Sermons on Overlooked:

Paul's Charge To The Colossians Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2013

Paul gives a charge to the believers in Colossae to walk IN CHRIST and to live their lives accordingly

Colossians 2:6-7 [NLT] January 2, 2013 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Colossians Bible Study Paul’s charge to the believers in Colossae: Paul has just told the believers in Colossae and Laodicea that he cares for them and believes that they have a strong faith and that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Invitation To A Table For Two In The Wilderness

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Feb 19, 2013

The call to come inward to the table is often ignored because many don’t see the value of such fellowship; their aim is to be doing where as the aim of the table for two is simply “Being” in His presence.

The Christian faith is about relationship it’s not about religion or outward displays of Church life that are just mere forms of religious expression. Jesus spoke very firmly to the religious of the day, who felt they were doing the right thing in preserving religious tradition but ignoring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:13-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Zephaniah - The Three Lies We’ve Believed Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 26, 2013

God is concerned and involved in your life. Seek Him with all your heart. Our future is in His hands.

[Read Zephaniah 1:1-18] The key to this book is the phrase "the Day of the Lord." • It’s a common phrase used in the prophetic books but Zephaniah used it more than any other prophet. • It is the Lord’s D-day for men - the day He executes judgment, both to His people as well as the surrounding ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't Tempt Me! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 12, 2013

Trials are a part of our life in this world. They make us stronger, but there are times to ask NOT to be tested.

1. CHIPPIE THE PARAKEET Chippie THE PARAKEET never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Lord Defines True Worship

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 5 - The believers' true worship of the Lord God Almighty is more than mere obligation. True worship of our Lord God Almighty is witnessed in our shining and thankful lives.

OUR LORD DEFINES TRUE WORSHIP (Outline) July 17, 2011 - Pentecost 5 - ISAIAH 58:5-11 INTRO: Christian worship has taken on various forms since the creation of the world. Early believers built altars and worshipped at any place where God blessed them. Jacob worships God after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Life And Death Matters

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 7 - The apostle Paul teaches about life an death matters. Believers are to be dead to sin but alive to God.

LIFE AND DEATH MATTERS (Outline) July 31, 2011 - Pentecost 7 - ROMANS 6:3-11 INTRO: Each of us has life changing events in our lives that we remember. Some events are happy and others not so pleasant. Joyful life changing events include: graduations, weddings, births, etc. As ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Our Gracious God Gives Generous Gifts

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 11 -- Our gracious God gives generous gifts. God gives gifts of faith for the common good. God gives gifts of faith to glorify God.

OUR GRACIOUS GOD GIVES GENEROUS GIFTS (Outline) August 28, 2011 - Pentecost 11 - 1 CORINTHIANS 12:1-11 INTRO: Gifts and presents often provide happiness and joy for many people. Broad smiles and kind words reflect the thankfulness of receiving a gift. God’s spiritual gifts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Take A Message?

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 25, 2013

God is trying to talk to all of us, but will we heed the still, small voice of God?

My boyfriend Brian and I spend a lot of time walking and hiking. We go all over the place – the woods, the beach, sometimes just around the block. Some of the trails are really flat and wide and easy to walk on. Others are rocky and steep. On almost every hike, we hit a stretch of trail ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: *other

His Word Possessed Authority

Contributed by James Snyder on Mar 26, 2013

God's word is not dormant but alive and powerful to the pulling down of strongholds in our life.

We live in a power-hungry culture. Whether it is religious, political, business, sports or entertainment people are hungry for power at whatever cost. The definition of power… A: general (1): ability to act or produce an effect (2): ability to get extra-base hits (like a power hitter) (3): ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-44

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Be Reconciled To God

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon on reconciliation to God (Material adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, Chapter 6, Reconciliation)

HoHum: When Elizabeth married the famous poet Robert Browning, her parents were so upset they disowned her. She and her husband settled far from home in Florence, Italy. Elizabeth loved her mother and father and did everything she could to be reconciled with them. Several times a month she wrote ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 26, 2013

A sermon on justification preached on a Sunday night (Material adapted from John Stott's book, The Cross of Christ, chapter 7 The Salvation of Sinners, section under Justification)

HoHum: Let's say we where caught speeding down the highway. We are doing 100 mph, obviously slightly out of the acceptable speeding window. We go to court and just as the judge is about to throw the book at us, someone steps forward and says, "I will pay the fine. I will take the punishment." And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidence Against Us (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's second round of evidence to support his indictment against the human race.

There is a quote that has been around for years that I would like to share with you. “If you love someone, set them free. If they come back, they’re yours. If they do not come back, it was never meant to be.” How many of you have actually heard that? Better yet, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Evidence Against Us (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 28, 2013

This message examines Paul's third round of evidence support his indictment of the human race.

Well I have to admit that this study from the book of Romans have roughed us up a little. So far Paul has definitely shown the reality of our sin problem. But before we dive in to our text I feel we need to quickly review what Paul has said up to this point in regard to our condition before. We are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acceptable Sins

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 8, 2013

Christians usually clean up the egregious and external sins soon after they are saved. But there are some things that are often acceptable in many Christian circles that are really sins. This sermons addresses some of them.

“Acceptable” Sins Chuck Sligh April 7, 2013 TEXT: Song of Solomon 2:15 – “Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes.” INTRODUCTION OPENING ILLUS. – A few years ago, Susan’s had a splinter in her foot. It ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Strongman - Pt. 2 - Demands Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 12, 2013

Comic book character? Superhuman? Incredibly strong. Incredibly flawed. The Strongman teaches us strong lessons.

The Strongman - Pt. 2 The Demands of Deliverance I. Introduction Although his story only encompasses 4 short chapters in Judges, The Strongman has captured the imagination of Hollywood and Christians alike. A comic book hero with Hulk like traits minus the green skin. Meek and mild one moment and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal