Sermons on Overbearing:

Obey Your Thirst

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Many people do obey their thirst. They drink up what everyone around them calls love, they pursue what their neighbors call happiness, and they try to find meaning and significance as defined by Dr. Phil, Oprah and MTV.

By Rev. Timothy Porter INTRIDUCTION: A small boy is sent to bed by his father. Five minutes later.... "Da-ad...." "What?" "I’m thirsty. Can you bring drink of water?" "No. You had your chance. Lights out." Five minutes later: ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Me, Myself, And I Vs. You, Me, And Us

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2003

The work in the church must be more than individual stars, but rather teamwork and giving for the best of others.

ME, MYSELF, AND I -- VS. -- YOU, ME, AND US? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.     Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Ephesians 4:16 From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

First Things First

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 20, 2004

What is the first thing one must do to insure his or her spiritual growth? Paul told Titus something that may surprise you.

FIRST THINGS FIRST Titus 1:1-5 Jesus said in the Sermon on the Mount, “Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect,” (Matt. 5:48). That’s a rather tall order, wouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-5

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

God And Hagar

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 18, 2001

Mother’s Day sermon for the Single Mothers

When we speak of single mothers, we are not referring to the marital status a child’s mother. Nor am I talking about those women who have decided for the child that the father is not necessary. We are not discussing those mothers that believe that Fatherhood is a nonessential role in child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Life (Love) Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 17, 2002

Jesus Christ is the truth and God is Love, therefor love is the truth and tells the truth.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 January 16 2002 May I start tonight by giving you a logical conclusion about love, which stems from last week’s discussion on truth. We have concluded from the scriptures that Christ is the way, the truth, the life and the light. Based ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The People Of The Covenant Lord: Their Likemindedness Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Jul 8, 2002

The covenant people are commanded to depend on the Covenant Lord in order to grow together in unity of mind according to the Word, so that God may be glorified.

INTRODUCTION: Once I visited a new age bookstore. The owner said Christianity, Islam, Buddism, Sikhism, Agnosticism are all the same in substance because truth is relative--“what is true for you.” I could not get her to test her theory by standing in the road and chanting, "the truck is going hit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Today's Church

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jan 26, 2005

Part two of two -- this sermon addresses the issue of what kind of church should we be coming to

DEALING WITH TODAY’S CHURCH The Kind Of Church We Should Be Coming To …. INTRODUCTION: This morning, I would like to take a look at the thought of the kind of church we should be coming too. Paul, at the end of the book of acts defines the church in some very sobering words. He says this, Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28

Denomination: Baptist

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jun 12, 2007

Gordon McDonald in his book: Restoring Your Spiritual Passion presents 4 destructive spirits leading to friendly fire--attacking our fellow-Christians. This sermon takes a deeper look at two.

“FRIENDLY FIRE!” (Basic outline taken from a chapter in Gordon McDonald’s book: Retoring Your Spiritual Passion) A. FRIENDLY FIRE ILLUSTRATION: Pat Tillman played safety for the Arizona Cardinals for four years and was offered a 3.6 million dollar contract to return in the fall of 2002 when he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hide And Seek Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 26, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of five to help my congregation become more outward focused. It is based on the church outreach program titled - "Outflow".

Hide and Seek – Overflowing Outreach God wants to give us an overflowing life – an abundant life. Last week we focused in on John ten – ten where it says: “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 (HCSB) If you recall we spoke of how the word abundance in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Part And Ours

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

partnering with God in evangelism

God’s Part and Ours Becoming a Hospital – pt. 3 October 5/6, 2002 Intro: How long does it take to “convert”? And whose job is it to do the “converting”? I want to take a look at those questions this morning as we continue to take a look at what it means for us to become a hospital, meaning a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent 1 - The Promise Of A Son Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 29, 2009

Put yourself in Mary’s shoes and experience the shock and wonder of the news...Mary, a virgin, will give birth to the Son of God.

Sermon for CATM – “Advent 1 – The Promise of a Son” - November 29, 2009 Play Video: Psalm 130 What are you waiting for? What do you long for? In your heart of hearts, what yearning within you most commonly rises to the surface? Our longings are part of what defines us and defines our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Home A Strengthening Place: Daily Time With The Kids Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME! AND WE WANT OUR GOD TO KNOW IT, OUR WIFE/HUSBAND TO KNOW IT, AND OUR KIDS TO KNOW IT. BUT IT TAKES TIME WITH EACH OF THESE DAILY TO SEE RESULTS! There is no place like home. Our homes need to be a strengthening place for our k

NO PLACE LIKE HOME Your Home A Strengthening Space Daily Affirming Time for You & Your Mate & Your Kids Ephesians 6:4 Here is a SIGN that was posted on a BATHROOM DOOR Attention Everyone: The Bathroom Door is Closed! Please do not stand there and talk, whine or ask questions. Wait until I get ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

If I Could Build A Father

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 13, 2006

If I could build a father I would build a better father in me.

INTRO.- ILL.- Some men in a pickup truck drove into a lumberyard. One of the men walked in the office and said, ’We need some four-by-twos. ’The clerk said, ’You mean two-by-fours, don’t you?’ The man said, ’I’ll go check,’ and went back to the truck. He returned in a minute and said, ’Yeah, I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4, Hebrews 3:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Hope For America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 1, 2010

What do we need to do help turn America around? There is no magic solution to save America. To save America we must save ourselves and others. 1- We must repent 2- We must pray 3- We must trust 4- We must evangelize

INTRO.- It’s pretty obvious that America is in trouble what with the 13 Trillion dollar debt and climbing every day. I read that it took only 6 months to go from 12 trillion to 13. And the moral situation of America is not good and getting worse when 40 percent of all teens from ages 15 to 19 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ