Sermons on Exceed:

A Better Way To Live, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 11, 2023

Message 3 in an expositional series through Paul's "second" letter to the church in the ancient Greek city of Corinth where he defends his apostleship and corrects serious doctrinal errors within this young church.

Most of you know that I grew up as a pastor’s kid (for some of you, that explains everything). And my dad became an expert over the years at helping wounded churches become healthy…today we call that revitalization. And during the time that I lived at home, he pastored three different churches…and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Herodias

Contributed by Thomas Hensley on May 4, 2003

Do you influence for positive or infect with negatives?

HERODIAS Mark 6:14-28 Her name is the feminine form of Herod, the title worn by the political rulers during the life and times of Jesus and the apostles. Herod means heroic…but they were far more hellish than heroic. She is the embodiment of the most despicable traits of this despotic ruling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman! Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

Overcoming Pharisaic tendencies in our quest for holiness.

"Holiness: Heresy & Heritage" "Holiness: Holy Mess, Batman!" "For I tell you, unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." Matthew 5:20 (RSV) Batman & Robin Sticky, confusing predicaments would warrant "holy ‘’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Holiness

"A Means Of Grace" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Oct 7, 2004

How can communion help us to enter in to receiving God’s grace in our individual lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches World Communion Sunday October 3, 2004 “A Means of Grace” Romans 5:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Today is World Communion Sunday where people of diverse backgrounds can come together in unity to participate in a service that Jesus instituted. Sometimes this means of grace ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Doing Greater Things

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus told disciples that they and we would do greater miracles than He did. How can we do this today?

Introductory Considerations 1. It was a difficult time for the disciples. After ministering with J for about 3 years, they knew that He would soon leave them. 2. Jesus had just finished washing their feet, they had just had their last supper together and Jesus stressed that he would soon be ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Passion And Purpose Of The Urban Pastor

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is a charge to the congregation for the ordination service of an inner city pastor.

Ordination Service for Outreach Pastor - The Passion and Purpose of the Urban Pastor Ephesians 4:1-5, 11-13; 1 Peter 2:9-10 This is a very special day. I appreciate that you’ve joined us here today. This is a day where we come together to worship God, which has always been the way of God’s people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Peacemaker - Gods Child Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

A practical message on how to live at peace.

The Peacemaker – God’s child Mat 5 Adrian Warnock Slides and audio at http://jubilee-church.org/sermons/kingdom/peacemaker.htm The Peacemaker by Ken Sande ‘There is no need for another book on this topic to be written now that his volume exists’ CJ MahaneyMuch of the following notes are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Have You Forsaken Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Black on Apr 6, 2007

The fourth in a series on the seven sayings of Christ on the cross.

NOTE: After much study and reading, the line sometimes blurs between which thoughts are mine and which ones come from someone else. Having said that -- thanks to Ray Pritchard and C.H. Spurgeon. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Today we continue looking at the seven final statements Jesus made on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Responsibility Is Mine

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Apr 7, 2007

We have to take responsibility for the ways we deny and betray Jesus. Judas can’t say, "The Devil Made Me Do It." The responsibility was his.

The Responsibility is Mine John 13:21-32 Holy Thursday April 5, 2007 Most of you, I am sure, remember the comic Flip Wilson from the late sixties. He is remembered most of all for his character Geraldine and her penchant for hollering out when she committed some breach of social etiquette, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-32

Denomination: Methodist

Godly Influence - Winning Souls For Jesus

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Jan 10, 2007

As Christians, we must understand that we are people of influence. We have what most people are looking for...The Answer Jesus.

Introduction · Through the Word of God and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit, Jesus has given us the ability to influence others for Christ. · As a child of God, you have inherited the blessing, which includes the ability to influence people for God and His kingdom. · A person of influence ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Easter Is Dangerous!

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Apr 13, 2006

Easter from the viewpoint of Caiaphas, demonstrating that it would be better for obstinant rebels if Christ had not been raised from the dead. The fact of Easter requires us to repent and turn to Christ

Matthew 28:11-15 This is all most inconvenient, not to mention dangerous! I don’t know what the Romans will make of all this. They only put me in power as High Priest to keep the country in order and to stop things like this happening. If that Jesus had kept to carpentry none of this would have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Message To Us Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Mar 4, 2005

Without the divine intervention of God in the death of Christ, and His resurrection, man would be destitute spiritually, and following Christ would be little more than a glorified Boy Scout Troop. So here in these verses, Paul seeks to explain what it is

GOD’S MESSAGE TO US 1 Corinthians 2:6-13 INTRODUCTION: As we have previously discussed, the Apostle Paul is concerned about one thing and one thing only – the gospel of Christ portrayed out in the death, burial, and resurrection of Christ. This pervasive biblical truth is central to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For The Real Mt. Sinai

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 26, 2006

This outline examines the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams and their video "The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai" Much of this material comes from Tom Pickett http://www.genesisfiles.com/Exodus_RedSea.htm

The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai ________________________________________________________ Examining the claims of Bob Cornuke & Larry Williams in the video “The Search for the Real Mt. Sinai” It would be helpful to view this video first. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Jan 5, 2009

A funeral message for a fallen soldier.

-Karen, family and friends, we gather today to remember the life of Donald, to celebrate his many accomplishments and mourn our loss. -Most of you knew him very well. Unfortunately, I never had the opportunity to meet him but I look forward to the day that I finally do. -As I sat down with Karen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Mission Awareness

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Apr 28, 2008

Jesus did not restrict himself to the wealthy or the healthy. He did not restrict himself to those he knew but reached out to people of all nationalities of His time. He reached out to religious and non-religious people to Jews and Gentiles, to pagans and

Mission Awareness Sunday Today we celebrate the Call to Missions with Presbyterian Churches across Canada. It is an opportunity for us to focus on what God has called us to and the success and continued need for us to be vigilant in our efforts since the world remains a place that needs the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed