Sermons on Over Sell:

A Practice Run For The Great Commission Series

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Mar 10, 2021

Jesus sent His apostles to the local towns and areas to proclaim the Gospel message, heal the sick, and cast out demons. They put what they have been taught by Him into action. We need to do the same if we're serious about our faith.

As we continue our journey through Mark's gospel, we come to an episode that could be described as a "trial run" of what the apostles and those after them will be doing in fulfilling Jesus' command to preach the Gospel to every living creature (Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-5, Mark 6:7-13, 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Time For A Reset Series

Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Dec 23, 2023

If something gets stuck, frozen or simply won't work it probably needs a reset. Stop what you are doing and hit the reset button. Go back to the beginning and start over. But in life a new beginning, begins with the Lord. It's time for a reset.

TIME FOR A RESET A WORD FOR THE NEW YEAR - “Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them.”  Isaiah 42:9?? As the true and living God, our Creator God is actively involved in the lives of His people. The things He has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:9, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Hebrews 4:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David And Goliath

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we will discuss "Conquering Giants: by talking about David and Goliath."

Good morning, I want you to imagine a small sailboat in the middle of a wild ocean. Huge waves are all around, looking like big, scary giants. But the sailor, though he seems small, is strong and brave. He's steering his boat through this crazy storm, totally trusting the stars to show him the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Part 4 - Genesis 19:1-38 - Just Cause! Game Over! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 31, 2010

Genesis 19 reads like a VIDEO GAME. It opens with a powerful weapon in the arsenal - Abraham's prayer (Genesis 18:23-32) which provides firecover throughout the story. The two angels that come into town are the heroes on a RESCUE MISSION from HIGH COMMAND

PART 4 - GENESIS 19:1-38 - JUST CAUSE! GAME OVER! Genesis 19 reads like a VIDEO GAME. It opens with a powerful weapon in the arsenal - Abraham's prayer (Genesis 18:23-32) which provides firecover throughout the story. The two angels that come into town are the heroes on a RESCUE MISSION from HIGH ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Breaking The Chains That Bind Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 27, 2016

We must first recognize the destruction of our lives before we can be delivered. Once we're delivered, Jesus deploys us to live on mission for Him.

Breaking the Chains that Bind Mark 5:1-20 Rev. Brian Bill May 27-28, 2016 Nate Weaver Testimony – Part 1 My Name is Nate, I’m an unashamed believer in Jesus Christ and I struggle with sin. When I was 16-years-old, my worst nightmare and biggest fear came true. My parents announced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Shekels And A Shirt

Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 14, 2001

How much is your salvation worth? How much is your ministry worth? This sermon challenges the listener to evaluate the cost of selling out to sin.

Ten Shekels and a Shirt Text: Judges 17:5-11 And the man Micah had an house of gods, and made an ephod, and teraphim, and consecrated one of his sons, who became his priest. In those days there was no king in Israel, but every man did that which was right in his own eyes. And there was a young ...read more

Scripture: Judges 17:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Quit Dragging The Corpse

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 19, 2020

It is OK to bury the dead. If your church is dead, join with another one and repurpose your building or sell it giving the money to poor, missions or something useful.

Revelation 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. Churches are failing. Some due to neglect of the pastor and congregation. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Changing A Generation

Contributed by Jimmie Godfrey on Oct 21, 2004

In a world were are young people are killing one another and selling drugs.Threw searching Gods word we find that we can change this generation.....

Changing A Generation Page 1 The world we live in today God has given parents an awesome responsibility. To raise a generation of young people in a world that has turned its back on God. Our young people today are exposed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Walls Come Tumblin' Down

Contributed by Deborah Westbrook on Mar 13, 2009

Jesus anger wasn’t about selling things; it was about the evil vendors preying upon the innocent. When barriers go up relationship is broken.

John 2:13-22 When the Tables Come Tumbling Down I would hazard a guess that when most of us think of Jesus, we picture the soft spoken, peace loving, gentle as a lamb, Savior. Always smiling, always patient, always kind. There is no doubt that Christ had a side of Him ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Methodist

Peter Piper Prays Persistently Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 8, 2023

Yes, yes, yes, He wants us to pray to Him over and over and over again.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE Peter Piper Prays Persistently LUKE 18:1-8 #justJesus PETER PIPER RHYME Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, A peck of persistent prayers did Peter Piper pray; If Peter Piper prayed a peck of persistent prayers, Praytell the payoff of the peck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006

A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9 (23rd Psalm): My Cup Runs Over*

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 18, 2002

You will know more satisfaction with the Shepherd than with anyone or anything else in life.

Psalm 23 Series By Elmer L. Towns Lesson 9: My Cup Runs Over A. RELATIONSHIP IS THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING PSALM 23 1. The Shepherd’s relationship to me begins with His commitment. a. Possession. “His own sheep” (John 10:4). b. Sacrifice. “The good shepherd giveth His life” (John ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Series

Contributed by John Smithson on Nov 25, 2005

The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.

Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 3of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouraging and assuaring sermon .In the Christian walk there are trials, temptations, tribulations, challenges and painful momements but we need to walk on.This we need to know so that we dont back off when Storm rises.

“And there arose a great storm of wind, and the waves beat into the ship, so that it was now full.” mark 4:37 Storms will rise! Friction is necessary for motion. Without it there way will be slippery. The Newton’s third law of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:37-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Believers Sin, Do They Have To Be Saved All Over Again? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 12, 2005

Once we’ve been set free from sin’s prison we’re eternally pardoned.

When Believers Sin, Do They Have to be Saved All Over Again? Gal. 3:22July 17, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A In the early 1930’s the US had a problem. Crime had run amok. The prohibition of alcohol in the 1920’s had given rise to pervasive organized crime. A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Baptist