Sermons on Overshadow:

Christmas Eve Communion

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Dec 23, 2005

A complete order of service with liturgy/wordings for a Christmas Eve Communion Service and candle lighting. Goes with my mini sermon on Mary and the Magnificat

ORDER OF SERVICE- MIDNIGHT COMMUNION 24th Dec 2005 Piano music as prelude Reading 1: The Annunciation LK 1:26 In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27 to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Glorify Our Great God

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 17, 2008

Our God deserves honor and glory; for above Him there is none else. This message speaks of three reasons why we should give God glory.

Let Us Glorify Our Great God! Text: Ps.69: 30; 135: 1-3 Intro: What does it mean to glorify God? We’ve heard this expression countless times in Bible readings, Sunday School lessons, and sermons. But what does it mean? The dictionary generally defines this word as, “…to exalt and honor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:30

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing In The Sheaves

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 5, 2008

Truths about being a believer.

BRINGING IN THE SHEAVES Matt 13:1-9, 18-23 * Turn to Matthew 13 and in just a minute we will stand for the reading of a very familiar passage. Begin an old man, I remember an old gospel songs entitled, Bringing in the Sheaves. Later, on a business card of a Pastor were the acrostic R.E.A.L. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 25, 2005

Angels always approach humans with "Don’t be afraid." Easier said than done. We are very afraid.

As a kid fear was a great experience. Especially if it involved SOMEBODY ELSE being afraid. Christmas and Easter are great holidays, but when I was a kid, Halloween was the most fun. Dressing up like some ghost or monster and jumping out of the bushes to yell, “boo!” And to see your best friend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Relationships Count Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 4, 2004

God given relationships make all the difference in where you spend eternity.

Acts 15:35 But Paul and Barnabas stayed in Antioch, teaching and preaching, with many others also, the word of the Lord. 36 And after some days Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us return and visit the brethren in every city in which we proclaimed the word of the Lord, and see how they are." 37 And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Changed By Grace

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 11, 2004

When the Holy Spirit comes upon you there is change.

December 12, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Luke 1:46-48 Subject: Mary’s Song Title: Changed By Grace I have spent much time in recent weeks talking to you about the Holy Spirit. I believe that subsequent to salvation the Baptism in the Holy Spirit is the most important event in the life of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Time Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 2, 2007

Some scholars have said that Hezekiah started out good and then went bad. I think that’s a short sighted description of a man who was not that much different than we are.

OPEN: A man spoke of one of the most challenging courses he’d had at his college as being a business law class in which the professor gave difficult true/false tests. "During one of the more exasperating exams, I noticed another student flipping a coin. The professor approached him. ’Son are you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:24-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 24, 2024

Amidst all the confusion and uncertainty of the world in which we live, how assuring to know that God orders our steps!

Opening illustration: Consider Charles Colson, the aide to Richard Nixon who was sent to jail for Watergate. As a result of his experience as a convicted felon, Colson founded Prison Fellowship, now the world’s largest Christian outreach to prisoners and their families. Prison Fellowship has more ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 27, 2003

I hope that this very special Christmas message will touch your heart, and that after hearing it you will find yourself a little richer in faith, a little stronger in spirit, and once again reminded of the true meaning of Christmas.

I invite you this day to come along with me as we take a journey back in time to the holy lands of Israel. We will begin in the District of Galilee, and then the city of Nazareth, and then conclude our journey in the tiny town of Bethlehem, birthplace of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Glory To Glory Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 30, 2003

Second in a series regarding the Presence of God. Much deeper study with many seeds.

The Presence Driven Church “From Glory to Glory” Last week we heard that God has a threefold Presence and that His desire is to have a Personal Presence with people. The first Adam had the Personal Presence of God, he was filled with the “Breath”, Holy Spirit’ of God and experienced God walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:45-47, Exodus 33:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twenty-One Benefits Of Godliness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 5, 2004

"Godliness with contentment is great gain" (1 Tim. 6:6). That’s much harder to come by than mere prosperity.

Twenty-One Benefits of Godliness (2 Pet 1:7,8) "Add to your faith, goodness, knowledge, perseverance, godliness, brotherly kindness and Christian love. For if these qualities are yours an increase they render neither useless nor unfruitful." Many people are willing to discipline themselves to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is about faith, and it is intended to involve the congregation in singing parts of the sermon.

The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 7, 2004 -------------------------- Faith is not an easy thing! Trusting something that you don’t understand, or haven’t seen with your own eyes is tough – especially if the stakes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Do I Have To Be A Disciple?

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 7, 2006

Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with?

WHY DO I HAVE TO BE A DISCIPLE? Matthew 28:18-20 Two weeks ago I asked the question, why are we here? The answer was Jesus’ call for us to be, first, disciples, and second, to disciple others. Last week I asked you, who have you been hanging out with? So I went home thinking over what I had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 23 from 1 John dealing with a victorious faith that overcomes.

Faith is the Victory 1John 5:4-12 REVIEW I. THE GOD OF LIGHT AND HIS CHILDREN OF LIGHT 1-2 II. THE GOD OF LOVE & HIS CHILDREN OF LOVE 3-4 III. MARVELOUS MARKS OF THE NEW BIRTH 5 Continuous belief or trust in Christ is one of the marks of a truly born again child of God. Victory over the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Father’s Gift Of Jesus Messiah Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 29, 2013

The Genealogy of Jesus proclaims the truth of WHO IS JESUS!

The Father’s Gift of Jesus Messiah Matthew 1:1-17 I realize that the way to win friends and influence people on a Sunday morning may not be to read the Genealogy of Jesus, but this IS the inspired Word of God and so it is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist