Sermons on Jens Overson:

Living Life With Eternity In Mind - The Subject Of The Book Of Ecclesiastes.

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Apr 11, 2019

A look at Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Intro: 1. William Shakespeare wrote: Tomorrow, and tomorrow and tomorrow creeps in this petty pace from day to day, To the last syllable of recorded time, And all our yesterdays have lighted fools The way to dusty death. Out, Out, brief candle Life’s but a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

An Overwhelming Minority. Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 22, 2021

Daniel chose to put all his weight on the side of loyalty to God, and that is why he is a classic example of an overwhelming minority.

Larry Love, an associate of Billy Graham, saw an unusual and striking piece of advertising in a London railway station. It pictured a copy of a very exclusive and expensive magazine. Beneath the picture were the words, "Read by an overwhelming minority." It is a catchy and clever idea ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-16

The New Foundation And The Old Foundation

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 16, 2025

The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many.

The book of Ezra is a book in the Bible that is overlooked in the scriptures by many. Some refer to as one of the Minor prophets. This gives some the idea perhaps it not as important as one of Major prophets. Just because it is not as big as Isaiah or Jeremiah in size does not mean it is less ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Affair Proofing Your Marriage

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 31, 2000

Suggestions for keeping your marriage safe

Anyone here like Country Music? I can’t figure it out, they claim that Country Music accounts for 30% of the Radio airplay in Halifax, and yet very few people will admit listening to it. I confess I enjoy country music, although I’m a bit of an anomaly because I really enjoy classic country, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Real Refreshment Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 9, 2003

We must have the courage to hear God’s Word.

REAL REFRESHMENT Nehemiah 8:1-18 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO HEAR GOD’S WORD. ?: What? What should we do when we hear it? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 8:1-18 three responses we need to have when we hear God’s Word. The _____ response we ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Will You Do With Jesus? Turn To Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on May 12, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response...will it be to turn to him?

What will you do with Jesus? Turn to Him Acts 3:17-22 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response¡K will it be to turn to him? Function: To call hearers to turn their lives away from sin and back towards Him. Sunday mornings at our house are crazy¡Xas you might imagine! I have to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part I: Worry - Leaving The Master In Control Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

Practical Biblical steps to overcoming worry. Worry siphons the joy of the Lord right out of a believer and it hinders our potential as Christians.

I told my wife I was preaching a sermon on worry, and I worried about it all week long. People like to have control of things. That in itself is a good reason for us to worry. Everything we produce is designed to give us the greatest degree of control. From the TV remote to the antilock breaks on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:27-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good The Bad And The Ugly

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 7, 2008

This is a Father’s day sermon about what kind of father are you, a good, a bad, or an ugly one

The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly I love westerns. And who do you think of when you think about you think of spaghetti westerns? Clint Eastwood. Of course we like Hang em High and High Plains Drifter, but the best one has to be… Even if you haven’t seen the movie, you’ve probably heard that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Baptist

Warnings To The Wealthy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 13, 2006

In this passage James addresses us about the use of our finances. James warns people against using their finances as if there is no God.

Scripture William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925), the gifted orator and three-time United States Democratic nominee for President, is reported to have said, “No one can earn a million dollars honestly.” Tertullian (ca. 155–230), was a church leader and prolific author during the early years of ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Hope That Lives

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 18, 2012

Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation.

Title: Hope That Lives Text: 1 Peter 1:3-13, 18-21 Truth: Believers have a living hope because the death and resurrection of Jesus guarantees their salvation. Aim: to give people hope based on the certainties of salvation. INTRODUCTION Hope is central to our lives. Our life is filled with hope. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

If I’d Known Grandkids Were This Great, I Would Have Had Them First

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 27, 2014

Focus on Abraham's faith and how we can consciously apply such faith to some area of life that is dependent upon God.

It began when he was 75. God’s first call to Abram came with a look into the future. "I will make you a great nation." (12:2-3). So Abram packed up and left, just as God told him to do. He arrived in Shechem, and once again God told him it was coming: "To your descendants I will give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan's Forces Unmasked Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Aug 12, 2015

Be aware of Satan’s tactics; but don’t be afraid, because our Heavenly Father protects those who are His.

In his book, Influence, Robert Cialdini tells an interesting story about the owner of a jewelry store who was having trouble moving some of her merchandise. Specifically, she had a lot of turquoise and silver Native American jewelry. Now, the jewelry owner had tried every conventional sales trick ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Walk In The Light Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 2, 2019

When you sin, realize that God is Light and be completely honest about yourself, trusting Jesus to defend you.

15 years ago (2004), Jerry Lynn was trying to figure out where he should put a hole in his wall for a TV wire. He went up to the second floor of his house and lowered his wife's small, digital alarm clock on a string through an air vent. He “thought he could listen to the alarm, which he set to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am. . . Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2021

This begins our series on the seven I Ams in the book of John. This message looks at what moved people from believing in Jesus to wanting to stone him.

Do you have a favourite musical group? No doubt it has changed through the years. When I was a young teen, I liked the Monkeys. Then I graduated into a number of the Canadian Bands, BTO, Five Man Electrical Band, Trooper, April Wine. When I went to Bible college, most of those groups were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:58

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Love Of God-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 23, 2021

2 of 5. Paul highlighted the necessity of self-giving love to the proper outworking of Christian living. Self-giving love is essential to true Christianity, but How or in What ways is it essential? As A Christian, the Love of God must Humble my...

The LOVE Of GOD-II—1Corinthians 13:1-13 Attention: Perfect Spouse: A young lady visited a computer dating service & requested, "I'm looking for a spouse. Can you please help me to find a suitable one?" The matchmaker said, "What exactly are you looking for?" "Well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:2, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist