Sermons on Mysterious Ways:

Now To Him Who Is Able Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 17, 2014

What did God do for which He deserves praise and glory? 1- God established us in the faith 2- God revealed His mystery to all

INTRO.- ILL.- Frank was the manager of an upscale men's wear store in a wealthy section of town and was interviewing Larry for the recently advertised salesman role. Frank looked at Larry's resume and noticed that Larry had never worked in retail before. Frank mused, "For someone with no retail ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual "know-It-Alls" Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2019

Being a spiritual “know-it-all” keeps me from knowing the One who knows it all

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 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare Ye The Way Of The Lord

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 7, 2018

We, like John are called to prepare the way of the LORD, for His return.

Prepare Ye the Way of the LORD. Luke 3:1-6 About thirty years had passed since the flurry of excitement over the birth of John the Baptist and the strange reports from the shepherds of Bethlehem about another birth. The world soon forgets and returns to its normal drudge. Many of those who had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6, Isaiah 40:3-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No One Knows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 24, 2024

This sermon explores understanding God's timing, staying alert in faith, and fulfilling our God-given mission, as guided by Mark 13:24-37.

Good morning, my dear friends. It's a joy to be here with you today, breaking bread in fellowship and worship. We have a wonderful opportunity today to engage with God's word, to let it speak to us, to let it shape us and mold us into the image of Christ. Our focus today is on Mark 13:24-37. “But ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Topics: Mystery, Timing

Man's Foolishness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 26, 2024

This sermon explores the transformative power and wisdom of God revealed through the cross, challenging human understanding of suffering and wisdom.

Good morning, my beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. It’s a joy to gather with you today, to share in the fellowship of the Spirit, and to delve into the profound wisdom of God's Word. There is a quote that I am particularly fond of by the renowned preacher, Charles Spurgeon. He once said, "The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Topics: Mystery, Cross

The Purpose Of The Parables

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 26, 2020

Jesus Himself suggests a different reason to that which His disciples might have expected.

THE PURPOSE OF THE PARABLES. Matthew 13:10-17; Matthew 13:34-35. It is possible to ‘Like’ Jesus without really ever knowing what He is all about. For some, He is a wonderful teacher, making ‘it’ all so much ‘easier’: yet what is ‘easy’ about, for example, Matthew 5:21-22 or Matthew 5:27-28? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:10-17, Matthew 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Show You A Mystery

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 13, 2020

A study in Psalm 46: 8 - 27

Genesis 46: 8 – 27 I show you a Mystery 8 Now these were the names of the children of Israel, Jacob and his sons, who went to Egypt: Reuben was Jacob’s firstborn. 9 The sons of Reuben were Hanoch, Pallu, Hezron, and Carmi. 10 The sons of Simeon were Jemuel, Jamin, Ohad, Jachin, Zohar, and Shaul, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Cain & Abel: The Mystery Of The Two Offerings

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 4, 2021

WHY DIDN’T THE LORD LOOK AT CAIN’S OFFERING WITH FAVOUR? WHAT WAS SO SPECIAL ABOUT ABEL’S OFFERING? WHAT IS “THE WAY OF CAIN” MENTIONED IN JUDE 1:11? HOW IS ALL THESE TIED TO ENDTIMES?

This wouldn’t be a puzzle at all if Cain appeared before the Lord empty handed or if he didn’t show up at all. But the twist is that, in the course of time Cain also brought an offering to the Lord just like Abel. He believes in God, he even recognize the need for man to approach God. Cain was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Jude 1:11, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, 1 Samuel 15:22  (view more)  (view less)

The Future Salvation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012

The restoration of Israel has always been part of God's plan. For the word of God's promise must be fulfilled. The new covenant will not be complete until it fully embraces the people of the old covenant.

ROMANS 11: 25-32 THE FUTURE SALVATION OF ISRAEL [Isaiah 60] The crowning outcome of the discussion in chapters 9-11 is "THE FUTURE SALVATION OF ISRAEL." The culminating point is that God has promised to save Israel. For the same mercy that has overtaken the Gentiles who were once disobedient ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Clearly Enlightened Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

8th in the series dealing with God's enlightenment of belivers in including them in the mysteries of the universe.

Mystery Revealed Eph 1:8-10 REVIEW I woke up Saturday morning with some different applications of the message on grace that were in the original notes what had already been printed. I am including them here so that you will have them to review. Application to the message of Grace 1. Understand ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:8-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Mystery Babylon, The Rise Of The Papacy And Anti-Semitism Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 10, 2015

Slowly, ever so slowly, the papacy emerges. Attitudes change. The church looks strangely different. When she lashes out at the Jews who were her first members, and her Savior, we know things have evolved the wrong way...

NINETEEN: THE SLOW EMERGENCE OF THE PAPACY So, the location is to be Rome. The man is to be "Peter." Said Leo I, leader of the church in the middle of the 5th century: "From the whole world, a single man, 'Peter', is chosen and appointed to rank before all Gentiles and all apostles, all Fathers of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing Hardship And Heartbreak Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2022

The story of Naomi and Ruth is about how, as the old hymn says, "God moves in a mysterious way, His wonders to perform." As dark and bleak as things looked in Naomi's life, little did she know that God was at work to bring blessings, to her and through her.

A. How many of you have ever had a bad day? Certainly, all of us have had bad days. Right? 1. Let’s have a little fun by starting with some “You know you’ve having a bad day when…” sayings: a. Your horn sticks on the highway behind 32 Hell’s Angels on their motorcycles. b. Your birthday cake ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way, The Truth, The Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore and understand the profound truths about Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as stated in John 14, and how these truths guide us to an abundant life of faith in God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the heart of the Gospel. We're going to be exploring John 14, where Jesus unpacks three profound truths about Himself: He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This passage is a road map to an abundant life, a guide to understanding the truth of ...read more

Topics: The Way

My Way Or The High Way Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Hard Way Or The Easy Way

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon contrasts between living for the Lord and living a life of sin.

Text: Proverbs 13:15 - "...but the way of transgressors is hard." Matthew 11:28-30 - vs. 30 - "For my yoke is easy,..." Introduction: -What we want to this today is the contrast between living for the Lord and living a life of sin. -Proverbs 13:15, tells us "...the way of transgressors is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist