Sermons on Extraordinary Things:

Keep Focused On The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Jan 2, 2002

The sermon focuses on the importance of God’s word

Often we find it hard to keep focused in the midst of distractions and therefore we cannot accomplish much. Distractions can be dangerous, even a small distraction while driving a car can result in an accident or worse. If a doctor becomes distracted while performing surgery, he could make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Knowing And Doing, Two Different Things Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 16, 2002

I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because I have it serviced four times a ye

WW011602 Knowing and doing -two different things John 9:39-10:3 Beginning: I know I am supposed to change the oil in my car every 3,000 miles. I know that. I know that if I change it regularly my engine will last longer. I know that. In actuality I change oil about every 5,000-7,000 because ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"What Is The Worst Thing In The Christian Life?"

Contributed by Matthew Hyde on Feb 27, 2002

Many Christians have never let God be totally God in their lives.

Reference: Psalm 78:41 “The Worst Thing in the Christian Life” Before you read the text, what is the worst thing in the Christian life? What could it possibly be? Could it be not getting blessings from God? Maybe not seeing the power of God? Is it possible that the worst thing could be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:41

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 7, 2002

One of the forgotten doctrines of the church today. What you believe about this doctrine affects your vision and how you live.

Seven Things In Hell That Ought To Be In The Church Luke 16:19-31 Introduction Hell is the forgotten doctrine. Go to you neighborhood Christian book store and ask for the commentary and theology section. After walking by all the "Jesus Junk" (pictures, jewelry, trinkets, ect), the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Things Only God Can Do

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 4, 2003

Prayer, Evangelism,and Revival-there are certain things that only God can accomplish. Man has his part but it all depends on God.

Things Only God Can Do I. Only God Can Save A Person Only God can draw someone to Himself. Illustration – J. Vernon McGee tells the story of a young man being questioned about his salvation experience. “How did you get saved.” He was asked. He replied, “God did his part and I did my part.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Five Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 9, 2003

An Evangelistic Message

Five Things God Doesn’t Know Romans 8:28-39 Introduction One of the attributes or characteristics of God is omniscience, He is all knowing. God knows everything. This morning though, I’ve titled my sermon, “Five Things God doesn’t Know.” I. God Doesn’t Know A Sinner He Doesn’t Love John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Just A Sunday Thing

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 13, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some of the barriers to our worship as well as some practical ways to make our worship more meaningful.

Let me ask you this question, and think about it for a few moments… “Why are you here in this worship service? Why did you get up this early on a Sunday morning, perhaps your only day off from work, and get dressed and come to church?” Maybe you’re here out of habit. You’re family has come ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:6-7, Romans 12:1, Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

4 Things God Does Not Know

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Jan 18, 2003

This is a good evangelistic sermon that the title is sure to get some attention. Be sure to announce it in advance.

4 Things God Does Not Know I. A sin that He does not hate.Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. 1. God will not tolerate sin. Joshua 7 2. God cannot even look upon sin. Matt. 27:45-46 3. Why Does God Hate Sin? Because it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Thing Worth Bragging About

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

The only thing really worth talking about in our lives is our relationship with God the Father and His Son Jesus Christ.

THE ONLY THING WORTH BRAGGING ABOUT Jeremiah 9:23-24 Philippians 3:3-11 INTRODUCTION: ILL> Two boys bragging about their fathers. gMy father makes more money. My dad can run faster.h gMay dad ca beat up your dad.h gThatfs nothing. My mom can beat up my dad.h A. JER 9:23-24 1. God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24, Philippians 3:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

It’s easy to think that bad things happen because God is out to get us. That’s not true. The Bible establishes some reasons why things don’t turn out they way we’d like – personal sin, corporate sin, and evil influences. While we can’t insulate ourselv

Why Do Bad Things Happen? Brian Bill 4/22/01 I like puns. Here are two are my favorites. Two boll weevils grew up in South Carolina. One went to Hollywood and became a famous actor. The other stayed behind in the cotton fields and never amounted to much. The second one, naturally, became ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

Some Things We Need To Learn..

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jun 4, 2003

IN THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS WE FIND SOME THINGS WE ALL NEED TO LEARN.

PHILIPPIANS, 4;11 SAYS, NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT ;FOR I HAVE LEARNED IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT.TEXT KJV. TITLE, SOME THINGS WE NEED TO LEARN. 1.WE NEED TO LEARN TO STAND. PHIL.4;1,THEREFORE MY BRETHREN DEARLY BELOVED AND LONGED FOR MY JOY AND CROWN,SO ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-19

The Lord's Glory Fills All Things

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jun 13, 2003

Although the world does not rightly honor the Lord God, his glory fills all things so that like Isaiah we stand trembling before his holiness because of our sins but receive his forgiveness because of the sacrifice of Jesus.

The Lord’s Glory Fills All Things Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is recorded in Isaiah 6:1-8: In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord seated on a throne, high and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Things To Look Forward To!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jun 22, 2003

A brief outline from a message at a nursing home, but suitable for all ages.

Some Things to Look Forward To! Revelation 21:1-5a 1 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. 2 I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Expect Great Things From God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 4, 2003

Hold on to the promise of a loving God in the midst of affliction, for He remembers the faithful.

Isaiah 54:1-10 EXPECT GREAT THINGS FROM GOD Israel at this time was at a very low point in their history. They had gone through a succession of wicked rulers who had led them astray from God. The Kingdom had been divided and weakened. First the northern, and then the southern kingdom had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"He Doeth All Things Well"

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

Among the countless ways that we can attest that “He doeth all things well”, we confidently include three great areas.

“HE DOETH ALL THINGS WELL” "And they were utterly astonished, saying, "He has done all things well; He makes even the deaf to hear, and the dumb to speak." Mark 7:37 (NASB) Among the countless ways that we can attest that “He doeth all things well”, we can confidently include the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:25, Mark 7:37

Denomination: Baptist