Sermons on Overlooking:

Serve Others, Serve Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 8, 2025

True greatness is found in serving others with everyday acts of kindness, recognizing and loving Jesus in the overlooked and ordinary people around us.

Some of the most breathtaking moments with Jesus arrive in ordinary clothes. A paper cup of water handed to a weary worker. A brown-bag sandwich shared on a bench. A text sent at midnight that says, “I’m here.” He has a way of walking into our Mondays and Market Streets, our waiting rooms and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:35-40

Topics: Intentional Service, Service, Intentionality

Lost And Found PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus sees, calls, and transforms the overlooked and broken, offering grace and belonging to all who respond to His invitation, no matter their past.

Friends, picture it with me: a crowded street in Jericho, hot dust swirling, elbows and shoulders jostling for a glimpse of a traveling Teacher. At the edge of that scene is a man who feels small in more ways than one. He has money that can buy him furniture but not friends, status that sparks ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Jesus' Love, Undesirables

Ascension Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024

we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith.

Today, we gather to reflect on the Ascension of Jesus Christ. This important event in Christianity is often overlooked, but it holds great significance for our faith. The Ascension is not just about Jesus physically leaving the earth, but rather it represents a new relationship between Jesus and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Salvation Of Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus personally seeks and transforms the overlooked, offering immediate grace and acceptance that leads to genuine change and restored identity through His love.

Some of us walked in today feeling unseen, unheard, and maybe even unwanted. We’ve smiled for others, but inside there’s a quiet ache that keeps asking, “Does God notice me?” Picture dusty Jericho streets and a short man with a tall stack of regrets. A tree-climbing tax collector—pockets full, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Zacchaeus, Jesus

Zacchaeus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus seeks out the overlooked, calls us by name, and transforms our lives when we respond with open hearts, repentance, and welcome.

If you listen closely to this old story, you may hear your name woven between the branches of a Jericho tree. Have you ever felt small in a crowd? Not in inches, but in influence? Have you ever felt unseen in a swirl of noise, pushed to the back while questions press to the front? Then you’ll feel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Topics: Desire, Jesus

God’s Got A Way Of Surprising The Room PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God chooses and equips the overlooked, valuing the heart over appearance, and invites us to trust His presence and purpose in our ordinary lives.

Have you ever felt unseen? Like the world is busy measuring muscles and metrics while your quiet faithfulness hums in the background? Perhaps you walked in carrying a silent ache: overlooked at work, underestimated at home, uncertain about tomorrow. If that’s you, take heart. The God who counts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: Divine Equipping, Calling

Luke 23:50-56 - The Burial Plan

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 10, 2024

We often overlook the burial, choosing to focus on the crucifixion and resurrection. The burial is another display of God's glorious plan at work.

Today, we're going to deal with a passage of scripture that we tend to jump over when we talk about the crucifixion and resurrection. Now, we're going to deal with the burial. We're going to talk about burial plans. The older you get, the more you start thinking about burial plans. So, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Pit To Place

Contributed by James Harrington on Feb 18, 2003

The story of Joseph helps us to choose to overlook unfair offenses, overcome enormous obstacles and model a virtue that is fast becoming lost in or hostile age.

From Pit to Palace Genesis 32:22-32 In David Aikman’s book Great Souls: Six Who Changed the Century, he profiles six leaders of the 20th century who he argues triumphed over criticism, adversity and opposition. Aikman writes, “I’ve always personally been inspired by the lives of great people. It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Creating An Atmosphere Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 19, 2003

Paul often asked the churches to pray for him... but why? The key is found in Romans 15. Find out about the power that we often overlook.

OPEN: In the backwoods of Kentucky there was a family of wayward “church members.” One day while brothers Jim, John, and Sam were out in the woods, a large rattlesnake bit Sam and he became violently ill. The doctor was summoned and did what he could, but he told the family that he believed they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:30-31, Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 5, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 1 - Deception I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968 (which is one of the most important months and years in the history of mankind). The song was written by Paul McCartney in response to John Lennon's divorce from his wife Cynthia. The couple ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey Jude - Pt . 2 - Distraction Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 10, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 2 - Distraction I. Introduction The Beatles released the single "Hey Jude" in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 27, 2013

The song made Jude famous. However, the most important Jude is often overlooked. Hey Jude, what do you have to teach us?

Hey Jude - Pt. 4 - Discouragement I. Introduction It is a single that The Beatles released in August of 1968. The song is more than seven minutes long and spent nine weeks at number one in the United States. This song is frequently included on professional critics' lists of the best songs of all ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:8-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Personal Call To Communion Series

Contributed by Ron Auch Jr on Apr 18, 2025

Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake:

Here are several powerful, often-overlooked details of communion that can help deepen the moment, especially in the light of Jesus’ personal call to remember and partake: 1. Communion is an Invitation, Not Just an Ordinance Often overlooked is that Jesus didn’t just institute communion—He invited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:15, Matthew 26:29, Revelation 19:9, John 6:56, 1 Corinthians 10:17, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Luke 22:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When C Is Not Average PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 29, 2025

God sees and values our hearts over outward appearances, choosing and loving the overlooked and ordinary to accomplish extraordinary purposes through His grace.

Maybe you walked in today carrying the sting of being overlooked. You’ve watched others get the nod, the promotion, the platform, while you’ve kept the sheep, cleaned the messes, showed up in quiet faithfulness where no one was clapping. If that’s you, take heart. Our God loves to surprise us. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Topics: God's Choice, Divine Selection

Orientation 101 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 31, 2025

Jesus calls the overlooked blessed, inviting us to trust God in our need and to love others radically, reflecting His kingdom in everyday life.

Friend, if your week has left you weary, your heart hungry, or your eyes wet, you are in good company. Jesus knows the language of low places. He lifts His eyes toward the faces that feel forgotten and speaks blessing. He sees the empty pantry and the tear-stained pillow. He sees the moments you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Topics: All Saints, Sunday