Sermons on Surpass:

The Ultimate Love

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 23, 2014

Walking in the light of God changes everything. No shadows, no tricks, just pure light.

The Ultimate Love 1 John 1:5-7NLT Introduction: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Story 22: Good News About The Good Word Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 25, 2014

This lesson affirms the beginning of the incarnation of Jesus into the world.

1. Important Births Four expectant fathers were in Minneapolis hospital waiting room, while their wives were in labor. The nurse arrived and announced to the first man, "Congratulations sir, you're the father of twins." "What a coincidence" the man said with some obvious pride. "I work for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impossible Power Of God

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 16, 2014

There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. Christians need to be reminded of God's unlimited ability.

The Impossible Power of God Jeremiah 32:17 May 18, 2014 Morning Service Ohio State Symbols Gemstone: Flint Song: Beautiful Ohio, Hang on Sloopy Flower: Scarlet Carnation Bird: Cardinal Nickname: Buckeye State Tree: Buckeye Animal: White Tailed Deer Beverage: Tomato Juice Motto: With God, all ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Church Of God

God And Your Government

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: *other

Christmas Symbols? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Dec 21, 2009

What are the Christmas symbols about and how are we to handle them?

Many will say that Jesus is the reason for the season; but, what about all the symbols of Christmas? What are we to do with these Christmas symbols? What are some symbols which represent Christmas? What about angels? Is there any other time of the year when we see so many angel figures? We sing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Eternal Weight Of Glory Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 18, 2011

We should be grateful for God’s earthly, physical blessings and protection, but we should be even more grateful for the eternal blessings he gives us.

An Eternal Weight of Glory (2 Corinthians 4:7-18 with Psalm 116) My view is that 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 is based on Psalm 116 (the 2 Cor. passage is a midrash). See if you agree. The “starting text,” Psalm 116:3-19 3 The snares of death encompassed me; the pangs of Sheol laid hold ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Clay Jars

Contributed by Alvan Lewis on Mar 18, 2019

Where does God place the indescribable treasure of Eternal Life?

Where do you hide your emergency house key? (And if you’ll give me that information, you’ll give me your Bank PIN number) Do you have it near the back door in a fancy marble box engraved with the words: Emergency House Key? Do you have it encased in an alabaster jar sitting on a pedestal on your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Gift Is Jesus Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2015

To show that JESUS CHRIST is our Gift here on this life on earth and on to eternal life.

Romans 6:23 (Amplified Bible) For the wages which sin pays is death, but the [bountiful] free gift of God is eternal life through (in union with) Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23 (King James Version) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trinity Blessing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 4, 2015

-The Father looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I created you and I love you!” -The Son looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I died for you!” -The Holy Spirit looks at us and says: “I will never leave you; I dwell within you!”

“May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all.” Sometimes blessings are risky. A California public school student was suspended for saying “God bless you,” when another student sneezed; and a Kentucky ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Five Ways To Combat Fear Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Five Ways to Combat Fear

FIVE WAYS TO COMBAT FEAR, WORRY, STRESS PH 4 VS 4-9 Philippians 4:4-9 (NKJV) 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: *other

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering And Demonstrating God’slove Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 30, 2014

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8)

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” (1 John 4:8) A briefer sentence it would be difficult to find; yet how infinitely vast and wonderful is the truth which lies within its compass. God is love. - Eternity lies within the compass of that little word. God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Saved To Serve

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 13, 2015

This is a sermon that explains we are saved to serve

Text: Ephesians 2:8-10 Title: I am saved to serve Introduction For by grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

With Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Nov 22, 2021

Based on Philippians 4:6-7 - Encourages hearers to live their lives with thanksgiving.

“WITH THANKSGIVING” Phil. 4:6-7 FBCF – 11/21/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We have so much to be thankful for. - Family – both those who’ve gone on before us & those still w/ us - Friends who stand w/ us in good times & bad. Laugh w/ them. Cry w/ them. Rejoice w/ them. Grieve w/ them. Where ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by David Parks on Jan 31, 2022

1. We all need hope. 2. Hope is one of the most powerful forces in the universe. 3. Wouldn’t you love to be as self-assured as King David? 4. If any man ever lived on the mountain, it was David.

I. We all need hope consider David. He Had it all. A. Killed the bear and the lion with his bare hands. B. He had stood in the valley of Elah and killed the giant. C. Saul has killed his thousands, but David had killed his ten thousands. D. He conquered Jerusalem E. He was the champion of Israel. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-5, Romans 15:13, Romans 5:1-5, Romans 8:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ