Sermons on Exploring The Unknown:

Hope Is Alive

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Apr 6, 2016

Hope is so much more than crossed fingers and waiting for the unknown to happen or not happen. Hope in the resurrected Jesus means that although your world is shaken, your soul will not be. Pastor Jarrod shares this hope in today’s message.

In an ESPN interview last month, a reporter shared what NBA super-star, Steph Curry, said regarding his “killer instinct” in playing opposing teams. He said, “I want to make them lose all hope.” That’s a zinger. And Curry does an exceptional job doing that. Ponder ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give What You Have Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 8, 2023

Annual thanks giving is part of the church program and became a fund raising project. God loves our giving and it is the way to multiply our blessings. It’s an investment or the unknown dividend in an unexpected time. Give to God and you will receive it.

Theme: Give what you have Text: Exodus 35:20-29 Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! A Sunday school teacher asked children to write short notes for the first three chapters of Genesis. Many wrote the creation story in their own style. One boy wrote: “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 35:20-29

Denomination: Methodist

No! Not That! (Habakkuk) Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 19, 2025

When God baffles you, trust Him, Fear Him, and Praise Him.

Jill Briscoe, a pastor’s wife and author, talks about babysitting one of their three, 3-year-old grandchildren several years ago. In their family, they had twins and a single birth all within 24 hours. They called them Search, Destroy, and Demolition. She was babysitting Demolition. As Jill waved ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17, Habakkuk 2:1-20, Habakkuk 3:1-19, 1 Peter 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Resurrection Reactions

Contributed by John White on Apr 14, 2006

A Biblical exploration of the age old mystery and questions of immortality.

Resurrection Reactions Once a broken man, covered with hideous and painful sores from the sole of his feet to the top of his head and adorned with sack cloth and ashes, sat mourning amid the ruins of his own household. He finds scarce comfort in his grieving from his faithless fair-weather ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Outward Ripples Of Sin Series

Contributed by Dennis King on Nov 13, 2022

Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you.

Any Sin of an individual is never isolated to that one person because it affects other people—often in an unseen manner. One thing is fore sure is that individual's sin reaches far and wide into families, friend and even person unknown to you. Much like the watery rippling rings emanating from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-14, Proverbs 28:14

Denomination: Baptist

An Outline For 'the Plan For Salvation'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 3, 2023

This outline or list of Scripture references was also written by hand on the lower portion of the paper from which I added the outline for an unknown sermon. This one has a title, and was preached on 2-17-2013 but I have no idea who preached this message or where.

Introduction: This outline or list of Scriptures was written, by hand, on the same slip of paper as the unknown sermon I sent earlier to Sermon Central. This time, in addition to the date, 2-17-13, the writer listed the title, “The Plan for Salvation”. The author and preacher of this message are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Repent Or Perish Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2017

Jesus spoke of a disaster in Jerusalem that killed 18 people when a tower collapsed. The location of the tower at Siloam is unknown, although it may have been part of Jerusalem’s wall near the pool of Siloam. Jesus also mentioned a group of Galilean men

Judea Lesson: Repent or Perish Luke 13:1-5 1 There were present at that season some that told him of the Galilaeans, whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 2 And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Larry Grant on May 28, 2023

Ruth was unwilling to change her mind, change her devotion or to change her direction. She chose to keep going in the face of adversity, despite the unknown consequences of following God and she did not turn back, nor did she give up.

Ruth 4:13-17 NKJV “Choices” May 28, 2023 Many see this little history book, which was written during the time of the judges, as nothing more than a love story. It is a love story but not of Boaz and Ruth; it is a love story of the Creator and His Creation. It is a story of a lost sinner who, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 17, 2022

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25.

The world’s most important birth was about to take place. Why was it almost unknown? What was Joseph's dilemma? What were the baby’s names? Was Mary a perpetual virgin? Let’s look at Matthew 1:18-25. Joseph’s Dilemma Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

New Year Sermon: Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Giants In 2025

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Dec 27, 2024

As we enter 2025, we, too, face "giants" in our lives. These giants may not be literal, but they can feel just as intimidating. Perhaps your giant is financial insecurity, a broken relationship, a health challenge, or a deep-seated fear of the unknown

Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Giants in 2025 As we stand at the threshold of a new year, 2025, we find ourselves in a moment of reflection and anticipation. For some, the future may appear daunting, filled with uncertainties, challenges, and obstacles that seem insurmountable. Others may feel ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

02. A Tale Of Two Houses – Hannah’s Song And The Fall Of Eli’s Line (1 Samuel 2) Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Aug 27, 2025

Eli ignored the warnings, tolerating his sons’ wickedness until judgment came crashing down like an iceberg. On the other hand, Hannah—an unknown, humble woman—was the unseen vessel God would use to usher in a new spiritual era.

A Tale of Two Houses – Hannah’s Song and the Fall of Eli’s Line March 5, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship 1 Samuel 2 Introduction: In 1912, the Titanic set sail as the most advanced, luxurious, and “unsinkable” ship of its time. The ship’s builders boasted that not even God ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Discerning God's Will Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Aug 23, 2018

This is message 22 in our exploration of James. This message further explores the subject of 'God's will. Specifically what is it and how do we know it.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Discerning God's Will Pt 1 We all face decisions every day, all through the day. Some decisions are minor, some monumental. Paper or plastic. Caffeine or decaff. Dark roast, medium roast. Non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole milk. Most items you seek have a multitude ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Confusion Of Christianity

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

Exploration of the paradox of Christianity

Paradox -- a seemingly contradictory statement that may nonetheless be true Para -- beyond Dox -- (dokein -- to think, opinion) (doxa -- glory) There are many paradoxes within Christianity. Listen to how one contemporary Christian song summarized a few: The Rose of Sharon wore a crown of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-31

Denomination: Church Of God

S-I-N

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 29, 2007

Exploring the effects of sin

Sin affects five areas of our lives. 1. Sin affects our HEALTH A. Because of sin we die (Rom. 5:12; Gen. 2:16-17; 3:19; James 1:14-15) B. Because of sin our relationships are imperfect (Adam and Eve) C. Because of sin our perspective is flawed (1 Cor. 13:12) D. Because of sin our world is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:23

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Love Changes Everything

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Dec 15, 2010

Exploring the power of God

There’s nothing like tucking your little one in bed at night. You put the covers over them so that they are snuggly warm, you give them a great big hug and a gently placed kiss on the cheek and whisper, “good night sweetie” and then, the moment of all moments, with those innocent little eyes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47, Luke 7:40

Denomination: Christian Church