Sermons on Amazement:

Christmas Theology

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jan 10, 2011

The amazing theology of Christmas includes paradoxes like the Incarnation, and this theology is worth our prayerful pondering at Christmas and always

Christmas Theology TCF Sermon December 12, 2010 Luke 2:8-19 (NIV) 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Introduction Series

Contributed by Rick Lancaster on Jun 22, 2007

Paul’s introduction to the book of Romans is a beautiful beginning to this amazing epistle depicting god’s grace and righteousness.

Paul’s Introduction Romans 1:1-7 Greeting • Say hello to someone • Today start new study through Romans o Believed by many to be the greatest book of the Bible o Has had profound impact on many  Augustine – 3rd Century  Martin Luther – 1500s - Protestant Reformation  John ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007

This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Josiah

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 25, 2007

Seek the Lord, remove the idols, restore the worship, renew the covenant, remain faithful... These are the amazing milestones of a great king.

This weeks readings take us through the reign of Josiah, who was one of Judah’s best kings. He made a very noble attempt at bringing the people of Judah and Israel back to the Lord. Jeremiah prophesied during Josiah’s reign and his words reveal that the national restoration to the Lord was very ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Unselfish Ambition

Contributed by Fred Lab on Feb 6, 2007

This is a sermon I put together for our 100% Sunday. Helping our church to realize our amazing potential.

ICCC 2-4-07 “An Unselfish ambition” Philippians 2 & Acts 2 Ralph L. Woods: An ambitious farmer, unhappy about the yield of his crops, heard of a highly recommended new seed corn. He bought some and produced a crop that was so abundant his astonished neighbors asked him to sell them a portion of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“committed To His House”

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 29, 2013

Like Israel, out of gratitude for His amazing grace toward us, we need to be committed to His house.

“Committed to His House” Nehemiah 10:39b “...we will not neglect the house of our God.” Time and time again God demonstrated His inexhaustible amazing grace to the nation of Israel. They are reminded by Ezra of God’s providential care for them. Out of gratitude for ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

The Melchizedek Mystery Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 28, 2017

Melchizedek was hidden away as an amazing type of Jesus Christ, a mystery revealed through Holy Spirit inspired Midrash.

The Melchizedek Mystery (Hebrews 7:1-28) 1. Jewish ways of talking can be quite comical. Let me share an English phrase and its “Jewberish” version. English: "He walks slowly" Jewberish: "Like a fly in Vaseline he walks". En: "Sorry I don’t know the time" Jewberish: "What, do I look like a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

If My People

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Nov 1, 2020

One of the most amazing elements of this verse is that it shows the consistency of the character of God. There is no great discrepancy between His character

“If my people” Prayer Revival Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - First I want to thank God for placing the desire upon Elder Adrienne Carter to have this prayer revival and her obedience to His voice. Before we pray, I want to give what God has placed in my spirit for this awesome ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

If...

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 5, 2017

If believers would live out Gods Word, we would see God do some amazing things.

If Selective verses Introduction- This sermon was put together after reading Mark Batterson book If. This morning imagine with me what your life would be like if… Money was not an issue Your dreams would turn to reality. Would you be able to identify what you want from life? You could start ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Nazarene

Pentecost 50 Days After Passover

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

I will forever be amazed how God set up the Old Testament festivals ALL to be fulfilled through the Messiah

Hello Calvary family and welcome to worship for Pentecost Sunday. Every think about it the fact that some people bring joy to everyone, while some people bring joy when they leave😊 You know people that walk in the room and everybody is happy to see them, and then you have those couple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is The Vine---We Are Grated Into The Vine

Contributed by Greg Van Heukelom on Jun 30, 2020

Grape vines are amazing how they grow, need to be pruned, produce fruit and thrive, all being attached to the Vine.

5/10 John 15 – Mothers Day, Jesus is the Vine—we are the Branches, God is the Gardener (Mothers garden us) Welcome Calvary family to Mother's Day Worship. We're back in a vineyard again, at Sharon Forden’s. She and her son Ken and I talked about some aspects of the vineyard and I want ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twenty-Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time—b ; 26th Sunday B-- Lessons From Lizards

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 24, 2021

According to the artist "the Thinker" is sitting in mute amazement as he contemplates lost people in hell.

Lizards scatter when they perceive a threat, and they will self-amputate their tail if a predator seizes it. It will leave its tail behind and run but with modified locomotor performance and mechanics. The lizard says to itself: 'It's better to lose my tail than to lose my ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-48

Denomination: Catholic

It's Tough To Be A Mom!

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on May 4, 2023

Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God.

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14 Theme: Rizpah Title: It’s Tough to Be a Mom Rizpah is the picture of strength, patience, fortitude and courage. She is an amazing woman who helped a nation return to God. INTRO: Grace and peace from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Happy Mother’s Day! ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Gideon - The Mighty Man Of Valor - Part 7 Of A Series Series

Contributed by Larry Semore on Jul 31, 2017

It is amazing what the Lord does with simple, ordinary people who will believe they can be used of God to do amazing and extraordinary things. You may think God could never use someone like you but if he can use Gideon, he can use anybody.

Gideon - The Mighty Man of Valor “The Enemy is Destroyed” Part 7 of a Series Over the past six weeks we have been looking at the life and times of Gideon who the Angel of the Lord called a “Mighty Man of Valor;” a name that didn’t seem to fit with the description of a guy that didn’t look anything ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God