Sermons on Above The Bar:

Core 52 Week 14 - Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 5, 2020

Wisdom is being able to skillfully apply our knowledge and experience to life. Where does your wisdom come from?

Core52 Week 14 - Wisdom Intro: • Advice and direction on how to “do life” in the coronavirus age. o Gloves - no gloves, mask - no mask, 6 feet, etc. • These are serious questions that could affect our health, even our lives. • We feel it. You reported it in the 2nd week of our “How are you doing?” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, James 3:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord Lifted Me Up Above My Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 13, 2015

To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer sacrifices and shouts of joy to Him, songs and praises to the LORD our GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a winner? Yes. The LORD is with me. Psalms 118:6 (Amplified Bible) The Lord is on my side; I will not fear. What can man do to me? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the LORD has lifted my head above my enemies, and I will offer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking And Setting Our Affections On Things Which Are Above.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2022

A little mind renewal.

SEEKING AND SETTING OUR HEARTS ON THINGS ABOVE. Colossians 3:1-4. 1. Since we have been “risen with Christ”, then we must “SEEK THOSE THINGS WHICH ARE ABOVE, where Christ is…” (Colossians 3:1). We are to focus our lives on the One at “the right hand of God”. The posture mentioned is important: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Name Above All Names At Which We Bend Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 9, 2025

The Son of God was divine already, but He thought it unfair to glom onto that identity. He became the face of the divine compassion and enduring love, God’s hesed, by emptying Himself of all His divine glory, all His divine dignity.

Palm/Passion Sunday The critical reading we are given from Scripture today is not one of the two Gospels, not the triumphant Palm Sunday story of Christ’s entry to Jerusalem and not the story of the Last Supper, Passion and death of Our Lord. No, the reading that is crucial to an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11, Isaiah 50:4-7, Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Catholic

“are You The Teacher…and Do Not Understand?” Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 4, 2015

Questions Jesus asked - Jesus and Nicodemus. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: A Man Named Nicodemus: • His Career. • His Faith. • His Make-up (Character). A Discourse With Jesus. • Authority. • Content. • Explanation. • Illustration. SERMON BODY: Ill: • The Greek philosopher Socrates was said to be ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

7 Steps To Victory

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 2, 2005

Acrostic of word "VICTORY" outlines the 7 points. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

7 Steps to Victory I Cor. 15:57 These 7 points spell VICTORY! *Vigilance 1 Peter 5:8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Romans 13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57

Denomination: Baptist

"Dare To Dream"

Contributed by Pastor Dre on Apr 25, 2014

Here is a sermon encouraging the believer to go after the dream that God has placed in your heart.

Daring to Dream Genesis 37:5 Today I would like to look at the process of a dreamer. Somebody say Process… I want to get you to dream, because someone is waiting to be blessed and healed on the other side of your dream. Josephs dream not only impacted him, but it also impacted his whole ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sit At Gods Right Hand

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 5, 2013

To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you reigning with CHRIST? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are sitting together with CHRIST far above all enemies. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 1:13 (Amplified Bible) 1:13 Besides, to which of the angels has He ever said, Sit at My right hand ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Born Again; Prove It To Me!!!

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2014

I dislike the term “born again”; being asked regularly; I mean, just how do you answer this question? I personally find it intimidating and off putting, but I don’t disagree with the logic nor the reasons why it is done, and I will now tell you why.

Word Count: 2655 Genesis 12:1-4a Romans 4:1-5, 13-17 John 3:1-17 Psalm 121 Prayer. In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit let these words bring honour to you so that your will may be known and understood. Amen. Summary: I dislike the term “born again”; being asked ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal

Jesus And Nicodemus

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jun 19, 2018

The interview between Jesus and Nicodemus. You must be born again.

Jesus and Nicodemus John 3:1-15 One of the greatest lies that Satan has foisted on the human race is that religion can save you. By “religion,” I mean adherence to the beliefs and practices of a religion in the hope that your performance will gain you right standing with God. Through out history ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 2:23-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Everlasting Father Series

Contributed by Jim Paice on Dec 13, 2021

What comes to mind when you think about the word "everlasting"? Do you find it hard to imagine something that could possibly last forever? Well good news - you're not alone! This message investigates the three things that are everlasting, and to whom they belong.

MAIN IDEA - The three things that last are 1. The Word of God, 2. The soul of man, and 3. The love of God. INTRO / WELCOME Good morning and Merry Christmas. If you’re joining us for the first time this month, we are in the middle of a series called “the NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES” which is based ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

25. Born Of The Virgin Mary Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Adam the first man was born from below, the dust. Jesus was born from above, the first of the New Creation

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 25 – BORN OF THE VIRGIN MARY] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13, Luke 1:38, Luke 1:34-35, John 3:5-7, Romans 8:29, Romans 8:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 2

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How do we get out of a dire situation? Like Jabez, we get out of it the old, and most effective way. We cry out to the Lord.

May 25, 2002 I. Introduction A. Review of the previous sermon—The Jabez Factor 1. His circumstances 2. His name 3. His prayer life 4. His prayer requests 5. His answered prayer B. Jabez’s solution to his circumstances—Prayer II. Body A. Other options to resolve his circumstances—Satan’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Name Above All Names: "Son Of God & Son Of Man" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 5, 2004

Jesus is at once fully God & fully man, making him both able to understand our condition and able to save us from it.

It’s a question we’ll all have to answer! Maybe you’ve already answered it and it was years ago; maybe you have yet to answer it; but rest assured we will ALL answer it at some point! Whether you grew up in church in a Christian family, or maybe you came to be exposed to Jesus much later in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ