Sermons on We Are From Above:

The Story Behind The Story

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2018

In these first seven verses of Ruth we are introduced to the family of a man named Elimelech who lived during the days of the judges (v. 1). It is the sad tale of a man who chooses to walk out on the Lord and on God's plan for his life. As a result of his

Studies in the Book of Ruth “The Story Behind The Story.” Ruth 1:1-7 Only two books of the Bible bear the names of women; they ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Let’s All Praise The Lord

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 11, 2008

LET’S ALL PRAISE THE LORD

PS.116: 19 PRAISING AND REJOICING IN OUR GREAT GOD 12-1-07 Today we’re going to try & talk just for a little while about the Greatness of God. So listen as I read today’s text verse found in PS.116:19 1O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people. 2For his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 17:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Life Style Of Faith

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 27, 2014

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, work, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. what is the lifestyle of faith?

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. Clearly the lifestyle of world would be different from that of a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From The Life Of Saul

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 15, 2001

We can lose our crown just as Saul did!

Introduction A. Give us a King! - the demand of Israel in I Sam.8 1. Saul was their choice, and he became their conquering hero 2. But Saul later became the King who threw away his crown 3. The Bleating sheep on the slopes of Mt. Carmel signalled the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Creator From Creation

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

The tells us that we can understand the creator from creation.

Understanding the Creator From Creation Last week I began to just marvel at the complexity of creation. And then in my devotions I read this particular passage (Psalms 19:1-6). Biblical writers tell us we can infer something of the greatness of the creator in the wonders of the creation. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Leading From Your Strengths Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 16, 2010

There are several observations we can make about David in this conflict

(I attended a clergy roundtable sponsored by the Ockenga Institute of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary where we discussed this passage, and the following sermon is more of a group effort, our collective thoughts on the various strengths David drew from) We’re quite familiar with the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Congregational

Lessons From Spider-Man Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Oct 18, 2010

To encourage the listner to the power and responsibility we each have as Christians.

Lessons from SPIDER-MAN Scripture: Isaiah 30:21 Date: 17 October 2010 Purpose: To encourage the congregation to the power and responsibility we each have as Christians. Within the last few years or so America has gone Super hero crazy!! ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:21

Denomination: Other

Freedom From Our Demons

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 19, 2016

In a crazy world, can we be free from our demons?

Intro Can we be free in a world of insanity and self-destruction? Purpose Salvation is often seen as only for eternity. But, salvation is also for today. Plan Let’s examine Luke 8:26-39 and Jesus saving a gentile from his insanity. Luke 8:26 So they arrived in the region of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Received Everything

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still asking GOD to give, when you all you need to learn is receive from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the unlimited provision of GOD deposited in our spirit. IV. TEXT: John 1:16 (

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still asking GOD to give, when you all you need to learn is receive from GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the unlimited provision of GOD deposited in our spirit. IV. TEXT: John 1:16 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) From his ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are We In The Game Or Riding The Pine?

Contributed by Jason Miller on Mar 29, 2010

The goal of the coach is to get 5 players out on the court for his team that are talented, strong, wise, and able. Now there are more than 5 players on a team. The rest of the players watch the game from the bench, or as it’s called, “Riding the Pine”. So

It’s March! Spring may have felt like it’s sprung the past couple days with the beautiful weather we’ve been having. March bring lots of things. For one thing, it brings time change. That wonderful thing we all had to do last night so that we could wake up an hour earlier this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:14-30

Denomination: Mennonite

We've Come This Far By Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2002

This sermon is the message delivered on the church’s 40th anniversary dealing with where the Lord has brought us from as a church.

We’ve Come This Far By Faith 9/8/2002 40th Celebration Deutoronomy 8:1-18 Hebrews 10:35-39 Toby Today we celebrate our 40th anniversary and declare that we have come this far by faith. The year was 1961. The United States had attempted to overthrow the new Government of Cuba. The attempt ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-18, Hebrews 10:35-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Christ We Have...part 2

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

This is the second part of a two part message on the blessings and benifits we have in Christ. This second message is prmarily from 1 John.

In Christ, We have…. (2) 2 Peter 1:1-4 Intro: God has given us “exceeding great and precious promises:” -Last week we look at some of the promises of God. -These were based on the phrase “we have” -This phrase is found 229 times in the KJV. -God has abundantly blessed us through these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4, 1 John 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Message We Don't Like

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon focussing on the ’offensiveness’ of God’s Christmas present to us - the idea that we need ’saving’ from sin!

Someone sent me three facts that prove Jesus was a Mexican! His first name was Jesus; he was bilingual, and he was always being harassed by the authorities. Then again, you can prove he was black - he called everybody "brother", he liked Gospel and he couldn’t get a fair trial. Or maybe he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of Life As We Know It.

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 10, 2014

In Chapter 1 of the Story, we learn about creation and the beginning of God's pursuit to get us back from the ravages of sin!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • A boy was asking his father how women came into being, so the father picked up the bible and it said, “: “God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep and he pulled out his brains and made the woman.” Oh, wait son, this is your mothers ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Belong To The Lord (Funeral Sermon) Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 19, 2024

An abbreviated sermon, cut back from a longer funeral sermon. Into eternity who do we become in the presence of Jesus Christ.

…..was a man of faith, I would like to share a message about the hope that …… had in God. In Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, Chapter 14 verse 8. The verse reads “If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord, So, whether we live or we die we belong to the Lord.” The verse is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:7, John 5:24, Romans 14:8, Ephesians 1:13-14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-5, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army