Sermons on Live Above Average:

"Ingredients That Make Life Worth Living” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 27, 2009

Paul shares two ingredients that make life worth living.

(Show video—Life is Temporary) I would imagine that it would be safe to say that a majority of us who are present today desire a life that is fulfilling, meaningful, joy filled, and purposeful - a life worth living. Now, I guess there may be a few of you who take exception to that - you prefer a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

Above all other things, God is faithful!

From the Desk of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Faithfulness of God Isaiah 49:7 Intro: Israel had failed the Lord. He told them of his frustration with them. He expressed to them that he may have spent time working on them in vain. Even so, he would not cast his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:7

Denomination: Baptist

I Know That My Redeemer Lives (Yes! He Really Lives.)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 24, 2007

My Redeemer lives to bless me with his love and to help me in time of need.

Wasn’t last Sunday glorious? Yes, Easter really is the most glorious day known to mankind. But if that’s true, then what makes this Sunday? Is it not as glorious? Are Sundays after Easter like the day after the Super Bowl or Stanley Cup Final – a big let down, even if your team did win? It’s hard ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Are We More Concerned About Living Like A King, Or Living For A King?

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Mar 14, 2013

A sermon for Palm Sunday, the importance of living for the King, rather than living like a king

Zechariah 9:9-13 & Mark 11:1-11 Introduction What do you think of Elizabeth? What do you think of Elizabeth? Not, our youth worker – whose away at her friends wedding, nor our band leader, but Elizabeth II, our queen. It's her diamond jubilee year. Very few kings or queens make it this far ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-13

Denomination: Anglican

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 18, 2018

Part 7 focuses on Romans 12:13 which discusses our obligation to take care of the needs of others.

A Living Sacrifice To God Part 7 Scriptures: Romans 12:13; James 2:15-16; 1 Timothy 3:2 This is part seven of my series “A Living Sacrifice to God.” As many of you know I grew up in a small country Church in Tennessee. While most of the older members of the Church were not the most educated ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:13, James 2:15-16, 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abandoned At Birth-6

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 3, 2017

6 of 6. Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus yielded the essentials of being born again/from above. Being born again is essential to God’s plan. But what does it take to be born from above? Those born from above, Abandon...

ABANDONED At BIRTH-VI—John 3:1-21 Concessions For New Birth Attention: Training for a S.W.A.T.(Special Weapons & Tactics) or police assault team. Anticipation needed to meet worst-case scenario. On the day you begin your S.W.A.T. Team service, Everything you ever held to before concerning being a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Not Common

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 3, 2006

Often things in our lives, even though they once held great value, become nothing special, average. Even though their value has not changed our attitude towards these things do. What happens when we do this to God...

(Show off my pen and praise it as something special) Some of you are looking at me thinking, “what on earth is he talking about, it’s just a pen.” Well for all of you who are thinking that you are absolutely right. It is nothing special. I am sure that there are thousands of these same jackets all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:1-4

God Working Attitude

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 27, 2018

I would propose to you, working as doing our work unto Christ will make you and I a witness for the Lord that surpasses the average wage earner, that causes people to take note of the life we live in obedience to the written Word of God.

God Working Attitude God's Attitude About Work The Bible says, "Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. Anyone who does wrong will ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of The Matter Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 12, 2016

Don't let ritual rise above your relationship with God. Don't let your ways rise above God's ways.

Last week we saw the marks of a great servant in Prophet Samuel. He is a man of integrity, faithfulness and a genuine love for his people. • Today we will see the new leader Saul, and sadly, the opposite of what we see last week – the marks of a disobedient servant. Let’s read 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Day Jesus Crashed A Pool Party

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Sep 2, 2023

Jesus showed up at the Pool of Bethesda and crashed the Pool Party to heal a disabled man. The stirred waters was no match for the Living Water!

Theme: The Day Jesus Crashed a Pool Party Text: John 5:1-9 (King James Version) After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. 2 Now there is at Jerusalem by the sheep market a pool, which is called in the Hebrew tongue Bethesda, having five porches. 3 In these lay a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:6-9

Denomination: Church Of God

In Exchange For Your Soul

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 2, 2017

Let’s discuss the value of the cross, losing ourselves to gain ourselves and living a holy life all from Matthew 16:21-28.

Prelude, Purpose, Plan Have you ever suffered for doing good? Have you ever wondered if it was all worth it? Why do those who do evil seem to prosper? Is there any justice? Is evil really punished and good rewarded? Let’s realize that payday is coming, for good and evil. Let’s discuss the value ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live Free From Anxiety Series

Contributed by John Baker on Jan 12, 2006

Series on Christian Stewardship

Sermon Title: How to live free from Anxiety Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: February 27, 2005 Series: How to Live the Uncomplicated Life Introduction In recent years our society has been plagued by a new epidemic. The cure for this epidemic has become a billion dollar industry as one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Holiness

Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Purposefully”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 31, 2025

This week we are following up on two prior messages, “Living Intentionally,” and last week’s “Living Opportunistically,” where we looked at our need to seize the opportunities God places in our lives. Today we’ll look at living our lives according to God’s purpose.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Purposefully” Ecclesiastes 1:2-15 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dCXKQhB2Is This morning, we’re continuing in our series on elevating our discipleship, or better yet, elevating our lives as Christians to the next level. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:20, Acts 13:36

Denomination: Foursquare

Live A Life Worthy Of The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD

I. EXORDIUM: Is your life worthy of the LORD? What's your self-worth? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show your true self-worth as a life lived worthy of the LORD IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:10 (Amplified Bible) That you may walk (live and conduct yourselves) in a manner ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace For Goodness: Transforming Darkness Into Light Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 30, 2014

When we live into the grace of God the light within us produces what is good, exposes and transforms darkness into light.

Series: Lenten Grace 1. On the First Sunday of Lent we discovered that God’s grace extends beyond Eden. 2. On the Second Sunday in Lent we were reminded that God’s grace is a better way than our works way. 3. On the Third Sunday in Lent we observed in Jesus’ example that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational