Sermons on Overseeing The Flock:

Children Of God Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2013

Father, adoption, faith, feeling

CHILDREN OF GOD Matt 6:9 (678) May 12, 2013 INTRODUCTION: One of the hazards of working with me is that I will try with all my heart to make you one of the family…by that I mean, when I work alongside you or oversee you on a regular basis I will seek to have a family type ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 17, 2017

Paul wants Timothy to confront some of the elders and leaders of the church who’ve deviated from the truth, Paul uses the language of a fight, of conflict and war, to describe the struggle that Timothy is engaged in

Imagine for a minute that you’re Timothy. If you can, think back to what it was like to be 30! Now, imagine you’re slightly reserved, perhaps a little timid. You’ve travelled around with Paul, but now he’s left you in charge of the church at Ephesus. At long last, you receive a letter from ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

A Day To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 18, 2013

Mercy, God's will, gifts

A DAY TO SACRIFICE Romans 12: 1-8 (p789) March 17, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I have a great fear for Christians who live their lives without much difficulty….And I’m not talking about the difficulties that come as a result of living in a fallen world in a temporary body…(you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Place For Tired People Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 4, 2015

Revival, Refreshing, Hope

THE WELL – A Place for Tired People John 4:6-8 February 6, 2022 Introduction: Last week we discovered that the well is a place for divine appointments...a place where our lives intersect with Jesus, but the well can also be a place where our lives intersect with others...providentially. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Your Life Count Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 16, 2020

In the election of Greek-speaking deacons and Stephen's ministry, we see how God prepares His men and plans His move.

Let’s read Acts 6:8-15. We are going to look at Stephen, one of the elected SEVEN. 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God's grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. 9 Opposition arose, however, from members of the Synagogue of the Freedmen (as it was called)-Jews ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Meets Social Distance

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 14, 2020

Healing, miracle

FAITH MEETS SOCIAL DISTANCE (JOHN 4:45-54) Here is purportedly Jesus' Report card from grade school... GRADE TEACHERS COMMENT: Religion: D To the question “Who made the world?” persisted in answering 'My dad'. Claims Bible originated from the same source. English: D+ Tends to speak and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:45-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persian Beauty Contest Series

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Dec 15, 2020

People today like to watch the show ‘The Bachelor’ or ‘The Bachelorette’ and yet the reality is this Persian contest was set up only for one person, the King. A big question for today: HOW can God use a pagan King and Esther---unfaithful (to the Jewish) laws. And yet God is in CONTROL

Persian Beauty Contest Esther 2 18 Oct 2020 Hello! I'm Pastor Greg of Calvary Reformed Church. This video is the second video in a series of Esther, an Old Testament book about a Jewish young lady who becomes Queen of Persia. Persia, in the 400 BC’s, was one of the greatest capitals of ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beautiful Benedictus Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

The beauty of the benedictus lies in its eloquent description of the salvation of the Messiah. Inverse 78 the tender mercy of God is behind the beautiful dawning of the new day.

One morning the 5-year-old son of a doctor overheard his father tell his mother "I don't know when I will be home. I have been called out on a maternity case." A few minutes after his father left the doorbell rang, and the little lad went to the door. "Is the doctor in," ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:51-80

Christ In The Midst Of The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 8, 2021

Christ is to be the reason and the center of the church. Christ is the center of the church and it's mission.

CHRIST IN THE MIDST Illustrations Years ago a tornado destroyed a little church on the coast of England. The congregation was too poor to replace it. One day a representative of the British Admiralty called on the local minister. The official inquired if his people planned to rebuild. The pastor ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

What Does Holy Mean? Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 13, 2021

There are several words in our “Holy vocabulary” that even Christians don’t fully understand. Taking a closer look at some of these Holy words to make sure that we fully understand them before we use them.

As I was praying over what direction God would have me to go, God brought my attention to the fact that, as Christians, we have a unique vocabulary. We tend to use words that a non-Christian might not understand. So, when trying to witness to someone, we should be careful to use words they can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31, Psalm 19:1

Denomination: Baptist

Continuing The Works Of Jesus: An Exposition Of Acts 5:12-16

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2022

Great signs and wonders happened during the times of the Apostles. What do they mean? Are they for today?

Continuing the Works of Jesus: An Exposition of Acts 5:12-16 Jesus in John 14:12 states that the apostles would do even greater works than Jesus Himself did because He was returning to the Father. this brings up the question of how our works could possibly be greater than what Jesus did. He raised ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Armor Of God: The Shoes Of The Gospel And Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Sep 9, 2022

Before we can be ready for the spiritual battle we need to honestly evaluate our own lives by asking ourselves a simple question. Have I put on this armor?

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org View this message at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/episodes/154176 On May 9, 1864, at the Spotsylvania Courthouse in Virginia, General Sedgwick was overseeing the placement of a battery directly to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15-16

Denomination: Brethren

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2022

'When the going gets tough.' Acts chapter 13 verses 4-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Good Beginning (vs 4). (2). A Unique Island (vs 4b-5a). (3). An Unusual Response (vs 5). (4). A Difficult Experience (vs 6a). (5). A Show of Authority (vs 9-11). (6). A Convert at Last! (vs 12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” • Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Brethren

Daniel: Someone Of Substance? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Oct 16, 2025

A fly over of the book of Daniel with a challenge to be a person of substance in living near to God

The Book of Daniel was written around 530BC, however the writer thought to be Daniel himself records a lot but not all the history behind the book. It’s a book that is deep, dynamic and divinely prophetic. It is recorded by historical sources that the Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar and his army ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18, Daniel 4:33-34, Daniel 6:22, 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, Daniel 12:13, Mark 12:30-31  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Lifts Me Up

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 24, 2025

God’s mercy lifts us from resentment into freedom; forgiveness is not forgetting the wrong—it’s releasing it to the One who heals

1 — The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal It’s me, O Lord, standing in the need of prayer. That’s how this message begins—not with triumph but with honesty. Because forgiveness never starts from strength; it starts from brokenness. Maybe you know that kind of breaking. Someone walked away, someone lied, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Genesis 50:20, Matthew 18:21-35, Psalm 3:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist