Sermons on Above:

He Who Comes From Above

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 4, 2020

He must increase, but I must decrease.

HE WHO COMES FROM ABOVE. John 3:31-36. John’s disciples came to him with the observation, ‘The One of whom you testified is baptising, and all men come to Him’ (cf. John 3:26). ‘All men’ might have been an exaggeration, but Jesus was making more disciples than His forerunner (cf. John ...read more

Scripture: John 3:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make Yourself Heard Above The Crowd

Contributed by Craig Condon on Oct 24, 2015

Can you imagine a mother hearing her baby cry and just ignoring it? No way! A mother will do whatever she can to find out what her baby wants or needs and tend to that need. Can you imagine God knowing that we have a need and ignoring it? Not a chance!

Good morning boys and girls! How many of you have a little brother or a little sister? How about a puppy or a kitten? How do they get attention when they want something? They whine or cry when they are hungry, thirsty tired or wet. For example, babies don’t care if they are home or in a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Anglican

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Living Above The Storm - Mark 4

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Dec 11, 2019

When it comes to following Jesus it’s not always an EASY TRIP. In this message we are going to learn three lessons for living above the storms.

Living Above the Storm After World War II ended, a group of German students volunteered to help rebuild an English Cathedral in London. The team of students worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral since it had undergone severe damage during the war. They did well with all the repairs except ...read more

Denomination: Other

Set Your Mind On Things Above Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 5, 2024

Based on Colossians 3:1-4 - Encourages hearers to focus & concentrate on heavenly realities.

“SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS ABOVE” Col. 3:1-4 FBCF – 8/4/24 Jon Daniels INTRO – Olympics – Women’s 10 mm air rifle competition – Bullseye the size of a period in size 12 font – shooting from 33 feet away – South Korea’s Ban Hyo-Jin won gold by 1/10 of a point over a shooter from China. US shooter, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, John 14:2-3, Ephesians 2:6, Romans 8:31-39, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God Above Our Heads Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 1, 2017

What was God's real goal for Christmas? Philippians 2:9-11 makes clear that Jesus came so that all knees would bow and all tongues would confess in worship of the God of grace!!

Intro: How many know how many more shopping days till Christmas? Today there are 13 shopping days until Christmas. The goal for many for Christmas has become finding the perfect gift at the perfect price. But what was God’s goal for Christmas? What was the real purpose for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Things Above Vs. Everyday Idolatry

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Jun 12, 2025

Once we used to live in worldliness, but our lives in Jesus are now different. This means we are dead to the old lifestyle and are now alive in Christ.

Reviewing Col. 2:9-23, we realize that in Christ: Dwells all the fullness of the Godhead (verse 9), being the head of all principalities and power (10) We are complete (verse 10) We were circumcised spiritually – without hands, cutting off the works of the flesh – sin (verse 11) We died and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-23, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Friendship Above All

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2022

We want and need a close relationship with God above all else.

1. A Prayer Tent In 2021 David Jeremiah told about a creative mother in Chicago who noticed her son was anxious during the pandemic. She came up with a biblical solution. Together they made a homemade pup tent called a "prayer tent." The two of them set it up in the corner of the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choosing God’s Will Above Your Own Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 21, 2025

Choosing God’s will above our own is the ultimate test of trust and maturity in the life of a believer.

CHOOSING GOD’S WILL ABOVE YOUR OWN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 22:42 Supporting Texts: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 26:36-46, John 6:38 INTRODUCTION: Choosing God’s will above our own is one of the most difficult yet most important decisions a believer must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 12:1-2, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Some Benefits Of Rest And Reflection On Things Above

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

True rest comes by starting to reflect on things above rather than on your troubles here below

The Benefits of Rest and Reflection (Acts 18:18-23) Illustration:There’s no music in a rest, but there is the making of music in it. In our whole life-melody the music is broken off here and there by ’rests,’ and we foolishly think we have come to the end of the tune...not without design does God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go 2! Series

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Oct 21, 2014

Roman law – about a decade before Jesus was born. - In any Concord province and Solider can have any able bodied man to bare their burden 1 mile – It would be common to see a Roman have a Jewish man carry his load – 1 mile, But Jesus said... Go 2!

Matthew 5:41 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Roman law – about a decade before Jesus was born. - The Roman Senate - In any Concord province and Solider can have any able bodied man to bare their burden 1 mile – It would be common to see a Roman have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sa Itaas At Higit Pa

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 11, 2023

Buod: Kapag gumawa tayo ng higit sa inaasahan, inilalagay natin ang ating sarili sa lugar na lubos na gagamitin ng Diyos.

Sa itaas at higit pa Ni Rick Gillespie- Mobley Genesis 24:1-20 Buod: Kapag gumawa tayo ng higit sa inaasahan, inilalagay natin ang ating sarili sa lugar na lubos na gagamitin ng Diyos. ________________________________________ Sa itaas at higit pa Genesis 24:1-9 Mateo 5:38-48 Subukin ang Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-20, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Choose

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Apr 7, 2016

Futuristic promises are recorded in God's Word. Satan doesn’t want the saints to believe such promises for trusting in them removes the anguish caused by them. So then, how does one stand in an upright position when everything seems to go against thee?

“You Choose” “The Lord will make you the head, not the tail. . . you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.” Deuteronomy 28:13 I can remember hearing this statement from my childhood. The severity of this statement wasn’t clear to me at that time. To be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:13

Denomination: Baptist

Table Talk Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 5, 2025

If you want to gain the respect of others and even God Himself, put compassion above criticism, put others above yourself, and put giving above receiving.

The senior pastor of a large church walked into the sanctuary alone and felt an overwhelming sense of God's holiness. He went to the front, knelt down at the altar rail, and began to beat himself on the chest, crying out, “Oh Lord, I am nothing!” A few moments later, the associate pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14, Proverbs 25:6-7, Philippians 2:5-11, James 2:5, Hebrews 11:2, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Loyal Friend

Contributed by Ken Durham on Nov 16, 2008

Friendship above and on the Earth

THE LOYAL FRIEND A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverb18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart and the pleasantness of one’s friend springs from his earnest counsel. Proverb26:9 Introduction It’s an amazing feeling ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17