Sermons on Go Beyond:

On The Road Again: Going The Wrong Way Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 31, 2011

Four observations from Ruth about Elimelech, a backslidden Christian.

INTRODUCTION The story of Ruth has often been called the greatest piece of literature ever written and the Cinderella story of the Bible. I’m calling our study, “The Romance of Redemption,” a title I borrowed from Ray Stedman. How many of you have already read the story of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Texting God

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Dec 19, 2012

Going deeper in your relationship with God, why that is important, and how you can be excited about it. Move beyond texting God to being in relationship with God.

I talked to someone who had recently lost a loved one, and I talked to someone who had a loved one in ICU this week. And I was thinking about Sunday mornings, and thinking about this small amount of time we have together, and thinking about how I want to say something to help encourage you, to try ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Search For Meaning Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 23, 2023

In your pursuit of meaning in life, look beyond your own hands; look beyond your own head; and look beyond your own heart. Look beyond the sun to the Lord, who died for you and rose again.

Since its founding in 1995, people have used eBay to sell billions of items. They include some odd products and occasionally something priceless. For example… In 1954, the great physicist Albert Einstein penned a personal letter to philosopher Erik Gutkind in which he defended his views on ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18, Ecclesiastes 2:1-17, John 10:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 24, 2015

What we ought to be doing is saying... Father I Thank You and not only Thank You, but I also Praise You.. for doing exceedingly more and going abundantly beyond whatever I can ever think or imagine, to supply all my needs

Thanksgiving..."What A Privilege" Some years ago, the cartoonist pictured Charlie Brown bringing out Snoopy’s dinner on Thanksgiving Day, but it was just his usual dog food in a bowl. So, Snoopy took one look at the dog food and said, “This isn’t fair. The rest of the world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don’t Quit Now, "God’s Not Through With You Yet"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 20, 2011

When your going through something, its almost like you think your all alone in your dilemma, Nothing could be farther from the truth, you may have left the scene of the incident, but God hasn’t. He’s waiting and wanting to come to your rescue!

“Don’t quit now,” God’s not through with you yet John 21:1-2 MSG 1.After this, Jesus appeared again to the disciples, this time at the Tiberias Sea (the Sea of Galilee). This is how he did it: Simon Peter, Thomas (nicknamed "Twin"), Nathanael from Cana in Galilee, the brothers Zebedee, and two ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11, John 21:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Letting Go Of Our Golden Tickets

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 30, 2000

The church must release our self-righteousness, pride and entitlement if we are going to offer Jesus to our community.

Letting Go of Our Golden Tickets Remember the classic children’s movie, “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory?” It starred Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka. He’s basic a reclusive owner of a famous candy factory who starts a global craze by offering five children a tour of his factory and a lifetime ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Through Samaria - Part 2

Contributed by Tony Fox on Dec 12, 2000

Just as Jesus went to any length to reach the lost with the gospel, so should we.

“Going Through Samaria” Part 2 11/26/2000 p.m. (John 4:11-29) Rodgers Park Baptist Church This morning we looked at the first 10 verses of John four, in which we concluded that Jesus would go to any length and to any place in order to share the truth of the gospel with the lost. This morning we ...read more

Scripture: John 4:11-29

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Should I Go? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 17, 2001

How far should I go in this obedience thing? Is every part of the Bible to be heeded?

I. Everything Is To Be Heeded (17-18) A. The Old Testament is Approved 1. Jesus’ seal of approval on the OT 2. Jesus’ often quoted the OT B. The Old Testament is Absolute 1. Not to be modified or changed 2. Jot & Tittle C. The Old Testament is Authoritative 1. Jesus came to fulfill the OT 2. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Go To Church?

Contributed by M Spurgeon on Oct 18, 2000

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits.

Intro. Our text records the experiences of a good man, who in an evil hour was tempted to call it quits. he felt that heaven had terribly mistreated the person who was tryhing to do the right thing. The "bad guy" seemed to be winning. have you felt the same thing? My freind, you cannot afford to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:28

The Saddest Thing About Going To Hell

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. If YOU truly believed that Jesus Christ would come back tomorrow, what a Difference there would be in YOUR LIFE! B. The same is true if YOU believed in a literal, physical HELL! C. In a recent survey, it was determined that 35% of Baptists; 54% of Presbyterians, 58% of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Something Worse Than Going To Hell

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Apr 14, 2002

There is something worse than going to hell and something better than going to heaven.

SOMETHING WORSE THAN GOING TO HELL This message is based in part on a sermon I heard several years ago. The preachers name has long since slipped my mind, but the echo of the living coal I was touched with through that message continues to resonate in my soul. This message is about something ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20-22, Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Go Down With The Ship!

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 24, 2001

The actions of those on the Titanic who volunarily gave up their seats in the lifeboat to others illustrates the substitutionary death of Jesus Christ for sinners.

This morning, I’d like to tell you the story of the sinking of the Titanic. At 11:30 p.m., on April 14, 1912, the ocean liner Titanic, the pride of the White Star cruise line sailing on her maiden voyage, struck an iceberg in the North Atlantic, and sank less than 2 1/2 hours later, taking with her ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On In There When The Going Gets Tough

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 15, 2001

The Christian life is like a race. It has three focal points, the start, the second wind and the finishing line

Group Service Binham 19-08-01 Hang on in there when the going gets tough Story: In spring of 1867, a young American shoe salesman came to Bristol and one day was invited to a prayer meeting in a private home. During the meeting, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

So You Wanna Go Out Series

Contributed by Randy Harp on Feb 5, 2002

Part one of Dating 101 (Guidelines for Dating)

Dating 101 So You Wanna Go Out Where does the term “dating” come from? 1. The Bible NEVER mentions the word dating · Couples got together from their parents arranging them to be together (forever) · Couples got together from a dad trading his daughter for money, property or goats 2. Dating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Baptist

All Stressed Out With No Where To Go

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 12, 2002

The three major stresses that everybody faces are: 1. RELATIONAL STESS – family, friends, neighbors 2. FINANCIAL STRESS - #1 cause of divorce 3. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS – the people you work with, benefits – security

"The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. "That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational