Sermons on Extraordinary Things:

Living In The Light

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 7, 2002

An uplifting message for all of us to become "extra-ordinary" Christians who are purposely striving to be authentic imitators of God.

IF YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD, YOU ARE UNLIKE ANY OTHER PERSON. YOU ARE A UNIQUE CHILD. WHETHER A SON OR A DAUGHTER, YOU ARE, INDEED, UNIQUE AND SPECIAL. BY LIVING YOUR LIFE AS A CHILD OF GOD YOU HAVE A UNIQUE AND VERY SPECIAL STATEMENT TO MAKE AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TODAY TO MAKE THAT STATEMENT. IF YOU ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

9) We Believe In The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Jan 10, 2022

We believe very specific things about the Bible and the Word of God. More specifically, I want to look at just two things: And that is that 1)The Bible is a Great Work, and more importantly, How - 2)The Bible - is God’s Word. This is what we believe.

THINGS MOST SURELY BELIEVED AMONG US We Believe In The Word of God Text: Luke 1:1 "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand - to set forth in order a declaration… of those things which are most surely believed among us." Introduction Now for the last seven lessons we have simply looked At ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1, Luke 11:28, 2 Kings 22:16-18, Jeremiah 35:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter!

Contributed by Lou Butterfield on Mar 31, 2012

The resurrection morning - just an ordinary day, a horrible day, a sad day, then the ordinary became the extraordinary, He is Alive!

He is Alive! The Resurrection! Easter! For many it was just another day. Perhaps the Sun was shining, birds singing, Just an ordinary day. Men were off to work; fields, fishing, hunting, Carpenters had things to build, day laborers worked at whatever they could find, others were off to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joseph: Faith Put Tothe Test

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 12, 2007

Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faih in submitting to God’s plan.

Joseph: Faith Put To The Test Matthew 1:18-25 Joseph stands as an outstanding example to every believer as he exercises extraordinary faith in submitting to God’s plan. Introduction - What Is Faith? According to Webster: 1 a allegiance to duty or a person: LOYALTY. b fidelity to one’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Original Intent Of The Lord's Day

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

A special day from the beginning

A. THE ORIGINAL INTENT OF THE LORD’S DAY 1. A special day from the beginning. “On the seventh day, having finished the task, God rested from all His work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy” (Gen. 2:2-3, NLT). a. God’s example for treating it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Hardening Of The Heart Of Pharaoh

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 27, 2013

The idea of God hardening Pharaoh's heart gnaws at our sensibilities... but we know that the LORD is sovereign not only in His mercy, but also in His judgement.

THE HARDENING OF PHARAOH’S HEART. Romans 9:17-18. The book of Genesis ends with a delightful illustration of how God works all things, even bad things, for the good of His people. Joseph was sold as a slave by his brothers, but found his promotion in Egypt. As Prime Minister he was able to bring ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest In The Future!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 29, 2013

God from the beginning of time mandated/demonstrated that we all must rest in Him. We have to connect with Him to get energized! We also have to learn to rest in the future – placing our lives into the hands of the Lord.

`Rest in Our Scripture for this series - Isa. 40:29-31: "He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope (rest) in the Lord will renew their strength. They soar on wings like eagles; they will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mysteries Of God

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 18, 2011

There are people happy with shallow faith and shallow understanding of who God is but God wants to reveal to His beloved children more and more of His character and beauty and of His plans with mankind. These deeper things of God, the mysteries of God are

Preached on 17th of July 2011 Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1 The mysteries of God. Bible readings: Colossians 4:1-6 & Mark 4:1-11 Dear sons and daughters of the Almighty, loving God. Paul wrote to the believers in Corinth: “This is the way you should consider us: as the servants of Christ and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 13, 2014

To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people.

I. EXORDIUM: Do bad things happen to believers? Yes. Why? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the major reasons as shown in the bible the reasons why bad things happen to good people. IV. TEXT: 2 Corinthians 5:10 (Amplified Bible) 5:10 For we must all appear and be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral - Christian Man Who Died After A Prolonged Illness Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Nov 17, 2014

Funeral - Christian man who died after a prolonged illness. Can be adapted for most situations.

(1) Song – How Great thou Art (2) Scripture – 2nd Samuel 3:38 (3) Prayer (4) Message Part 1 There are 5 men identified in scripture as “great” men, men such as Moses, Daniel, and Naaman. These are the words of King David to his men at the death of the great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:38

Denomination: Christian Church

Put Off And Put On!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 29, 2014

In order to renew or revamp anything, we got to first clear the old stuff in order to replace it with fresh new ones. Outside changes in not enough, changes should take place thoroughly - in and out.

By Sis. Bala Samson CONTENTS: 1 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 2. King David – A man after God’s own heart! 3. I am crucified with Christ! CHAPTER ONE From Caterpillar to Butterfly! Romans 12:1”I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hospitality Of Mary And Martha Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 14, 2017

When Jesus entered the house, He began to preach to those that were there, and to those who came along with him. Martha was extremely busy getting everything ready for the meal, but her sister Mary set down at Jesus feet to listen to what He said.

Judea Lesson: The Hospitality of Mary and Martha Luke 10:38-42 Our lesson this morning is from Luke 10:38-42, and I want to read it first from the Living Bible, because there it is easier to follow and understand. 38 As Jesus and the disciples continued on their way to Jerusalem they came to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

2020 Vision For The New Year

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 6, 2020

New Year is a good time to refocus ourselves. In this new year's sermon, I suggest seven priorities for the new year that will give us 20/20 vision.

Introduction: A. Happy New Year! This is 2020!! And today is the first Sunday of 2020! 1. It is hard to believe we are beginning the third decade of the 21st Century! 2. For many people the first week in January is the most depressing week of the year. 3. The holidays are over, the family and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Citizenship Is In Heaven Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Because we are citizens of Heaven, our minds should be set on Heavenly things. This sermon shows what is and should be true since we are citizens of Heaven.

Introduction One October afternoon in 1982, Badger Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, was packed. More than 60,000 die-hard University of Wisconsin supporters were watching their football team take on the Michigan State Spartans. It soon became obvious that MSU had the better team. What seemed odd ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

"i Am Doing A New Thing"

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on Apr 1, 2021

This is a message on the theme of New Year's from Isaiah.

“I AM DOING A NEW THING!” Isaiah 43:18-20 Version Two: Greenmount and O’Leary Churches of Christ, January 10, 2021 Video Link: https: //youtu.be/o1jSCzat248 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Isaiah is a book with many prophecies for God’s people. A.) Today let us look at a few verses in chapter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Hebrews 12:1-2, Ephesians 3:20-21, Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ