Sermons on Overlooking:

The Silent Witness

Contributed by C Vincent on Apr 6, 2010

At Christmas one character who remains silent is Joseph; yet he bore a mighty witness

The Silent Witness JCC 27.12.09 am Matt 1 Let us examine the characters associated with Jesus’ birth We recognize them by their unique speaking parts The Angels take centre stage to announce the birth of the Saviour They appear to Joseph to announce that the name of the child would be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sunday Of The Man Born Blind Series

Contributed by Michael Tkachuk on May 6, 2010

The sermon deals with physical and spiritual blindness and the causes of spiritual blindness.

SUNDAY OF THE MAN BORN BLIND John 9:1-38 Of our five senses, Sight is probably the most dominant. When we lose our sense of sight, it can be devastating. Much of our independence is lost and we are left to rely on others for many things in our daily lives. But, as tragic as it is to lose our ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Catholic

“i Am The Greatest” Mark 9:33-37

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 21, 2013

The disciples, on more than one occasion, argued over who should hold the highest position in the kingdom. Their desire was for recognition and honor in an earthly kingdom. Jesus had to refocus their thinking and I believe the same refocusing is needed by many today.

The disciples, on more than one occasion, argued over who should hold the highest position in the kingdom. Their desire was for recognition and honor in an earthly kingdom. Jesus had to refocus their thinking and I believe the same refocusing is needed by many today. We all have the same needs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

Why Did Jesus Tell People To Stay Quiet About The Miracles?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 25, 2014

It's a curious thing: Jesus regularly instructed people to keep quiet about the miracle He'd done for them. This passage provides insight into why Jesus did that.

A LINGERING QUESTION: Why did Jesus tell people to stay quiet about the miracles? - Matthew 9:31. - This is something that happens repeatedly throughout the gospels: Jesus does a miracle and then instructs the healed not to share what happened. - It’s hard to understand: wouldn’t you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 5, 2015

These words carried the weight of the world and brought the savior of mankind. You cannot love the baby Jesus and not accept the risen savior. You cannot have one without the other. You cannot have peace, true peace without Jesus.

The God of Peace Isaiah 9:6-9:7 Introduction- Isaiah 9:6-9:7 As you are turning there, I want you to know the story of Christmas never gets old. In fact we should be spreading the message of Christmas all year long. Each year I try to look at Christmas with fresh eyes, but I should not have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Spiritual Speech Therapy Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 14, 2015

James tells us a lot about the tongue in chapter 3. What kind of dangerous instrument is this? Look and see.

The Bible says a lot about what we say, our words. One of the Ten Commandments is this: You shall not bear false witness. The very first word spoken in the Bible is by God when he gave the command, “Let there be light.” God’s words are powerful, and God created you and me ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Towering Above Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 15, 2015

God intentionally worked out his plan for the birth of Jesus in the city of Bethlehem. To emphasize his providence, he used the symbolism of shepherding; and not just any shepherding, that of the fields around Bethlehem.

1. Jesus Doll Chuck Swindoll writes of a commercial venture by one of the largest department stores in the nation. It proved to be disastrously unsuccessful. Their idea was a doll in the form of baby Jesus. It was advertised as being unbreakable, washable and cuddly. It was packaged in straw with a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is Blind

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 13, 2015

Proper 29 (A). Last Sunday of the Church Year. Christ judges the sheep as good and righteous because the sheep live in the Lamb, and His love covers their sin.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Love is blind” Today we are observing the Last Sunday of the Church year, also called Christ the King Sunday. And so, the readings are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

So What

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 25, 2008

No matter what you have done in your life God is still standing by with forgiveness. Once He forgives you, He will use you for His glory. When we look at the Apostle Paul God shows us how he forgave, converted, and used Paul for His glory.

Introduction: Through our journey in life, we have been on some roads that have put us to shame. We have even said and done some things that we only did in the dark because we did not want the light to shine upon us. If the truth must be told, we all have done some things that we are ashamed of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse These Bonds

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

POWER OF DELIVERANCE

4/15/07 Gal 5:1 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (KJV) "His own iniquities shall take the wicked himself, and he shall be holden with the cords of his sins."—Proverbs 5:22.  THE first sentence ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lost Art Of Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael French on Mar 18, 2008

The Western church as lost the understanding of what it means to properly engage in meditation and it is time for us to rediscover it.

Our communication with God must be enhanced if we are to truly reach the level of relationship that we long for. As a part of that process, it is essential that we recognize that the ancient art of mediation has been lost to the Western church. We see mediation as nothing more than a corrupt and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Doing Good To All Men

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should not be selective in their kindness to others.

DOING GOOD TO ALL PEOPLE Galatians 6:1-10 November 11, 2007 ILLUSTRATION The story has often been told about the message the founder of the Salvation Army sent to their international convention. General William Booth was unable to attend personally because of ill health, so he cabled the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dangers Of Pride

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

People should realize the risk of living in pride.

DANGERS OF PRIDE Obadiah 1:1-21 Definition of PRIDE 1. A reasonable and justifiable self-respect. 2. An inordinate self-esteem: conceit; inflated self-exaltation; exceeding reasonable limits. ILLUSTRATION Pride is the only disease known to man that makes everyone ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Dec 18, 2013

The joy of the Lord comes from choosing to follow the Christ child like the shepherds did.

Experiencing the Joy of Christmas Luke 2:15-20 Introduction- In keeping with the Advent season; We have looked at the good news We have looked at the hope we have in Christ And this week we will look at Joy. Again, I want to use Luke account in Luke 2 with the shepherds and the angels having ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Power Of The Gospel

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 31, 2021

"Good news" is not a naturally-occurring phenomenon in our fallen world, and our flesh is given to mistrust or take it seriously--especially news "too good to be true." The regular reaction to the Gospel is no different.

I. Intro: “The Good News Paper Gets Bad News” - St. Petersburg Times, Apr 5, 1972? The Good News Paper is going out of business after 16 months of fighting ‘doom and gloom’ because the publication cannot pay its bills.? “We have simply run out of time and money,” publisher Bill Bailey said Monday ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20