Sermons on Least Expect It:

Let's Dig In

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Make This Valley Full of Ditches. Dig in for Revival!

“LET’S DIG IN” Lighthouse Worship Center Sept, 7, 2008 Am INTRODUCTION: During the week we had revival, with our Evangelist, God spoke to my heart and I was prophesied over. As I lay on the floor that night God spoke to my heart a profundity I didn’t understand for a moment. He spoke a simple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amos, The Regular Guy Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 1, 2014

When God calls you, don’t think about your faults, what sins you’ve committed or education or experience that you don’t have. Thank God for His calling, and just do it. God will take care of the rest.

Last week we discussed Jonah. I call him the “Running Prophet”. You all remember the story -- God called Jonah to preach to the city of Nineveh, but he ran away and was punished for it. Eventually, he came to his senses and went to Nineveh to deliver God’s message. This week, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Advent – Are You Ready?

Contributed by Leo Samuel D G on Mar 30, 2017

The important question to ponder about the second coming of Jesus is ‘are we ready?’ Many would be surprised to know that they are not part of God’s kingdom when Jesus comes to judge the world. Hence, let us give up all evil (even the sins that the world

Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. Mat. 24:42 1. Will He come? As we are getting ready to celebrate the advent season, it is time to ponder about the second coming of Christ. When we think about the return of Jesus, many questions pop up. The first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Matthew 24:36-44, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Why Do The Rescued Praise The Lord? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 24, 2025

We must heed the warning of the Lord; it is the same warning Isaiah preaches here! But, why? Because He is returning to judge the Earth - not to scare us, but to prepare us! We must know that He is not a God of fear, but of love because He gives us sufficient warning of what is ahead!

Isaiah, Part 11 Why do the rescued praise the Lord? Isaiah 26:7-21 (Wed: 27:1-13) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons! We are so glad you are here today. - Last week, we saw God’s people praise Him during His judgments because: • His people are kept under His protection in a city created by ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:7-21, Matthew 24:42-44, John 5:28-29, Psalm 94:12, John 14:27, Philippians 2:13, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 23:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Algorithms Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 29, 2024

An algorithm is defined as a process or set of rules to be followed in calculations or other problem-solving operations, especially by a computer.

Carl Honore, a Canadian journalist once remarked: “We know that no algorithm can solve global poverty; no pill can cure a chronic illness; no box of chocolates can mend a broken relationship; no educational DVD can transform a child into a baby Einstein; no drone strike can end a terrorist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6, Proverbs 3:5, Philippians 4:13, Psalm 50:15

Foolish Wisdom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon explores the paradox of God's wisdom in the cross, which confounds worldly wisdom, and encourages embracing God's wisdom as our guiding truth.

Good morning, dear family of faith. It is a joy to gather with you once again in this sacred space, a place where we can come together, embrace the fellowship of believers, and seek the wisdom of the Almighty God. Today, we find ourselves standing on the threshold of a profound exploration into the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Topics: Foolishness, Cross

The Gift Of Mercy - Understanding Mercy

Contributed by Efe Oluwatosin on Nov 11, 2025

Being merciful is about choosing compassion, forgiveness, and understanding instead of judgment or punishment—even when you have the power or right to do otherwise. It’s a profound display of strength, rooted in empathy and wisdom, proving that kindness can be the strongest force of all.

What is mercy? Dive deep into its true essence! Imagine a force of kindness and compassion so powerful that it shines brightest when others least expect it. Mercy is the extraordinary act of showing kindness to those who may not deserve it and even can't repay it. It's about forgiving debts ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6, Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 7, 2024

What do we do when we have prayed and prayed for something with seemingly no results? Do we just keep repeating the prayer? Or is there a better way? In this message, we examine Jesus's teaching about prayer to discover answers to those questions.

Intro Unanswered prayer is an issue we all face at one time or another. What do we do when we have prayed and prayed about something, and seemingly there are no results? I have a couple of situations like that going on in my life right now. Some of you may be dealing with the same thing in your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Isaiah 56:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Proverbs 9:10, Isaiah 55:1-9, 1 John 5:1-15, Matthew 5:23-24, Mark 14:38, 1 Peter 3:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Zechariah’s Third Vision: City Without Walls) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 10, 2021

The Jews in Jerusalem were thinking too small in their expectations of God's goodness. God's future for his people is so abundant that man-made walls could not contain the blessings. Jerusalem will be a "city without walls."

We are becoming familiar with the book of Zechariah. For most Christians, it is a closed book. But God is opening this word to us because it is so relevant to world events today and to our personal journey in God. Today we enter Zechariah’s third vision recorded in chapter 2. The vision, as a ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13, Romans 8:31-32, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Exodus 14:24-28, Psalm 32:1-7, 2 Corinthians 6:1-18, Revelation 18:1-24, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Jeremiah 29:10-13, Philippians 3:1-14, 1 Peter 1:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Martha Syndrome Series

Contributed by John Huyser on Nov 29, 2022

Entering into the first Sunday of Advent, hope outshines disappointment. At some point of all of have come down with Martha Syndrome. When our caring and compassion tanks are nearing empty - Watch Out!

It was Junior High in the mid 1980’s when the Wilder family opened up Tokens Video Arcade in my home town of Lansing, IL. Today, you can go to Google Play or the Apple Store to download a pinball game, but it is nothing like the original. The pull of the spring tensioned launch button, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:28-31

No Room For Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Bernardino on Dec 6, 2025

What’s your greatest regret in life? • Maybe you regret not finishing college. • Or that you didn’t take the opportunity to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. • Or that you didn’t take the chance to say "yes" to the person pursuing you.

NO ROOM FOR JESUS Pastor Joel Bernardino – December 6, 2025 What’s your greatest regret in life? • Maybe you regret not finishing college. • Or that you didn’t take the opportunity to start the business you’ve always dreamed of. • Or that you didn’t take the chance to say "yes" to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

God Is Calling

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 26, 2001

Aimed at convicting persons to hear God’s call, and give their lives to Christ.

Exodus 3:1-10 “God Is Calling” BY: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA When I was in seminary, I had a really tough Old Testament Teacher....he was good, but tough. He really expected us to know our stuff, even some stuff that may ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

The Wedding Banquet Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jun 30, 2009

A parable about Israel and Israel’s response to God’s kingdom. God has sent us an invitation. Will we respond? Will we respond appropriately?

The Parables of Jesus The Wedding Banquet Matthew 22:1-14 June 28, 2009 This is considered by many scholars to be an extremely difficult parable. Some see the parable of the great feast or great banquet in Luke 14 as a parallel account. While there are several similarities such as the open ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Question?

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

Who should be leaders in the Church?

The Question? Before we get to the question of the day, let us reflect for a moment on what are sin, repentance and forgiveness. According to Jesus, not believing in him is sin (John 16:8). In James 4:17 we learn that “it is sin to know what you ought to do and then not do it.” (Sin ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:26

Denomination: Lutheran