Sermons on Live Above Average:

Life In The Spirit Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 28, 2015

Paul is compelled to write these words to a church that needs to change. The challenge here today is doing an honest gut-check: do we live eternally for Christ – or for our own glory and recognition?

Life in the Spirit Galatians, Part 12 Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction - Originally, we were going to finish Galatians today -- However, this final chapter can’t be just glossed over and completed in one -- So, we will add one more week to our study and take Chapter 6 in two parts - Recap ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Impact Of Truth

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 14, 2013

Three things are important to remember in the life of a Christian: truth is to be lived, truth is to be spoken, and truth is to be demonstrated.

The Impact of Truth Acts 24:1-27 Introduction We are called to have a common purpose in what we do -- The purpose is to worship, to love, and to celebrate Christ and share Him always -- That is our challenge, mission, and it is STILL where we find ourselves today Paul understood that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Welcome To The Family Sermon Iii: Attribute Of Dissemination Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 13, 2020

When everything seems to be falling apart, mature Christians remain calm by living for God so as to disseminate God's love to sinners who need salvation and saints who need encouragement and reassurance.

ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH BELONGING TO THE FAMILY OF GOD – DISSEMINATION “With everything around us falling apart, and with the whole world seemingly on the verge of a nervous breakdown, how do you manage to remain calm?” Let me assure you that it’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-11

Give Me A Drink

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 10, 2019

POST DESIRE FOR JESUS - REVELATION, REVOLUTION, REFORMATION & RESTORATION LOOMS!

Give me a drink John 4:7”There *came a woman of Samaria to draw water. Jesus *said to her, "Give Me a drink." The above topic is not about drinking water, though Jesus was tired and hungry, He was discussing about Living Water. The language of the world is different from the language ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should He Love Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 26, 2004

On the average, we’re really not all that lovable, are we? All around us we see the bitter fruits of hatred, selfishness, & greed. And, no, I don’t know why God loves us. But He does!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (NOTE: The impetus for the development of this sermon came from an excellent sermon, "Why Should They Hate Us," contributed to SC by Jeff Strite.) John 3:16; Psalms 8:4; 2 Corinthians 2:14-16 A. There is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Draw Near To Christ: How To Live In Fellowship With Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jan 12, 2026

Jesus died to obtain a people who are eager to do what is good. In your case, did he get what he paid for?

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. Introduction Draw near to God and he will draw near to you - James 4:8 Draw near to God. How is that done? And more ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8

Inhale And Exhale The Gospel

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Aug 31, 2015

In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out." Updated September 2018

A very young boy ... was hurrying ...to catch a bus. Carrying gifts under his arm, ...he was struggling ...with his crutches. Suddenly, ...a man bumped into him ... knocking his parcels ......in all directions. The man then paused ...and scolded the young lad... for getting in his way. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, 1 John 3:17-18, James 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

You Must Be Born Again

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 30, 2013

The need for faith, the need for rebirth.

YOU MUST BE BORN AGAIN. John 3:1-17. Nicodemus was a member of the strictest sect of the Jews: the Pharisees. No doubt he sought to keep all the man-made rules of his religion, as well as the law of God which was given to Moses. Nicodemus was a religious man; an upright man; a leader; a teacher; ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Maze Running - Accessing God's Will Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 10, 2018

Second part of a three sermon series on Accessing God - this sermon deals with accessing God's Will for our lives.

Series: Accessing God Sermon #1 - Accessing God through His Word *Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Sermon #3 - Accessing God's Wisdom Sermon #2 - Accessing God's Will Scripture: Ephesians 5:15 - 17 Proverbs 3:5-6 Title: Maze Running? God's Will Grace and Peace from God our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

The Dead Sea Syndrome

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 24, 2011

This is a sermon about the response should have to the generosity of God.

"The Dead Sea Syndrome" Matthew 10:5-8 Scripture Reading Located in the Middle East in Israel and Jordan, the Dead Sea is essentially a salt lake whose surface is more than 1,300 feet below sea level and whose deepest point is more than 2,300 feet below sea level, according to Extreme Science's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Baptist

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"In A Manner Of Speaking": 'the Rich Man And Lazarus' [part Four]

Contributed by Reverend Cooper Mcwhirter on Oct 1, 2016

this is the only parable in which a person’s name is mentioned which some bible scholars believe was not an imaginary tale, but a true story!

Sermon Preached at Grace Community Church (EPC) Sun City Grand, Surprise, AZ Sunday, March 7, 2010 by the Reverend Cooper McWhirter In a Manner of Speaking: The Parable of “The Rich Man and Lazarus” Luke 16:19-31 Of Jesus’ forty-four parables, four of which are repetitious, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What’s So Great About God?-6 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 26, 2015

6 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?-VI—1Peter 1:3-12 Attention: Well-Done Please! The city slicker had always dreamed of owning his own cattle ranch. He finally made enough money to buy himself the spread of his dreams in Wyoming. So he moves his wife & 4 kids to Wyoming to their new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Committed Disciple Series

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Mar 7, 2020

To say you’re a “Christian” carries the idea that you’re a disciple but does it? Many in the Christian world today the understandings of what it means to be a Christian for many is to include a lot of don’t such as movies you can’t see, places you can’t go, things you can’t read.

For the last several weeks we have spent time considering that we as followers of Jesus we are to be His disciples. This term “disciple” carries the meaning of being a student or pupil of Jesus. Today we identify with Jesus using the term “Christian” which implies an association or follower of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jun 27, 2018

Finding the Way of Life, Living It's Truth, Jesus

I AM - I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life July 1, 2018 John 14:1-6 (p. 752) Introduction: I had a long distance truck driver named Roy who called me from out of the blue one day…He’d been passing through Louisville and he’d heard one of my Ministry Minutes on WJIE, the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ