Sermons on Beyond Superficiality:

God Will

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2003

God will do just what he says he will do. We can be assured that his promises will come to pass.

Notice: This sermon was compiled, in part, from a 5 part series of sermons by Rev. Dennis Marquardt. All 5 of his sermons may be read on this site. May God richly bless you as you read these sermons. All scriptures quoted in this sermon are copied and/or quoted from the Authorized King James ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, Joshua 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Know In Part Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 10, 2003

We know little about life after death, but we do know that heaven is not possessing things, that hell is about separation from God, and that the love of God will reach even to the most alienated.

We think that having things will make us happy. The truth is that happiness comes from sharing what you have with someone you love. Fulfillment is not measured by how much you have. Genuine fulfillment is measured by who you have it with. That is true in this life. I believe that is also true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Power In Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 8, 2008

In Christ, we have unlimited power at our disposal.

Power In Christ Text: Eph. 3:14-21 Introduction 1. The word "power" is defined as "the ability or capacity to perform or act effectively." 2. Recently, I did an internet search on the word "power," and it yielded 1,210,000,000 results. Do you think that people find power to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Trusted With A Heritage Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on May 16, 2007

There’s more to life than power, position and prestige. Find out how Joseph saw through all of this to the real meaning of his existence.

Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph Week 5: “Trusted with a Heritage” After final song, go to Video [Word on the Street interviews asking, “How do you want to be remembered?”] INTRO: Regardless of what you think about those answers (and there were some pretty crazy ones, eh?), it is evident ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Power Over Death Series

Contributed by Larry Hiles on Jun 17, 2004

Jesus not only has the power over His own death, in this sermon you will see that Jesus has the power over death for all. 1. Jesus is compassionate 2. Jesus is in control 3. Jesus is the Christ

Jesus’ Power Over Death John 11: 32-44 June 13, 2004 Death! Death is the great equalizer in life. We may all have different lives, come from different backgrounds, experience different joys and sorrows, but the one thing that links all mankind together is death. We are all going to die. Some ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Starting Points To Experience Easter Series

Contributed by Bumble Ho on Mar 29, 2005

Since Jesus resurrected and is still alive today, we can experience Him the same way as Mary, the disciples and Thomas did. There are 3 ways to start experience Easter in our lives today: Love Jesus, Trust Him and Seek Him among His Followers.

[Before the message, welcome the guests and instruct them to fill out the welcome cards (to be used at the ending invitation).] {Beginning: 1st hand vs. 2nd hand experience}[i] Good morning! With me up here are ML and MP. Both of them are best friend with one another; and both have a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-31

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walking On Water

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 9, 2004

When the billows are tossing high and life seems at its worst, how can we manage to stay above water? Peter teaches us to Listen, Look, and Lean on Jesus.

Walking On Water by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Isaiah 43:1-3a Invitation Song: Faith & Praise #453 "Love Lifted Me" Claudia was a newlywed in her twenties when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease and given only a fifty percent chance of survival. Quickly, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian Church

Comfort-Able Christianity

Contributed by Ryan Sato on Jan 13, 2005

“COMFORT-able” Christian faith…. A faith that is able to comfort ‘cuz it’s grounded in reality of the ups and downs of life. (Don’t ya hate it when someone is trying to comfort you and they’re not in touch with reality….or there not even connecting with

Opener: There’s always talk of needing to get out of our Comfort zones….And often it is thought of as noble or daring but in the end, don’t we all just long for comfort??? At the end of the day are we a people who long to have a miserable night or are we thinking “once I get home, I’m gonna put ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

"What Should I Give?” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 13, 2009

What should a Christian give to God?

As we mentioned last time, in this series on giving, we are going to take a look at what the bible says about the “What,” “How,” and “Why” of giving. Today, we will look to Scripture to answer the question of “What should I give?” From our text, we discover that there are three things every ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 27, 2009

Compassion must be owned personally, and we must know that we do have the resources to meet needs. However, it will be costly to do so.

If we suppose that the essence of being compassionate is simply to have mushy feelings about somebody, we are dead wrong. If for us the word "compassion" suggests nothing more than feelings of sympathy and maybe the willingness to dole out a few dollars of welfare, then we’ve missed it. We’ve not ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatness

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 20, 2008

Let’s focus on just how BIG our God is and what He can do. There is joy in knowing He is bigger than us.

Each month at the men’s fellowship a topic has been assigned for the speaker to address. We have received what has to be the most absurdly large topic known to man. This subject has infinite boundaries which mankind has been trying to wrap its finite mind around for all time. No one has ever ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Highly Favored Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 27, 2009

Mary was asked to something incredible. She was highly favored by God . . but so are we.

Highly Favored Luke 1:26-38 ©Copyright November 29, 2009 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche My maternal Grandmother lived with us for the last years of her life. As often happens with us as we get older, she frequently told the same story to us again and again. I’m ashamed to say that it used to really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evidence That Demands A Verdict

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011

This sermon, like a prosecuting attorney, lays out the evidence of man's problem and God's solution, in clear, precise language that demands a verdict based upon this evidence.

Evidence That Demands A Verdict John 20:30 – 31 By: JB Hall Introduction: Josh McDowell wrote a book titled ‘Evidence That Demands A Verdict’. I’d like to borrow that title today. I’d like to preach a message with that same title: Evidence That Demands A ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ready 4a Change?

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jan 26, 2015

Pride leads for Fall. Fear leads to confusion. Rebellion leads to destruction. Laziness leads to poverty. Ignorance will lead you no where. Faith in Jesus leads to change.

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Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is In Charge Here? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 25, 2010

God decreed the cross as the way of salvation for his people.

Scripture Introduction On a Thursday night, they gathered to eat the Passover, the annual celebration of God’s rescuing the Jewish people from slavery in Egypt. During that eventful evening, Jesus washes the feet of his disciples (providing the great example of love and service), Judas ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed