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Stories, thoughts, and articles about what Jesus is doing in and through Overflow.
God Came Near: Jesus’ Humility
GOD CAME NEAR- Jesus' Humility
(To go along with this advent…
God Came Near: Jesus’ Healing
GOD CAME NEAR- Jesus' Healing
(To go along with this advent…
God Came Near: Jesus’ Humanity
GOD CAME NEAR- Jesus' Humanity
(To go along with this advent…
Praise & Thanksgiving- Night Of Worship 2020
"Praise & Thanksgiving"
This Tuesday, we ended our regular…
Your Purpose Revealed
"Your Purpose Revealed" - Mike Ashcraft
What is God’s…
“From a Pit, to a Palace, to a Prison”
"From a Pit, to a Palace, to a Prison" - Clay Everett
We…
“A Year Of Adversity & A Day Like No Other”
“A Year Of Adversity & A Day Like No Other” - Carson…
A Life Transformed
"A Life Transformed” - Clay Everett
Living differently…
Change Is Possible!
"Change Is Possible” - Formed Part 2
Change is…
Conformed Heart
"Conformed Heart” - Clay Everett
Formation happens…
Night Of Worship & Communion
Night Of Worship & Communion
Everything about…
God’s Promised Presence
"Holy Spirit: Our Promised Presence” - Clay Everett
…
Jesus: Our Satisfying Source
"Jesus: Our Satisfying Source” - Clay Everett
…
Accepting Hurt & Hope
"Accepting Hurt & Hope” - Toni Collier
Let’s…
Already Approved
"New Way To Be Human: Already Approved” - Clay Everett
…
Made New
"New Way To Be Human: Made New” - Clay Everett
…
We Belong Together
"We Belong Together” - Clay Everett
For many of…
A Story Of Restoration
"A Story Of Restoration” - Clay Everett
This…
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP APPLICATIONS
COLLEGE LEADERSHIP 2020-21 APPLICATIONS!
We are so excited…
Fully Equipped
"Fully Equipped” - Clay Everett
Feeling ill-equipped…
Exchanging Anxiety
"Exchanging Anxiety” - Clay Everett
Tuesday nights with…
Broken Crayons Still Color
"Broken Crayons Still Color” - Toni Collier
This…
First Comes Love- Sexual Trauma
"Sexual Trauma: Hope & Healing” - Clay Everett &…
First Comes Love- Friendship
"Friendship: "Prerequisite of Pals” - Clay Everett
…
First Comes Love- Sex
"Sex: " Purpose of Passion” - Clay Everett
We live in…
First Comes Love- Marriage
Marriage: "Power of Promise” - Clay Everett
In our world…
First Comes Love- Dating
Dating: "Pressure of Impression" - Clay Everett
The problem…
Do It Scared
"Do It Scared" - Samer Massad
The first Overflow of 2020,…
JOY To The World!
"JOY To The World!"
(To go along with this advent devotional,…
How Do I Discern God’s Voice?
"How Do I Discern God's Voice?"
(To go along with this advent…
What Do We Do When God Is Silent?
What Do We Do When God Is Silent?
(To go along with this advent…
Night Of Worship 2019
Night Of Worship 2019
We got to end this semester with…
Obedience Of Love
"Obedience Of Love" - Clay Everett
The path to love…
Love Perfected
"Love Perfected" - Clay Everett
We all long to be a…
Faith Over Feelings
"Faith Over Feelings" - Mike Ashcraft
It is easy for…
A Heart Divided
"A Heart Divided" - Clay Everett
The love for God always…
In The Light
"In The Light" - Clay Everett
Faith in Jesus brings…
All Scripture
"All Scripture" - Clay Everett
This Tuesday we took…
Made For This – Week 3
"Learning To Love" - Clay Everett
We wrapped our series…
Passion Night At Overflow
Passion Night At Overflow - "To Win Some" - Brad Jones
…
Made For This – Week 2
"A Better Relationship" - Zack Hamby
Jesus is better,…
Made For This – Week 1
"Jesus Is The Better Way" - Clay Everett
Jesus is better,…
Jesus Is Better
"Jesus Is Better" - Miles Fidell
This past week our…
Welcome Home
"Welcome Home" - Clay Everett
We absolutely loved kicking…
Night of Worship 2019
Night Of Worship
To end the 2018-2019 school…
Senior Night 2019
“Senior Night 2019” - Clay Everett
Senior…
From Victory
“From Victory” - Clay Everett
We’re taking…
Moving Rocks
“Moving Rocks” - JJ Clark
We’re taking…
Becoming a Nehemiah
“Becoming a Nehemiah” - Katie Ridd
We’re…
Heart Like God
“Heart Like God” - Clay Everett
We’re taking…
God’s Plan
“God's Plan” - Thomas West
God has a plan.…
Where Freedom Is Found
“Where Freedom Is Found” - Mike Ashcraft
…
Comparison Conceals
“Comparison Conceals” - Clay Everett
The…
Comparison Steals
“Comparison Steals” - Clay Everett
The pressure…
The Lost Sons
The Lost Sons - Duane Mixon
This week Duane helped…
Weight of the World
Weight of the World - Samer Massad
Everyone to…
The Name You Get
The Name You Get
Living a life worthy of God…
The Treasure and The Pearl
The Treasure And The Pearl
As we step into this…
Night Of Worship & Baptism 2018
Night Of Worship & Baptism 2018
This past…
Think Long
"Think Long" -Mike Ashcraft
The future can be…
CLEAR
"Clear" -Stuart Hall
Loneliness is dangerous.…
Shadows of Jesus – Week 3
"Everyday Hero" -Clay Everett
In this series,…
Shadows of Jesus – Week 2
"A True Love Story" -Clay Everett
In this series,…
Shadows of Jesus – Week 1
"A Better Meal" -Clay Everett
In this series,…
Get Back In The Game
"Get Back In The Game" - Gerald Fadayomi
Have…
A Night of Hope
"Called To Respond" - Clay Everett
Our first…
The Power of Invitation
"The Power of Invitation" - Clay Everett
This…
Fall Kickoff 2018 – Fire By Night
"Fire By Night" - Miles Fidell
We kicked-off the…
Kirsten’s Baptism Story
On April 17 of this past semester, we got to celebrate Kirsten's…
Ashlyn’s Baptism Story
Earlier this semester, we got to celebrate Ashlyn's baptism!
"I…
Night Of Worship 2018
Night Of Worship 2018
This past Tuesday we got…
I Say To Myself
"I Say To Myself" - Clay Everett
What we say…
Speaking Truth
"Speaking Truth" - JJ Clark
What we say matters,…
Overflow Internship 2018-19!
We are excited to open applications for the 2018-19 Overflow…
Zachary’s Baptism Story
Earlier this semester, we got to celebrate Zachary's baptism!
"Growing…
Words = Life
"Words = Life" - Clay Everett
What we say matters,…
Easter Week- Day 8
Happy Easter! We hope you spend time today to celebrate…
Easter Week- Day 7
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Easter Week- Day 6
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Extravagant Love
"Extravagant Love" - Clay Everett
Easter Sunday…
Easter Week- Day 5
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Easter Week- Day 4
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Easter Week- Day 3
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Easter Week- Day 2
We created these daily readings for the week of Easter…
Easter Week- Day 1
We created these daily readings for the week of…
In His Presence
"In His Presence" - Dave Yearwood
When a walk…
JESUS WINS
"JESUS WINS" - Miles Fidell
Many of us grew up…
Ascend The Hill- Part 4
"All-Satisfying Surrender - Clay Everett
To “Ascend…
Ascend The Hill- Part 3
"In The Secret" - Clay Everett
To “Ascend the…
Ascend The Hill- Part 2
Impossible Perfection - Clay Everett
To “Ascend…
Ascend The Hill
Distinctly Different - Clay Everett
To “Ascend…
True Friendship
True Friendship - Zack Hamby
This week we talked…
Beyond Intentions
Beyond Intentions - Mike Ashcraft
More often…
Wreck My Life
Wreck My Life - Mo Isom
Often times it isn't…
Kendall’s Baptism Story
This past semester, we got to celebrate Kendall's baptism!
"Anxiety…
Devin’s Baptism Story
This past semester, we got to celebrate Devin's baptism!
When…
Night Of Worship – November 2018
Night Of Worship
We wrapped our 2017 Fall Semester…
Friendsgiving 2017
Friendsgiving 2017
This year we wanted to celebrate…
Julianne’s Baptism Story
A few weeks away we got to celebrate Julianne's baptism!
"In…
Create The Future
Create The Future - Miles Fidell
Most of us…
Mysterious Things – Chapter 3
Mysterious Things - Chapter 3
As Christians we…
Mysterious Things – Chapter 2
Mysterious Things - Chapter 2
What is the first…
Ginny’s Baptism Story
A few weeks away we got to celebrate Ginny's baptism!
"I…
Truth Needs A Guide
"Truth Needs A Guide" - Joey Todd
It may seem…
The 20/20 Experience
"The 20/20 Experience" - Samer Massad
We all…
Free To Rest
"Free To Rest" - Clay Everett
Because of Jesus,…
Free To Fight
"Free To Fight" - Brad Jones
For freedom Jesus…
Free To Love
"Free To Love" - Clay Everett
There is a massive…
The Lens Of Grace
"Through The Lens Of Grace" - Mike Ashcraft
…
You Belong
"You Belong" - Clay Everett
Each and every one of us desire…
Overflow Fall Kickoff 2017
Overflow Fall Kickoff - Joey Todd
This week, Joey Todd helped…
Overflow Interns!
The Overflow Staff are excited to be forming an official…
SEND 20 – Recap
This semester we wanted to make an impact in our world through…
Guatemala 2017
Every Spring Break we send a team of college students to…
Senior Video 2017
We have had the pleasure of doing ministry with…
Kenneth’s Baptism Story
On Senior Night at Overflow, we got to hear Kenneth's story…
Worship Night 2017
Worship Night 2017
God is worthy of all our worship! So we…
PSALMS- Part 4
"My Redemption" - Chad Brewer
God wants all of your story,…
PSALMS- Part 3
"My Shepherd" - Kalee Stikeleather
When David wrote a psalm…
PSALMS- Part 2
"My Redeemer" - Duane Mixon
The Psalms are not super-spiritual…
PSALMS- Part 1
"My Delight" - Aaron Keyes
The Psalms are not super-spiritual…
“Full & Free”- Finding Rest
"Finding Rest" - Clay Everett
Though God may not take away…
“Full & Free”- Taking Thoughts Captive
"Taking Thoughts Captive" - Mike Ashcraft
Are you really just…
Treasure Island
Jump In With "Treasure Island"
Each Sunday kids in Treasure…
“Full & Free”- The Conversation
"The Conversation"
We all face times when our thoughts and…
Hello?
"Hello?"- Isaiah Surles
To end our relationship series, we…
“Us”-Week 4: The Distance
"The Distance"- Clay Everett
The reality is our friends can…
“Us”-Week 3: For Honor
"For Honor"- Clay Everett
It can sometimes feel like the…
“Us”-Week 2: The Direction
"The Direction"- Clay Everett
We tend to put so much pressure…
SEND 20 – Overflow Giving Project
This semester we desire to make an impact in our world through…
“Us”-Week 1: Friendship Is A Choice
"Friendship Is A Choice"- Clay Everett
Sure, it would be…
Tough Love
"Tough Love"- Samer Massad
If we are honest, there are times…
Broken Beginning
Broken Beginning - Courtney Everett
Let’s face it…we…
Overflow Spotlight- Kalee Stikeleather
Everyone welcome Kalee Stikeleather to the #OVFspotlight!
Kalee…
Is It Worth It?
Is It Worth It? - Joey Todd
How often do we put ourselves…
What’s New
What's New - Mike Ashcraft
This past Tuesday was the kick-off…
A New Year & A Fresh Hope
Check out a special message from our Overflow Pastor, Clay Everett…
Christmas Present From Overflow!
Sad Christmas is over? Well we are still in the giving spirit!…
End of Year Communion 2016
End of Year Communion - Clay Everett
The last Overflow of…
AWE- Week 2
AWE - Clay Everett
From the beginning God gave us the capacity…
AWE- Week 1
AWE - JJ Clark
From the beginning God gave us the capacity…
A Night With Joey
A Night With Joey
We loved getting to hear yet another powerful…
Passion 2017
Check out this personal invitation for Overflow to come to…
McKinley’s Baptism Story
We loved celebrating with McKinley in her baptism!
What…
A Night With Katie
A Night With Katie
The Christian life is not intended to…
A Night With Mike
A Night With Mike
It was so great to have our pastor, Mike Ashcraft,…
One Of Those Days
One Of Those Days - Clay Everett
Sometimes everything goes…
Campus/City/World
At Overflow we believe that God has called each and every one…
In The World
In The World - Alissa MacLean
This was definitely a special Tuesday night…
Danielle’s Baptism Story
This past Tuesday we got to hear Danielle's story and celebrate…
Disconnected- Part 3
Disconnected (Part 3)- Clay Everett
Changes in technology,…
Overflow Fall Weekend 2016!
Fall Weekend is this Friday September 30 & Saturday October…
Disconnected- Part 2
Disconnected (Part 2)- Zack Hamby
Changes in technology,…
Disconnected- Part 1
Disconnected (Part 1)- Clay Everett
Changes in technology,…
King- Part 3
King (Part 3)- Stuart Hall
The story of Jesus is one of the…
King- Part 2
King (Part 2)- Stuart Hall
The story of Jesus is one of the…
King- Part 1
King (Part 1)- Stuart Hall
The story of Jesus is one of the…
Fall Kickoff 2016
Fall Kickoff 2016
Tuesday night was our first Overflow service…
Worship Night 2016
Worship Night 2016
For the final Tuesday of the 2016 Spring…
Kelsey’s Baptism Story
This past Tuesday was Senior Night at Overflow, so it was…
Love Part 3
"Love Takes What It Takes” – Stuart Hall
It’s funny…
Rachel’s Baptism Story
Baptism really is one of our favorite things we do at Overflow!…
Love Part 2
"Love Because God Loves” – Stuart Hall
From the beginning…
Casey’s Baptism Story
Baptism is about celebrating what God has done for us through…
“A New Level Of Love”
"A New Level Of Love” – Joey Todd
God made all of us…
“Sexuality”- Week 3
Sexuality: “The Hope of Something Better” – Clay Everett
We…
“Sexuality”- Week 2
Sexuality: “The Struggle & The Way Through” – Clay…
“Sexuality”- Week 1
Sexuality: “The Design & The Lie” – Clay Everett
We…
“Have Heart” – Short Film
A short film inspired by and intended…
“Have Heart”- Week 4
Have Heart: “A Heart of Fear” – JJ Clark
Your heart…
“Have Heart”- Week 3
Have Heart: “A Heart of Insecurity” – Katie Ridd
Your…
“Have Heart”- Week 2
Have Heart: “Pride vs. Humility”…
“Have Heart”- Week 1
Have Heart: “The Heart At War” – Clay Everett
Your…
“Parables of Jesus”- Week 4
Parables Of Jesus: “The Prodigal Son” – Brian Few
In…
“Parables of Jesus”- Week 3
Parables Of Jesus: “The Pharisee & Tax Collector” – Mark…
“Parables of Jesus”- Week 2
Parables Of Jesus: “The Good Samaritan” – Joey Todd
In…
“Parables of Jesus”- Week 1
Parables Of Jesus: “The Soils” – Clay Everett
In this…
Start 2016 Off Strong
So here we are in 2016! A new year with new possibilities! It’s…
Madison’s Baptism Story
With our last baptism of this semester, we had the privilege…
Michael’s Baptism Story
On our Night of Baptism this past semester, we also got to…
Olivia’s Baptism Story
Baptisms are one of our favorite things we do at Overflow!…
Night of Communion
Night of Communion – Clay Everett
For the final service…
Night of Baptism
Night of Baptism – Zack Hamby
In this very special service…
Passion 2016
Passion 2016
Where: Atlanta, GA
When: Jan. 2nd-4th, 2016
We're…
“Where Are You Now?”- Week 3
Where Are You Now?: “When We See God” – Mike Ashcraft
We…
“Where Are You Now?”- Week 2
Where Are You Now?: “In The In-Between” – Mike Ashcraft
We…
“Where Are You Now?”- Week 1
Where Are You Now?: "What In The World" – Mike Ashcraft
When…
Overflow Fall Weekend!
On November 6th & 7th, Overflow is hosting a gathering that…
“For Mature Audiences Only”- Week 2
For Mature Audiences Only: "Maturity" – Stuart Hall
As…
“For Mature Audiences Only”- Week 1
For Mature Audiences Only: "Freedom" – Stuart Hall
There…
Guatemala- Spring Break Mission
“I think the role of college students in the mission field…
“The List”- Week 3
The List: "What We Need To Love" – Wade Morris
We…
“The List”- Week 2
The List: "What We Need To Do" – Wade Morris
In life…
Kailyn Johnston’s Baptism Story
Baptisms are one of our favorite things we do at Overflow!…
“The List”- Week 1
The List: "What We Need To Know" – Wade Morris
Seventy-five…
“Stories Matter”- Week 4
Stories Matter – “Joseph’s Highs and Lows” – Duane…
Your Story Matters!
Stories matter. Through them, we learn more about who we are,…
“Stories Matter”- Week 3
Stories Matter - “David’s Heart” - Katie Ridd
David’s…
Overflow Fall Retreat!
When: October 2-4
Where: Camp Kirkwood
How Much: $68
The…
“Stories Matter”- Week 2
Stories Matter - “The Path Solomon Chose” - Stuart…
Overflow Spotlight- Kailyn Johnston
In honor of the OCO Fall Kickoff this Monday, we…
“Stories Matter”- Week 1
Stories Matter - “Peter's Life Change” - Joey Todd
Peter…
OVF Fall Kickoff 2015- “More Like Jesus”
Overflow Fall Kickoff - “More Like Jesus” - Clay Everett
"The…
13 Things To Know About Starting School In Wilmington
Whether you’ve lived in Wilmington your entire life or have…
Free College Lunch!
August 30th, we would love to have you join us for a FREE college…
OVF Summer- “Hope Of Glory”
Overflow Summer - “Hope Of Glory” - Courtney Everett
Every…
OVF Summer- “Learning To Love”
Overflow Summer - “Learning To Love” - Zack Hamby
Love…
FUSE Summer Camp Needs YOU!
Every year Port City’s high school and middle school ministries…
Overflow Summer Bible Studies
Last week our Summer Bible Studies kicked-off with over 100…
OVF Summer- “Firm Faith”
Overflow Summer - “Firm Faith” - Clay Everett
God…
Overflow Seniors 2015
We have had the pleasure of doing ministry with some incredible…
Night Of Worship – Spring ’15
We spent the last Tuesday Night of the '14-'15 school year…
Alexus McGriff’s Baptism Story
Baptisms are one of our favorite…
“Surrounded” – Part 3
Life is light of God’s Mission - Mark Foland
It can…
Overflow Spotlight- Blake Sheltra
In honor of Senior Night this coming Tuesday (April…
“Surrounded” – Part 2
Life In Light Of The Gospel - Mark Foland
Let’s be honest,…
Overflow Summer Sign-Up!
Overflow Summer is going to look different than ever before!…
Overflow Spotlight- Tyler Speck
Everyone welcome Tyler Speck to the #OVFspotlight!
Tyler transferred…
“Surrounded” – Part 1
Life In Light Of The Gospel - Mark Foland
This past Tuesday,…
Alli Hall’s Baptism Story
This past Tuesday, we got to celebrate the baptism story of one…
“Bad Blood” – Part 2
Forgive As You’ve Been Forgiven …
Leadership Journey Interest
The Overflow Leadership Journey is designed to equip and develop…
Serve Day Recap!
Overflow’s first ever Serve Day was this past Saturday and…
“Go” – Part 2
Serving Well – Clay Everett…
Overflow Serve Day- Sign Ups!
Serve Day projects need YOU!
We are only a few days away from…
Overflow Serve Day March 28!
Hey Overflow! We are so excited about our first EVER Serve Day…
No Overflow March 10th
Due to UNCW's Spring Break, there will be NO Overflow Tuesday,…
NO Overflow Tonight!
The word is out... NO Overflow tonight!
We will miss you guys,…
21 Reminders Of Who You Are In Christ
Last Tuesday, Aaron Keyes spoke an incredibly powerful message…
Overflow Spotlight- Whitty Stephens
Everyone welcome Whitty Stephens to the #OVFspotlight! Whitty…
Spring Small Group Connection TONIGHT!
Talking about Small Groups can…
Message From Dave Yearwood
“Will they accept me?” -Dave…
OCO Leader Retreat
Today we spent the day with our OCO Leadership Team dreaming…
Welcome To The Overflow Spotlight!
Welcome to the #OVFspotlight where we will introduce and honor…
Welcome to the New Overflow Blog!
Hi there and welcome to the new Overflow website and blog! We…
Night of Compassion
Night of Compassion - Doug Dworak…
Overflow Spotlight- Sierra Barnes
Everyone welcome Sierra Barnes to the #OVFspotlight!
Sierra…
Overflow Spotlight- Shelby Goione
Everyone welcome Shelby Goione to the #OVFspotlight!
Shelby…
Fall Kickoff ’14
Bigger - Clay Everett
Imagine what…