Sermons on Extraordinary Things:

With God All Things Are Possible

Contributed by Marvin Keiser Sr. on Oct 14, 2017

The human heart is sinful but, God can change it, sometimes He must get our attention the hard way.

With God all things are possible Matthew 19:26 “Jesus looked at them and said, “With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.” As we look around us, you can see more and more, that the world is changing to a society that does what it wants, and nobody is going to tell them how ...read more

Things That Are True And What They Mean Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 23, 2017

The church exists for the glory of God and the good of others.

Title: Things That Are True and What They Mean Text: I Thessalonians 1:1-10 Introduction This week I read that the police department of Bothell, WA has requested that residents stop dialing 911 to report they can’t log onto Facebook which reminded me of a phrase popularized a few years ago by a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Thanks For Thankless Things

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 20, 2017

It's not hard to be thankful for obvious things like God, our families or our health, but what about things that might not be obvious like food, shelter and clothing? And then there are the things that we wouldn't be thankful for at all...but should be.

GIVING THANKS FOR THANKLESS THINGS It's not very hard to be thankful for obvious things like our families, our health, or the blessings that come into our lives. But what about the things that we might not think of so easily, like the roof over our head, the clothes on our back and the food in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018

This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-30, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Aren’t The Same! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 8, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 7: 1 – 24

Genesis 7: 1 – 24 Things aren’t the same! 7 Then the LORD said to Noah, “Come into the ark, you and all your household, because I have seen that you are righteous before Me in this generation. 2 You shall take with you seven each of every clean animal, a male and his female; two each of animals ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Greater Things - The Great Provide Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 13, 2018

A new sermon series - 4 Greatest Teachings of Christ

Greater Things – The Great Provide 8/9/15 Matthew 11:1-30 (28-30) Sunday AM Bumper – Howell Tucker Testimony God is doing great things in our church – and I believe He wants to do even greater things. This AM, we’re starting a series entitled, Greater Things – focusing on the (4) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

James 3 - Wild Thing! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 14, 2018

Today I want to focus on the power of words and learn a lesson from James on the importance of making sure our words are always bridled – always kept in check.

Opening Video: The Church Matters! Series: James – Let’s do it! Thesis of Book: The message of the book is “Let’s do it – live the faith – put it into action! The half-brother of Jesus is speaking to the scattered Jewish Christians across the nations – they were scattered right after Stephen ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12, Proverbs 12:18, Proverbs 18:21, James 1:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Broken Things God Uses

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2018

God has often taken broken things and made them useful again. God used a broken covenant, broken branches, and broken people to accomplish His purposes.

BROKEN THINGS GOD USES Amos 9:11-12 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Driving in the Middle -- Rocky Meyerson 1. A policeman looked up to see a woman racing down the center of the road at 100 m.p.h. He pulled her over and said, "Hey, lady, would you mind telling me why you're going so fast down the middle of ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Real Thing (Part One)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 22, 2018

Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. The real thing is better.

THE REAL THING (part one) Coca-Cola had an advertizing campaign where its slogan introduced the beverage as the real thing. It's understood that by describing itself as "the real thing" it implied that its competitors are merely impostors and of a lower quality. So, you have the real thing and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:15-19, Deuteronomy 4:27-29, Deuteronomy 28:64-66, Galatians 1:6-10, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Real Thing (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 29, 2018

Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God as well as looking at the differences between the false gospel and the real gospel. Today, I will focus on how Jesus is the real thing and Satan is not.

THE REAL THING (part two) Recap: Last week we looked at the difference between worshiping false gods and the one, true God. We saw God warning his people to not have images of God or to worship idols of wood and stone. And God told them what would happen if they did. He told them they would find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9, Revelation 5:1-5, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15, 2 Corinthians 4:4, John 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-10, Psalm 36:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memorable Things For Memorial Day

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Jan 10, 2020

Paul had lived through numerous things that could be called memorable. Philippi was one place where some of these memorable events took place.

Note: this is in a "talking paper" format. Introduction: This is the weekend where we celebrate Memorial Day. For many people, it’s time to enjoy the first 3-day weekend since February! Too many people think too little about the reason we celebrate: to honor those who gave all, including ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things Must Die

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 3, 2011

As we come to the cross this Good Friday we need to be reminded that the "why did Jesus have to die question" is because of love and the ability to embrace the life of God.

Good Friday 2011 Some Things Must Die Prelude: silence; words on the screen inviting quiet preparation and referring to a prayer for each to pray and meditate on included in handout (tbd); sign on the door requesting people enter in silence. 10:05am: From Palms to the Cross video ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Putting First Things First

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Nov 25, 2013

Where is the “moral paralysis in your own life? • What is God calling you to do that you are resisting right now? • Do you see where your resistance is hurting yourself?

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church Sermon: Putting First Things First Oct 27th, 2013 Scriptures: Haggai 1:2-9 Intro: The book of Haggai: • Second shortest/OT • Right after/Zephaniah…just before Zechariah. • Doesn’t help much! Can’t find ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Big Faith In Little Things

Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013

It's often easier for Christians to have faith in the big, amazing things God does than it is to have faith that he is acting in small ways in our lives every day.

“To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” Most Christians are familiar with some version of this verse. It’s been used as a definition for faith even in the secular world. It’s something we say to people to give ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Affliction Can Be A Good Thing

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2016

Whatever drives you to Jesus makes you stronger!

Affliction Can Be A Good Thing Hos 5:15 I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early. God hides Himself when we turn from Him. He causes or allows affliction so that we will seek Him. When we realize how ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:67

Denomination: Baptist