Sermons on Ordinary Moments:

The Ascension Ends The Momentous Easter Period – Explaining The Ascension Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Apr 28, 2024

40 days had passed after the Resurrection and Jesus had been teaching His disciples. Now it was time to depart this scene in the Ascension. We are looking at various aspects of the Ascension and His coming again. It was an interesting time.

THE ASCENSION ENDS THE MOMENTOUS EASTER PERIOD – EXPLAINING THE ASCENSION [A]. THE INTRODUCTION FOR OUR MESSAGE TODAY ON THE ASCENSION The days after the Lord’s resurrection were understandably happy ones for the disciples, probably tinged with uncertainty. They were not sure what was ahead. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14, John 21:20, John 20:17, Acts 1:3, Acts 1:4, John 14:16-18, John 16:6-7, Amos 9:13-15, Acts 1:6, Acts 1:9, Acts 1:10, Acts 1:11, Acts 2:32-34, Hebrews 8:1, Acts 7:55-56, Ephesians 4:7-13, Luke 23:42-43, Psalm 16:10, John 3:13, Luke 9:51, Revelation 19:11, 2 Timothy 4:8, Zechariah 14:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life's Direction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2005

Life’s direction can be changed by understaning our past, present & future

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request 3 Defining Moments - How To Alter Life’s Direction Eph 2 There was a man the side of the road hitch hiking on a very dark night in the middle of a storm. It was late at night and no cars ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Expecting Jesus Any Moment Now

Contributed by David Tijerina on May 4, 2003

Jesus is coming back, are you ready? Just as the days of Noah...we have taken life for granted.

I’m Expecting Jesus Any Minute Now September 22, 2002 1. The Last Days A. Fast Approaching a. As I have been saying for the last few weeks, Jesus is coming back soon b. This is not a fad…this is not a fairy tale…it is a fact – a fact that you and I need to face this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Esther A Hero Who Siezed Her Divine Moment

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

A message about seizing the moment right in front of us for God.

Esther A Hero Who Seized Her Divine Moment I want to start off our time together this morning with these words from Erwin McManus Book, ‘Seizing Your Divine Moment.’ WHAT IF - you knew somewhere in front of you was a moment that would change your life forever, a moment rich with potential, a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fourth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year A- The Beatitudes

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 31, 2026

God is recognized in new manner.

The problem with happy is that it is linked with happenstance—it depends on what is happening to you. If you want to feel happy for a lifetime, become a Gardner, if you want to feel happy for a moment, eat a carb! Perfect happiness is “blessed” as is the Beatific Vision, and that is where the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Do Something Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 21, 2011

Any careful study of life reveals moments when one is faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the proper way. Many of you know peo

Sunday, September 7, 2008 “Do Something” Text: Nehemiah 1: 1 - 11 Any careful study of life reveals moments when you are faced with a decision either to do nothing or to do something. History revolves around ordinary people doing extra ordinary things because the stars were aligned in the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twelfth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Cycle A - Year A -- Sparrows

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 4, 2020

SPARROWS AND STORIES OF PROVIDENCE

In Granville, Ohio, there was a woman who was going through some difficult times. She thought that she would never experience joy in her life. However, one day when she was sitting in her kitchen crying, she noticed a small sparrow. Somehow it had gotten into her kitchen. Anyhow she opened the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:26-33

Denomination: Catholic

Powerful People Pray With Expectation Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 26, 2020

When we look at some less well-known people in the Bible whose names we might just pass over while reading a verse or passage of scripture, you will discover that God has also used many ordinary people in a powerful way.

Our theme this year is Powerful People and we are going to examine together how God works in and through ordinary people in a powerful way. Some of the people from the Bible we will look at are more well known than others. The Bible is a collection of 66 books and letters, 39 in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:16, Ephesians 3:20-21, Matthew 19:26, Matthew 18:19, John 14:13, John 15:7, John 15:16, James 1:5-6, James 1:17, 1 John 3:22, Matthew 16:20, Romans 12:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Twelve Apostles: Jesus’ Crew Of Ordinary Dudes (Matthew 10:1-4)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Feb 18, 2025

Matthew 10 begins with the names of the twelve ordinary men whom Jesus chose to be His disciples. We start with Simon Peter.

In this chapter, we are introduced to the twelve men who will carry out the message of Jesus to the nation of Israel and inevitably to the world. None of them were scholars or religious officials. They were twelve ordinary men, some of whom were fishermen by trade and probably knew each other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4, Mark 3:13-19, Luke 6:12-16, Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Renewal Within Defeat PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 25, 2024

This sermon encourages finding strength in Christ during moments of discouragement, deriving blessings from burdens, and dealing with deep pain through faith.

Good morning, dear friends! As we gather together in the house of our Lord today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of another week, another opportunity to learn, grow, and find our strength in Him. We are here, not just to share in fellowship, but to delve into the Word, to seek His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Topics: Discouragement, Encouragement

Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Heal

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 14, 2024

The answer to the “tsunami of secularism” is nothing less than a tsunami of the Spirit.

In the film “Dead Man Walking,” there is a striking moment of contrasting pastoral styles. As the condemned prisoner, Matthew Poncelet, walks to his execution, the prison chaplain, Father Farley, suddenly appears to offer his blessing — a dispassionate ritual performed from a safe distance. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Catholic

Learning Faith By Dealing With Multitudes Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 20, 2017

Knowing that the Disciples still needed to grow their faith, Jesus challenged them!

This morning, we will read the story of Jesus miraculously feeding thousands of people starting with a few loaves of bread and fish. This story is so important that all 4 Gospels describes it. The miracle was actually repeated in the Gospels of Matthew and Mark. The miracle of feeding the thousands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Face To Face With Divine Generosity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

The greatest defining moment in life is when you make a commitment to receive the gift of eternal life.

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FIVE FACE TO FACE WITH DIVINE GENEROSITY JOHN 3:16-18 (PAGE 752 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Today we are focusing on the most important defining moment in life; when you, as a person created by God, understand the amazing, sacrificial generosity of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Because He Lives, I Can Face Today Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 23, 2012

You are not defined by your house, your car, your job, your education, or your credit score! You are defined by how you invested moments in the lives of others! How will someone define you because of your investment of today?

Because He Lives I Can Face Today! John 20:29 John 20:29 29 Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Living Easter Everyday, living each day like Jesus is alive, changes everything! Easter can even change how ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Church Of God

"The Power Of A Proper U-Turn" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 24, 2018

Saul made a big U-turn and became a band new person in Christ. We can too. This was his defining moment. What is yours?

DEFINING MOMENTS “The Power of a Proper U-Turn” Acts 9:1-19 The setting for our message today is in 36 AD. The death, burial and resurrection of Jesus have all taken place …. He has ascended to heaven and now it is up to a small band of men and women to move the message forward. Every one of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist