Sermons on Overturn:

Prayer Keys - Focus On God Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Jul 17, 2011

Prayer is talking and listening to God. We must not be too busy to listne. God spoke to Elijah in a still small voice. He speaks to us that way, too.

Focus on God “Be still, and know that I am God, I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Ps 46:10 In 1517, an obscure Catholic priest named Martin Luther placed his life in God’s hands when he nailed his 95 theses, his 95 arguments against the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Prayer Centered Congregation Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 18, 2012

To lay out the vision and strategies for becoming a prayer centered and prayer driven church.

[S] I went to visit members in the hospital on Thursday when I ran into one of older members strolling the hall with his walker and his physical therapist. So, I joined the journey. We walked up and the down hall together and then entered a series of short hallways that wrapped around the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Our Faith-Book Pages Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 8, 2012

The Bible is, of course, the key to our understanding God and his instructions for our lives. It follows that we follow.

1. Ignorance and the Bible (S. Shepherd Committed to the Bible; SermonCentral.com) NEWSWEEK had an article entitled, “No Allusions in the Classroom.” The article told about 26 people in the college classroom, ranging in age from 18 to 54. All of these people had completed at least ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Peculia Bunch O' Folks!

Contributed by Harvey Earls on Aug 18, 2009

Sermon based on 1 Peter 2:9 and how it pertains to both the church and its members.

Sermon for Sunday August 16, 2009 A Peculiar Bunch o’ Folks! NKJV 1 Peter 2:9 - But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. It is important to note ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Raised Bar 2: Strengthening Families Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 24, 2009

Message 2 of 6 dealing with our vision statement, particularly about how to help create strong families.

Text: Matthew 28:16, Title: RRB 2: Strengthening Families, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/21/09, AM Opening illustration: "A family is not a collection of individuals who happen to live at the same address. They are people who share an intimate and complex connection with one another, being related by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16

Denomination: Baptist

I Refuse To Grow Up

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 4, 2009

Jesus’ admonition to become like a child blends with Proverbs solemn command to get wisdom. Refuse to become bland and careful; to be closed to new truth; to be cynical.

Without question the clowns were the hits of our Vacation Bible School a month or so ago. Fonzie the clown got things off to a rollicking start on Monday night, and the kids cackled at his fright wig and squealed with astonishment at all the wonders of his brown paper bag. Every joke was hilarious, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Our Peace

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Dec 3, 2010

True peace comes through know Jesus Christ as our own personal Lord and Savior.

Text: “The LORD will give strength to His people; the LORD will bless His people with peace” (Psalm 29:11). What is peace? The American Heritage Dictionary tells us that “peace is the absence of war or other hostilities; Freedom from quarrels or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian Church

The Parable Of The Talents Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2009

Often used as the basis for teaching stewardship principles (tithing, time, etc.), perhaps this parable is meant by Jesus to teach stewardship of something a little more important?

The Parable of Jesus The Parable of the Talents Matthew 25:14-30 August 30, 2009 This week is the parable of the talents. We’ll be looking at Matthew’s parable of the talents specifically. Luke has a very similar version. However, the details have been changed (such as talents become minas) and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Matthew 25:14-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Horns & The Craftsmen Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 28, 2010

This revelation serves to greatly encourage His people's hopes & faith for it shows how entirely God knows the outcome of all circumstances & how completely all results lie in His hand & His purposes.

ZECHARIAH 1: 18-21 The Second Vision THE HORNS AND THE CRAFTSMEN [Jeremiah 23:29 / 2 Cor. 4:1-6] What stands against our church? Why doesn't it move on for God? Is there any satanic power oppressing us and holding us back? Have we repented? Have we prayed for the advance of our church ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Building Even When Unholy Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 23, 2013

God is able to encourage and enthuse us even when we are living in an unholy way

You can listen to the full sermon here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/haggai/ Message I have most of my report cards from grade 2 through to grade 12. In all of the reports there is a distinct pattern. I was much better at Maths and Science then I was at Spelling and English. ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Responsible For A Deliverer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 21, 2013

Exposition of Responsibility

Text: Esther 2:5-7, Title: Responsible for a Deliverer, Date/Place: NRBC, 1.20.13, AM A. Opening illustration: Voddie Baucham video, hopefully Keith and Joanna Daniels, NLCH kid video instead of announcements B. Background to passage: the nutshell version of the story of Esther is that the Jews ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give And Get - Modern Family - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 9, 2012

We are a long ways from the days of “Leave it to Beaver” and “The Brady Bunch”! What does God have to say to the “Modern Family”?

Modern Family Pt. 1 – Give and Get I hate to be the bearer of bad news but “Leave it to Beaver” has left, Mayberry is a distant memory, and the Waltons have said, “goodnight!” The day we live is different. The climate has changed. This modern age has impacted and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Terrorism And Suffering, And The Hope Of The Gospel

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Apr 22, 2013

Terrorism and suffering are all around us in the United States, but we find peace and comfort in God’s presence, and the great hope in the Gospel of His Son.

BOSTON (AP) — The boy who was killed in the Boston Marathon bombings was remembered by neighbors Tuesday as a vivacious 8-year-old who loved to run and climb. Martin Richard was among the three people killed in the explosions Monday, according to U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, a friend of the family for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18

Denomination: Friends

7 Stars And 7 Lampstands Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

As the Revelation opens John sees a vision of Jesus standing among the churches of Asia and the vision is of one who shows the glory of God shining from his face

Today we begin a series on the book of Revelation. You may be aware that this is not an easy book to follow so let me give you a short introduction. The first thing to understand is that this is not a work of history, though it is firmly rooted in the history of the Church since Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Anglican