Sermons on Exceed:

Funnking With Straight A's

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

Human goodness is not good enough for God

Did you ever get an F in school? I did when I was a freshman in high school because I wanted to play more than study. Thus, at the end of an eight-week term I wound up with an F in biology, F as in Flynn. My parents were furious and promised dire retribution if I didn’t bring that grade up to a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-9, Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Adventist

God's Sovereign Justice

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 8, 2001

To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect.

Power A Powerful Answer – Job 38:1-42:17 Preparation for the Preacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that God has the right to do whatever He wants with His creation as His sovereign justice is always perfect. 2. Explanation of the Aim: The Lord now declares to Job that his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The Snooze

Contributed by Jeremy Farmer on Dec 4, 2002

Laziness is the number one cause of church decline in the last decade.

“Stop Hitting the Snooze” 1 Thessalonians 5 1Now, brothers, about times and dates we do not need to write to you, 2for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3While people are saying, "Peace and safety," destruction will come on them suddenly, as labor ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christian Tolerance—part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 5, 2002

Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What does Christian tolerance tolerate? Part 1 of a 2-part sermon.

CHRISTIAN TOLERANCE—Revelation 2:18-29 The world tells us to be more tolerant...of this, that & the other. Jesus reprimanded the Thyatiran church for tolerating worldly prophetic influences in their church. The Christian church should never tolerate contrary/opposing prophetic influences. What ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The People Who Made Christmas

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 26, 2002

Examines the attitudes and actions of each of the figures in the nativity set. If we follow in their footsteps we can be a part of the Christmas story too.

1. Each of us have Christmas traditions. One of the most important ones for our family is putting out the nativity set. This is our family set here. Last year I brought this set and talked about the people who missed their opportunity to be a part of the story--the innkeeper, the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-8, Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

There Is More To Dream About Than Summer Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 10, 2003

The first message in a series looking at what keeps us from really dreaming great things for God.

Introduction: Mystic Seaport is filled with a variety of clippers and other sea-worthy ships. Countless voyages have been sailed by each ship. There is perhaps no greater sight to behold than that of such a sea-worthy vessel, trimming through the water under full sail. The ship is in her world. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Buddhism/Self-Trust Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 22, 2003

Buddhims seeks answers from within, while Christianity relies on help from Above--a look at this Eastern moral philosophy from a Christian perspective.

World Religions—Buddhism>Trust in Self versus Trust in God Philippians 4:11-13 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus Massachusetts A basic teaching of the Bible is that we can’t make it on our own; we can’t find answers, nor can we attain contentment or purpose apart from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

The Bread That Will Last Forevermore, Jesus Christ

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

No doubt Jesus Christ is what we need to survive.

May 18, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US The Bread that will Last Forevermore, JESUS CHRIST He began His ministry by being hungry, yet He is the Bread of Life. Jesus ended His earthly ministry by being thirsty, yet He is the Living Water. Jesus was weary, yet He is our rest. Jesus paid tribute, yet He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-2, John 6:48

Denomination: Methodist

"Heaven's Glory"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 22, 2002

Heaven seems to us like an abstract concept, yet it’s a real, substantive place. If we’re uncomfortable here on earth, it’s because we’re not home yet.

“Heaven’s Glory” Revelation 21:1-7, 27 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts A wealthy Christian was preoccupied with the idea of bringing some of his riches to Heaven. He knew the Bible clearly teaches that you can’t take it with you. Nonetheless, he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Not Everyone Can Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Salvation

Introduction: According to the gospel of John (John 10:22.), our Lord had gone into Jerusalem for the eight-day Feast of Dedication. It was during this week that our Lord healed the blind man and was confronted by the Pharisees after he taught about the good shepherd who lays down his life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith Or Futility" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 5, 2002

God enables us to find fulfillment in vocation and in family relationships. How are we touching the lives of others?

Psalm Steps> Psalm 127, “Faith or Futility” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There’s an old German saying: “An Gottes Segen ist alles gelegen”, or “Everything depends on God’s blessing. In Edinburgh, Scotland, the city seal reads in Latin, “Nisi Dominus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

The Blessed Life #3: Blessed Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Oct 5, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness.

THE BLESSED LIFE #3: BLESSED RELATIONSHIPS THE BIG IDEA: God’s desire is that we would experience blessed relationships. This happens as we walk in love and forgiveness, purity and faithfulness. THE GUIDELINES FOR LIVING THE BLESSED LIFE: “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-30

Denomination: *other

Who's The Greatest In The Kingdom? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 16, 2008

This is a message in a series based on questions that Jesus asked and that were asked of Him.

There seems to be a fundamental human urge in all of us that causes us to want to be the greatest at doing or being something James and John are really a good representation of the human race when they ask Jesus to let them sit on each side of Him in His kingdom. . If left to go unchecked this can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preventing An Epidemic Series

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Tonight I believe the Lord is asking us to help prevent an epidemic. This epidemic is not just simply sin, although it is sin. This epidemic is dangerous and deadly. This epidemic not only affects you, but also can potentially bring destruction to the

James 5:13-20 13Is any one of you in trouble? He should pray. Is anyone happy? Let him sing songs of praise. 14Is any one of you sick? He should call the elders of the church to pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Super-Abundant Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Feb 22, 2008

The greatness of God’s grace encourages us to live a godly life.

God’s Super-Abundant Grace The Importance of CONTEXT and GRAMMAR Romans 5:12-21. The Righteousness of God defended God’s DECISION is fair that declares men righteous God’s METHOD is fair in doing this on the basis of Christ’s work ADAM: (the source of our sinful condition) CHRIST: (the remedy for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational