Sermons on Overwhelmed:

Servants By God's Authority

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Feb 8, 2004

Epiphany 5: Our holy God makes us fit to be his servants through the forgiveness that Jesus won for us through his Cross and Resurrection.

Have you ever read about the homeless children that live in Russia, India and South America? There have been several stories and TV documentaries that have aired in which the plight of these children has been described. There are literally thousands of these children that live in the most pitiful ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Cause For Contemplation

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 28, 2004

In these days of chaos and confusion, Christians need to focus their minds on one encouraging and inevitable truth--The Return of Christ.

CAUSE FOR CONTEMPLATION Text: Matt.16: 27; Acts 1: 8-11; James 5: 8 Intro: The passages that we have just read all have one basic theme: JESUS IS COMING AGAIN. We Baptists would readily agree that we believe Jesus is going to come again someday, sometime, or one of these days. But folks, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Sweatin' It

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002

In the midest of pain, suffering, doubt, disbelief, and even disobedience Jesus is there bringing peace that makes a real difference in life.

Sermon: When You’re Sweatin’ It John 20:19-31 April 7, 2002 I. Introduction A. I don’t know how many of you noticed but a couple of my family members now look like a lobsters. Yes, we have just gotten back from a week’s vacation. It was wonderful but let me tell you something there is ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Worship Of God

Contributed by David Washburn on Oct 28, 2002

The worship of God begins on the Sabbath, but true worship is lived everyday through our commitment to God and God’s calling.

What does it mean to worship? The heading on the inside of our bulletin states, “Gathered to Worship.” We call what we do during this hour “ our worship service.” In describing this time to our children, we sometimes refer to it as “Big Church,” because they have their children’s church. So what is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Reason For Praise

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 20, 2003

No matter what life throws at us there is always reason to praise God!

Reason to Praise Psalm 103 February 16, 2003 Introduction Alexander Whyte, the Scottish preacher, always began his prayers with an expression of gratitude. One cold, miserable day his people wondered what he would say. He prayed, "We thank Thee, O Lord, that it is not always like this." It is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Partnering On The Journey

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 14, 2007

The earlier followers of Jesus were known simply as “followers of The Way.” The way of Jesus is a way of peace, a way of mercy, and a way of grace. Christianity is more than simply an ethic or a philosophy. The early disciples lived together and broke

Introduction The loaded station wagon pulled into the only remaining campsite. Four youngsters leaped from the vehicle and began feverishly unloading gear and setting up a tent. The boys then rushed off to gather firewood, while the girls and their mother set up the camp stove and cooking utensils. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Unconquerable Love Of God

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 24, 2007

God’s love is unconquerable. He reveals it through the intensity, integrity, and ingenuity of his love.

John 3:16 The Unconquerable Love of God Introduction - Listening Well Leads to Success Erik Weihenmayer is blind, yet on May 25, 2001, he reached the peak of Mt. Everest. Suffering from a degenerative eye disease, he lost his sight when he was 13, but that didn’t stop him. On a mountain where 90 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In God - It Is I, Do Not Be Afraid.

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 17, 2007

No matter what you are going through, remember that God is in charge. He knows where you are and he will come to your help.

As I look back at my journey as a Christian, there are many moments where I experienced the good stuffs of the Christian life. It just reminds me of all the good things that are being provided for by the Shepherd as mentioned in Psalms 23... But there are also the bad days, the trials; just like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Image And Perception: A Reading From Mark 7:31-37

Contributed by Thomas Samuel on Dec 22, 2006

The communicated images need both hearing and speaking aid in order to translate the composition of image and perception from one to the other.

The world was shocked by the assassination of Mr. Lakshman Kadirgamar, the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka. The media carried the news of Mr. Kadirgamar as “a hero of our times, who waged a relentless struggle against terrorism in all its forms, despite continues threats to his life; a national ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What And How Long Is Worship?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 6, 2010

Revelation chapters 4-5 are about worshipping Him who sits on the throne and the Lamb. Don't get distracted and miss the main message!

At the conclusion of Revelation 5, Adam Clarke comments: Now follow the least intelligible parts of this mysterious book, on which so much has been written, and so much in vain. It is natural for man to desire to be wise, and the more difficult the subject the more it is studied- and the hope of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebration Of A Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 9, 2010

We celebrate the life of our fellow believers when they are called home to be with the Lord!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: August 07, 2010 Date Preached: August 08, 2010 Event: Jack Phillips Funeral Oak Park Baptist Church FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Title: The Sudden Loss of A Christian Text: 1 Thess 4:13 13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Holiness

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 28, 2009

To be able to grasp and live a holy and pleasing life for God, we have to beable to understand what the Lord is calling holiness.

Blessings of Holiness 2 Timothy 1:3-12 2 Timothy 1:3-12 Introduction and prayer: To understand and grasp what the apostle Paul is saying here, you have to understand the background of it’s writing. The Apostle Paul is in prison. That is not unusual, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Supernatural #7: Why Sometimes People Don’t Get Healed Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Aug 22, 2009

In the midst of the glorious, powerful church of Acts, where signs and wonders were frequent, not all of the people were healed all of the time. Why? Let’s consider that question as we look at the story of Stephen.

SUPERNATURAL #7: WHY SOMETIMES PEOPLE DON’T GET HEALED INTRO TO THEME: • The theme of the Book of Acts is found in Acts 1:8: “But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me.” • That word power comes from a Greek word, dunamis, which refers ...read more

Denomination: *other

Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 27, 2010

This message looks at the unusual "fleece" request that Gideon makes and then considers whether we are allowed to make similar requests.

Is It Ok To Ask God For A Sign?: 1. This passage about Gideon’s fleece is a true story, but not an ironclad promise. - Judges 6:36-40. - God is under no obligation to answer “fleece” questions. - Not all Bible stories are directly applicable in the sense of being able to expect God to do the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 9, 2010

We forgive because we have been forgiven.

Living the Lord’s Prayer, Part-5, Mathew 6:6-13 “Forgive us our Debts” Introduction “When you have been sitting in a well-lighted room and are suddenly called into the outer darkness, how black it seems. And thus when a man has dwelt in communion with God, sin becomes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church