Sermons on Reach For More:

More Dos And Don'ts Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on May 11, 2011

Billions of people are asking, why would a loving God allow such a thing? God didn’t create this, He created perfection. We humans have caused this through our wanting our own way, but just like Adam and Eve, we don’t want to take responsibility for it.

(After the Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan) Billions of people are asking, why would a loving God allow such a thing? God didn’t create this, He created perfection. We humans have caused this through our wanting our own way, but just like Adam and Eve, we don’t want to take responsibility ...read more

A Friend Is More Than A Hyperlink Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Jan 12, 2009

Looking at the ’friend questing’ of Facebook, and asking what God says about real friendship.

Note: Earlier in the service Mark 2:1-12 AND 1 Samuel 20:35-42 have been read and the story re-told and explained. These are great examples of friendship in the Bible. The story of Ruth and Naomi could also be used.) Introduction... [Project my Facebook page onto screen and ask if people know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

Denomination: Baptist

More Righteousness Needed, Please Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 28, 2014

How can we be more righteous than the Pharisees and the Scribes were?

More Righteousness Needed Please Matthew 5:20-26 This verse has certainly raised its concerns in the church over the centuries. But understanding this verse is key to understanding the Sermon on the Mount as a whole. What is Jesus saying when He says that “your righteousness must exceed that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Bear More Fruit Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2014

A look at John 15 on Jesus' words about the two steps toward bearing "much fruit."

THE PATH TO BEARING MORE FRUIT: 1. God wants us to be fruitful. - John 15:2, 4, 5, 8. - It¡¦s abundantly clear from this passage that God wants us to be fruitful. Let¡¦s take that a step further: He also expects us to be fruitful. - Being fruitful is a defining characteristic of the true ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

More Faith, Less Cynicism Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Mar 10, 2013

Cynicism is the loss of trust and support of goodness. Cynicism is the loss of faith in the possibility to change, improve or move forward. Cynicism is the loss of hope.

Intro Today Super Bowl Sunday. There will be 22 players on the field who desperately need rest... being watched by about 100 million people who could use some exercise. It's okay that most of us aren't playing that game... we aren't fit for it. But the tragedy is that it can reflect the way we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There's More In Store For You

Contributed by Delishia Davis on Apr 14, 2013

Situations and circumstances of life do not define character of destiny. Similar to the life of Joseph, Christians face negative moments to prepare them for the glorious future God has in store for them.

“As far as I am concerned, God turned into good what you meant for evil. He brought me to the high position I have today so I could save the lives of many people.” – Genesis 50:20 New Living Translation My brothers and my sisters, there has been one question that theologians ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God Is More Than Enough

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 26, 2013

The presence of problems does not mean necessarily that you are out of God's will, it just shows us that God is enough to see us through those times.

God is more than enough Exodus chapter 6:1-8 Introduction- Turn with me to Exodus chapter 6. It is the second book of the Bible. In Exodus We get a chance to see Israel in their rebellion of God. We see God intervene for them repeatedly. We see God’s people being held captive by a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-8

Denomination: Nazarene

No More Than I Need Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 10, 2014

Abram rescues Lot and refuses the booty

• You remember the famous “wax on, wax off” movie? • Miyagi: Now, ready? Daniel: Yeah, I guess so. • Miyagi: [sighs] Daniel-san, must talk. [they both kneel] • Miyagi: Walk on road, hm? Walk left side, safe. Walk right side, safe. Walk middle, sooner or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

More Is Caught Than Taught Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 26, 2014

A study of Psalm 11 verses 1 through 7

Psalm 11: 1 – 7 More Is Caught Than Taught 1 In the LORD I put my trust; How can you say to my soul, “Flee as a bird to your mountain”? 2 For look! The wicked bend their bow, they make ready their arrow on the string, that they may shoot secretly at the upright in heart. 3 If the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No More Teaching Know The Lord

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2014

To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still teaching people to know the LORD? That is never permitted by GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To grow more in the knowledge of the WORD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 8:11 (Amplified Bible) 8:11 And it will nevermore be necessary for each one to teach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Some More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 29, 2012

When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others.

Some More Implications of Grace January 29, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we have accepted grace, we are able to extend grace to others. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:12-17 Supplemental Passage: “make my joy complete by being of the same ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Feb 6, 2012

Grace has more power than the Law; we must exercise the grace of God in our own lives.

Even More Implications of Grace February 5, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Grace has more power than the Law; we must exercise the grace of God in our own lives. Focus Passage: Romans 7:14-25 Supplemental Passage: "Keep watching and praying ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Being More Than A Conqueror

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 9, 2012

Most believers live well below where God desres us to live. We live counted out instead of a life with purpose.

Being more than a conqueror Romans chapter 8:26-8:39 Introduction- This was birthed by prayer and ideas from some contributors of Sermoncentral. Romans chapter 8 We have been in a series about living the abundant life for 4 weeks, that ended last week, but the thought is continued this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-39

Denomination: Nazarene

More Questions From Job

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 5, 2014

A sermon on the goodness of God.

"More Questions from Job" Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, 21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

A More Just And Believing Society Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 14, 2015

Putting aside our self-will is the key to evangelizing our society.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2015 Joy of the Gospel What does it profit a human being to gain everything and lose himself in the process? These words are stark and challenging, like an ice-water drenching for our minds and hearts here at the beginning of Lent. I think of pop icons, both secular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic