Sermons on God In The Ordinary:

The Ordinarily Extraordinary

Contributed by David Green on Dec 19, 2004

Relating two aspects of the birth of Jesus Christ; the ordinary and the extraordinary.

Intro: -Read John 3:16-18 -Sometimes it is true that we remain insensitive to how much someone else loves us, until we have failed them. Only then, to discover that it makes no difference at all in their love for us. Their love, therefore, becomes a kind of love that is neither deserved nor ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is I Am

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 13, 2008

Jesus identifies Himself using common ordinary everyday words.

Text: Jesus asked his disciples, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” (Matthew 16:13b). Jesus asked his disciples who other people thought he was. He was curious as to what kind of answer or answers he would receive. Then after he asked who other people thought he was Jesus became very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Doing My Part Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 15, 2022

The church consists of ordinary people doing extraordinary work in Christ

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The "American Picker" Jesus

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 25, 2011

There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places.

Title: The “American Picker” Jesus Text: Matthew 13:44-46 Thesis: There is joy in discovering the extraordinary gift of grace in the most ordinary of places. Introduction American Pickers is a reality television series that premiered on January 18, 2010 on the History Channel. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Comes Near

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 10, 2012

God comes near! 1. To reveal the divine dimension to us (vs. 26-28). 2. With answers for our anxieties (vs. 29-30). 3. To teach us the truth about Jesus (vs. 31-37). 4. Seeking servants with faith to follow the Lord (vs. 38).

God Comes Near Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - December 9, 2012 *Christmas is a time when God came near. And God comes near today. *Joe McKeever told the story of a little girl named Rachel. Like many preschoolers, Rachel had a problem waking up in the middle of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Visitation

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 12, 2014

In today’s passage you will see the impactful visitation and meeting of two prophetically conceived women. Their meeting is nothing out of the ordinary. Their conversation is no gossip but spirit-filled ...

Opening illustration: Think about which person/people’s visit to your home or life have impacted you immensely. Whenever this family we knew in the Middle East visited us, brought joy and impacted our lives. Their daughter who was around 7-8 years old and was diagnosed with down-syndrome ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Stuff Is Enough

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 21, 2025

God’s presence makes hearts willing and turns our ordinary “stuff” into more-than-enough for His holy work.

Introduction – One Offering Picture this scene. It’s Sabbath morning. The church board has just finished breakfast and gathers for a quick finance meeting. The pastor walks in with a smile and says: “Friends, I have the new church-building plan God gave me. And here’s the budget strategy: we’ll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9, Exodus 36:2-7, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9, John 1:14, Zechariah 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Unmasking Satan’s Strategies: Discernment Vs. Suspicion (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Joseph Ondu on Apr 4, 2023

SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A SPECIAL STONE OF GREAT VALUE LIKE “DIAMOND.” Most of humanity are walking around with the ordinary stone of suspicion in their hands and throwing it at others.

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. (Philippians 4:8) SUSPISCION IS LIKE AN ORDINARY STONE; DISCERNMENT IS LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Building God's Kingdom Together For Eternal Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2025

The sermon calls us to seek God’s kingdom first, embrace repentance, and live out our faith together, trusting God to provide and guide us.

If you came in today with a to-do list longer than a week and a heart full of what-ifs, you’re in the right place. The King is kind, and His words are clear. He speaks to grocery-getters and diaper-changers, to students and seniors, to the weary and the wide-awake. He leans close and whispers a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 4:17, Matthew 28:19-20

Topics: Kingdom Building, Unity, Discipleship

Fly High - Acts Part 4

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit.

Fly High – Acts part 4 On the lighter side of life: The Secret Service is preparing to issue a cease-and-desist order to stop a Christian ministry’s use of a gospel tract designed as a "million-dollar bill," after someone tried to deposit one of them into a bank account, reports WorldNetDaily. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 5

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 11, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit.

"Fly high" - Acts part 5 On The Lighter Side of Life: More funny photos Thesis: The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with ordinary people who are filled with the Holy Spirit. Scripture Text: Acts 2: 42-47: 42They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and to the fellowship, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah: The Man With Perseverance Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part I of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary - Week 2 (Noah: the Man with Perseverance) Dr. Rik B. Wadge Opening Story: +It was one of the darkest nights, which the little town of Salem had ever experienced. +The darkness beckoned to the enemies of all that is good... to come. +Salem as of late, had been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Bible Church

Abraham: The Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part II of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Main Scripture Text: Genesis 12:1-4 +ABRAHAM +The Call of Abram (Gen 12:1-4 NIV) "The LORD had said to Abram, "Leave your country, your people and your father’s household and go to the land I will show you. {2} "I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you; I will make your name ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Bible Church

Sarah: The Princess And The Promise Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part III of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

A Promise is a Promise +In the movie, “It could happen to you” Nicholas Cage plays the part of a New York Cop who walks into a little café orders a cup of coffee. When he’s ready to leave, he reaches back and realizes he’s misplaced his wallet. The struggling young waitress played by Bridget Fonda ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-30

Denomination: Bible Church

Jacob And The Blessing Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 2, 2006

Part IV of a six week series demonstrating how God uses ordinary people to do extraordinary things.

Story: The phrase “God Bless you” is said to have been originated by St. Gregory the Great, in the year 594 AD. +He appointed a formal prayer to be said to people who sneezed. At that time it was believed that the air was filled with dangerous impurities and that those who sneezed violently were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Bible Church