Sermons on Above The Bar:

What It Means To Be Born Again PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 9, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power and significance of being "born again" in Christ, emphasizing its centrality to Christian faith and personal renewal.

Hello, dear friends! It's wonderful to be gathered together here in the house of the Lord, isn't it? There's a certain warmth, a certain comfort that comes from being in the company of fellow believers. It's like coming home, isn't it? We're not just a congregation, we're a family, bound by a love ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Topics: Above

Living Above Mediocrity

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 27, 2007

Discover the value and approach to rising above a mediocre lukewarm faith.

(As an introduction show the clip "Wholehearted" from “Facing the Giants.”) In this clip the high school football coach asks his star player, Brock, to give “his best. That movie clip represents what Jesus Christ desires from us. He wants nothing less than our best. Are you giving Him your ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Tabernacle Part 6 The Board And Bars Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 3, 2017

Forty- eight boards standing in sockets of Silver covered by five coverings!!! What golden nuggets await us here!

THE BOARDS AND BARS Ex. 26:15-29; Ex. 36:24-34 We now come to the study of the tabernacle proper. This building was forty-five feet long, fifteen feet wide, and divided into two rooms. It was made of forty-eight boards which stood in sockets of silver. There were twenty boards on each side and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:24-34, Exodus 26:15-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

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

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 19, 2025

Barnabas and Saul had just started their first missionary journey. They started in Cyprus, walking from the eastern shore to the western shore. That's where they met a false prophet with an unusual name.

The False Prophet Elymas Bar-Jesus (Based on a message preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO on Sunday evening, 3-16-2025. This is not an exact transcription.) (Full disclosure: Sermon Central has an outline of mine on this passage, but this is an edited sermon and not just an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2012

Too many people are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one hand the thief of vain regret over the past and on the other side the thief of fear and anxiety over the future. These two bandits need to be put behind bars where they be

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars I've chosen this title because too many people today, including Christians, are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one side there is the thief of vain regrets over the past. And on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 26, 2014

Prayer is the divine means to access the power of God.

“I, Paul, myself entreat you, by the meekness and gentleness of Christ—I who am humble when face to face with you, but bold toward you when I am away!—I beg of you that when I am present I may not have to show boldness with such confidence as I count on showing against some who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

"Wisdom From Above”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that true wisdom is from above.

“Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There Is Something Above Me Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 5, 2003

The eigth message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God. This message challanges us to have an awareness and desire for the plans of God, to love biblically, and to accept personal responsibility in the body of Ch

THERE IS SOMETHING ABOVE ME William Bennettt has said, “we live in a society that “values self-expression over self-control.” Pollster Daniel Yankelovich has reported that our society now places less value on sacrifice and moral good, less value than before on what we owe to others as a matter of ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17, Mark 10:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom From Above Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Sep 12, 2003

A comparison and contrast of worldly wisdom and wisdom from above.

Sermon for 15 Pent Yr B, 21/09/2003 Based on James 3:13-18 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson When a dog wags its tail and barks at the same time, what end do you believe? When a sick florist goes to the hospital, what do you send her or him? Why does ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Undertanding Above Obedience

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001

John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Above All

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Apr 28, 2001

A message describing why God has placed so much importance on his Word.

Now if I understand this verse correctly, God is telling us that he has maginified his Word above all, even his name. Now I don’t want you to misunderstand or to think that his name is not important, because it is, in fact if you will turn over to Exodus 20:7, we see here where God gave moses the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Above The Crowd Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Sep 5, 2001

Dare to be a Daniel.....How?

I. Man of Purpose A. Holiness (chapter 1) B. Glorify God (chapter 2) C. Serve God alone (chapter 3; Daniel’s friends) D. Preach Repentance (chapter 4) E. Warn of Judgment (chapter 5) F. Consistency (chapter 6) II. Man of Prayer A. Bad times - 2:18; King Neb’s dream B. Good times - 9; prayer of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist