Sermons on An Unexpected God:

Preparing To Receive God's Will

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 16, 2011

It's hard to find God's will because it's hard to do God's will. While seeking God's will you are being prepared to succeed in it.

Preparing to Receive Gods Will Romans 12:1-2 Jan 9th, 2011 Every Christian should be occupied with finding the will of God. They should be obsessed with finding the will of God. If only finding our way into God’s will was as easy as turning on a GPS. Finding our way geographically is so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Mennonite

God Answers Prayers

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 9, 2019

A study in Psalm 28: 1- 9

Psalm 28: 1 – 9 Thanks for answering my Prayer Lord A Psalm of David. 1 To You I will cry, O LORD my Rock: Do not be silent to me, lest, if You are silent to me, I become like those who go down to the pit. 2 Hear the voice of my supplications when I cry to You, when I lift up my hands toward ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Will Fix It For You

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017

Using Psalm 107, this sermon explores how God's love is expressed to us in the context of our troubles in life; then, how worship is birthed in our hearts out of these experiences.

Ps 107 10-26-14 This morning we draw our message from Psalm 107. This psalm or song is a call to worship. It is a reminder of God’s faithfulness in the nation’s history and in individual’s experience as well. Within this text are two key revelations that we want to embrace. First, how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43, Psalm 119:67-71, Hebrews 12:11, Psalm 121:1-2, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

God Comes Near

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2012

God comes near! 1. To reveal the divine dimension to us (vs. 26-28). 2. With answers for our anxieties (vs. 29-30). 3. To teach us the truth about Jesus (vs. 31-37). 4. Seeking servants with faith to follow the Lord (vs. 38).

God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

God Shows Up! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 25, 2020

God shows up... 1. So don't get distracted (vs. 1-3). 2. Expect God to work in your everyday life (vs. 3). 3. Trust God to guide you (vs. 4-6). 4. Point other people to Jesus (vs. 7).

God Shows Up! The Gospel of John John 21:1-7 (Reading vs. 1-14) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 22, 2018 (Revised July 25, 2020) BACKGROUND: *In John 21, God tells us about one of the wonderful appearances of our Risen Savior. It happened on the shore of the Sea of ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

On The Run But Not Abandoned – God In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 4, 2025

The cave is not your grave. It is your classroom. Stay faithful, stay focused, and you will see God’s hand even in the wilderness.

ON THE RUN BUT NOT ABANDONED – GOD IN THE WILDERNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Samuel 21-22 Supporting Texts: Psalm 34:17-19, Hebrews 13:5, Isaiah 43:2, 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Deuteronomy 31:6 INTRODUCTION: There are seasons when God’s chosen vessels find themselves in flight—not ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Of God Getting Out Of My Box Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 16, 2010

Jesus is more than a great man. It is important for us to know the transfigured Christ--to see God in his glory and to respect (fear) him.

Matthew 17:1-8 “Fear of God Getting Out of My Box” INTRODUCTION Times have changed. When I was growing up, my parents and I would arrive ten or fifteen minutes before the worship service—when we went to church. We didn’t arrive early so we could secure our favorite ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

When God’s Promises Seem Too Good To Be Real Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 23, 2019

Mary's response to Gabriel's message is surprising. The message is unexpectedly encouraging, yet the Bible says she was deeply troubled. Are there times when God gives us good news but we don't treat it like good news?

THE ANGEL'S MESSAGE: Gabriel’s message was unexpectedly encouraging yet troubling to Mary. - Luke 1:28-29. - The message and the response don’t immediately line up. Let’s start with the response: v. 29 tells us that Mary was greatly troubled. Given that response, you would presume that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Second Chance God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 20, 2001

Even when we blow it, God is willing togive us a second chance if we repent.

A Second Chance God 2 Chronicles 33:1-11 Luke 22:31-33 Mark 14:66-72 Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Amazing Grace Of God! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on May 1, 2013

This is the tenth and final message in our series on the book of Ruth. Today we discover the amazing grace of our God as he brings redemption to Ruth and Naomi, hope out of despair, and life out of death. This can be the story of our lives too!

The Amazing Grace of God! - Ruth 4:9-22 - April 28, 2013 Series: From Heartache to Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #10 This morning we’re going to wrap up our series on the book of Ruth. And if you’ve been with us through this ten week journey you know it’s not been a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:9-22

Denomination: *other

God Vs. Hurt

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 15, 2013

Let's talk for a few moments about Jesus as our Comforter; 2ndly, about Jesus as our Protector & Deliverer; 3rdly, about Jesus as a Prosecutor; & finally, about Jesus as the Great Physician.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In the records of court trials in Richmond, VA, Trial #761 253 is a case between Mary Green God & David & Eva Hurt. The gist of the trial is this: Mary Green God had a piece of land she wanted to sell, & David & Eva Hurt ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3, Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Fights For You! Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 17, 2019

Proceed with confidence in God’s Word. Pray with confidence in God’s Will. Then prevail with confidence in God’s might no matter how great the enemy.

Preschooler Denny came to class one morning bubbling with excitement about having played tee ball. “We won our game,” he said. “Did you get any hits?” his teacher asked. “Yes,” he answered. “And I got some scratches, too.” (Dorothy Hsu, Columbus, Ohio, “Kids of the Kingdom,” Christian Reader; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15, Joshua 10:42

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Mercy For The Outsider

Contributed by Jaco Bester on Feb 13, 2013

A reflection on the non-discriminatory mercy of God

GOD’S MERCY FOR THE ‘OUTSIDER’... ISAIAH 56:1-8; MATTHEW 15:21-28; ROMANS 11:25-36 Introduction: The story is told of two university students who got into a bit of a debate about the existence of God... The one student was a fervent atheist and eventually blurted out in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I’m In The Favor Of God

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Dec 13, 2009

Sermonette Designed for Tag Team Preaching

In our text we find that Mary tries to question, what could the angel have meant? If you look at the text, you find basically God said, Well done Mary, you are very special in my eyes. Rather than take God at His Word Mary wanted to analyze it. You know, where did it come from and what do you want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

What Can God Not Do?

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Nov 5, 2025

God is all-powerful, all-sufficient, and unlimited in His ability to do wonders, turn impossibilities into possibilities, and accomplish what no man can.

WHAT CAN GOD NOT DO? By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 32:27 Key Verse: “Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” — Jeremiah 32:27 Supporting Texts: Genesis 18:14, Luke 1:37, Matthew 19:26, Ephesians 3:20 INTRODUCTION: Throughout Scripture, God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God