Sermons on Ordinary Time:

In The Valley Of Praise Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 19, 2007

Jehoshaphat and Judah should not have won this battle... under ordinary circumstances. How did they prepare to be used by God in this momentous confrontation?

OPEN: (We played Don Francisco’s Song "Jehoshaphat" after reading the text... it’s worth buying his CD just for personal enjoyment) One of the oldest books on warfare was written by Sun Tzu. It’s called the Art Of War and in its 13 chapters, Sun Tzu laid down some basic principles of how to wage ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mother And Daughter Relationship PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God works through ordinary courage, presence, and compassion, weaving deliverance and hope even in our most fragile and uncertain moments.

Some stories slip into our souls like a lullaby. Exodus 2 is one of them. We can almost hear the hush of a mother’s whisper, see the ripple of the Nile, feel the tremble of a sister’s hope. A woven basket, a watchful girl, and a princess with tear-touched eyes—God pens redemption with reeds and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-9

Topics: Motherhood, Daughters, Relationships

Belonging Following Sharing

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus invites us to belong, follow, and share His love, transforming ordinary lives into a mission that draws others into His Kingdom.

There is a moment near the beginning of every great story where a character hears the invitation that changes everything. A knock at the door. A stranger walking into view. A whispered challenge: “Come and see.” For Simon and Andrew, that moment came while they were doing the most ordinary thing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:12-13, Matthew 4:18-22, John 21:15-17, Acts 1:8, 2 Corinthians 5:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Power And Importance Of Intercessory Prayer PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 3, 2025

God seeks ordinary people willing to pray and stand in the gap, using their faithfulness to bring hope, healing, and change to a broken world.

Some of the greatest moments in the Bible begin with God looking for a person. Not a celebrity. Not a committee. A person. A shepherd with a sling. A teenage girl with a “yes.” A fisherman with a net. Heaven leans over the balcony and asks, “Who will stand? Who will say yes? Who will carry My heart ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Topics: Intercession, God's Agents

God's Favour Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Dec 19, 2006

God’s favour means He uses the ordinary, involves adversity, requires obedience, gives us purpose, and provides hope.

Introduction We’ve all done someone a favour. And we’ve all asked for favours. We all have favourite foods, music, places to visit, etc. We talk about favourable weather and favourable circumstances. To use a negative example, some parents play favourites with their children. When we use these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And X-Tra! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 15, 2021

Jesus was/is Extra - Ordinary and 'The Greatest Walker wants us to Walk that extra - mile, but when? Listen!

Jesus walked 1000's of miles for His ministry of love, now He is asking His disciples to walk the extra mile if compelled to go a mile. Why? It comes from the Sermon on the Mount context, "If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles." (Matthew 5:41) He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Character Study Of Philip The Evangelist Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 26, 2025

Philip the Evangelist was a man of faith, obedience, and power. His life demonstrates that God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary missions.

CHARACTER STUDY OF PHILIP THE EVANGELIST – PREACHER TO THE ETHIOPIAN EUNUCH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 8:5-8, 26-40 "Then Philip went down to the city of Samaria and preached Christ to them. And the multitudes with one accord heeded the things spoken by Philip, hearing and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8, Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In The Masters Footsteps! Series

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Mar 5, 2004

A call for ordinary people to get involved in our world, doing what Jesus wants us to do, using Him as example.

Walking in the Masters footsteps! I’m going to talk to you today about Walking in the Masters footsteps! First of all: the master that I’m talking about is Jesus Christ Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-43, John 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent 1: Jesus The King PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 6, 2023

This sermon explores God's extraordinary work in the ordinary, focusing on the announcement, arrival, and assignment of Jesus as depicted in Luke 1:26-38.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be standing before you today, not as a speaker, but as a fellow traveler on this road we call faith. We gather here not because we have all the answers, but because we are all seekers, yearning to understand the mysteries of God's love and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Topics: Incarnation

Moses - The Reluctant Hero Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 27, 2005

Most of the time we think of spiritual giants just itching to do God’s work. Moses was actually very reluctant to answer God’s call. This gives us ordinary folks hope. God takes us - whatever we have in our hand - and uses it for His glory.

What are you like when God calls you? Do you actively listen for His voice then jump at the chance to obey? Or are you just kind of going along, doing your job, minding your own business and when God calls you might reluctantly go along if He twists your arm enough? You might think that a ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Danger Of Dishonouring God's House

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 14, 2025

To dishonour God’s house is to treat what is holy as ordinary. It includes neglecting, defiling, or treating the worship of God with contempt or irrelevance.

THE DANGER OF DISHONOURING GOD'S HOUSE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Malachi 1:6-8 Supporting Texts: 1 Samuel 2:12-17, John 2:13-17, Ecclesiastes 5:1-2, Haggai 1:2-9, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION: The house of God is not an ordinary place—it is a sacred space where God’s presence ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Conflicting Signals

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 18, 2023

More important than knowing WHEN Jesus is coming is remembering that he HAS come, and he WILL come.

How many of you read the comic strip Peanuts? Anybody here NOT read Peanuts? Tell me, what do you think when you see Lucy with the football, holding it for Charlie Brown to kick? She always manages to talk him into it, doesn’t she? And he runs to kick the ball and she snatches it away and he falls ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Early Edition Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus gives us a glimpse into the future and the end of time

Early Edition Early Edition Series: Matthew 24:1-14 January 18, 2009 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite television shows in the mid nineties was Early Edition. The show was built around the premise that an ordinary guy named Gary Hobson would receive a newspaper each morning. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Expectant Hope, End-Time Theology, Present-Day Living

Johns Christmas Story

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 31, 2020

Johns Christmas story is different than Matthews and Luke's we find John share Jesus is LIght, Word, Life to humanity.

Johns Christmas Story John 1:1-18 1. Christmas is over but not Christ Mass • Hearts are broken the holidays are fun because of the gatherings the dinners the cakes the cookies the gifts the lights the spectacular, but some are relieved its over. • Now even our lectionary calendar calls the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist