 14:15-18, John 16:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Courage To Rise Above Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 3, 2023

1) Courage from God’s Commission (Joshua 1:1–2). 2) Courage from God’s Promises (Joshua 1:3–6), and 3) Courage from God’s Written Word (Joshua 1:7–9).

Joshua 1:1-9. [1:1] After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses' assistant, [2]"Moses my servant is dead. Now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, into the land that I am giving to them, to the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Other

Rising Above Setbacks

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Setbacks are real, but so is the power of God to lift you again. You may have lost time, opportunities, or confidence, but God can restore you.

RISING ABOVE SETBACKS: HOW TO BOUNCE BACK STRONGER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Micah 7:8 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 24:16, Romans 8:28, Job 14:7-9, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Psalm 37:23-24 INTRODUCTION: Setbacks are not signs of defeat—they are opportunities for comebacks. Every believer, at ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God