Sermons on When Life Is Overwhelming:

The Age Of The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 7, 2013

Empowering the Church for worldwide mission.

THE AGE OF THE SPIRIT. John 16:5-15. When Ezekiel looked out across the valley of the dry bones, the LORD asked him, “Can these bones live?” to which the prophet answered, “Well, Lord, if anyone knows you do.” The Lord GOD spoke to the bones through the mouth of the prophet, and they revived: but ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Feb 20, 2014

In this parable of the ten virgins Jesus speaks concerning the coming kingdom for the Jews, but there also are some practical truths for us all.

Parable of the Ten Virgins Matt. 25:1-13 The last two parables in Matthew follow the questions asked by the disciples in Chapter 24:3. Here the Lord speaks of return and what He will find. See: Matt. 25:1-13 1. The Ten Virgins Vs.2 they are described as wise and foolish (5 each) Mention: Matt. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Striving Together

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 28, 2012

Bear Sufferings Patiently For Christ's Sake

STRIVING TOGETHER Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shown; they had cordially associated themselves with the labors and trials of the gospel. Body: I. LIVE AS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lame Christians

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 4, 2014

Christians can walk in maturity.

Thank you Rev. R. Morse Lame Christians Acts 3:1-10 [Lame: An offensive term meaning walking unevenly because of a leg injury or motion impairment; inadequate; unconvincing; unsatisfactory; ineffectual or inept.] He was born. He never learned how to walk. He was lame. Had he been dropped or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Are Called To Right Thinking, Living And Worship Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 2, 2015

The Feast of Epiphany is a call to people of every background to come and worship the newborn Messiah of Everybody.

Solemnity of Epiphany (January 6) Thirteen Days of Christmas The twelfth day of Christmas is the sixth of January; on that day, traditionally, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Three Kings, or Epiphany. It is one of the big four festivals of the Church year, and traditionally it is even more ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

The Widow's Mite

Contributed by Kayode Omotoso on Mar 4, 2015

Irrespective of the quality or quantity, the condition of your heart confers value on your offering before God.

In Luke 21:1-4, Jesus Christ showed us a very significant aspect of acceptable offering. It was in the temple that He witnessed people giving their offerings and among the multitude was a poor widow who offered only two mites. Of these multitude, Jesus Christ adjudged the offering of the poor widow ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Where There Is No Vision The People Perish

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015

The church needs a vision from God

Intro: illustration “when the cheering stopped” I. Jesus fulfills scripture (vs.29-35a) - Illustration of knowing God and his word - This is the fulfillment of Zechariah 9:9 - The Bible is first and foremost to be believed. - There is a vast difference, however, in knowing the word of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Going Up Against "God's Man?"

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 6, 2015

Can you ever challenge a preacher and can you ever righteously remove him?

I just read an article entitled, “Rejecting God-Ordained Leadership in the Church.” The writer was suggesting that we should not resist even ungodly leadership in the Church because God will deal with them. Having seen the abuse of pastors by congregations, I could easily amen this. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

It’s Ok To Low Crawl

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Aug 26, 2016

Crawling forward is still advancing.

2 Cor 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Having served in three branches, I have plenty of “war stories.” I grew up reading ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Baptist

Eigth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Do not steal others property. Work hard and earn your blessings.

Eighth Commandment: Thou Shall not Steal-Ex 20:15 Introduction: take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it. Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Methodist

Faith As Trust

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2014

Faith in the midst of adversity.

FAITH AS TRUST. Psalm 62:5-12. 1. Context David asserts in Psalm 62:1, that, “Truly” his soul waits upon God, from whom comes his salvation. The Psalmist claims, in no uncertain terms, that his trust is grounded in God (Psalm 62:2). This is a statement of faith which he has reached through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Question Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 7, 2015

Jesus cries out from the cross, "My God, why have you forsaken me?" He dies alone and forsaken so that we may never be.

Matthew 27:27-61 "The Question" INTRODUCTION We have come to the end of Holy Week. Since Palm Sunday, the tension between Jesus and both the religious and political authorities has built up. It came to a head on Thursday night when Judas betrayed Jesus, Jesus was arrested and after a fake ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 27:27-61

Denomination: Lutheran

Elevation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Before most of us can transition, shift, move or be promoted to another dimension in someone else’s spot, someone has to be placed in a more superior rank than those that are waiting to be promoted or someone has to die.

2 Kings 2: 13-15 13 He also took up the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and went back and stood by the bank of the Jordan. 14 Then he took the mantle of Elijah that had fallen from him, and struck the water, and said, “Where is the LORD God of Elijah?” And when he also had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guess Who Is Looking For You?

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 15, 2015

The devil is on a rampage in the day we live.

GUESS WHO IS LOOKING FOR YOU? The Tempter Genesis 3: 1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? The perverter of Gods Word. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist

Forgotten Values

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 14, 2012

If we don't learn from the past we are subject to repeat it. This word drives that point home.

Forgotten Values 1 Corinthians 10:1-5NLT I don’t want you to forget, dear brothers and sisters, about our ancestors in the wilderness long ago. All of them were guided by a cloud that moved ahead of them, and all of them walked through the sea on dry ground. 2 In the cloud and in the sea, ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal