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Elevate To The Next Level: "Living Above The Bar”

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Aug 10, 2025

In today’s message, we’ll learn how to live an over-the-top life, and to stop living below God’s desire and His calling upon our lives. We need to be living our lives above the bar; and not below it, or we could say we need to start living an abundant life.

Elevate to the Next Level “Living Above the Bar” John 10:10 Watch on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ULgm8klXI At the end of last week’s message about knowing that our days are numbered, I ended with a story about a high jumper who one his last jump cleared 6’8” and then ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, Revelation 3:15-16, Proverbs 1:32, Proverbs 29:1, Romans 2:5, Psalm 119:32, Hebrews 12:1, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Skeleton Of Hope

Contributed by Michael Brown on Nov 29, 2025

I wrote this message as a devotional to share at our next deacon's meeting. Our church is one of MANY churches without a full-time pastor. It's been over a year & a half since the previous pastor left & we need to remember the HOPE we have in Christ!

The Skeleton of HOPE One thing that we could all use a little more of is hope. Hope is something that can be hard to find in today’s world. Hope seems to be gone, deceased, expired, no more. Hope is nothing but a dried-up skeleton. But that doesn’t mean we should shrug our shoulders & give ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Know You Are Saved

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Sep 23, 2023

How can you know you are indeed saved by loving God, having faith in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus, by being able to obey His commands and love all believers of His family; one can be assured one has victory over the world and eternally adopted into His family as His very own child!

How to Know you are Saved 1 John 5:1-12 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “AT SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY, we have an evangelistic program called “Taking the Hill.” Students and faculty periodically team up in groups of two or three to do door-to-door ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Songs Of Ascent – Part 3 – Psalm 121 – Can You Know The Lord Who Helps, Keeps And Guards? Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 1, 2023

We have a faithful God who keeps us always. The Lord will guard all our ways, right through adversity. The testing of faith can only happen in a storm. It will never happen when all is calm and gentle. Angels have charge over us – so much help God has given to us.

THE SONGS OF ASCENT – PART 3 – PSALM 121 – CAN YOU KNOW THE LORD WHO HELPS, KEEPS AND GUARDS? [A]. FROM WHERE DO I FIND MY HELP? {{Psalm 121:1 “I will lift up my eyes to the mountains. From whence shall my help come? Psalm 121:2 My help comes from the LORD who made heaven and earth.”}} This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 34:8, Proverbs 30:5, Psalm 121:3, 1 Kings 18:27, Psalm 121:5, 2 Timothy 1:12, Psalm 91:10-13, Psalm 91:14-15, Psalm 121:6, Psalm 121:7, Romans 10:17, Ephesians 6:17, 1 John 2:14, Psalm 37:5-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beginning Of Pains (Deceivers & Disasters) - Mark 13:5-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 10, 2024

In times like ours, how does one keep from lying awake at night with anxiety over what we see in the news every day? In today’s passage, Jesus provides direct insight into how to read the news headlines in a way that brings peace, calm, and courage, rather than anxiety, fear, and cowardice.

Mark 13:5 Jesus said to them: "Watch out that no one deceives you. 6 Many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am he,' and will deceive many. 7 When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Na-tion will rise against ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:5-8, Matthew 24:4-8, Luke 21:8-11

The Prayer Of Jabez

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Nov 2, 2022

The prayer of Jabez has been used by many people over the centuries to seek a special blessing from God. To pray like Jabez, it's important for us to surrender our lives to God, trusting Him with everything we have, so that He can leave His mark through us for future generations.

SCRIPTURE REFERENCES (1 Chronicles 4:9-10) (9) “And Jabez was more honorable than his brethren: and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, Because I bare him with sorrow.” (10) “And Jabez called on the God of Israel, saying, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:9-10, Romans 15:4, Psalm 91:14-16, Psalm 19:14, Philippians 3:14, Matthew 6:13, 2 Chronicles 20:6-12, Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 5:8, Jeremiah 33:3, Proverbs 10:22, Psalm 37:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Perfect Peace.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.”If there is one word that could be s tamped over our times, it is the word, fear.

Perfect Peace. Isaiah 26:3-4NIV Myles Donnelly, who escaped from the 78th floor of the South Tower during the 9/11 tragedy, said, “It sounds and awful thing for a grown man to say, but I think I am afraid of the dark again.” If there is one word that could be stamped over our times, it is the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas In The Rearview Mirror?

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 28, 2022

Once Christmas is over, we usually pack up our decorations, lights, ribbon, dishes, Christmas tree, etc., and carry them to the attic for storage until next year. In other words, we put Christmas away. This isn't God's will; we should live it all year round!

CHRISTMAS IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR? Matthew 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. It was a few days after Christmas. A family was busy cleaning up and putting away the Christmas decorations. As they took down the Christmas tree, the son asked “what are you doing?” The parents said, “We’re putting ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Intense Trials Of David's Early Life: Victory, Persecution, Battle & Patience

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 24, 2021

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2

The Lord said to Samuel, “How long will you go on grieving over Saul? I have rejected him as king of Israel. But now get some olive oil and go to Bethlehem, to a man named Jesse, because I have chosen one of his sons to be king.” -1st Samuel 16:1-2 “So Jesse sent for him. He was a handsome, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:1-2, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, 1 Samuel 16:18, 1 Samuel 19:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fulfilling God’s Purpose

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 28, 2013

To accomplish God’s good purpose, we are to respect all people, love other believers, fear God, and honor those who rule over us - even when something doesn’t seem good to us. These kinds of actions may fan a spark of belief in those who observe our respo

Opening illustration: Sometimes when I want to start a fire, the wind puts it out. But when I try to keep a fire burning, wind keeps it going. So, in the first situation, I label wind “bad” because it thwarts my plans; in the other, I label it “good” because it helps me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Do You Listen To? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2019

Over the years I've learned that I've got to be careful who I trust and listen to. I've found that the experts can even be wrong? So if I can't even be sure of the experts... who can I listen to that I can always trust?

OPEN: (I put a copy of the covers of the “National Enquirer” and the “Globe” on screen side by side) How many of you ever seen these magazines at the supermarket? These are what are known as “tabloid magazines.” As you can tell from the headlines, these are not reliable news sources. In fact, they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ponder? Do We Ever Ponder?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 21, 2019

Do we ever consider something important enough to be worthy of consideration? Life affords us a few avenues that should demand more attention than skimming over it. The story of the 13th hand at Iwo Jima is a lesson much like Mary faced. Let us ponder this. Christmas lesson or everyday lesson.

PONDER? DO WE EVER PONDER? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Luke 2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19, James 1:19, Matthew 6:21, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Promised Land Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 9, 2022

I want to do God's will. Moreover, He has allowed me to go up to the mountain. Furthermore, I have looked over it. And I have seen the Promised Land. I may not get there with you. But I want you to know tonight that we, as a people, will get to the Promised Land.000000000000000000000000000

Promised Land Map showing the borders of the Promised Land, based on the Bible. (Numbers 34, Ezekiel 47). Map showing one interpretation of the borders of the Promised Land, based on God's promise to Abraham (Genesis 15). The Promised Land; also known as "") is the land which, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ready & Faithful Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

In this passage, we receive the encouragement from Christ to be faithful and to remain ready. We can remain faithful because He is a good shepherd who looks over His flock. We stay ready because we don’t know the day or the hour when Christ will return, but we trust that He is coming soon.

Today, we're going to talk about being ready and faithful. Life can be pretty unpredictable, right? Sometimes we're prepared for what's coming, and other times, we're caught off guard. But when it comes to our faith, Jesus wants us to be ready and faithful all the time. So, let's dive into our main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Topics: Second Coming, Spiritual Preparedness, Faithfulness, End Times

The Mystery Of The Feast Of Weeks Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 11, 2020

We know the "Feast of Weeks' better by the name "Pentecost." The last major Pentecost in Scripture was where about 3000 people were baptized into Christ. But was there a FIRST Pentecost in the Bible... and if so, what can that Pentecost mean to us?

We’re going to have a quiz today. I’m gonna give you a famous quote and ask if you think it is in Scripture: 1. "To the victor go the spoils." (False—It’s a quote from "Life of Jackson" by William Learned Marcy) 2. "Can a leopard change his spots?" (True—in Jeremiah ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 28:26-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ