Sermons on Beyond The Commandments:

"we Had Hoped..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2021

A sermon about the Road to Emmaus and beyond.

“We Had Hoped…” Luke 24:13-48 All four Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are absolutely consistent on this one thing: no one believes the Good News of Jesus’ Resurrection when they first hear it. No one. And that includes Jesus’ own disciples, the ones who were closest to Him and spent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-48

Denomination: United Methodist

The Paradoxical Sayings Of Jesus: Give . . . And It Shall Be Given You Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Jul 30, 2018

Giving generously, beyond a tithe, is promoted by Jesus. In fact, He absolutely promises that if we give generously we will receive abundantly, even beyond measure.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus "Give . . . & It Shall Be Given You" Luke 6:38 In 1968 a Harvard college student by the name of Kent M. Keith wrote a booklet for student leaders entitled: The Paradoxical Commandments: Finding Meaning in a Crazy World. The booklet turned out to be quite a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Proverbs 3:9-10

Denomination: Bible Church

The Great Treasure Hunt

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 30, 2005

The man in the parable of the Pearl of Great Price knew that it was a treasure beyond all treasures; that it had value beyond all earthly values.

The Great Treasure Hunt Matthew 13:45-46 July 31, 2005 The September 6, 1999 issue of TIME Magazine contained an article about Extreme Sports. According to the TIME editors, members of Generation X have fewer real risks to face and therefore some feel the need to live out challenges through risky ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Methodist

Not Far From The Kingdom Of God?

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 29, 2018

The greatest commandment.

NOT FAR FROM THE KINGDOM OF GOD? Mark 12:28-34. Long before the invention of the printing press, men called Scribes would work together to copy out the Scriptures for future generations. By doing this, we might suggest, they became well-versed in the Law of Moses (cf. Ezra 7:6). They were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Family Sermon Iv: Disseminating God's Grace Beyond The Household Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

When disasters or crises occur, mature Christians get involved in the plight of the victims and help with their rescue and rehabilitation because it's the right thing to do, as taught by Jesus in one of His famous parables.

DISSEMENATING GOD’S GRACE BEYOND THE HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH Natural disasters, like hurricanes, that wreak havoc in the lives of so many people as well as wreck so much property, tend to bring out the best in all of us. Such was the case recently when untold ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 17, 2009

Life and its importance and meaning beyond this life.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “THE SEARCH FOR MEANING” ECCLESIASTES 1:1-18 A certain man had traveled quite a distance to attend the funeral of a relative. The man was utterly exhausted from his drive. During the visitation time, he dozed off in one of the chairs. Several attempts were made to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For Christmas, John's Style

Contributed by Mari Larson on Dec 17, 2018

Preparing for Christmas beyond decorating trees and writing cards.

I have done it, and I cannot undo it. I have equated social media with that/this wild-eyed picture of John the Baptist. “You brood of vipers.” Polarizing. Negative. Scary, even. I hear some of you giggling, and I see you smiling. You know what I’m talking about. There’s a lot of speaking ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

#3dare To Study The Bible Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 10, 2002

We deepen the study beyond reading to Bible Study.

#3 Dare to read the Bible By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Some of this is repetition or purpose. Repetition is a literary tool to stress important points. TEXT: 2 Timothy 2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:165, Psalm 119:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Simon The Sorcerer Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 23, 2003

The Spirit isn’t a commodity we command but a Person Who commands us.

Conversions in the Book of Acts> “Simon the Sorcerer” Acts 8:9-24 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People are attracted to entertainment with dazzling special effects. Simon the Sorcerer amazed the people of Samaria with his impressive tricks and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Congregational

Honoring & Being Honorable! Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#5 in 10 Commandment Series

#5 “HONORING & BEING HONORABLE!” TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: The 5th commandment started off the second stone tablet. The first tablet began with our relationship to our heavenly father, the second tablet begins with our relationship to our earthly father and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Is Holiness So Important? Series

Contributed by Jon Earls on Feb 13, 2003

Many today wonder why some people talk about, believe in, and try to live in ’holiness’. This sermon give 3 reasons why Holiness is so important.

Why is Holiness so Important? Text: Hebrews 12:14 The question is asked today by many people, “why is holiness so important?” Why do we talk about holiness and sanctification and John Wesley all of the time? Many have become disillusioned by all of the talk of John Wesley and have begun ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Holiness

A Day Of Rest Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 14, 2003

Commandment #4 and its implication for today

INTRODUCTION • How many of us have wished for more hours in the day? We think if we have more time we could get more done! More hours in the day would just make for a more hectic day for most of us. • How many of us feel like our batteries are about to run down? Our lives seem to be more hectic ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walk Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003

To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

#3 - Respect God's Name Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 29, 2005

How can God’s commands help us live lives free of unnecessary pain and suffering? We continue the series with Commandment 3 - Respecting the name of God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. To keep this series in perspective: I want to remind you about something: You don’t become a Christian by keeping rules. Many people believe that, but it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Holiness

Questions For A Happy Mother's Day

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 26, 2004

Discover what we can learn from Elkanah and Hannah to have a happy Mother’s Day

(If you feel this sermon is helpful, you are welcome to visit https://danachau.thinkific.com/ for a free online course.) Happy Mother’s Day, everyone! On Mother’s Day 2003, we looked at what the Bible said about living worry-free. That was of great interest to mothers, because generally ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: *other