Sermons on Living Above:

A Call To Holy Living Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Feb 26, 2014

“For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life.” I Thessalonians 4:7

A Call to Holy Living I Thessalonians 4:7- says “For God did not call us to be impure, but to live a holy life. 8 Therefore, anyone who rejects this instruction does not reject a human being but God, the very God who gives you his Holy Spirit.” God desires that every believer lead a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:7, 2 Timothy 2:22, Jeremiah 17:9, 1 John 1:9, Romans 12:1-3, 1 Peter 1:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living To Please God Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 4, 2014

How are we to live a life that pleases God? By showing God’s love to those around us. By holding firm to the truth of the gospel, that Jesus Christ, the only Son of God, came to die for our sins and has risen again to bring us eternal life.

I want to talk about how we can live to please God. But first I suppose I should check whether that is one of your desires in life? Do you want to please God? Do you ask yourself regularly will this activity, this conversation, this friendship please God? Well, if that is your desire, let me tell ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Son Of The Living God

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 11, 2014

Who do men say that I am? This is an awesome passage showing that the knowledge of who Jesus is comes from only God Himself. This is a grand statement on the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Verse 18 however has been hijacked and the truth must be told.

This week was the beginning of lent. Lent was based on a 40 day fast that some people did in the early church attempting to emulate the 40 day fast of Jesus that took place immediately after His baptism. Over the years it has become connected with the 40 days preceding the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Church Of The Living Dead Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 16, 2014

A study of the letters to the churches - Sardis

Revelation 3: 1 – 6 The Church Of The Living Dead ‘These things says He who has the seven Spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your works, that you have a name that you are alive, but you are dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living As Life-Givers Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 26, 2014

Who we are meant to be as shown by the book of Ephesians.

Living As Life-Givers Series: Becoming Who We Are (Engaging Ephesians) Brad Bailey - February 23, 2014 Intro Many of us have been watching the Olympics. Along with the remarkable skills... there have bee some special moments that transcend the competition. • First Winter Olympic athlete ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Look On Their Lives And Death. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 1, 2014

The Bible does not give us a record about the ways in which the apostles died, other than James, -- We must rely on early church historians and secular historians as well, but both seem to be in agreement and both are concidered reliable.

#3~ THE APOSTLES 12-21-13 Today we'll continue with our study to do with the apostles, and bring a few thoughts on their lives and death. -- James the son of Zebedee, and brother of John, is the only apostolic martyrdom recorded in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Before The Rapture Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 14, 2014

the antichrist will come but this will only bring Jesus Christ's glory which He will share with you and me, His followers!

Please open your Bibles to 2 Thessalonians 2…… We noted last week from v1-7, before Jesus Christ returns to earth, there will be:: - Deceivers misleading people from the truth - a secular, ungodly world system will develop - an ungodly world leader will emerge - a rebellion in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living An Intentional Life

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Apr 15, 2014

Living an intentional life involves resolving to live fully for the Lord Jesus

Living an Intentional Life Psalms 139:16 Your eyes saw my substance, being yet unformed. And in Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Witnesses To The Living Lord

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

Mary Magdalene, John, and Peter teach us a great deal about the Lord when they become witnesses to the resurrected Christ.

Witness to the Living Lord John 20:1-23 Easter Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came to the tomb early, while it was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Righteous Living

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 15, 2014

Jesus came not to destroy the law, but to keep and fulfill it. We also are required to be obedient to the law - not indeed as a means of salvation (which it could never be) - but as an expression of our love and service.

THE KEY TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING. Matthew 5:17-20. 1. Jesus’ statement is emphatic:- “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pressure Cooker Living

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 28, 2014

How do you handle the pressures of life? How can we make sure the pressure cooker of life doesn't cause us to explode?

“Faith That Works: Pressure Cooker Living” James 1:1-12 Pressure cookers are wonderful. They are manufactured to help bring food to a proper tenderness and fitness. It’s an amazing process in which the pressure inside the cooker is intense – so much so that if the cook is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Light Of The End

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Feb 4, 2014

As we approach the time of the end, Jesus calls us to be aware of the signs and be alert to His coming.

To start a discussion on core values, a youth pastor in Saskatchewan, Canada, asked his youth group: “What would you do if your doctor told you that you had only 24 hours to live?” The students talked about being with friends and family, and the discussion seemed headed in the right ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By Triumphant Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy.

Living by Triumphant Faith Habakkuk How can we live in a fallen world where violence dominates and still experience joy? PROPOSITION: Because of Christ’s atoning work, faith in Him provides great joy. I. Resist the tendency to be overwhelmed by the world’s injustice! Habakkuk is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Determining A Standard Of Living Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Whether poor or rich or in the middle, all of us have to determine our standard of living. So who or what is determining your standard of living? Who or what is influencing your financial decisions and the life you’re living?

Determining a Standard of Living 1 Timothy 6:7-13 There was a story which appeared in the news about a woman who had won the lottery. Before winning, she worked long, hard hours but earned just enough money to cover each month’s bills. The years of toil and worry had taken a toll on her face ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-13

Denomination: Methodist

Benefits Of Living For Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016

Jesus told us that in order to be His disciple we would have to take up our cross and follow Him. It's easy to focus on the negative consequences of being a Christian, but we should also realize that there are awesome benefits in living for Jesus Christ.

BENEFITS OF LIVING FOR JESUS Acts 7:55-60 There is a price to pay for following Jesus. Jesus told us that “If any man would be my disciple he must take up his cross and follow Me.” In those days the cross indicated a huge price to pay. Many times, though, we look at the price that has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:55-60

Denomination: Baptist