Sermons on Overpower:

Be Kind To One Another

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Aug 1, 2002

We see people all around us bitter & angry: angry at the world because it hasn’t given them enough; angry at God because they think He hasn’t treated them fairly; angry at their spouses ...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Ephesians 4:29-32; Titus 3:3-4 ILL. A number of years ago a cosmetic company sponsored a promotion in which people were asked to submit pictures & letters about the most beautiful women they knew. Thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, Titus 3:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Thrive Spiritually

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2002

Everyone needs a mentor and friend to accomplish all that God calls them to do.

“Friendships – the way to Thrive Spiritually” Acts 9:10-19 What is it that helps you survive and thrive spiritually in a world that is not friendly to Christians? Most of us would have to answer: Family and friends. Our family and friends have been our primary encouragers to survive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Christians should not take sin lightly, but need to focus on developing their relationship to God instead. Paul offers several arguments to convince us of this. There are other motivations besides merit and fear (Law); Grace motivates us out of love, app

Attending Your Own Funeral, Part One Note: When I preached this sermon, I found out I really had two sermons (time wise); so I preached part two (labelled, "Attending Your Own Funeral Conclusion" in which I summarize my first point and then half of the second point (which is far as I got), and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ, Our Hope

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 11, 2004

A look at the arrest, trial, torture and resurrection of Christ

The images of Mel Gibson’s film are still fresh in my mind. I can see him being arrested in the Garden. I can see his trial and the brutal beating. I can see the crucifixion. And I can see the final scene as Jesus walked triumphantly from the tomb. It was a movie that has profoundly impacted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:16-22

Denomination: Methodist

Cool Runnings - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 15, 2005

The message out of Isaiah is "There is a right way and a wrong way to get what you want out of life." What had Judah done wrong... and what could they do to change their destiny?"

OPEN: (Show 5:30 minute clip from “Cool Runnings” – the section where bobsled team crashes in their final run... but they refuse to admit defeat. They pick up their damaged bobsled and carry it across the finish on their shoulders. Make sure to include the section where the team shouts their ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31, Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your Name

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 23, 2005

Who of us have never known an experience that we’d sooner forget; an experience of theft or maybe deception; or recounting those times when we were selfishly motivated, yielding to sin’s tempting tug and losing to its hold and persuasion.

The unknown author of the following story captures the value of a name. “After the American Civil War the managers of the infamous Louisiana Lottery approached Robert E. Lee and asked if he’d let them use his name in their scheme. They promised that if he did he would become rich. Astounded, Lee ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Salvation Army

Childlike Trust Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 22, 2005

In this study we look at broken things - trust, relationships, and priorities. But we also see how by simple child like trust in God, that which is broken can be mended.

For more Bible studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org Surrounded by plenty in this country we lose sight of the really important things. We live in such a throw-away society that we think having things is more important than having relationships, and in a time when people’s word means nothing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Power Of Holiness Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Nov 13, 2006

We want power. Everyone wants power. The pursuit of power is what got Adam in trouble and landed us in a fallen world – a creation groaning under the curse and a heart bent toward sin. And yet, what is it that Paul prays for in our text this morning –

The Power of Holiness Ephesians 3:14-21; 2 Corinthians 6:4-7 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 13, 2005 Fourth Sunday of Lent Tim Allen, brought to life one the most beloved and most quoted television characters of all time. In fact, he played the man trying desperately to be “a man’s man,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faces: Samson Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Samson was reckless. He became arrogant in his self pursuits always assuming that God would bless him because he was special. He virtually abandoned his spiritual life over the course of 20 years then was shocked that God was gone. In the end, he lost

Last week we learned that Samson was special. Even before he was born God had put a call on his life and all Samson had to do was walk into his calling. His calling was clear, God wanted to use Samson to move the Israelites out of their complacency because they were losing their identity. They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Continuous Prayer, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Apr 24, 2007

This part speaks on the power of 2 or more

DISCLAIMER: Since there are a large amount of sermons and topics and illustrations that are posted on Sermon Central, I feel it is necessary to place this disclaimer on all of the sermons that I submit. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19

Denomination: Church Of God

Undying Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on May 30, 2006

Why does God forbid murder? Because our God is a God of Hope.

Two weeks ago, Michael Kennedy walked into the police station over in Chantilly. He took out a gun and started firing. Detective Vicky Armel was killed immediately. Officer Michael Garabino lived for a week and half before he too finally died from the injuries sustained on that day. The shooter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord's Prayer – Part One

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 19, 2006

Prayer Is Where It Is At For The Real Child Of God

The Lord’s Prayer – Part One Sunday June 18, 2006 Matthew 6:5-13 5 “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. 6 “But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Serve One Another

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 21, 2006

In our relationship with Christ and our fellow believers, God has given us a call to demonstrate our love to both by serving one another. Service is love in action. Service ought to be a natural product of the Christian life. Service is selflessness.

SERVE ONE ANOTHER Galatians 5:13 - 14 For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." Introduction: In ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-14, Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Being In The Center Of God's Will

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on May 6, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER

THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** OUTLINE 1.PURPOSE 2.PLAN 3.PROTECTION 4.PATRONAGE 5.PRAYER 6.PRAISE 7.POWER THE MESSAGE THE POWER OF BEING IN THE CENTER OF GOD’S WILL ****************************************************** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Messiah

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on May 10, 2007

The mystery of the Messiah is not referring to secret or hidden things that man can discover later through some kind of clues or mystical rituals but that God has already revealed in the pages of Scriptures . . .

THE MYSTERY OF THE MESSIAH (Galatians 3:26-4:1-7) “. . . when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.” (Gal. 4:4,5) THE COMING OF THE MESSIAH WAS NOT ONLY UNIQUE BUT THERE WAS ALSO A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist