Sermons on Extraordinary Things: showing 346-360 of 185,987

When Good Things Happen To Bad People

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Dec 6, 2021

Sometimes it seems like bad people are getting the better side of life while the good suffer.

WHEN GOOD THINGS HAPPEN TO BAD PEOPLE Based on the work of Warren Wiersbe Read Psalms 73 “Almost Gone” It's important that we gird ourselves with basic truths. Life isn't free of painful experiences. Because we don't understand all things in life, we must fall back on things we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:23, Matthew 16:26, Job 12:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 6, 2003

We must have the courage to do the right thing.

DOING THE RIGHT THING Genesis 39:1-23 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO DO THE RIGHT THING. ?: Inductive KW: Segments TS: We will breakdown the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 into six sections that will show how he handled adversity. The _____ section ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Things I Love About You Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Jan 6, 2005

What does the Believer do when he finds himself in a thirsty place?

I have been praying to God for a response to the terrible tragedy that has been in the news for the past couple of weeks. The Tsunami in the Asia and Africa has dominated the world consciousness since it struck without warning, the day after Christmas. Colin Powell called the tragedy a ‘horror’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: *other

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like... PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Even the smallest beginnings, when guided by God's hand, can lead to extraordinary results, as illustrated by the parables of the mustard seed and the yeast in Matthew 13:31-33.

Good morning, family. I hope you brought your Bibles, 'cause today we're diving deep into the book of Matthew, chapter 13. We're going to learn about some mustard seeds, yeast, and a whole lot of God's love and power. You might be thinking, "What's so special about a mustard seed or a bit of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Topics: Big, Enough

There Is Still One Thing Lacking

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

God has little interest in our attempts at being righteous. We will always lack one more thing in our own strength.

Wonder and Amazement How many of you this morning came into the sanctuary and were amazes, awed or astounded? - Just as I thought - Everything was pretty much as you expected right? - Now some of us, and I hope all of us, were drawn into worship as we sang and prayed - But did you come to stand ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-9, Psalm 104:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2017

A study of the book of Job 36: 1 – 33

Job 36: 1 – 33 From Wrong Things Said To Wrong Things Done 1 Elihu also proceeded and said: 2 “Bear with me a little, and I will show you that there are yet words to speak on God’s behalf. 3 I will fetch my knowledge from afar; I will ascribe righteousness to my Maker. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Job 36:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

People Ask For Many Things But One Thing Is Meaningful

Contributed by Pr Charles Omoi Raphael Nyakundi on Oct 20, 2022

People desire many things but few things are benefiting to the person.

This world comes with a lot of desires and many things one can ask for, thinking that they will satisfy their deepest desires. People desires big lands, big houses, expensive clothing, beautiful cars, big titles and many other things. In fact, if you want to know what people wants in life, ask them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Maybe The Worse Thing That Can Happen Is The Best Thing? Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 18, 2014

Our Father has a plan and a purpose, we can get so upset we miss what God is trying to do. This too shall pass... Press on...

YOU CAN! THE DANGER OF MISSING MY PURPOSE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I do this in 3 parts... INTRODUCTION: Do we realize good can come out of bad? Sometimes what appears to be a bad, terrible thing could be a good thing. In 1964 TERRESSA BELLISSIMO owned a little restaurant in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good, Love And Purpose

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Jan 3, 2015

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. How are you sure that you are called according to his purpose? How do you know that you love God?

Christians sometimes feel dejected and hopeless about what is ahead of them in this world. But Romans 8:28 says “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[a] have been called according to his purpose”. How are you sure that you are called ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Did God Find Favor With Avram?

Contributed by Randy Stephenson on Mar 4, 2012

Setting your mind on the things of God instead of the things of man.

Mark 8:31–38 (ESV) I would like to ask a question for your personal meditation. How do you become aware of God’s active presence being with you? Reading the Book of Genesis, we are introduced to Avram. A person God would later re-named Avraham. This person was being drawn into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Thinking Now And Then... Here And There Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 11, 2012

God’s perspective compels us to think now and then in time and here and there in space.

Title: Thinking Now and Then… Here and There Text: Colossians 3:1-4 (3:1-15) Thesis: God’s perspective compels us to think now and then in time and here and there in space. Series Title: How to Treat People at Home and at Church… Walking Hand-in-Hand When We Don’t See ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Simon Carrier Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Troy Maxwell on Apr 11, 2007

1st message in a series about people in the bible who were ordinary but achieved extra-ordinary things with God

Unlikely Heroes Simon – Carrying the Cross Hero – A man of distinguished valor, enterprise in danger, a great, illustrious or EXTRA-ordinary person! WE have a HERO inside of us waiting to get out! • There are moments in life – “Divine Moments” – orchestrated by God in which that Hero inside has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Witnesses To These Things

Contributed by Greg Buchner on Jun 2, 2003

Just as the disciples were witnesses so to are we! This sermon looks at what we’ve witnessed and how were are to be a witness to others. (Heritage Sunday)

“Being Witnesses to These Things” Luke 24:36-48 Heritage Sunday, May 4, 2003 Purpose: Just as the disciples were “witnesses” so to are we! This sermon looks at what we’ve witnessed and how to be a witness to others. **** We have been witnesses… As 2003 continues to move at a rapid pace (hint to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48

Denomination: Methodist

Just One Thing Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Oct 10, 2006

The heart of the letter to the Philippians, calling us work in unity, following the example of Jesus by putting each other first.

Philippians 2:1-11 - “Just one thing” By James Galbraith, Bethel First Baptist Church Preached at First Baptist Church, Port Alberni, June 11, 2006 Text 2 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by James Galbraith on Sep 21, 2009

Comparing the first two churches in Revelation 2 -Ephesus and Smyrna - to see that bigger and brighter is not always better, and that holding on to our first love, must be our primary task as a church.

“First Things first” - Revelation 2:1-11 By James Galbraith September 13, 2009 First Baptist Church, Port Alberni Background: The Revelation was written by Apostle John, near the time of his death, after he was given a fantastic vision of the future: - many fixate on myriad of confusing details ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist