Sermons on Facing The Unknown:

Abandon Ship

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 7, 2008

It takes faith in Christ Jesus to abandon ship and walk on water out into the unknown of life.

Matthew 14: 22 – 33 / Abandon Ship Intro: Jed felt that his who life misfortune had been his lot; yet, he never complained / wife ran off with hired hand / daughter ran off with traveling salesman / son was lynched / fire burned down barn / cyclone blew away house / hail storm destroyed crops / ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Meet Jethro Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 10, 2006

Happenings on earth are not unknown to God in heaven; God intervenes in His own good time.

Meet Jethro (Exodus 2:15b-25) 1. It can be irritating when someone who is not "in the know" interferes just because he has a title. 2. I have done this more than once over the years, and I try to guard myself. I like to interfere. It is my anti-spiritual gift. 3. One man learned his lesson: A ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:15-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chapter Of Firsts Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 15, 2008

Serving the Lord means walking into the unknown. We may have many unique experiences.

Chapter of Firsts (Acts 5:17-41) 1. Kokomo is called the City of Firsts…. If you ’ve ever been to the Sieberling Mansion, AKA, The Howard County Museum just two blocks from here, you’ve probably seen the list of Kokomo’s firsts. 2. "City of Firsts" inventions 1894 - Elwood Haynes makes the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2014

So often we play things safe believing that if we 'stay put' and if we don't move... that all will be well, but that is FAR from the truth...

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 04, 2014 Date Preached: January 05, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Moving Ahead Sermon Title: Moving Ahead – When You R Scared Sermon Text: Acts 9:10-19 [ESV] Introduction: 10Now there was a disciple at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Boldly Going: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About God Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024

As a lifelong fan of science fiction, I've always been fascinated by the stories that explore the vastness of space and the complexities of the human condition.

Boldly Going: What Star Trek Can Teach Us About God Introduction Today, we are venturing into a sermon with a bit of a twist. As a lifelong fan of science fiction, I've always been fascinated by the stories that explore the vastness of space and the complexities of the human condition. One ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Galatians 3:28, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Be Afraid, Fear Not

Contributed by Brian Crowe on Feb 6, 2016

Relying on the Good Shepherd is the key. Briefly explore the stresses and mistakes, triumphs and victories of David through the eyes of Psalms 23:1

Don’t be Afraid, Fear Not! Psalms 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. Opening: There is nothing that compare to being afraid. Caught up in the grip of fear. Fear is defined as a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, or pain. Whether the threat is real or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough From Dragons Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2020

Today even in May of 2020 we need breakthroughs from dragons – yes – the evil ones (especially the Red dragon – Satan referenced in Revelation) – but we also need breakthroughs from the unknown dragons of the future or in the unknown charters of life.

Breakthrough from Dragons You may be thinking – “That’s a crazy title for a sermon - dragons?” “Really Pastor Mike?” Believe it or not dragons are mention more than 35 times in the Bible especially in the Old King James version of the Bible! Yes dragons! Red dragons and one reference to fire ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17, Job 41:18-21, Deuteronomy 32:32-33, Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Guide Your New Year

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 27, 2023

We are on the cusp of a new year - 2024 - and with that new year comes a multitude of unknowns. Rather than tiptoe into the new year in fear, however, we should stride in with confidence because of the Holy Spirit who walks with us into unknown territory.

Introduction In our studies we have visited the idea that the Holy Spirit is the answer of the promises of God made throughout the Old Testament, culminating at Pentecost. The Holy Spirit is a divine person. The Holy Spirit is the source of enormous blessings in our life, and we walk daily with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost - The Church Is Born!

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jun 16, 2020

What a day!!! In all of the history of humanity there was never a more important few weeks than the time that passed between the suffering of Jesus on our behalf and the arrival of the Holy Spirit. It is almost too great an event to tell as it cannot be given the justice it deserves!

Pentecost - The Church Is Born! Today we will be reading from Acts 2:1-13 Last Sunday we took a look at a combination of Jesus’ ascension into Heaven and the Holy Spirit being given to all of humanity on the Day of Pentecost. In doing so we contrasted the work of God in the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13, Numbers 27:18, 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Exodus 23:16, Acts 1:11-13, Acts 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Servants And Stewards Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 16, 2022

We can learn from the words of Paul to his accusers the perspectives we need to adopt in the face of opposition in ministry. Paul understands where his authority comes from, knows to whom he is accountable, and trusts in God's final appraisal of his works.

1 Cor 4:1-5 Being Servants and Stewards of God We have covered the first 3 chapters of 1 Corinthians over the last 10 weeks. Today is our 11th Sunday on this book. • I believe by now we have an idea of the problems the church in Corinth is facing. • Surely this is not a happy thing for Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:1-6, Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 23:27-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Watch For Jesus' Return

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 29, 2004

ADVENT 1(ILCW-B) - Watch for Jesus’ return -- the hour and time is unknown but we are to be prepared.

WATCH FOR JESUS’ RETURN (Outline) MARK 13:32-37 – November 28, 2004 – Advent 1 32"No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33Be on guard! Be alert! You do not know when that time will come. 34It’s like a man going away: He leaves his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Unlocking The Prophetic Codes Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Prophetic codes helps you unlock visions and they give you clues and access into the unknown world.

Daniel 2:28-29 - "But there is a God in heaven who reveals mysteries. He has shown King Nebuchadnezzar what will happen in the future. Now I will tell you the dream and the visions that came to the king." Today, we explore the fascinating realm of prophetic codes, where God conceals ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:28-29

Spring Forward

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 31, 2023

There’s a surprising freedom that comes from following God unto the unknown. Enjoy it.

If you look back on the last 10 to 50 years the amount of change we have experienced in this country is pretty staggering, isn’t it. From propeller planes to space shuttles, from Ozzie and Harriet to Ozzie Osborne, from the Cold War to the War on Terror. But at least we’ve had the same government, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Is . . . The Returning King Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Apr 1, 2008

A consideration of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, demonstrating that the return of the King is certain, even if the timing of the return is unknown.

Title: Jesus Is . . .The Returning King Series: Who Is Jesus? (Sermon # 6) Text: 1 Thess 4:13 - 5:11 Date Preached: April 6, 2008 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 INTRODUCTION A. Since Jesus left this world, there has been no shortage of those who have predicted that Jesus would return on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Musings Of A Seed Picker 2 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 20, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:24-25 about Paul’s first five characteristics of the Unknown God

Text: Acts 17:24-25, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/19/08, PM A. Opening illustration: August 12th, 2000, I was getting my tux all ready to go, like 14 hours before the wedding for some unexplained reason, so I could hurry up and wait. Then the wedding director came in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-25

Denomination: Baptist