Sermons on Fortune:

How To Handle The Unexpected Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 18, 2018

Mary serves as an example of how to handle life when life doesn't go as expected--a great example. We all experience this sort of thing, and we find out--life doens't go as expected all the time. How would God have us respond?

The Divine Advent(ure) How to Handle the Unexpected Luke 1:26-56 Have you ever noticed how life never seems to going exactly, or sometimes, even close to your plans? One of my favorite quotes is this one, apparently from an unbeliever: “Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.” And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Bible Church

Blind And Toothless Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 31, 2017

Why can't a Christian sue another Christian? And can a Christian take a non-Christian to court? And how should a lawyer who is Christian handle lawsuits?

In 1910, a man named Olaf Olavson was desperate for cash, so he sold his body to an institute in Sweden to be used for medical research after he died. But in 1911, he unexpectedly inherited a fortune and decided to "buy himself back." To his surprise, the institute wouldn't cooperate. Shocked by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Along Despite Our Differences

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 15, 2014

With God's help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye.

Title: Getting Along Despite Our Differences (Food Fights) Text: Romans 14:1-12 Thesis: With God’s help, Christians can walk hand in hand when we do not see eye to eye. Introduction I’ve only been in one food fight and it was an impromptu event. It occurred at our kitchen where we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on May 25, 2015

Somewhere between quack and quisling is the remnant. Strive to be among that number.

Somewhere Between Quack and Quisling Ezra 9 and 10 Before we read Ezra 9 and 10 let's back up and get a broad overview of what happened to the Jews up to this point. I'm going to back up and then go slightly ahead because it will matter when we consider Ezra's response to God: 605 BC - ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Because You're Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 1, 2020

We cannot do anything apart from Jesus, even though we think we are in control. We must come to a place of surrender, willing to trust in the strength of our Father God. Portions of this outline and message are derived from notes on Church Edge

Today, we’re beginning what I plan to be a 3 week message series entitled, Jesus Strong. The text for today’s message will be from the Letter to the Philippians, chapter 4, verse 13. That’s Philippians 4:13. You can go ahead and turn there in your Bible if you’d like and we’ll read it together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quarantine - Practice Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 27, 2020

Augustine said, "Our hearts are restless, O God, until they find their rest in Thee." "For he will rescue you from every trap and protect you from deadly disease."

The COVID-19 virus has spread from Asia to Europe and North America rapidly over the week, bringing with it a level of panic and anxiety—over 200 countries and territories around the world, from the supermarket to the stock market to the palace to the prison—not seen such a terror and fear in the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:20, Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nebuchadnezzar's Second Dream

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Oct 29, 2022

This is from a series on Daniel.

Title: Nebuchadnezzar’s 2nd Dream Script: Daniel 4:4ff Type: Expository series Where: GNBC 10-30-22 Intro: In a National Library of Medicine article (1-24-22) researchers ask and attempt to answer the question: “Did the Coronavirus infect our sleep?” Apparently, a growing number of studies ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Vital Truths About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Sep 18, 2021

He didn’t place an angel inside of you. He placed God inside of you. He didn’t place a saint inside of you. You don’t have the spirit of your godly grandmother in you. You have the Spirit of God in you!

We are living in confusing times, and for many are moving ahead with little hope. In the midst of our confusion, there is God. God loves you so much He gave you Someone to comfort, strengthen, and love you in ways you and I cannot imagine. You have a tremendous ally in the Holy Spirit. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:30, John 14:15-29

Denomination: Baptist

Worship The Lord For The Miracles Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 11, 2023

Worship the Lord for the miracle... 1. Of the darkened sun (vs. 45). 2. Of fulfilled Scripture (vs. 46). 3. Of His sacrificial death (vs. 46-50). 4. Of the splitting veil (vs. 51). 5. Of the saints' resurrection (vs. 51-54).

Worship the Lord for the Miracles of the Cross The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 27:45-54 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 11, 2023) MESSAGE: *Our God is a miracle working God! I am sure that He is working miracles in our world every single day. I am sure, because people we know have experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Baptist

What's In A Name

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 11, 2024

What’s in a name! Well in the name of Jesus there is Power, Deliverance, Salvation, Freedom, Peace, Joy, Protection, Victory, Healing, Strength, Hope, Everlasting Life.

What’s in a Name By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Proverbs 22:1 says, “A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favor rather than silver and gold”. What’s in a name is a question that often is considered a cliché because we fail to understand the ability ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:4-8, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Apostolic

Losing The Shame Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 5, 2025

The way back begins when you remember God’s love for you, renounce your unfaithfulness to God, and receive God’s discipline. Then you can anticipate God’s restoration.

Phillip Griffin tells a story about a man who walks into a restaurant and orders a Coke. As soon as he receives it, he throws it in the waiter's face. The waiter is ready to fight, but the man says, “Oh, I'm so sorry. I have a horrible compulsion. I can't help it. Whenever someone hands ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ephesians 5:25-27, Psalm 51:4, 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learning To Lead

Contributed by Melinda Richardson on Apr 8, 2002

Knowing what God expects of leaders in the church

Introduction/Background The prophet Ezekiel writes the book during the Babylonian captivity. Here we have the Israelite who were carried out of their home land, away from their relatives, friends, and homes, and yes even their beloved temple at Jerusalem. Many had gone astray from God and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

More Signs Of The Times

Contributed by David Swensen on Nov 6, 2001

Do the signs of the times reveal the coming of the Lord? What does God’s Word say must occur before the Lord’s return? His Word warns that Christ is coming back! Are you ready? Come & learn... More Signs Of The Times.

MORE SIGNS OF THE TIMES Matthew 24:1-14 INTRODUCTION Quite some time ago, Mt. Saint Helens became the object of concern as it started sending puffs of smoke hundreds of feet into the Washington sky. - Every piece of scientific evidence collected in the labs and on the field predicted the volcano ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Balthazar Of Bhagdad: A Magi's Story"

Contributed by William Groover on Dec 11, 2001

Dramatic monologue on one of the Magi

TEXT: Matt. 2:1-12 TOPIC: "Balthazar of Baghdad" AUTHOR: Dr. Bill Groover, East Hill Baptist Church, Tallahassee, Fl. bill@easthill.net Copyright 2000. NOTE: Very little is known about the Magi. The things I have written come from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist