Sermons on Overwhelmed:

I Am With You In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jun 28, 2020

Psalm 34 is a gift from David to us. It gives us a rare and honest glimpse into the heart of a Godly man who was overwhelmed by fear and fatigue and for a moment panicked … just as we are being constantly being overwhelmed and worn down by what seems like a non-stop barrage of bad news lately.

It seemed like just another day in the sleepy little town of Gath. Merchants selling their wares in the little local market. People standing in front of the shops, discussing the latest news and gossip. Small town folks just going about another typical day … when “they” appeared. Now … any ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Samuel 21:10-15, 1 Samuel 17:46-47, 2 Kings 6:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Is This King?

Contributed by Blake Inscore on Sep 25, 2008

So, who is this King? How could One who faced such obvious defeat bring overwhelming victory to all who believe?

Introduction At the end our worship today we are going to be sharing in the Lord’s Supper. It is a time where we can unite together to celebrate the great gift of God through His Son Jesus Christ. Our theme for our message today is: Who is this King? It is a question that a king himself asked. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Push Frog

Contributed by James May on May 23, 2010

PUSH - Pray Until Something Happens FROG - Fully Rely On God This is the answer to anyone who seems overwhelmed with the problems of life.

PUSH FROG! Sunday, May 23, 2010 – AM By Pastor James May There are a lot of people in the church today who are facing some hard times and some hard decisions. Every day seems to bring more questions and fewer answers. There are times when troubles just seem to pile up on other troubles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:9-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter: Having A Paschual Overview Of Life

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Apr 10, 2017

Without a viewpoint which holds together both the pain of the cross and the joy of the resurrection, caregivers risk being overwhelmed and burning out.

Easter Sunday The difference Easter makes "At the death of Nikita Khrushchev, the former leader of the Soviet Union many years ago, a humorous story circulated in political circles. The Communist party that had cast Mr. Khrushchev aside was uncomfortable with the idea of burying his body on ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

A God Who Detests Wickedness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 13, 2020

When you are overwhelmed by wrongdoing, you can take your burden to God in prayer and argue your case before Him.

A God Who Detests Wickedness (Psalm 5) 1. One man recalls, “Thinking no one could hear me as I loaded a UPS tractor trailer, I began to whistle. I was really getting into it when a coworker in the next trailer poked his head in. “You know, I always used to wish I could whistle,” he said. “Now I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Uniquely Designed You PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 8, 2024

Explores the profound truth of God's intentional creation, overwhelming love for us, and the divine purpose He has for each of our lives.

Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering. As we gather in fellowship today, we stand on the precipice of uncovering a profound truth that reverberates through the ages and echoes in the chambers of our hearts. This truth, my dear friends, is nothing less than the divine design of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18, Psalm 119:73, Ephesians 2:10

Topics: Knowing God, Identity

Your Savior Is Born: As Promised

Contributed by Allen Calkins on Dec 13, 2009

The reality of the Virgin birth and other prophesies fulfilled by Christ’s birth gives us overwhelming evidence of the power, love and faithfulness of God.

Your Savior is Born: AS PROMISED Isaiah 7:14 INTRODUCTION If you have spent any time traveling down Hwy 61 between Troy and Wentzville you have probably noticed the signs MODot has placed along the road to mark the various road improvement projects that have been recently undertaken. When MODot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

Wait. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Aug 7, 2018

The flood is sent to destroy us, whether a flood of hurtful words or events that overwhelm us. But God will rescue those who wait on Him.

Revelation 12 v. 13 and I saw the dragon which had been thrown to the earth, he persecuted the woman who had given birth to the male v. 14 and the woman was given two wings of a great eagle in order that she might fly into the desert, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:13-17

Denomination: *other

Weary - Yet Pursing

Contributed by Ray Swift on Jul 12, 2022

In a time in which things seem to be overwhelming and discouraging, by being obedient to God and His purpose for our lives we can keep pursing.

FB. Vidalia July 10, 2022 Sunday AM Weary -- Yet Pursuing! Judges 8:4 Intro.: Good morning FB, Vidalia. Great to be back and worship with you here in the summer. My wife Diana and Son Tyler and his girl friend Kelly are all with me as well. Open your copy of God’s inspired and holy word to Judges ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

When You Hit The Wall Series

Contributed by Oladayo Oladosu on Feb 14, 2019

Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you.

When You Hit the Wall If you faint in the day of trouble, your strength is small! (Pro. 24:10-NET) Is your business nose - diving and you are tired, worn out, feel like giving up or overwhelmed by thoughts of suicide? This is just for you. Imagine running a race when all of a sudden it feels as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:10, Job 4:5, Job 19:21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns

Contributed by Paul Smith on Jan 8, 2023

We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do.

How To Cope With Life’s Unexpected Twist And Turns I. Introduction Life is full of unexpected twists and turns, and it can be difficult to cope with these changes. We often feel powerless when faced with unexpected events, and it's natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do. II. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Psalm 46:1-3, Isaiah 41:10

Faith Through Storms

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 18, 2025

Faith through storms means trusting the unseen Christ, whose presence anchors us when silence roars and waves threaten to overwhelm.

The Wreck The November wind howled across Lake Superior like a living thing—cold, relentless, merciless. The kind of wind that makes grown men tighten their collars and check their ropes twice. It was November 10, 1975, when the Edmund Fitzgerald—a massive ore freighter, proud and trusted—faced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Hebrews 6:19, Psalm 107:23-30, Isaiah 43:2, Revelation 21:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Everybody Is Going Somewhere

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 21, 2001

The pull of the world is so loud and overwhelming to everyone, while the church sites silently off to the side. “...and only a few find it.”

May 20, 2001 Sand Flat Baptist Church David Yarbrough “Everybody is Going Somewhere” Matthew 7:13-14 As a boy one of my favorite pass times was fishing. I grew up between two lakes that provided an abundance of opportunity for me to fish. My favorite lure was a little spinner bait called an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You're Weary, But Still Walking PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2025

When we feel exhausted and overwhelmed, God invites us to trust Him, wait on Him, and receive renewed strength for each day.

Some of us walked in today with a quiet question humming beneath the surface: How much longer can I keep this up? The calendar is crowded, the to-do list grows fangs, and sleep feels like a stranger. Parents, professionals, students, caregivers—such faithful folks—yet even you can feel thin at the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Topics: Strength, Endurance, Hope

The Battle Is The Lord's PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 10, 2025

When fear and challenges overwhelm, our greatest response is to seek God in prayer, trusting Him to fight our battles and bring peace.

Maybe you woke up this morning with a knot in your stomach and a question in your heart: How am I going to face this? The email you didn’t want to read, the bill you didn’t expect to pay, the diagnosis you didn’t see coming—the giants line up like shadows at sunset, long and looming. Your courage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:15

Topics: Spiritual Warfare, Divine Victory, God's Battle