Sermons on Abruptness:

Mary, Did You Know? Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 23, 2007

Mary might not have known the details, but today we do, and how we respond to Jesus is the most important perception and decision we’ll ever make.

Intro> Mary, did you know? It’s a beautiful song and was presented beautifully here this morning, but it’s a song that asks a singular question that is actually very easy to answer... ->NO, Mary didn’t know. --There’s no way she really would have known all that was going to occur in the life of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Riddler Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 31, 2012

A study of the book of Judges chapter 14

Judges 14: 1 – 20 The Riddler Now Samson went down to Timnah, and saw a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines. 2 So he went up and told his father and mother, saying, “I have seen a woman in Timnah of the daughters of the Philistines; now therefore, get her for me as a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 14:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s It All About, Alfie?

Contributed by Rolly Estabillo on Dec 7, 2011

It’s not about us, it’s all about Him. (Sermon delivered during the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Fil-Am Community Church in Springfield, VA on Nov. 20, 2011)

VIDEO (What’s it all about, Alfie?) This song comes from the movie of the same title, “What’s it all about, Alfie?” It’s the story of a womanizer who thinks that life revolves around him. Until he gradually realizes the consequences of his actions. Now, I’m not recommending that you watch this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Message Of Mark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 11, 2015

Mark is encouraging a minority group of people to live on mission just like our Master did, no matter how difficult it becomes.

The Message of Mark Mark 1:1 Rev. Brian Bill September 12-13, 2015 Recently I shared a very interesting article that led to some great discussion during our staff team time called, “Is Your Church a Cruise Ship or Aircraft Carrier?” You can find the post on the sermon extras tab on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Letter To The Church In Smyrna

Contributed by Claude Alexander on May 20, 2020

The church poor by wordly standards but rich by heavenly standards.

Letter to the church in Smyrna Rev. 2: 8-11 The Book of Revelation is an example of apocalyptic literature, a type of Jewish-Christian writing that flourished especially between 250 BC and 150 AD. The chief example in the Old Testament is Daniel 7-12. This type of literature communicates about ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pelagianism – Works Versus The Gospel Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2019

There are many within Christianity who may unknowingly deny God’s free and eternal gift of salvation by requiring a well-meaning, but a misdirected emphasis on adhering to the Law.

There is a belief, known as Pelagianism, that has lingered in the church for over 1600 years, which does not accept that the sinful condition of humankind was inherited from Adam and Eve in the Fall (Genesis 3). It is the belief that motivated the ministry of Charles Finney, who is known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Timothy 5:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 15:4, John 19:30, Romans 10:4, Matthew 5:17, Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 10:26-29, Galatians 5:3, Hebrews 8:5, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Becoming Gospel-Centric Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Nov 4, 2019

Look at every situation as a gospel opportunity.

Becoming Gospel-Centric Acts 3:1-16 Rev. Brian Bill November 2-3, 2019 Play IDOP video Today we’re giving attention to the persecuted church. Let’s pray the persecuted will… 1. Sense God’s presence (Heb. 13:5) 2. Know the greater body of Christ is praying for them (2 Tim. 1:3) 3. Experience ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-16, Isaiah 41:13, Psalm 51:12, Luke 10:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rebirth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2022

You're not in, until you are born again.

Being a father today is not easy because there’s a lot of pressure on dads to be in the delivery room. I’m not discounting the importance of being involved in this way because I certainly wanted to be there…I just wasn’t sure if I could handle it. I think my dad had it easier in the 60s when he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Three "bears” And Goldilocks (Sermon About Bearing Burdens)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Nov 30, 2022

Most folks have heard about the fairy tale of the “Three Bears” and Goldilocks.

We all know a fairy tale is not real, but I want to talk to you about THREE “BEARS” that the Word of God teaches us about. The Bible has 3 interesting statements about our burdens. 1) First one is found in Galatians 6:5, "Each one should bear his own burden." 2) Second one is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Beware Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Aug 28, 2016

The phony Pharisees are settled in their unbelief and the forgetful followers are unsettled in their belief.

Beware of Unbelief Mark 8:11-21 Rev. Brian Bill August 27-28, 2016 Do you pay attention to signs when you see them? It depends, right? I like seeing signs that make me laugh [show funny signs]. It’s easy to ignore signs, especially when they’ve been there for a while. This has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Consummation: God Reigns

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Jesus is returning as the king. He came in the cradle, died on the cross and will return as king.

Consummation: God Reigns Revelation 21-22 Rev. Brian Bill December 31-January 1, 2016 Now that Christmas is over, maybe people will start being nicer to each other again. Several years ago, I was at a store doing Christmas shopping and a lady told me that I was ignorant. I almost agreed with her ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Not Been This Way Before

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

Book of Joshua is about faith. The Israelites had approached the Jordan River in transition from wandering in a desert to dwelling in a new land. Greater blessings awaited them but with greater battles. Victory comes to God when His people trust and obey.

2016: WE HAVE NOT PASSED THIS WAY BEFORE JOSHUA 3: 1 Early in the morning Joshua and all the Israelites set out from Shittim and went to the Jordan, where they camped before crossing over. 2 After three days the officers went throughout the camp, 3 giving orders to the people: “When you see ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Charismatic

25th Sunday After Pentecost. November 15th, 2026. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 23, 2023

Year A, Proper 28.

Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30 A). A MODEL OF SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Judges 4:1-7. JUDGES 4:1-2. At the very outset of this short passage we discover that war MIGHT come against the LORD’s people as a direct ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-7, Psalm 123:1-4, Zephaniah 1:7, Zephaniah 1:12-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 25:14-30  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ready And Waiting Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Sep 15, 2025

Following the charge to not worry about others or about earthly possessions - Jesus seems to make another hint toward toward the cross and toward his time away from his people. In doing this, he calls his people to be ready and waiting while he is gone.

Are we there yet? land marks, milestones along the way long middle section of the book we’ve turned toward Jerusalem Jesus is ultimately preparing his disciples for his departure and preparing them and us to continue ministry in His absence. Even in the midst of the part of Luke in which we find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-53

Denomination: Baptist

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist