Sermons on Extraordinary Things:

First Things First!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Nov 3, 2012

If anyone preaches any other thing than the gospel, run as fast away from that church as you can! To many feel good, get rich, be healthy sermons and not enough…We are sinners, deserving Hell, but instead received Grace and Mercy!

1 Cor. 15:3-8-For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. After that He was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

All Things New

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

A sermon for the New Year. We have a bright new hope. We’re not yet what we should be but we’re not what we once were--without hope and without God.

"He who sat upon the throne said, Behold, I make all things new" (Revelation 21:5). It is January 2nd, 2011…so far, so good! How pleased we are with things that are new. Economists are optimistic about first quarter growth; pastors are optimistic that Christians will renew their commitment ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

Just One Thing

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 2, 2014

Curly: Do you know what the secret of life is? [holds up 1 finger] This. Mitch: Your finger? Curly: One thing. Just one thing. You stick to that and the rest don't mean squat. Mitch: But, what is the "one thing?" Curly: That's what You need to find out. Updated July 2025.

There are only a few people ... that are proficient ....in doing more than one thing ... at a time. And it is a proven fact ... that women ... are far better at multi-tasking...... then those ....in that other group. (Pause) In fact, ... most people ....... never become proficient ... in more ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, John 9:25, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Mark 10:21-22, Philippians 3:4-14, Luke 9:62, Hebrews 12:2, Luke 10:38-42, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

Keeping Things In Perspective

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on May 22, 2016

Sometimes we believe the whole world revolves around us. Other times, we wonder if God really cares about us. Psalm 8 gives an attitude adjustment for both. Our true self-esteem is found in God, who is great and greatly to be praised!

Psalm 8 Keeping things in Perspective Do you ever think that maybe Galileo and Copernicus got it wrong, that our solar system doesn’t really revolve around the sun? Because on some days it seems like the universe just revolves around you? Now let’s be honest. We all have our moments of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

5 Precious Things

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 21, 2016

Looking at 5 things in the bible that are precious .

FIVE PRECIOUS THINGS........... Today, I want to look at 5 prescious things that are found in the Bible 1. JESUS IS PRECIOUS 1st Peter 2:4-7 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Impossible Thing - Ii Series

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Mar 29, 2016

God provided the complete, unexpected victory over Goliath.

THE IMPOSSIBLE THING - II I Samuel 17:4-11, 16, 20-25 Virg Hurley Sermon, March 20, 2016 David had gone to the battle line; heard Goliath’s roaring challenge to Israel; volunteered to engage him; been outfitted in Saul’s gear and found them wanting; dressed in his homespun and went to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Danger Of Smooth Things

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 15, 2014

This message explains what the 2 words "Smooth Things" from Isaiah 30:10 mean. And how they are pleasant to hear but dangerous upon further inspection and why we should avoid hearing them and repeating them.

The Danger of 'Smooth Things' Scripture: Isaiah 30:10 Introduction: Wednesday I mentioned the story of Isaiah and his calling and I would like to revisit a particular scripture that reveals the attitude his time, because it isn't different from the times in which we live in today. In Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hardest Simple Thing

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on Aug 22, 2014

The difference between Law and Grace! Though we are under Grace, so many today try to live under grace while serving the Law. This is an outline for you to use.

History - Informative - FACT - NO CHANGE - Law - Authoritative - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Finished in Christ Law is the Old Covenant - Grace is the New Covenant We are NOT under the law but under grace Grace was the plan from the beginning! Abraham, Jacob, Issac when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Doing The Right Thing Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 25, 2014

Do we know the rights things to do and are we really doing them?

Please open your Bibles to the Book of Ruth…. We will learn from Chapter 3 and a portion of 4 this morning. But before reading, let us note a few things which will help us understand the situation with Naomi, Ruth and Boaz. Look briefly at Ruth 2:20…. Boaz was one of the “kinsman-redeemers” for ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Is The Principle Thing

Contributed by John White on Dec 5, 2017

Defining and applying the love of God in the Christian.s life.

Love Is The Principle Thing Mark 12:29-34 "And Jesus answered him, The first of all the commandments [is], Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this [is] the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Thing To Go

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 3, 2013

The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!)

The Last Thing To Go 2 Kings 5.1-14 September 22, 2013 Chester FBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A The prophet Elisha, who was Elijha’s apprentice, is only mentioned one time in the New Testament. (Elijah is mentioned 29 times!) Luke 4.27, Luke 4:27 (NASB) "And there were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:27

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Such Thing As A Secret Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Dec 4, 2013

This story has much to teach about the devastating effects of sin.

A Study of Joshua Sermon # 6 “THERE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Understand Two Things

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: There are two things in this life worth remembering II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate these 2 things we need to remember. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (Amplified Bible) May the Lord direct

I. EXORDIUM: There are two things in this life worth remembering II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate these 2 things we need to remember. IV. TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:5 (Amplified Bible) May the Lord direct your hearts into [realizing and showing] the love of God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Right Thing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 26, 2013

This hit home, right where people live. Hope it helps.

Doing the Right Thing Psalm 23:1-3NLT The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. 2 He lets me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. 3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

That Thing You Do Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Jul 1, 2012

Worship: it’s that thing we do. It’s what we were created to do. There are five things we learn about this thing we do called worship.

Worship: That Thing We Do Acts 17:16-28; John 4:19-26 The crowd jumps to its feet. Many clench tissues and wipe tears on from their reddened cheeks. The applause is thunderous, intermingled with cheers and praises to God as Christopher Kline from Madison, AL leads worship. It marked a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-28

Denomination: Methodist