Sermons on Watching Over You:

Let The Pastor Move Over Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Aug 4, 2003

Discover Jesus’ job description for the pastor.

(Message title and Scripture passage taken from John Maxwell’s series, MAKE YOUR MOVE) We are beginning a 4-part series titled, “The Dynamics of Church.” We’ll be looking at how God intends His Church to work. Again, when we talk about God’s Church, we’re talking about God’s people living and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: *other

Starting Over, Second Chances & Becoming The Hero Of Our Story

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

I believe God has called you here for a purpose. He’s called you to a new way. You are not here by accident. I would like to talk with you about starting a new life.

"In February 1980, the U.S. Olympic hockey team slipped its foot into a glass slipper and walked away with a gold medal at Lake Placid, New York. Those collegians had shocked the world by upsetting the powerful Soviet team, and then they grabbed the championship from Finland while the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24, Jeremiah 29:11, Matthew 19:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Is Enough To Change A City - Acts 19 Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 5, 2014

Today's cities are not so different from First Century cities as one might think. Jesus was enough to change Ephesus. He is enough to change your city!

I need to give you a background of the book of Ephesians, so you can see that it applies to our city. This way, you can get a feel for WHY Paul wrote what he did in the book. Ephesus was one of the premier city of the Roman Empire. It was situated on It benefitted from a great road system, ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Victory Over Temptation

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 10, 2025

This message looks at the three temptations Jesus faced, why they truly were temptations, and how he overcame them, giving us a path to follow.

Good Morning. How long can you play around with temptations without consequences? Kind of like asking how far over edge of the cliff can I safely lean. Sadly, this year has seen stories about church pastors who have fallen off that cliff and not only destroyed their marriages, but their churches, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Over The River And Through The Wood Series

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Dec 22, 2004

The theme is final preparations. This worship experience will focus on the excitement and stress of the final week before the big event. Mary and Joseph had to make a long journey to Bethlehem. We have last-minute shopping and dinner plans to make. And in

The Crandles are not as bad as we thought. They have decided to have a Merry Christmas by putting forth the effort to get along and enjoy each other. What about you? How are your Christmas plans coming? Are you getting excited? Or, is worry and fear getting a grip on you? As you travel “Over the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Getting In Over Your Head

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Apr 25, 2017

Water to swim in

GETTING IN OVER YOUR HEAD Eze. 47:1-12 Intro: The Pool of water on Ashwood I remember struggling in the water and I remember going under. I also remember the distinct feeling that I was going to die. What I learned as a young child was that one should be careful about getting in over one's ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nineteenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year C - Parable Of The Supervising Servant

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus is coming for you when he is ready, not when you get ready.

Our Gospel parable today of the Supervising Servant tells us that everybody has a day when we will be judged immediately after death, but the day and time is unspecified, and so Jesus is giving a series of admonitions saying to be prepared and vigilant. Jesus probably delivered the parable as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-48

Denomination: Catholic

The Battle Is Over And The Victory Is Won

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 11, 2024

It is great to celebrate easter but to fully appreciate the joy of the season it is important to understand why Jesus gave his life for us. The greatest miracle of all is the resurrection but how could be celebrate the resurrection without walking the way of the cross?

All over the world Church attendance is high on Easter; people who are not normally seen in Church come to celebrate the Christian joy and the hope of resurrection. This is a good thing, and I am glad that all of you are here this morning, but there cannot be an Easter without a Good ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

It Ain't Over Yet

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jan 13, 2003

Ephiphany - keep Christmas all year

Sermon: “It Ain’t Over Yet” Matt 2:1-12 January 5, 2003 READ SCRIPTURE As I sat yesterday in my living room amidst a room full of broken after Christmas toys, stale goodies and dusty decorations I realized I am ready for the Christmas to be over, ready for the decorations to be put away. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Committed? Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Oct 19, 2005

For the Apostles, they believed that their journey with Christ was over. The really was, their journey with Christ was just beginning. When the Holy Spirit came to them, they became committed to Christ and the Church.

Last week I shared with you that one of my favorite things to do is to go canoeing. I have looked at Rock Lake, and I am looking forward to going out next spring. This morning, I would like to talk to you about another one of things that I love to do, and that is backpacking. My love of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Want To Gather Honey, Don’t Kick Over The Beehive Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 17, 2007

Criticism is not the most effective way to motivate others.

If you want to gather honey, Don’t kick over the beehive. Criticism is not an effective Motivator for Change James 4:11-12 I got the seed thought for this message from Dale Carnegie’s 3 fundamental principles for dealing with People effectively.(Winning Friends and Influencing People) Then I ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choosing Jesus Over Distractions SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the challenge of distractions in our pursuit of a relationship with Jesus, using the story of Mary and Martha as a guide.

Are You A Mary or A Martha? Now as they were traveling along, Jesus entered a village and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home. She had a sister called Mary, who was seated at the Lord's feet, listening to His word. But Martha was distracted with all her preparations, and she came up to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Topics: Distractions, Seeking Jesus

Victoriously Living Over The Flesh Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Sep 29, 2005

Before a battle can be won, there must be the recognition of an enemy. The most continual aggressive enemy the Christian has is the “sinful nature” or rather the “flesh.”

Title: Victoriously Living Over the Flesh Theme: Mortifying the Flesh Introduction: Donald Ballar, Reader’s Digest, shared this story of an instructor of student truck drivers. The instructor gave this scenario to his class. “You are in an 18-wheeler with a heavy load, barreling down a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tripping Over The Big Obstacle

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 21, 2009

We struggle against sins (actions), sin (attitude), and evil (forces greater than ourselves). We must have Christ’s help to keep from falling. (Delivered by gradually stretching down the chancel steps).

Walking looks like the simplest thing in the world, unless and until. Walking is something we do without even thinking about it, unless and until. Unless you are a toddler, just learning to use your legs; then walking becomes a matter of holding on to the coffee table for dear life, taking two ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-28

Denomination: Baptist

Do-Overs Are Not Just For The Playground

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 7, 2006

We must come to a place that we realize that God has extended grace and forgivness to us and we are to extend that to those around us as well.

Do-Overs are Not Just for the Playground Big Idea: Our relationship with God: He allows us do-overs when we commit to doing the right things. Our relationship with each other: We must allow be willing to give and receive do-overs. Open: Talk about being a kid on the playground and getting ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God