Sermons on Overwhelmed:

"One Thing I Do"

Contributed by Emil Boniog on Jan 17, 2012

If we can only do one thing this year, what would that be? May I propose for us to strive to develop a close personal relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ using the 4-step process of FORGETTING (OR FORGIVING) THE PAST, FOCUSING ON THIS GOAL,

“ONE THING I DO” (V.13) Philippians 3: 12 Not that I have already obtained all this, or have already been made perfect, but I press on to take hold of that for which Christ Jesus took hold of me. 13 Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Calming The Storm Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Oct 3, 2008

Jesus was not bothered by the raging storm. He controls the wind and the waves.

Calming the Storm Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-36 (HCSB) On that day, when evening had come, He told them, “Let’s cross over to the other side of the lake.” So they left the crowd and took Him along since He was already in the boat. And other boats were with Him. Let’s Go * Jesus already knows * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Death Of The Righteous

Contributed by Segun Omole on May 3, 2012

Christians pray about heaven but no one really wants to die. Death I have come to understand is a vehicle to glory for a Christian.

To man death of a righteous man means a waste. Their place is left vacant and what they used to do is left undone. We mourn and cry for we see them no more. Wondering whether we would ever see them again even in eternity as we are still on the journey hoping to reach the right destination in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Hanging Together"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 31, 2018

The church will be sucessful if it hangs together.

Hanging Together Ephesians 4:1-16 • Benjamin Franklin said, "We must all hang together, or assuredly we will all hang separately "He said this to the fellow patriots before they signed the Declaration of Independence • 1. Hanging Together Works for the ant and I believe it could work for ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

Marriage, Joined Together Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 28, 2018

There are Biblical proofs of God keeping marriage together as long as couples choose to stick it out.

Marriage, Joined Together Once a couple makes a Biblical separation, the element of "stability" can be applied. The Bible says, "Be joined with his wife." (Genesis 2:24) "Joined" (dabag) means to cling to and stay with. The application is something sticking together and when used in a ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Not Be Afraid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jan 1, 2018

The message of Christmas is sometimes lost in the business of buying presents and getting ready for the big day. So the message of the angels announcing the birth of Jesus is reassuring, 'Do not be afraid' - Peace message.

“Do not be afraid.” – said the angel Those words are right in the middle of the gospel reading we hear at Christmas - in fact the very first words that are spoken. “Do not be afraid.” And then it gets even better. “Behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Saved And Secure By His Grace

Contributed by Dr. Michael Pope on May 11, 2015

God's Marvelous Grace

SAVED AND SECURE BY HIS GRACE EPH 2:8 3 MAY 15 DR. M POPE When a person works an eight-hour day and receives a fair day's pay for his time, that is a wage. When a person competes with an opponent and receives a trophy for his performance, that is a prize. When a person receives appropriate ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Baptist

Because Jesus Resurrected

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Aug 13, 2016

Jesus is busy doing so many things for us after resurrection

The worst thing that could have happened to humankind is for Jesus to have not risen. Humankind would have been hopeless. Apostle Paul says in 1 Cor. 15:19 that our faith would have been in vain and we would be the most pitiable. Thank God, Jesus resurrected; thank God, He is alive. He is now the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glory To God

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 6, 2014

God is the only One who DESERVES glory!

Glory to God May 4, 2014 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is the only One who DESERVES glory! Focus Passage: Acts 12:20-23 Supplemental Passage: Then Moses said, "I pray You, show me Your glory!" And He said, "I Myself will make all My goodness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

"no One Expected"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 24, 2019

No one expected certain things surrounding the birth of Jesus.

“No One Expected” Matthew 1:18-25 • Well I never expected that to be the case • Well I never expected that to happen • I never expected this, these are common sayings for us 1. In the Gospel the folks never expected • They never expected the sign to come through a women they receive. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

Two Categories Of Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Mar 3, 2013

Whether, I am on the mountain top or in the valley God is with me!!

Hebrews 11:33-40-who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, became valiant in battle, turned to flight (Swift Passages) the armies of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Bride Of Christ Series

Contributed by Dan Bauder on Sep 11, 2013

Jesus is the Bridegroom. We (the church) are his bride.

OUR IDENTITY IN CHRIST #3 “The Bride of Christ” Adapted from a message by James Steen Ephesians 5:22-25 September 1st, 2013 Solid Rock Baptist Church Rev Dan Bauder INTRODUCTION For the last 2 weeks we have been looking at our identity in Christ. First, we saw who we are as a child ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphing In The Perfect Moral Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2021

Why do we see the signs of Christ’s presence and refuse to believe in Him? He is the Son of God. What does He want to do in us today?

Monday of 18th week in course Gospel of Life Poor Hananiah the prophet. He was completely clueless about the mission of a prophet. He believed–and I think it was a core belief–that prophets are called by God to make people feel better. So when Jeremiah, miming his prophecy of disaster for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

Sheep Without A Shepherd

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 12, 2021

As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Let’s focus on our mission. Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56.

Prelude As we look around our community, do we see sheep without a shepherd who need to hear the good news? Purpose: Let’s focus on our mission. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus’ instructions and example in Mark 6:30-34, 53-56. 1 Tell & Rest Mark 6:30 Then the apostles gathered to Jesus and told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34, Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving Sins Is Also A Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 25, 2023

Our biggest problem can be fixed by repentance and confession. We can be healed through this charism of the Church.

Pentecost Sunday 2023 Today’s first reading from the Acts of the Apostles is so striking, with its description of the Holy Spirit’s descent in the form of fire, and the resulting prayer in tongues, that it tends to overwhelm the rest of the Scriptures. So let’s look at today’s psalm 104 to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-13, John 20:19-23, Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Catholic