Sermons on Beyond The Scroll:

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God’s movement in our lives is beyond our imagination and often catches us by surprise with its enormity.

Psalm 136 “The Amazing Grace of God” INTRODUCTION One of the most beloved hymns is “Amazing Grace.” This hymn celebrates God’s gracious movement in our lives: the gift of salvation, the gift of faith, God’s strength in difficult times, and the hope of life after death. “Amazing Grace,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 136:1-26

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Win Big

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

Jesus has a deep desire to help us move beyond "get by" thinking into the victory of winning big

How to Win Big Matthew 14:13-21 March 15, 1998 Morning Worship Introduction 1. What does it mean to win? Vince Lombardi said:Winning isn’t the most important thing it’s the only thing, winning is important in our society, For many people winning means to be the very best, NCAA tournement and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

In The Twinkling Of An Eye

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 15, 2003

Is there life after death? Is there hope beyond the grave? Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again?

November 8, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Today’s topic—In the twinkling of an eye 1) Questions: a) Is there life after death? b) Is there hope beyond the grave? c) Is there a possibility that I will see my lost loved ones again? 2) Answers: a) The answers to these questions will have significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Adventist

It's Easy To Follow Our Leader

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 24, 2001

How Jesus shows proper leadership and made it easy to follow him right up to his ascension and beyond.

May 27, 2001 Luke 24:44-53 He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.” 45 Then he opened their minds so they could understand the Scriptures. 46 He told them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

Worship is getting beyond our Praise ~ lifting of our hands... verbally Praising & Thanking God... Clapping... Singing...

INTRODUCTION: Verse 23, 24 ~ Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and His worshippers must worship in spirit and in truth. Worship is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sermon For Proper 13, The Bread Of Life Discourse

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Aug 12, 2006

Building on the feeding of the 5000, Christ challenges the people to look beyond the physical aspects of the miracle, to behold the Word of God

9th Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 13) August 6, 2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you know that we suffer from many hungers in which we wish to be satisfied. We have the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Useless Gifts

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

Unexpected gifts, gifts that go beyond the usual fare, surprise our sensibilities and wake up our spirits.

Matthew 2:1-12 Useless Gifts We’ve all gotten them. We’ve all given them. probably have ½ dozen on top shelf of closet, in box under the bed. Useless gifts. Unusual & unusable. knickknacks serve no purpose. Generations of parents & grandparents joyfully received lopsided handmade ashtrays from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Joseph, Do What You're Told

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 21, 2007

Joseph is held up as an example of the type of person we are encouraged to be by stepping beyond self and thinking of the welfare of others.

Matthew 1: 18 – 25 Joseph, Do What You’re Told Intro: What manger scene or Christmas pageant would be complete without Joseph, “father of Jesus.” Fathers all say and do pretty much the same things. Here is my list of the top 5 things father’s say. “Ask your mother.” “Do I look like I’m made ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does He Eat And Drink With Publicans And Sinners? Series

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Aug 3, 2008

In the short story of Levi’s call, we find that no one is too sinful to be beyond the grace and love of Jesus.

WHY DOES HE EAT AND DRINK WITH PUBLICANS AND SINNERS? Text: Mark 2:13 – 22 Introduction: • How would you feel if we put a sign outside of our church that said “Homosexuals welcome”? • What about if Jim took the bus and brought back 5 drunks next Sunday morning? • What if we announced that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Bubble Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

A sermon on the social "bubble" of Christian culture and how we can reach beyond it to bring more people to Jesus.

INTRO Video "The Bubble Boy" -- Seinfeld <walk in, in a bubble>  I am so excited about my new bubble  No germs -- no sickness  But hard to live life o Have friends o Have a job o Relate to people  Eventually I would die. * Yet many Christians have made this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Encouragement

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Feb 15, 2010

Christian encouragement does not shower us with pity; it is support needed to stand up and get beyond the current situation.

CHRISTIAN ENCOURAGEMENT ILLUSTRATION There is an old proverb about the leader of a city who would take daily walks to gain peace of mind and inspiration from nature. One day, the burdens of his position had his mind more disturbed than normal and the old man found himself walking much further ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:11-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of The Word

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Aug 4, 2010

The power of God’s Word to change lives goes far beyond anything we can imagine.

THE POWER OF THE WORD The story’s told of a South Sea Islander who rescued a wounded G.I. during WWII. While the G.I. was recovering, the Islander proudly displayed his Bible to the G.I. He explained how he’d received it as a present from a missionary just a few years before. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meat And Potato Christians

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Oct 27, 2012

The writer of Hebrews tells us that we must move beyond the basics of salvation in order to become mature Christians.

Intro: On his sixteenth birthday a son approached his father and said, "Dad, I’m sixteen now. When I get my license, can I drive the family car?" His dad looked at him and said, "Son, driving the car takes maturity, and first, you must prove that you are responsible enough. And one way you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Tolerance--No; Forbearance--Yes Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 5, 2015

We must go well beyond tolerance if we are to become the best version of ourselves, and always witnessing to the truth.

Thursday of 23rd week in course 2015 Joy of the Gospel About ten years ago I asked Abp Gomez to visit my religion class and talk about priestly vocations to my boys. He kindly did so and started out with a pointed question: why are you a Catholic? It swelled my heart to hear one of the class ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Catholic

Let's Go For The Gold In The Word

Contributed by William Nickoley on Mar 3, 2013

Get in the Word in a different way, going beyond your current M.O. to make it real in your life!

Let’s Go for the Gold in the Word! Let’s turn to Philippians Chapter 1 tonight. While you’re doing that, I have a question to ask you: Have you ever heard of Evel Knievel? • He was a motorcycle daredevil who made longer and longer jumps from ramp to ramp – over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God