Sermons on Overjoyed:

"No, It's No Picnic"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 25, 2005

Are you overwhelmed by the enormity of the needs and wonder how in the world that even God can meet those needs? How can we approach the problem in today’s world?

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist July 31, 2005 “Life is Sure No Picnic” Matthew 14:13-21 INTRODUCTION: A man in a van stopped to fill up the gas tank. He had a van full of restless rowdy kids. Someone asked him, “Are these all your kids or are you on a picnic?” He answered “Yes, these are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Who Were The Wise Men? A Christmas Message

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 18, 2007

For 3 billion people, the birth of Jesus is one of the most important celebrations of their entire year. In churches in every country on this planet, people gather to worship the child who became the Savior of the world. In many of those 3 billion homes,

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Job 8

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 11, 2007

False assumptions add insult to injury. People who are suffering need to know what the Bible says about God and about suffering. The sooner we identify false assumptions and correct them, the sooner we can live healthier lives.

One day a Mom & Dad dropped off their baby at the babysitters house. They had forgotten to bring diapers for her , so they went to Walgreens to buy diapers. They I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?"The lady looked at them and then said, "Aisle 24." When they got to aisle ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Functioning In A Dysfunctional World"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 19, 2007

You can can on four things. 1.Troubles will come, 2. God will be with You in those troubles. 3. God will work them out for your good. 4. It will be worth it.

“Functioning in a Dysfunctional World” October 21, 2007 I was reading an interesting story in the book of Joe this week. What? You haven’t heard of that book? It’s not in the King James Version or even the NIV or Living Bible. I read it in a magazine I get called “REV!”. It was pretty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:4

Denomination: Holiness

God Makes All Things Work Together For Good And Fulfills His Purpose

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Oct 21, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW GOD MAKES ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD AND FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCESS 3. PITY 4. POWER 5. PERCEPTION 6. PARTNERSHIP 7. PROLIFERATION

GOD MAKES ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER FOR GOOD AND FULFILLS HIS PURPOSE FOR OUR LIVES ************************************************************************************************ OUTLINE 1. PURPOSE 2. PROCESS 3. PITY 4. POWER 5. PERCEPTION 6. PARTNERSHIP 7. PROLIFERATION THE MESSAGE GOD ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resisting Culutural Norms Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 13, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 8-16 regarding the way Paul and Philemon handled a potentially painful situation.

Text: Philemon 8-16, Title: Resisting Cultural Norms, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: John Hess Yoder writes in Leadership magazine: While serving as a missionary in Laos, I discovered an illustration of the kingdom of God. Before the colonialists imposed national ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Precious

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2009

This message points out some of the characteristics and traits of a God mother.

Text: “Strength and honor are her clothing; she shall rejoice in time to come” (Proverbs 31:25) NKJV. The NIV of the Bible states verse 25 like this: “She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at her days to come.” TEV of the Bible says, “She is strong and respected and not afraid ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Good Plan For You

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 12, 2008

Message preached to kick off a Capital Stewardship Program

God’s Good Plan for You Jeremiah 29:11-13 Today we begin an adventure that your church leadership believes is the plan of God for First Church of Christ. I come as a pastor. I will join your staff for the next 3 months and follow-up with you for the following 3 years. I am a Stewardship Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Four, Ok Five Prompts For Praise

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 3, 2009

Paul is just too excited to stop praising God. The letter to the Ephesians is full of praise. Here are just five.

Introduction: I. How many of us here this morning would say, A. I just want to praise God all the time, B. I never have periods of doubt or disappointment, C. I just always trust, and God always comes through. II. Probably many of you might say, “Yep. That’s me” but perhaps others of you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist

Dark Christmas Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 21, 2008

The Magi - gentile are invited to be a part of the family of God.

Dark Christmas Matthew 2:1-12 Well, like Christmas, this “perspective series” is coming to an end. I hope that won’t mean that you feel like you can put what you have heard away in a box, like decorations, until next Christmas. The Christian point of view is just not that way. Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Congregational

The Harmony Between Truth And Mercy

Contributed by Brian Leukering on Dec 30, 2000

The Harmony between Truth and Mercy

The Harmony between Truth and Mercy Greetings. I have a top-ten list I would like to share with you. It is the top ten ways to be irritating to other people. Number 1. When you go through a drive-thru, make a point of specifying that your order is "to go." Number 2. Adjust the tint on your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 85:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 6, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:4-17

Islington Baptist Church February 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 2:4-17 Scripture reading: Psalm 104, Revelations 22, Job 36-37, II Thessalonians 3:6ff At certain times some Christians have had a ‘crisis in the faith’. There is something that bothers and disturbs them so much about God, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Christmas

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What do you think about when you think of Christmas? What words pop into your mind? Home? Family? Gifts? Crowds? Jesus? Food? Santa Claus? All of these, & more, I imagine!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) Why does Christmas seem to be so much more important than all the other holidays of the year? Why is so much attention given to Christmas? Mother's Day, Father's Day, 4th of July are important holidays, but put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 1:37-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Can God Forgive Somebody Like Me?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 12, 2006

Have you looked at your sinful life and ask, "How can God forgive somebody like me?" If God could forgive David for all that he had done, then he can and will forgive you.

HOW CAN GOD FORGIVE SOMEBODY LIKE ME? ILLUSTRATION: He had been FOUND OUT! By the time he decided to CONFESS his SIN the entire NATION was already talking. UNFAITHFULNESS, ADULTERY, LIES, MURDER! How could the LEADER of the nation, the man everyone ADMIRED, the one known as “the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Muslim Maze, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2004

Unmask the false teaching and the fundamental deception behind Islam. A Muslim lives a life that is destroyed by the power of the Quran.

“The Muslim Maze”, Pt. 2 5. We Must Untangle The Many Islamic Errors From Truth. We need to deal with and clarify 6 major issues… · Muhammad calls himself the last prophet so we need to know how Islam defines and qualifies this title. What is necessary to be considered a prophet? Strong’s Bible ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Baptist