Sermons on Surpass:

My Shepherd, My Leader Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2006

Christ our Shepherd is our Leader

August 27, 2006 Psalm 23 My Shepherd, My Leader Sheep are easily led, and because of that they are easily led astray. They’re needy, defenseless, and nervous. I heard about a man who hated his wife’s cat. He wanted to get rid of it, but she wouldn’t let him. Finally, he decided he had enough! ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Is A Continual Pursuit Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Oct 30, 2006

Spiritaul maturity is a continual pursuit in our lives.

Dare to Pursue “Life is a Continual Pursuit” October 29, 2006 Me: Today we are wrapping up our series of “Dare to Pursue.” We have talked about risks, passion, presence and purpose. Today I want to help you to put it all together into the real life experience of following God. Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

In 2008 Ii Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 3, 2008

Exposition of Acts 8:26-40, 1 of 2 parts, about a vision for the coming new year in the church

Text: Acts 8:26-40, Title: In 2008 II, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/6/08, PM A. Opening illustration: “I have resolved not to do drugs anymore, because I get the same effect just standing up really fast.” “I have resolved to live in my own little world, because at least they know me here.” “I have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Blockbuster Christmas - Imagine A World Without Jesus . . .

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Jan 14, 2008

Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom.

A Blockbuster Christmas Series “Imagine a world without Jesus . . . No Boundaries . . . No Freedom” We’ve been talking about what this world would be like had Jesus never been born. We’ve seen how this world would be without hope, full of bitterness if there were no Jesus. Today, we continue ...read more

Scripture: Judges 21:25

Denomination: Baptist

Turning On The Power Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jan 19, 2008

Learning how to unleash God’s power in our lives.

Series: Taking the First Steps Message #3: TURNING ON THE POWER <>Intro> (Showing a 5-iron and a golf club)...I just purchased this new golf glove, and it’s really wonderful. The grip is just right (slowly be putting on glove while continuing to talk), the fit is perfect, and it really makes ...read more

Scripture: John 15:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 27, 2008

Covetousness is the spirit of greed and may bring about spiritual death apart from genuine repentance and faith in the forgiving grace of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Seven Deadly Sins: Covetousness --Deuteronomy 5:21; Philippians 4:11; Luke 12:13-21 Since 1991 Dr. Haddon W. Robinson has held the Harold John Ockenga Distinguished Professor of Preaching Chair at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. In a poll taken by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Way Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

The personal pursuit of righteousness is essential for every believer.

I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Remember The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

AFTER THE FLOOD, God put a Rainbow in the sky as a symbol of His eternal covenant with mankind.

Genesis 9:8-17 “And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Love In Focus (Love In Various Relationships) Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 11, 2008

Like my glasses, Love focuses in different ways, varying in both intensity and style.

Love In Focus (topical) NOTE: When preached, I only got through half of this in 30 minutes, so I am doing part two (with some expansions) this week. 1. Affectionate Writing Can Reduce Cholesterol According to new research, writing down affectionate thoughts about close friends and family can ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hope Of Healing

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 25, 2008

This is a seminar message that I prepared for a mission trip to train pastors in Mexican ministers

The Hope of Healing Selected Passages Mexico Seminar Presentation Introduction The Bible is filled with events that cannot be called anything except miraculous. There are so many that we can’t even list them all but here are just a few of the ones that come to mind. The Red Sea parts for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Country Club To Church: The Membership

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 11, 2008

The church is looking more like a country club with every year, this is a call back to service instead of being served. We are not on a religious vacation, but a spiritual journey.

COUNTRY CLUB TO CHURCH: THE MEMBERSHIP THEME: OVERCOMING A ME ATTITUDE FOR A CHRIST ATTITUDE TEXT: PHIL. 3:1-11 Feeling the hot sun upon me is heavenly. Walking to the pier to eat an ice-cream cone is one of the simple pleasures. Reading a great book as I hear the consistent waves in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have A Little Talk With Jesus

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 28, 2007

This is a follow-up on "Choosing the Good Portion," (Luke 10: 38-42). Our faith and attitude intertwine to affect our outlook on life, on our relationships with others and with God, and are the necessary components of effective prayer life.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, have you ever been in a situation where you thought everybody would agree with you only to receive immediate comments to the contrary? I found that out last Sunday when we talked about choosing the good portion and I used the illustration of Kentucky Fried ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Commitment To The Church #2 Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

Now, why do we need to commit ourselves to the body of Christ? This sermon tells us why.

Theme: Commitment to the Church Pt.2 Text: Ephesians 2: 13-22 Introduction A. Last Sunday I talked to you about commitment to the church. In that message, I have encouraged you to commit yourselves to our church family here and be part of what God is going to do with His family here. Again, I’d ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lose Approval Addiction And Gain Security Series

Contributed by Mark Edwards on Apr 21, 2006

We all hunger for approval We want to be noticed, appreciated, respected, and loved. We want it from our peers and our parents. We especially want this approval from our father

Lose approval addiction and gain security Lord who in the scriptures had an approval addiction? Jonathon did not! He did what was right, despite his fathers manipulation. In fact King Saul did! Living the Good Life Jesus came for one purpose John 10:10b “…I have come that they may have ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Religion Series

Contributed by James Goforth, Jr. on May 3, 2006

An Exposition on Romans

More than Religion Romans 2:17-29 From the Inside Out Religion Vs Relationship God had made a covenant with Abraham - Genesis 17:13 His people would be “set apart” and “marked” with circumcision “my covenant in your flesh is to be an everlasting covenant” Matt 5:20 20 For I tell you that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist