Sermons on Beyond Excuses:

Moving Beyond Regrets Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 10, 2006

In this sermon we learn how to move beyond the regrets and sins of our past.

Have you ever done something you later regretted; (or) have you missed an opportunity that you later regretted; (or) have you said something you later regretted? All of us know the pain of regrets. For some it could be the regret of a broken marriage. For some it could be the regret of an abortion. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Beyond Regrets

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Have you ever done something you immediately regretted? I remember things that I had done when I was younger, things that I wish I had never done, and things I wish I could take back. I have said things I wish I had never said that hurt other people.

Moving Beyond Regret; Matthew 26:67-75 Have you ever done something you immediately regretted? I remember things that I had done when I was younger, things that I wish I had never done, and things I wish I could take back. I have said things I wish I had never said that hurt other people. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:67-75

Beyond Identity Theft

Contributed by Jeff Edwards on Apr 25, 2008

Using the contemporary concept of "identity theft," the sermon asks the question, what does it mean to "know Jesus." It includes a connection to the issue of global warming.

Imagine if you will, a certain man – we’ll call him Joshua – who comes each day to sit on a park bench. Another man – we’ll call this one Barney – has never actually met Joshua, let alone sat with him on that park bench. Barney lives quite some distance from Joshua. He does, however, know ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Living Beyond The Pain Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerlette Mickie on May 8, 2008

This sermon releases biblical truths about God’s ongoing ability to lift us all, beyond the pains that life often brings.

pray that this sermon message will lift you and have you to understand that while our God is an awesome God. He is in control. Thanks for allowing me to share my sermon thoughts with you today. Please fill free to comment in the guest book. While the things God did for us was covenant ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Withdrawal Beyond Jordan Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 30, 2017

He went away again beyond Jordan. There he found some rest and quiet, when there was none in Jerusalem. But there was always work for Him to do wherever He was at.

Jerusalem Lesson: Withdrawal Beyond Jordan John 10:40-42 (John 10:40-42) And went away again beyond Jordan into the place where John at first baptized; and there he abode. And many resorted unto him, and said, John did no miracle: but all things that John spake of this man were true. And many ...read more

Scripture: John 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

Preaching Beyond The Text

Contributed by James Groce on Jan 27, 2018

Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own

PREACHING BEYOND THE TEXT Once, while browsing through a local bookstore, I came across a book entitled “Emotional Intelligence.” While I did not read the book, the title, however, stuck with me. I learned later that EI is the capacity of individuals to recognize their own, and other people's ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Apostolic

God Beyond Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 13, 2018

God Beyond Religion Series: Conversations with Jesus March 11, 2018 – Brad Bailey

God Beyond Religion Series: Conversations with Jesus March 11, 2018 – Brad Bailey Intro We are continuing our series… “Conversations with Jesus”… As described in previous weeks… many conversations are just polite exchanges. Some are practical exchanges. But there are some that can be life ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, John 4:39-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Our Strength Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 16, 2015

When you undergo afflictions, go over your convictions.

JOSEPH BAYLY ONCE SAID, “Never doubt in the dark what you learned in the light.” But we do, don’t we? When we go through times of trial, we lose sight of what we believe. We have a tendency to see only the bad our afflictions. For example, when the heat’s on, we may assume ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Teaching To The Test... And Beyond

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 10, 2015

Ultimately, it is not only what you know... it is what you do with what you know.

20151108 23rd Sunday after Pentecost B Title: Teaching to the Test... and Beyond Text: Mark 12:28-34 (Matthew 22:37-40 and Luke 10:25-28) Thesis: Ultimately, it is not only what you know… it’s what you do with what you know. Introduction Video Clip: “How NOT to Love ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Cheap Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2014

God desires that we attain the fullness of His grace.

May 18, 2014 Morning Worship Text: Romans 4:13-17 Subject: Grace Title: Beyond Cheap Grace I want to talk to you about Grace this morning. I sense in my spirit man that there is something going on with grace in the church that has never been seen before in the history of the church. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passover To Communion And Beyond

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 8, 2014

This message looks at Communion from its roots in Passover to is embedded promise concerning the future

PASSOVER TO COMMUNION AND BEYOND INTRODUCTION: BEFORE WE GET BACK INTO OUR STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS, I THOUGHT IT WOULD BE GOOD TO TAKE A STEP BACK AND, SINCE IT IS COMMUNION SUNDAY, LOOK A BIT AT COMMUNION. OFTEN, IT IS POSSIBLE TO GET CAUGHT UP IN A SPIRITUAL RUT, SO TO SPEAK; WHERE WE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Never Beyond Hope

Contributed by Rajendra Kadia on Sep 9, 2014

God's child is never in a hopeless state.

NEVER BEYOND HOPE 1. Hope when things look impossible: Abraham & Sarah's faith- God's promise of a son was given when Abraham was 75 years old (Gen. 12:1-3, 15:4-6, 17:4-5. It took 25 years to fulfill the promise. Both were hopeless to bear a child naturally. But there is always a hope for us when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Vision 2014 And Beyond

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 2, 2014

God is calling the Body of Christ in 2014 and beyond to (i) Be the WATCHMEN for the DYING NATION (ii) Be the PROPHETS to the DYING GENERATION and (iii) Be the PREACHERS/MESSENGERS to the DYING WORLD.

Opening illustration: Many of us appreciate the Robertson family’s strong commitment to biblical principles and their refusal to back down under intense media pressure over Phil Robertson’s comments in a recent interview on moral values. As the Robertson controversy winds down - at ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 6:16-19, James 5:8-11, Romans 10:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Living Beyond Vapor"

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Aug 13, 2013

James wants believers to forsake living like practical atheists. They profess that they know God but their hearts are cold and far away from God. THE PROBLEM: A Shift / Transition has occurred within Christian Culture. America Needs revival!

Cornerstone Church August 11, 2013 “LIVING BEYOND VAPOR” James 4:13-17 James 4:13   And now I have a word for you who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Reaching Beyond Limits Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 22, 2013

Some practical steps to combat the anti-God culture in which we find ourselves.

1. Culture Wars -- actually a continuation of the "War of the Gods" * Pedophile Teacher in MI raped a young boy: convicted and sentenced to 15-30 years in prison -- fellow Teachers standing with him; Parents are demanding their termination; Teachers are threatening lawsuits if fired; BTW, the man ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ