Sermons on Exceeding:

Glorifying God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon encourages us to praise God with purpose, recognize His presence in our lives, and proclaim His provision, reflecting His enduring love and faithfulness.

Welcome, dear friends, to this sacred gathering where we come together as one community, one body, united in our love for the Lord and in our desire to grow closer to Him. We come to this place, not as strangers passing by, but as children returning home, eager to sit at our Father's feet and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Topics: Thanksgiving

The Rescue: Alive By Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Dayao on Oct 12, 2025

This sermon explains that because of His great mercy and love, God rescued us from spiritual death by uniting us with Christ in His resurrection and enthronement, saving us by grace through faith alone, in order to make us His masterpiece, created for good works.

Introduction Last week, we ended our time together in a very dark place. We used the analogy of a shipwreck, leaving us spiritually dead, floating helplessly in a sea of sin, captive to the currents of the world, the flesh, and the devil, with our certain destination being the just wrath of God. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Stretch Wide, Prepare Big. Preparing For God's Promises Isaiah 54:2-3

Contributed by David Cramer on Mar 15, 2025

A message about God's Word and Preparing for His promises to us in our life here with Him.

Good morning, Stand with me, hold your Bibles, and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecution And Evangelism Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

Persecution is not a sign of defeat but a confirmation that we are on the right path. When we face opposition in evangelism, we must not be discouraged but rejoice, knowing that we are partaking in Christ’s sufferings. The gospel is unstoppable, and no amount of persecution can hinder God’s plan.

PERSECUTION AND EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:11-12, 2 Timothy 3:12, Acts 5:40-42, 1 Peter 4:14-16, John 15:18-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stress Points In The Hands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

Jesus didn't come to just solve our stress points. Jesus came to transform our lives. Jesus came to do something much deeper in our lives. He came to do something for our souls.

We're going to study over the next several weeks Jesus. Now really, every week we study Jesus because you can find Jesus on the page of every chapter of the Bible. But in particular, we're going to look at Jesus through the eyes of John as he wrote the gospel of John. We're going ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Honoring God’s Investment-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 14, 2011

1 of 2. Paul reminded Timothy of the gravity behind God’s investment in us. We must recognize the significance/gravity of God’s investment. But When does this happen? When we are Thankful. We honor God’s investment thru Thankfulness for...

HONORING GOD’s INVESTMENT-I—1Timothy 1:12-17 Attention: Father Takes a Needle for His Fearful Son Recently I was sitting in a doctor's office with one of my young sons, & the nurse wanted to draw blood from him for a test. As you can imagine, he did not want to have his blood drawn. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

4 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-IV—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: What’s so great about Florida/Carrabelle? Many people come to Florida & Carrabelle, FL to Escape the cold, looking for milder climes...or maybe ‘The easy life,’ Retirement, Escape from the ‘rat race.’ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace Ye Are Saved 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on May 28, 2016

To establish the truth, “by grace ye are saved” is not through faith only - but through “the obedience to the faith”- that is – “the gospel of the grace of God.”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Man’s Condition before His Call by Grace 2. Man’s Condition during His Call into Grace 3. Man’s Condition after His Call to Grace Remarks. 1. This lesson is presented to answer the question is salvation by grace through the faith; - or by grace ONLY? Or is the recipient ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Is Over ... Now What?

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 3, 2001

When the SIGNS are no longer VISIBLE, does that mean that the SIGNIFICANCE of Christmas is no longer VALUABLE?

CHRISTMAS IS OVER...NOW WHAT? Luke 2:1-20 I have a bit of post-Christmas humor to share with you. It’s called "The Month After Christmas." ‘Twas the month after Christmas, and all through the house, nothing would fit me, not even a blouse. The cookies I’d nibbled, the fudge I did taste, all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Precious

Contributed by J Walls on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious.

Introduction: Peter has real grasp on the subject that Jesus is precious. In our text, he mentioned the word three times. He says several more times in his two epistles. I know that the Holy Spirit inspired Peter to write these two epistles but I believe that Peter really tried to express how he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-8

Is Your Life A Witness Of Your Faith

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 25, 2001

Other people see us go through trials, and how we conduct ourselves is a witness to them of God in us.

8-5-’01 IS YOUR LIFE A WITNESS OF YOUR FAITH? A. Armstrong James 1:2-5 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5, 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Befriend One Another Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2001

Friendship is important...critical to living the Christian life.

September 2, 2001 What makes for a real friend? What is the value of friendship? Philosophers have discussed and debated that for centuries. Mencius said, Friendship is one mind in two bodies. In the 1950¡¦s Norman Vincent Peale said, Getting people to like you is only the other side of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32

Denomination: United Methodist

The Terrible Terror Of The Untamed Tongue

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Feb 11, 2001

You show if your faith is real by your words as well as your works.

The Terrible Terror of the Untamed Tongue James 3 This passage is a test to see if you are allowing God to perfect you and if you are heeding God’s Word. Our Speech shows our Faith. Paraphrase: “I’ll show you my faith by my words. Our Speech betrays our intelligence. “Foot in mouth” Dear Readers: ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Who Died And Left You Lord?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

An exhortation to pastors.

A meeting that I had in the doctor’s office while I was receiving my vitamin I.V. inspired tonight’s message. There are a lot of folks that come into his office that are open about their faith. A lady receiving her first ever I.V. was sitting across from me. I found out after she left that she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer List

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

What Paul prayed would happen in the lives of the Ephesians and what God want to happen in our lives today.

"Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints, cease not to give thanks for you, making mention of you in the prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist