Sermons about Beyond Superficiality

Looking Beyond Suffering Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 10, 2007

based on 58 ratings

| 28,185 views

In this world we will have suffering and at specific times the church will be impacted by tribulation. At such times the church needs to look to their Lord and to their future reward.

Revelation 2:8-11 LOOKING BEYOND SUFFERING Matthew 5:11-13 If the first mark of a true and living church is fervent love, the second is the ability to endure suffering. Being willing to suffer or sacrifice for another proves the genuineness of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond A Shadow Of A Doubt

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 10, 2002

based on 56 ratings

| 8,006 views

We can know beyond a Shadow of a Doubt that God keeps His promises.

Have you ever been around someone you think you know really well, and suddenly they do something totally out of character? It may be something good or it may be something bad. If you’re married, you’ve no doubt had that happen! Or maybe we’ve stereotyped somebody and found out they’re nothing like ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Broken But Not Beyond Repair

Contributed by Steven Glover on Oct 17, 2002

based on 130 ratings

| 31,113 views

In the eyes of men we may be broken;however, in the eyes of Jesus we are not beyond repair.

Title: “Broken But Not Beyond Repair” Text: Isaiah 42:1-3; Matthew 12:14-21 Introduction: It would appear that a delightful word picture is found within our text. The great prophet Isaiah had been gathering the thin reeds, which grew so plentifully in the Jordan valley. The reeds were useful as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:14-21, Isaiah 42:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Celebration To Actualization

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Dec 31, 2002

based on 9 ratings

| 4,814 views

The sermon is designed to get persons to move beyond an actual observance to actively participate in carrying out the meaning behind the observance.

Beyond Celebration to Actualization (1 Peter 1:18-21). Holidays are extremely important in our lives. During holidays we eagerly look forward to spending time with loved ones and friends. Today, we celebrate one of the more significant days in the life of the Christian faith. Yes, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Methodist

Beyond Mere Service

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

based on 20 ratings

| 3,905 views

Do you want to coast through your Christian life just serving God out of duty or do you want to go beyond fulfilling your duties out of sheer devotion for Christ?

BEYOND MERE SERVICE Luke 17:7-10 Introduction: 1. Jesus, here, makes a startling statement! 2. He compares how earthly masters treat their servants—even if they do a great job! 3. He then applies it to His disciples’ lives. 4. If you do everything that is required by Scripture, you are still ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Living Beyond Ourselves

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

based on 84 ratings

| 22,121 views

MISSION MINISTRY IN TIMES LIKE THESE.

LIVING BEYOND OURSELVES TEXT MATT. 25: 35-40 INTRODUCTION: THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN FROM GOD’S PERSPECTIVE IS TO BE A LIFE OF SERVICE, WORSHIP, AND PRAISE. WE ARE CALLED TO SERVE HUMANITY, THOSE WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE THAN WE ARE, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN CAST DOWN, THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ORPHANED BY ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Go Beyond!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 13, 2002

based on 64 ratings

| 11,190 views

Only the righteousness of Christ enables us to go beyond selfishness and greed.

Remember the old Star Trek television series? It captured the imagination of an entire generation when it first came out. The crew of the starship USS Enterprise endeavored on a 5-year mission – and as those familiar words explain – “to boldly go where no man has gone before.” “Go beyond!” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Lutheran

"Pointing Beyond Ourselves"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 5, 2002

based on 159 ratings

| 13,954 views

In John the Baptist we have an example of humble living, speaking truth, and always pointing beyond ourselves to Christ.

“POINTING BEYOND OURSELVES” Mark 1:1-8 Isaiah 40:1-11 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Approximately three-hundred years before John the Baptist came on the scene... ...God had promised through the prophet Isaiah that a person would come and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Moving Beyond The Motions

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 3, 2002

based on 75 ratings

| 9,864 views

Far too often we just "go through the motions" in life but Jesus wants much more than this for our lives.

Moving Beyond the Motions Mark 10:46-53 September 1, 2002 Morning Service Introduction In Japan there was a man in the imperial orchestra couldn’t play a note. Being a person of great influence and wealth, he had demanded that he be given a place in the group because he wanted to "perform" before ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-53

Denomination: Church Of God

Beyond The Fear Of Infection Series

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Feb 15, 2003

based on 24 ratings

| 3,416 views

The courage of solidarity leads us to stand above the fear of infection and touch the other in his suffering and to lift him out of exclusion, loss of relationship and death. Then we become witnesses to the power of God in the world.

The gospel passage Mark 1.40-45 shows how God relates himself to the human infirmities of body and mind. The story shows the possibility of human suffering under physical and mental infirmities. The story brings us clarity through the two opposing behaviours. God tries to bring healing into such a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

"Going Beyond The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 9, 2004

based on 48 ratings

| 6,721 views

Why do we need to go beyond the resurrection in order to fulfill His purpose for our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree April 18, 2004 “Going Beyond the Resurrection” Rev. 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: What do we do when the Lenten and Easter Season is over and we have eaten all of the jelly beans and peeled the last colored Easter egg? We have attended various ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Methodist

Hope Beyond The Grave Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Dec 8, 2005

based on 35 ratings

| 22,778 views

A sermon for death or funeral service. A believer of Jesus should not worry about the reality of death. It can’t rob us of d joy of our eternal fellowship with the believers in d presence of d Lord forever.

Theme: HOPE BEYOND THE GRAVE Text: 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-17 Intro. A. Let me extend my hearfelt sympathy to the bereaqved family. May God give each of you peace and comfort amidst this painful experience that you go through at the moment. B. There are certain things in life that we never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Christian Breuninger on Dec 12, 2005

based on 7 ratings

| 3,217 views

We are haunted by a desire for another land, which is our home with God.

Beyond the Wardrobe A sermon by Pastor Christian Breuninger (delivered December 4, 2005) I confess to being a sucker for fantasy, and I am especially fond of Chronicles of Narnia. When I saw the trailers for this upcoming film, I thought: why not explore spiritual wonders woven into timless ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Beyond Recognition

Contributed by Juan Lane on May 4, 2005

based on 18 ratings

| 7,444 views

Sometimes when we think that man has overlooked us we are wrong. It may be that we really blessed beyond recognition.

Blessed Beyond Recognition Scripture Reference: John 20:11 - 16 (KJV) John 20:11 But Mary stood without at the sepulchre weeping: and as she wept, she stooped down, and looked into the sepulchre, 12 And seeth two angels in white sitting, the one at the head, and the other at the feet, where the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Beyond The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Peter Billingham on Nov 14, 2005

based on 5 ratings

| 3,061 views

Part one of a three week sermon to link with the launch of the Narnia film.

The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe – week 1 “Beyond The Wardrobe” (There is more to life than meets the eye) 2 Cor 4:18 Have you ever, on a clear starry night, when there are little lights to crowd the view, lay on your back and looked up into the heavens and thought, wow, there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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