Sermons on Exceeding:

Forgotten Forgiveness

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 5, 2001

For believers, this is the sadest thing that could ever happen. This message causes a self evaluation as to how well we remember that we are saved by grace, and owe our lives to God.

Psalms 32:1-2 and 2 Peter 1:2-9 It really shouldn’t surprise us at the great lengths the Bible speaks of forgiveness. Our entire message, faith, belief, and life is based on that one thing: forgiveness. And in the Bible, in all the various ways forgiveness is discussed, there stands out, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Can't Buy Your Way Out Of The Mess?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2006

Asa is a good lesson to study. He faced an enemy and used the gold and silver from church to buy his way out. Then Asa meets Zerah, and was out numbered 2 to 1, Asa had no gold on which to depend, so Asa turns to the Lord God.

WHEN YOU CAN’T BUY YOUR WAY OUT? WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DO WHEN WE FACE BIG PROBLEMS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 2 Chron. 20:15 And he said, Hearken ye, all Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem, and thou king Jehoshaphat, Thus saith the Lord unto you, Be not afraid nor ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Angels: God's Heavenly Warriors, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 14, 2006

The 4 classifications of angels, and info. on Michael, Gabriel, Seraphim and Cherubim. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

God’s Heavenly Warriors, pt. 3 Col. 1:16 Because of the invisible war going on in the air around us between God’s Holy Angels and those who fell w/ Lucifer, the angels of heaven are organized into an intricate system of rank, position and authority. Let me first show you that as it concerns ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Scattered Splinters

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 30, 2006

The church is more than scattered splinters, there is power in agreement. It is called synergism. United we stand.

SCATTERED SPLINTERS TEAR DOWN THE EXCUSES By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WE ARE EXPERTS WITH SPLINTERS. A. When I was a little boy in the fifth grade, my Dad pastored a church in southern Ohio. The altar was a beautiful, shiny, slick piece of wood. When no one was looking I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:3-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Understanding Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jul 1, 2007

Storms are a part of everyone’s life. we can stand unshaken if we are doers of the Word and have understanding of the Word.This is study 4

#4 Standing In the Storm There is a parable in Matt.7 and Luke 6 about two houses. One is built on a rock and another was built on sand. This is a great lesson about the way ALL PEOPLE face storms in life. One house stood while the other fell. This is the way people do when faced with all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jul 17, 2005

We are the sons of the kingdom even though we at times act like the weeds. The reverse is also true. There are weeds that act like Christians but are really weeds

July 17, 2005 Matthew 13: 24-30, 36-43 9Th Sunday after Pentecost Series A The Parable of the Weeds Grace Mercy and Peace from God The Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ One of my favorite persons in the Bible is the Apostle Peter. I can easily identify with him. Artists have depicted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

A Heartily Desire

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jul 27, 2005

Teaching Christians New lessons of Devotion and Ministry.Also good for non Christians to make a move in Faith.

Reading: Matt 14:21-36 TITLE: "A HEARTILY DESIRE" This was the second time that Jesus asks his disciples to enter the boat and cross over the lake. In chapter eight in the gospel of Mathew, we read "when He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him v.23". But Jesus fell asleep, and a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:21-36

Denomination: Baptist

Our Heavenly Home Series

Contributed by Gary Wagoner on Jul 30, 2005

What does the Bible say about our heavenly home.

Revelation 21:1– 8 Our Heavenly Home Thesis: Our eternal home. Introduction: Good evening. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you tonight. We have had good music and it has blessed our hearts, And I hope your heart is now prepared for the message. Our message tonight is ‘our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To Overcoming Temptations

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Aug 30, 2005

We overcome temptation by walking in the Spirit, the Word of God, and commitment.

08/7/05 AM THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION I hate temptations. They are so hard to resist and so easy to yield to. Some of us are like children who are told not to go out the door, as they continue to go out the door, etc. When we misbehave, the Holy Spirit is screaming don’t do it, while ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Magnanimous Test? Magnanimous Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 19, 2007

Sometimes we must go through here --- to get to there? Let’s us accept the test with a purpose and then grow and develop and release God.

MAGNANIMOUS TEST? MAGNANIMOUS FAITH! FISHED ALL NIGHT AND TAKEN NOTHING? ATTITUDES CAN MAKE OR BREAK GOD’S PEOPLE --- NEVERTHELESS AT THY WORD! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com MAGNANIMOUS: Requiring great courageous spirit. Generous, bountiful, liberal Readily willing to share ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 31, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 3:18-22

Text: 1 Peter 3:18-22, Title: Hope in Suffering, Date/Place: LSCC, 2/5/06, AM A. Opening illustration: tell the story of the girl that I met in OT Survey in seminary who had a small scar on her right thumb. But don’t tell the end of it. B. Background to passage: Peter uses Christ as his first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Power For A Purpose

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Jun 26, 2007

I preached this message building up to Pentecost Sunday.

Power for a Purpose! 4/29/07am Acts 1:8 NLT But when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, you will receive power and will tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Let’s start this morning with a question: Agree or Disagree? GOD ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Steward Of The House

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 7, 2006

This is an encouragement to ministers who are laboring in the "field."

Genesis 15:1-2 KJV After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. [2] And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and the steward of my house is this Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

When They Persecute You Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

Jesus warns us that we will have many trials and sorrows. We need to be prepared for those trials and sorrows. Not to worry over them, but not to be naïve. One of our greatest sorrows is when our friends or loved ones come against us for our commitmen

Tonight we will conclude our study on The Sermon on the Mount. There is still much more that Christ taught in chapter five, but our focus has been primarily focused on the portion that includes “The Beatitudes”. Last week we looked closely at verse 10, and I would like to connect a final study ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Abundant Life

Contributed by Geoff Hamrick on Apr 14, 2007

This message deals with people giving up on life.

The Abundant Life Recently a neighbor of ours decided to end his life. It is not known the reason why, and that is not the important thing here. What is important is that his quality of life was not good enough that he decided to go ahead and end it. There are people who would say, “I would never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11, 2 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational