Sermons on Ordinariness:

Kingdom Keys - Ester Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on May 22, 2023

Ester’s plan demonstrates God's plan to rescue and protect his people using ordinary people and events while continuing to move the Kingdom forward.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried and failed. Our hope as leaders is that all of us will pick up God’s word and come to understand the true nature of God. After all, the bible is God’s Word curated over centuries detailing His nature, His will, the meaning of life and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, Esther 4:14-17, Matthew 10:29, Genesis 17:1, Exodus 6:3, Job 13:3, Acts 20:24, Romans 8:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Extra Mile

Contributed by Yesua Cengiz on Nov 30, 2024

Dear brothers and sisters, Following Christ is not a call to an ordinary life. The teachings of Jesus call us to be transformed by God’s grace and to reflect His character in our actions.

Going the Extra Mile Matthew 5:38-42 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Eye for eye, and tooth for tooth.’ But I tell you, do not resist an evil person. If anyone slaps you on the right cheek, turn to them the other cheek also. And if anyone wants to sue you and take your shirt, hand over your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42, Matthew 5:41, Mark 15:21

Character Study Of Esther Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 24, 2025

Esther’s life is a powerful example of how God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary purposes. She teaches us about faith, courage, and divine positioning.

CHARACTER STUDY OF ESTHER – QUEEN WHO SAVED THE JEWS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Esther 4:14 "And who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" Supporting Texts: Esther 2:17, Esther 4:16, Esther 5:2, Proverbs 21:1, Romans 8:28 INTRODUCTION Esther ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:17, Esther 4:16, Esther 5:2, Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's The Little Things

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022

It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Ananias

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 21, 2003

1. With God our impossibilities become his possibilities 2. God can use ordinary people to achieve great things. 3. No one is too bad for the grace of God

10.05.98 Christchurch Bridlington 11.15 Service ANANIAS AND PAUL Prayer to open: Father I pray that you will speak to each one of us this morning through what I say and that what I say may be what you would have me say this morning. Through Jeus Christ our Lord. Amen The title for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Anglican

Jesus Is Extraordinary, How Do We Respond? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Mar 1, 2014

Jesus calms the storm on the Lake. This is no ordinary thing, it is extraordinary. How will the disciples react and why did they react the way they did during the storm? From now on how will we react?

Jesus is extraordinary, how do we respond? Luke 8:22-25 He is Lord over all of nature and creation. The Message paraphrase of the Bible tells it this way. 22-24 One day he and his disciples got in a boat. “Let’s cross the lake,” he said. And off they went. It was smooth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 4:15-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cross Has Two Beams

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Sep 4, 2009

Ordinary Proper 18: What is the relationship between saving faith and works of righteousness? Sometimes an inability to distinguish can create confusion. But we look to Saint James to answer the question!

There are vocations that endeavor to deal in certainty. Take engineering: I’m not certain that I would feel comfortable driving over a bridge designed by a person who simply ‘felt’ that their design would have integrity. I want somebody who will crunch the numbers and who understands beam and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Prophecy And Proclamation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 20, 2016

The Book of Revelation describes that day when Jesus will return to earth. The message of Revelation is summarized by the statement: “He (Jesus) is coming with the clouds” of heaven (not ordinary clouds but clouds of glory).

Lesson: I.A.3: Prophecy and Proclamation (Revelation 1:7-8) Revelation 1:7-8 (NIV) 7 “Look, he is coming with the clouds,” and “every eye will see him, even those ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Authority To Call - Mark 1:16-20 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jun 3, 2023

Jesus called ordinary men to leave everything to follow him and their response shows his awesome authority. Great faith comes from great exposure to his great authority.

Mark 1:14 After John was arrested, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the gospel of God. 15 “The time has come,” he said. “The kingdom of God is near. Repent and believe in the gospel!” 16 As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Character Study Of Aquila – Tentmaker And Helper Of Paul Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Aquila was a faithful tentmaker, teacher, and partner in ministry. His life shows that ordinary people can play a significant role in God’s work through faithfulness, hospitality, and discipleship.

CHARACTER STUDY OF AQUILA – TENTMAKER AND HELPER OF PAUL By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 18:1-3 "After these things Paul departed from Athens and went to Corinth. And he found a certain Jew named Aquila, born in Pontus, who had recently come from Italy with his wife Priscilla (because ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-3, Romans 16:3-5, 1 Corinthians 16:19, 2 Timothy 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Raises Deliverers From Birth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 29, 2025

Samson’s birth was not ordinary; it was the fulfilment of a divine plan. Long before Samson ever lifted his hand in battle, God had already marked his life for a mission.

GOD RAISES DELIVERERS FROM BIRTH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 13:1-25 Supporting Texts: Jeremiah 1:5, Psalm 139:13-16, Galatians 1:15, Isaiah 49:1, Luke 1:13+17 INTRODUCTION: The book of Judges records a cycle of Israel’s repeated sin, oppression, repentance, and God’s deliverance. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Silent Symphony: Unveiling Providence In Everyday Life - 1 Samuel 9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 6, 2025

How does God accomplish eternal purposes through a lost donkey? Think your daily chores are meaningless? Find out how God uses the ordinary for His glory.

For free audio or video download of this message, visit https://www.treasuringgod.com/sermons-by-scripture or my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@DarrellFerguson. 1 Samuel 9:16 About this time tomorrow I will send you a man from the land of Benjamin. Anoint him leader over my people ...read more

Why We Read The Bible

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 1, 2025

The Bible is not an ordinary book; it is God’s inspired Word to mankind. It is a spiritual compass, a manual for righteous living, and a powerful tool that shapes the lives of those who study and apply it.

WHY WE READ THE BIBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works." — 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Birth Of Jesus The Savior

Contributed by Jaeyoun Chang on Dec 21, 2025

Of all births, there is none greater than the birth of Jesus Christ. This is because the birth of Christ was not the birth of an ordinary human being, but the Son of God becoming a human being and coming to this world.

Introduction When a baby is born, everyone is excited. No matter how great a person is, he or she starts off as a newborn. However, despite these expectations, almost everyone lives an ordinary life and then dies. Throughout human history, countless young lives have been born. History can be said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Can God Use Me?

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 23, 2025

God’s work does not depend on perfect people or ideal conditions, but on ordinary men and women who listen and respond faithfully when He speaks, even in uncertain times.

There is a question that lives quietly beneath a great deal of spiritual activity. It rarely gets announced. It doesn’t usually show up in public prayer. It hides behind busyness, behind service, behind long familiarity with faith. Can God use me? Not “Does God exist?” Not “Is the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:4-9, Judges 5:20, 1 Samuel 15:22, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 6:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist