Sermons on Over Sell:

Fished Out Of The Sea Series

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017

"Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

“The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bargain Hunting? What Will You Give?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 9, 2018

What will you give? Is this a bargain? What do we think off when we think about 30 pieces of silver? Think of the selling prices of people in the Bible?

BARGAIN HUNTING? WHAT WILL YOU GIVE ME? HOW MUCH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) Deal? SEEMS WE ARE ALWAYS LOOKING FOR A BARGAIN… Recently I was in a store, they had luggage for $99.99 and no one was buying it. A few weeks later I saw they had the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6, Luke 15:12, Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

John Series Part 11 Revelation 2: Jesus Is Supreme Over God’s House Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021

Jesus Christ has supremacy over God’s house, that is, over the temple or church. He alone has the right to rule and reign over God’s house.

Revelation 2: Jesus Is Supreme Over God’s House, 2:12–22 (2:12–22) Introduction: Jesus Christ has supremacy over God’s house, that is, over the temple or church. He alone has the right to rule and reign over God’s house. 1. Jesus left Cana (vv.12–13). 2. His discovery of evil in the temple ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 25, 2003

Blessed are those who mourn over troubling situations, over their sins, and over the sins of others.

Evening Service for 8/24/2003 Introduction: I set beside a tiny crib and watched a baby die, and the parents slowly turned to me and said, “Preacher, tell us why?” And I walked away from the nursery where still born babies lie, and a mother stretches out her empty arms and says, “Preacher, oh ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4, Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's Your Price?

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 4, 2006

Judas betrayed Jesus for 30 pieces of silver; the price of a slave. This message examines Judas’ motivations and causes us to ask, "What am I selling Jesus out for?"

What’s Your Price? Matthew 26:14-16 (NLT) Then Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the leading priests [15] and asked, "How much will you pay me to betray Jesus to you?" And they gave him thirty pieces of silver. [16] From that time on, Judas began looking for the right time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Price on Jul 31, 2006

Man has tried to discount the cost of being a true follower of Jesus Christ. Being a disciple costs something of us - we must be willing to sell all to follow Him.

Introduction Since the very beginning of time, man has responded to the Lord in many ways. In the Garden, Adam and Eve tried to redefine what our responsibility to a Holy God looks like. Then came men like: Cain, Jonah, Saul, Judas and others who continued this attitude of mediocrity and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: *other

Launch Pad Disasters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 8, 2006

3 of 4 messages on parenthood. This message deals with discipline and four mistakes Parents make - Over Indulgence, Over Protection, Over Permissiveness, and Over Activity.

Parenthood – Launch Pad Disasters May 7, 2006 Undisciplined Children are Unloved Children The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child. So hold on through your sufferings, because they are like a father’s discipline. God is treating you as children. All ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The People You Fellowshipped With Can Have Influence Over Your Percepti

Contributed by Timothy Lee on Jan 26, 2005

It is important as Christians that we are not influence with the wrong people.

How the people you fellowshipped with can have influence over your perception? 2 Samuel 10:1-5 (NKJV) It happened after this that the king of the people of Ammon died, and Hanun his son reigned in his place. [2] Then David said, "I will show kindness to Hanun the son of Nahash, as his father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 10:1-5

Denomination: Apostolic

Chapter 4: God's Righteous Spirit Moved Over The Biosphere Designated Plane Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Oct 26, 2007

A christian reply to the Evolution

Our scientific achievements misrepresent the way space, time, and matter behaved in the formation of and the measurement of the age of our biosphere. Early the next millennium morning, God’s righteous spirit moved across the face of the productively succulent maturing earth. The blossoming ...read more

Denomination: *other

Get Over Your Past: New Year, New Theme, New You? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 11, 2017

A new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year?

So its a new year, and a new preaching theme, Discover Your Destiny... Is that something you desire to do this year? Our focus last year was on being a dynamic disciple, after listening to 12 months of preaching on that theme, has there been any noticeable difference in your life and my life as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 5:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does A Christian Have All Authority To Decree And Declare Things Over Their Lives?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Aug 15, 2019

There is a growing trend within some circles of Christianity to teach that a Born-Again Christian can declare and decree things over themselves, and others, as already done.

The primary Scripture verse to support the teaching is: “Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways.” (Job 22:28 KJV) The Hebrew word translated ‘decree’ in the verse is ‘gazar’ which is a verb in the masculine singular, and ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:28, Job 42:7, Romans 4:17, Matthew 28:18, 2 Corinthians 12:7, Psalm 51:17, Luke 22:42  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change Is Hard: God's Authority Over Transitions In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 24, 2024

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. If you really know me, you will know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

There is one constant in life, it’s change. Everything changes over time. I’ve experienced numerous changes over my life. Change is often hard and awkward at first. But it can also be something that brings a lot of positives. But it never feels comfortable at the time. I remember when I first ...read more

Scripture: John 14:10-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

Why Praying Over Your Children Is Essential In Today's World Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 15, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical basis for praying and blessing our children, and why this practice is essential for their spiritual growth and protection.

As parents, we want the best for our children. We strive to provide them with a nurturing environment, quality education, and opportunities for growth and development. However, in today's fast-paced and often challenging world, our children face numerous threats to their physical, emotional, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

"In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Getting Back To One Lord, One Faith, And One Father Over All

Contributed by Gordon Brownlee on Mar 16, 2025

The most valuable moment in time is found at the Cross of Christ. His death, burial and resurrection not only redeemed us by the blood of the Lamb but also made us a new creation. Its time to Let Jesus make us new all over again.

READ IT OR WATCH IT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pRy6WSGtDQ If you had an OFF switch how many ways would you want to use it? What attitudes and actions would you want to escape? How many bad choices in life would you want to leave behind? How many ways would you want to separate from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:11-13

Denomination: *other