Sermons on Overseers:

Seasoning Your Giving Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

Advent week 2 in which changing the way we give has the power to impact ourselves and others for the sake of Jesus

The last time I preached this series I told you about a pair of guys who had exchanged the same pair of moleskin pants for over a decade. Each year they tried to outdo one another with the only rules being they couldn’t damage the pants and they had to use scrap material. I’d left the story with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing In The Crowd?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 24, 2009

Joshua pointed the way so tohers could live victoriously in the land God promised them. Should we not also do the same?

Standing in the Crowd? Talk about vision Having vision/sense of purpose- important for people- it is a natural part of life, it gives us a sense of why we were created. When there is no vision/redemptive revelation of God people flounder, their lives lack purpose (Pr 29:18). As a church I want ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

He's My Everything

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 12, 2007

Jesus came to minister to us in every point of need.

HE’S MY EVERYTHING Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. If I asked you, Who or What is Jesus to You?, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Isaiah 53: The Big Picture

Contributed by Edward Hardee on May 25, 2019

Gives an overview of the life of Christ. Preached after Easter to "sum everything up".

Title: The Passion of Christ Theme: Show the true passion of Christ in Isaiah. Text: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 Introduction Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He's so big we can never kill him." David looked at the same giant ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

They Are Watching Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 31, 2015

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Don't Be Discouraged". Christians, people are watching us. Do they see you or Jesus?

Series: Don’t Be Discouraged [#4] THEY ARE WATCHING 1 Peter 2:11-25 Introduction: I have said many times that this generation of youth and children are difficult to deal with. It is discouraging to see how they behave and is more discouraging to realize that they have learned this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-25

Denomination: Baptist

John's Vision

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jan 22, 2014

Continuing our study of Revelation we are shown a very vivid description of Jesus Christ in His glorified body. This is the same Jesus we shall see one if we follow Him in our lives.

John’s Vision Revelation, Part 2, Revelation 1:12-18 Ω Introduction Open your bibles to Revelation, Chapter 1 - Let’s recap last week quickly: -- Over-arching importance: 2 Timothy 4:2 says “Preach the Word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Amazing Back Into Grace, Part 4 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 30, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Putting Amazing Back into Grace, part 4

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Putting Amazing Back into Grace, part 4 1 Peter 1:10-12 David Taylor Our current series, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land,” from 1 Peter, Peter describes us as strangers, who are in a place that is not quite our home. Today we look at how Peter describes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wise Dads

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 6, 2013

Wise dads know how to lean on God, lead their family, and to give them love.

Wise Dads Dorn Ridge June 17, 2012 (Portions of this message are based on an article of same name by Shawn McMullen in The Lookout June 21, 2009) Father’s Day reminds me of many things for which I'm thankful. I'm thankful for a heavenly Father who loves and cares for me. I'm thankful for an ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Should Meeting Jesus Make A Difference In My Life?

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 27, 2006

The truth of redemption is that we were so changed totally and completely that we have all we need to live as an example of Jesus.

As we drove around Memphis during our Thanksgiving holiday, we realized that we were commenting when we drove by churches how many were struggling. That prompted us to begin a discussion about why isn’t the church stronger? It seems like so many folks are impacted by the world rather than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Bold About Jesus Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we are the letter J. And since none of these other things would matter without Him, I think we should look at being bold concerning Jesus! There a lot of thing we should be bold in sharing about Jesus but today we will concentrate on being Bold

Boldness A-Z J- Bold about Jesus Romans 10:9,10 / Matt. 16:13-16 We have been considering many ways and things that Christians should be bold or courageous about. We have touched on topics from being bold in our actions, Bold against brutality, Bold in our conversations, boldness in defense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are There So Many Differences Among The Christian Churches?

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This discourse explains why there is, at present, no one single understanding of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and, why there are many different Christian traditions, theological interpretations of scripture and differences in church organization among Christians.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) “Light” is one of the most frequently used metaphors in the New Testament. It encompasses God’s Word, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Spirit. “Light”, as it is used in the New ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith's Fixed Focus Series

Contributed by Ritchie Guerrero on Oct 21, 2020

Familiar faith personality in the bible Abraham; Joseph; Moses; David ; Daniel Their faith made them great in the history of the Bible. They devoted their lives to God.

9-20-20 September Faith Faith’s Fixed Focus _Part 3 Hebrews 12:2 2 looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God. Introduction: Familiar faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Thanksgiving: Jesus Has A Table Spread

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Nov 11, 2020

Thanksgiving Service Invitation to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb

Thanksgiving Service Theme: Jesus has a table spread Text: John 21:9-12 King James Version (KJV) 9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread. 10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught. 11 Simon Peter went up, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:9-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Joseph: His Temptations

Contributed by Wayne Dunaway on Mar 9, 2021

Joseph -- His Temptations

Joseph – His Temptations Introduction: Genesis 37-50 This is the section of Genesis that deals with the life of Joseph – one of the greatest men in the entire Bible. Genesis chapters 37 – 50 is about Joseph. (1) About all that many know about him is that he had a coat of many colors (Genesis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Paul Addressing The Ephesian Elders Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 3, 2022

Paul is ready to pass the baton of leadership to the elders of Ephesus. Paul mentioned he had invested three years at Ephesus. Paul was handing off full responsibility to elders with very little experience. He did need to send Tychicus and then Timothy later to help the elders.

Background of Paul addressing the elders This discourse of Paul addressing the Ephesian elders takes place near the end of his third journey. He already spent two years at the hall of Tyrannus in Ephesus. He mentions that in total he poured into the elders for three years (Acts 20:31). This exit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35

Denomination: Baptist