Sermons on Overshadowing:

People Of The First Christmas-Mary Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 19, 2020

Mary was a young Jewish virgin who received the surprise of her life one day! The angel Gabriel appeared to her and explained that she had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah! What happened then?

Introduction: the first Christmas was important to many people, three in particular. Besides Baby Jesus Himself, there were Mary, His mother after the flesh; and Joseph, chosen by God to be the foster father of the Son of God (what a challenge!). This message focuses on Mary first, because there is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:39-56, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Presidents' Days Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 29, 2020

While all of our Presidents have not been devout Christians, many have. Many of these deserve our respect and attention. They teach us about God through their words and actions.

We have to admit that our Founding Fathers were brilliant men. They have given us a Constitution that is second to none and capable of lasting as long as the earth stands. One reason for this is that these men understood human nature. Within the Constitution and other American documents these men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reason For Christmas

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 10, 2019

The message is about what I have missed regarding the Christmas story.

Pastor asked me to deliver a Christmas message tonight. So, I’m going to begin by putting Barry on “Front Street.” For those of you who are not familiar with the phrase, “Front Street” simply means I’m going to share something with you that’s personal and not particularly flattering about Barry. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21, John 6:37, Titus 2:14, Matthew 18:11, Luke 1:30-33, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 5:1-3, Romans 5:12, John 3:16-17, John 10:10, Mark 10:42-45, Luke 19:10, Luke 1:30-32  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unexpected Friday Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 1, 2018

Of all the things that were expected to happen the Friday after the triumphant entry, nobody expected these things.

An Unexpected Friday Nobody had expected this. It was only five days ago that the people of Jerusalem had welcomed Jesus as their Messiah. For three years Jesus had travelled throughout Israel. Preaching, teaching, healing the sick and feeding the hungry. He had quieted storms and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thank You For Serving!

Contributed by Je Layugan on Apr 11, 2022

Why is serving very important and what should be our motivation? The answers lie in that very powerful scene in which Jesus washed the feet of His disciples. Jesus mandated us to live by (symbolically) washing one another’s feet, (literally) serving one another.

INTRODUCTION – The 80/20 Rule in the Church We loved to be served. - We tend to get angry when we ordered something and not served on time. - We demand to talk to the manager when we are not satisfied with the service provided to us. - We grumble when our expectation of service is not met. To be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those Who Are Forgiven Much

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Apr 19, 2022

Church life can become awful conventional, safe and predictable. One day Jesus met a woman who blew all of that away.

Our text for this morning is a surprising story of the reaction that different people had when they met Jesus. It is Luke 7:36-50. I encourage you to open your Bible so you can see it for yourself. In the pew Bibles it is on page 66 of the New Testament section. And please stand for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

What Happens On The Mountain Does Not Stay On The Mountain

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 15, 2021

Our experience with Jesus on the mountain top affects us and sustains us for the rest of our lives and minstry.

Title: What Happens on the Mountain Doesn’t Stay on the Mountain Text: Mark 9:2-9 Thesis: The most important turning point in our lives is when we only see Jesus. Introduction Robert Frost spoke of turning points when he wrote, The Road Not Taken. “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Heart Of A Servant Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2021

In the midst of a rumour accusing Paul falsely, we see him doing what he can to preserve the unity of the church and mission of the church. This is the heart of a servant of God.

Read Acts 21:15-26. LET US PRAY: Thank you for your written Word. May the truth of your Word inspires us again, to know you and trust you, and to be faithful followers of Christ. May the life and ministry of Paul be an encouragement for all of us who are serving you today. Bless us with your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:15-26, Romans 14:1-4, Galatians 2:15-16, Galatians 3:23-25, 1 Corinthians 9:19-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christmas (According To Luke And The Other Gospels) (New American Standard Bible)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 25, 2021

DR. LUKE ALSO WROTE ACTS, SO THE HOLY SPIRIT AND MEDICAL DETAILS ARE INCLUDED. JESUS’ BIRTH FORETOLD; THE MESSIAH WAS TO COME WHILE THE TEMPLE OF JERUSALEM WAS STILL STANDING. IT WAS DESTROYED IN 70 AD. NOTES FROM BIBLEGATEWAY.ORG

1: 26 Now in the sixth month the angel (MESSENGER) Gabriel was sent from God to a city in Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin [r]betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the [s]descendants of David; and the virgin’s name was [t]Mary. 28 And coming in, he said to her, “Greetings, favored ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Fire Power From God

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jan 9, 2022

A sermon about the power of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer.

The Sunday After Epiphany January 9, 2022 M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Luke 3:15-22 In our gospel lesson this morning, John the Baptist proclaims, “he who is mightier than I is coming… He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and with fire. Last week in the sermon, Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Imagination Commanded Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

True worship comes from within, and is dependent upon a sanctified imagination. The Second Commandment is a call to forsake the dependence upon the sensual and climb to the higher level of spiritual worship.

Back in the 60's eight wrestlers took their own lives because world champion 37 year old Gohlam-Rexa committed suicide. Three of them left notes saying they could not stand the death of their idol. Almost every time a well-known person takes their own life some of their worshipers do ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5

Mother's Day 2015 (Elizabeth)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on May 8, 2019

In Luke 1, we discover a relateable story of motherhood. Elizabeth experience as a mom was struggle-filled, satisfaction-filled, and spirit-filled! Happy Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day 2015: Elizabeth Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2015 Happy Mother’s Day! Have you found that perfect Mother’s Day gift yet? Each year Americans spend roughly $670 million on Mother’s Day cards and another $1.9 billion on flowers. When your kids are younger, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Veil Between Holy And Holy Of Holies Series

Contributed by Heman Sapogu on Nov 23, 2021

Hebrews 9th - Verse 1 – Verse 5 – The Earthly Holy Place

Hebrews 9th - Verse 1 – Verse 5 – The Earthly Holy Place Now even the first covenant had regulations for worship and an earthly place of holiness. 2 For a tent was prepared, the first section, in which were the lampstand and the table and the bread of the Presence. It is called the Holy Place. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:1-5

Beware Of The Error Of Rehoboam

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Dec 31, 2019

Rehoboam would be the last King to sit under a 'united tribes of Israel'. What brought about this division?

BEWARE OF THE ERROR OF REHOBOAM "And Rehoboam went to Shechem, for all Israel had gone to Shechem to make him king. 2 So it happened, when Jeroboam the son of Nebat heard it (he was still in Egypt, for he had fled from the presence of King Solomon and had been dwelling in Egypt), 3 that they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 12:1-8, Romans 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sum Total Of The Christmas Message

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Dec 4, 2022

A Christmas message from an unexpected passage. If you want to explain the fulness of Christmas, this is a message serves this purpose, because, once someone understands the spiritual significance of Christmas, and the joy of the Lord for all eternity will be theirs.

The Sum Total of the Christmas Message Galatians 4:4-7 Watch on YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ1P9KUupJo Generally people don’t look at what the Apostle Paul said in his letter to the Galatian Church when bringing forth a Christmas message, or to find out what Christmas is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Foursquare