Sermons on Overturn:

A Matter Of Life And Death Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

The raising of Lazarus teaches us that Jesus is the giver of life, of eternal life, even if prayers for healing in this life are unanswered.

“A Matter of Life and Death” John 11: 1 – 53 Introduction We’ve all prayed, every one of us, for a loved one who was ill. Each of us here has asked God to heal someone we care for. It could be a spouse, one of our children or grandchildren, a friend, an aunt or uncle, one of our parents or ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-53

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon - The Conqueror - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 8, 2009

Gideon and the 300 take on an army of 135,000 with trumpets, jars of clay, and torches and win.

Gideon - The Conqueror Part 2 Judges 8:9-8:21 Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. said, "Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase." The Lord had spoken to Gideon each step of the way. Gideon’s faith had grown. The angel of the Lord had called him and he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2007

In this sermon I review the events leading up to the crucifixion, talk about the significance of Jesus’ death, and then talk about our response.

Introduction: A. It was a day when the world seemed to stand still. 1. The date was November 22, 1963. 2. President John F. Kennedy sat in the rear seat of an open limousine as it traveled down the streets of Dallas, Texas. 3. At 12:30 p.m., the cars approached an expressway for the last leg of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Thing I Know Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 2

ONE THING I KNOW (JOHN 9) One embarrassing game day, after giving up nine home runs in a row, Charlie Brown cried out in despair, “What can I do?!!” He complained to his catcher, “We’re getting slaughtered again, Schroeder. I don’t know what to do. Why do we have to suffer like this?” Schroeder ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rags To Riches Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 20, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 6

RAGS TO RICHES (MARK 10:46-52) Joel Gregory told a story of a blind, poor and hungry Indian beggar who sat beside a road, starved from the scarcity of travelers and how much rice they could give him. One day he heard the thunder of a chariot in the distance. It was the grand entourage of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Plan For Our National Health Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2008

Here are 5 things we can do to help our country.

God’s Plan for Our Health Part 2 - Our National Health 2 Chronicles 7:12-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 29, 2008 *We are about to celebrate the 232nd birthday of our country. This is a good time to focus on the health of our nation, and what we can do about it. *So ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Means Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 10, 2008

True believing is not merely assenting to a few facts about Christ, it is feeding on Him and coming to Him.

Father in heaven, draw us to you. Please draw us to you just now so that we might worship you with all of our hearts. We’re done with mere knowledge and information, we long for Your Presence and Your Power. Lord we are drawing near to You just now, please draw near to us through Your Word and Your ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Be Right With God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 22, 2007

In Romans 3:21-25a, Paul gives us seven elements of the righteousness that God divinely imputes to those who trust in his Son. This sermon looks at the first element.

Scripture In his commentary on Romans, John MacArthur notes that centuries ago Job asked the most important question it is possible to ask: “But how can a man be in the right before God?” (Job 9:2b). That is, “How can anyone be right in the presence of God?” Job then said of God in Job ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Joy Of The Lord Is My Strength

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

A Revival Sermon for a congregation that needs to hear God cares about their joy. (And in the context of Israel’s first revival even!)

Title: The Joy of the Lord Is My Strength Text: Neh 8:9 – 12 Joy is P_ermissable___________ - Is Self-Control religious? - 1 John 1.4 Joy is D_esirable_____________ - 2 Cor 1.24 Joy is E_ssential_____________ - Heb 11.6 Question: Is joy a “nice-to-have,” or is it something more? ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Attitudes To Live By - The B Attitudes Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 31, 2007

This is an overview of the nine "Be" Attitudes for Christian living. Nine full sermons will follow. This sermon can be used as an introduction to the series or as a stand alone sermon.

Nine Attitudes to Live By - The B Attitudes In the gospel of Matthew chapters five, six and seven we have a sermon of Jesus. This section of scripture has come to be known as: “The Sermon On The Mount.” It’s called the Sermon on the Mount because in chapter five Matthew tells us that when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Love Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 4, 2007

This is the last of four and looks at the heart of Jonah compared to the heart of God and the lessons in love that Jonah would need to learn as a consequence.

Jonah chapter 4: 1-11. Lessons in love. I recently watched documentary on the internet it we Louis theorux and he was spending some time with a Christian family from Texas who had formed a Church called Westboro Baptist church and part of their evangelistic strategy was to travel around America ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating A New Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

The life of every child is precious to God. #3 in a 4-part series.

Title: Celebrating A New Life Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Psalm 139:13-16 Introduction: A Pro-Life President President George W. Bush signed the Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act into law November 5, 2003, vowing that his administration would “vigorously defend this law against any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1: Anger Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Nov 26, 2007

This sermon helps us to understand what anger is and how we can tame this deadly monster. I. It is Okay to Get Angry Sometimes. II. Anger must be resolved. III. Some anger can lead to bad decisions.

There is a story of a girl who had to write a paper for school dealing with anger. She went to her father and said Dad what is the difference between anger and exasperation?” The father replied, "It is mostly a matter of degree. Let me show you what I mean." With that the father went to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by David Moore on May 19, 2008

To show the conditions before, the condemnation by and the comfort in the Day of the Lord.

Zephaniah The Day of the Lord Text: Zephaniah 1:1-7 Introduction: I would dare say that not one person in a thousand has heard a message from the book of Zephaniah. This little prophecy just three chapters long is one of the most overlooked passages of Scripture in all God’s Word. Unquoted from ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Word On Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 23, 2008

An examination of the what evangelism will cost those who are engaged in its practice.

Sermon Three: The Old Testament Prophets and the World of 2005 Jonah 1-4 God’s Word on Evangelism Introduction As a way of acknowledging the All-Star forward’s impact, Nike has hung a billboard of James on the side of a building near Quicken Loans Arena, home of the Cavaliers that is 110 feet ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ