Sermons on Live Above Average:

How, And Why, Do We Abide In Jesus? (John 15:1-17) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Mar 28, 2022

Abiding in Christ is not about spiritual disciplines. It's about obeying Jesus, above all else by loving his church.

Today, we have the privilege of working through John 15:1-17. Some of you will be familiar with these verses. And if that's you, as we start reading, you will maybe find yourself thinking that you already understand this passage. You won't expect to learn anything, or be challenged. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

The Bread Of Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To understand and value Jesus as the Bread of Life, who eternally satisfies our spiritual hunger and thirst, and should be valued above all else.

Good morning, church family. Today, we are diving deep into the Word of God, exploring a passage from John's Gospel that speaks to the heart of our faith and our relationship with Jesus Christ. The renowned Christian author, Saint Augustine once said, "Jesus Christ is not valued at all until He is ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

How Much Time Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 15, 2005

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-75 years. That is not a morbid thought or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Won't You Be My Neighbor? Part Two Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 11, 2021

Your car is from Detroit and your TV is from somewhere in Asia. But love is an import from heaven. Love comes from above.

For the next few Sundays, we are going to focus on our relationships in our community in a series, entitled, Won’t You Be Our Neighbor? We are asking many of you to read The Art of Neighboring as we progress through the series. This is a light read that you can move through in a matter of a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Is Lord

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on May 10, 2006

Jesus is Lord of all. His starus was clearly evidenced in His exaltation in which the Father bestowed on Him the name this is above all names.

Christ The Lord Text: Philippians 2:5-11 Opening: If you lived on one particular part of the Florida coast during the last twenty-five or so years, you might well have witnessed this scene. The sun is setting like a gigantic orange ball. It’s a cool evening on a vacant, isolated stretch of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Touched Me

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 9, 2019

By touching we are an aid in healing, caring, and converting Material adapted from Robert Shannon's book, Christ Above All

HoHum: In Stockholm, Sweden, a lady was pinned beneath a streetcar. She was seriously injured and bleeding badly. A crowd collected. They tried to move the streetcar, but it was too heavy. There was nothing to do but wait for the heavy equipment to come. She was in great pain. She was losing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17, John 10:10, 2 Corinthians 13:12, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Be Led Astray Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 26, 2015

If we live for God, we strive for righteous things that are His; but if we live for the devil, we strive for unholy things that are his. Our choice is simple, we must choose to live for God!

Don’t be led astray 1 John Bible Study, Part 7 1 John 3:3-10 Introduction - John refers to the world suddenly not knowing who we are anymore (v1-3) -- Well, this is actually NOT the first time that this happened in scripture -- John 1:10-11, “He was in the world, and though the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:3-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Already Judged"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 18, 2009

We begin life ALREADY JUDGED. No chance to ’get it right’. But once we are born from above, our sins are ALREADY JUDGED.

“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life. 17 “For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but that the world might be saved through Him. 18 “He who believes in Him is not judged; he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Orthodox

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mene, Mene, Tekel, Parsin

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Mar 12, 2022

Our days on earth are limited, numbered on average at 70 years. Our thoughts, actions and words are weighed every day. When our days are finished, we shall be held accountable for all our deeds. Where will you be divided - the kingdom of light or darkness?

TEXT: DANIEL 5:25-28 (NIV) “This is the inscription that was written: mene, mene, tekel, parsin. Here is what these words mean: “Mene: God has numbered the days of your reign and brought it to an end. Tekel: You have been weighed on the scales and found wanting. Peres: Your kingdom is divided and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:25-28, Psalm 90:10, Hebrews 4:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seeking God With All Your Heart

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

To seek God with all your heart means to long for Him above everything else — more than riches, fame, success, or pleasure.

SEEKING GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 29:12-13 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 4:29, Psalm 119:2, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 11:6, Isaiah 55:6-7 INTRODUCTION: The pursuit of God is the noblest and most rewarding endeavour any believer can undertake. To seek God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fantastic News For Living From The Sermon On The Mount Part 1

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 3, 2001

Finding God’s will to bless us in the sermon on the mount.

Fantastic News for Living from the Sermon on the Mount PART 1 Matt. 5:1-5 A man walks up to the bar with an ostrich behind him, and as he sits, the bartender comes over, and asks for his order. The man says, "I’ll have a beer," and turns to the ostrich. "What about you?" "I’ll have a beer too," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The God Who Breaks Protocols Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

Protocols are created by men, but miracles are orchestrated by God. He operates above human systems and disrupts human order for divine order to manifest.

THE GOD WHO BREAKS PROTOCOLS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:10-17 Supporting Texts: Genesis 41:14, Matthew 8:1-3, Luke 13:10-13, 1 Samuel 16:11-13, Daniel 3:28-30 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons in life when established systems and rules appear to hinder progress, and when man-made ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Go! And Live Out His Love - 1 John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 3, 2025

John the Apostle tells us we know what real love is—not by looking to Hollywood, not by consulting philosophy, but by looking to Jesus Christ and His cross.

Go! And Live Out His Love - 1 John 3:16 1 John 3:16 (NLT): "We know what real love is because Jesus gave up his life for us. So we also ought to give up our lives for our brothers and sisters." Introduction If you asked the average person on the street, “What is love?” you would get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Luke 23:34, Philippians 2:3-5, John 13:34-35, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Will Use Our Situations To Turn Us Around PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

God promises to renew our strength in times of weakness, allowing us to rise above our circumstances like eagles soaring in the sky.

Good morning, family! I’m glad to see each and every one of you here today. We are going to dive into a special verse today, Isaiah 40:31, which says, "but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Topics: Eagle Wing