Sermons on Overwhelmed:

In Our Anxiety

Contributed by Keith Bowman on Dec 18, 2006

Christ who is the ultimate honorable, just, pure, and lovely truth worthy of praise will take our anxieties and fill us with what is honorable, just, pure, and lovely.

It’s Christmas time again, in a little over the week we will be celebrating Jesus’s birthday. Many of us will be visiting family, eating big belly busting dinner followed and maybe preceded by Christmas cookies. And of course ripping open presents. What a hectic time of year. I mean, how many of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

What' S The Point Of Christmas?

Contributed by John Harvey on Dec 18, 2006

A message loking at the coming of Christ and what effect it had on our lives.

“What’s the Point of Christmas?” December 17, 2006 Me: Christmas is such a big deal in our culture. Granted, there are many people who would like to see the religious element of Christmas removed, but the holiday is still a really huge event. An entire month, or more in reality, is dedicated to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lord Send The Rain - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Dec 29, 2007

When God allows Rain in our lives, it is always for a reason, a season, and for growth.

Lord send the Rain! Deuteronomy 11:13-17 As Christians we expect to have trials and tribulations, to go through periods of suffering, and have our faith put on trial. But we also know that God will bring us through it. As the cliché goes, if He brings you to it, then He will bring you through it. ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:13-17, Deuteronomy 11:13

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus Prayer Petitions - Part Ii Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 7, 2006

The third in a series exploring Jesus prayer of John 17. This message explores the final two petitions: our unity, and our sanctification. A full audio of the message is available at no charge.

(Opened this message by having congregation bow their heads, close their eyes, and rest in praying of John 17. Then prayed the Scripture.) Last week we began exploring Jesus three requests for us. KEEP/PROTECT (NIV) Interesting twist to verses 14 & 15 Harm comes through the world, but it is ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Prepare To Meet Your Maker Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Mar 7, 2006

We spend so much time preparing in life for many different things. Sports, getting dressed, going to bed, school, etc. After Jesus ascended to Heaven, the disciples went back to Jerusalem to prepare for the coming of the Spirit. Why don’t we prepare to be

As we left the disciples last week, they had spent their last moments with Jesus before he ascended to Heaven. As they watched him disappear in a cloud, they stood there and strained to see where Jesus went, trying to figure out exactly what was happening. Suddenly, two angels interrupted their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Ministry Began With A Bang

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 16, 2006

5th Sunday After Epiphany, Series B

5th Sunday after Epiphany, February 4, 2006 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son to redeem us from sin and death, and to reveal to us what it means to live in a faithful relationship with you, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Greatest Mother Of All

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 27, 2007

Five godly qualities which Mary possessed that mark her off as perhaps the greatest mother of all time.

The Greatest Mother of All Luke 1:46-49 The producers of the TV program, “The Simpsons” have gone too far in my estimation. In a recent broadcast, they portrayed Mary, the mother of Jesus as someone who intervenes in a fight by beating up all the combatants. She settles the melee by using ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

After Here, What's Hereafter Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A continuation of an investigation into what the Bible reveals to us about life after death.

AFTER HERE, WHAT’S HEREAFTER? (PART 2) 1. A REVIEW OF LAST WEEK – SUMMARY a. We talked about our curiosity concerning the hereafter. b. The different emotions we experience when we face death. c. The fact that, in the end, there is nothing we can do to prevent death. d. We looked at some of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

Healing An Old Wound

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Mar 23, 2007

Doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . .

Healing an Old Wound Ephesians 4:30-32 Studies show that doing this is not only good theology but also good medicine. Latest medical and psychological research says doing this is good for our souls and good for our bodies. People who do this benefit from . . . • better immune system ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You Have A Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day

Contributed by N A on Apr 21, 2013

The story of Jehoshaphat gives us some principles for what to do in the day of trouble.

WHEN YOU HAVE A TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY INTRO TO TOPIC: “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now there’s gum in my hair and when I got out of bed this morning I tripped on the skateboard… and I could tell it was going to be a terrible, horrible, no good, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-22

Denomination: *other

Introducing God's Desire For The Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 26, 2013

Paul's letter to the Ephesians is cram packed with powerful theology and practical Christianity. If we allow it to change us the church with grow spiritually and in every other way.

Intro: In light of the confusion about what scripture says and what the church is supposed to be and do this letter Paul wrote to the Ephesians is a great way to end 2013 and begin 2014. In this letter Paul gives clear teaching on how we can get our theology and thinking about the Church right. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When I Am Depressed Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 25, 2013

Depression sometimes hits us, but we often don't know how to handle it or get out of it. In fact, we feel guilty for even being depressed. But these psalms give us some clues on what to do when we are down.

The book of Psalms is actually made up of four books. Psalm 41 ends Book One, which is made up almost entirely of David’s psalms. The final psalms of each book are similar in that they offer a doxology of praise to God. As such they are called “seam” psalms because they piece ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Life Of Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 25, 2012

That is the basis of thankfulness - to remember that we got here with the help of God, & that He is the provider of every blessing we have.

Intro: Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something significant, every time I read my words & think that they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free In Our Minds

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Mar 11, 2018

In today's world we find that more and more people including Christians are becoming enslaved to "prisons of thinking". Here is a sermon that will set you on the road to freedom.

Psalm 124:1-8 If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now say—if the LORD had not been on our side when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive because of their burning anger against us. The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us. Yes, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Future With Confidence Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 12, 2015

Our courage is found in God alone. Our victory is grounded in God's Word.

We are at the edge of another new year; another year of uncertainties and unknowns - to us, of course, but not to God. • Whatever they are, we are going to face them and walk through them, by the grace of God. • We won’t be doing it alone, because God will walk us through. The ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible