Sermons on Plot Reversal:

A Novel Idea

Contributed by Andy Smith on Apr 9, 2006

Description of Jesus’ Triumphal ENtry from the raising of Lazarus John 11:45 to John 12:19. as a murder mystery novel witha surprise ending.

A Novel Idea John 11:45 to 12:19 As I was looking at the suggested scriptures in the lectionary; I began to ponder the passage that was suggested. They had suggested the passage that encompassed The Triumphal Entry only (John 12:12-16). But as I looked at it, it seemed so disjointed. As I began ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Kyle Gray on May 20, 2009

This question needs to be reversed if we are to find an answer.

Why do bad things happen to good people? Why suffering? 9/11 Katrina, friends going through extremely difficult times. Why would God allow this? What benefit is evil and suffering? What is the point? God does not exist for our human happiness. God exists because God exists. We’re funny as ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41, John 9:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pentecost.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 16, 2024

Babel reversed; God’s purposes restored.

PENTECOST. Acts 2:1-11. There is a time and a place for everything - or so the old folks used to say. There was a time for Christmas, and a time for Easter. There was a time for Ascension - and now, a time for Pentecost. The Greek reads, “in the filling-in of the Day of Pentecost” they were all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exemption Through Prayer And Intercession Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 5, 2025

Through fervent prayer and intercession, believers secure divine exemption from evil, judgement, and satanic plots.

EXEMPTION THROUGH PRAYER AND INTERCESSION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 22:30 Key Verse: “And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none.” – Ezekiel 22:30 Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Night Of Divine Visitation Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 27, 2025

A night of divine visitation is a night where impossibilities are overruled and the plans of the enemy are reversed.

A NIGHT OF DIVINE VISITATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 12:6-10 Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, Exodus 12:29-31, Genesis 32:24-30, Luke 2:8-11, Job 33:14-18 INTRODUCTION: There are nights that change the course of destiny. In the spiritual realm, nights are symbolic of seasons of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Should We Do?

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 20, 2013

Jesus in bringing life to someone who was dead causes the plot to kill Him but little did they know that the very plot they conjured up to kill Him will bring about eternal life.

47 Then the leading priests and Pharisees called a meeting of the high council. They said, “What should we do? This man is doing many miraculous signs. 48 If we let him continue doing these things, everyone will believe in him. Then the Romans will come and take away our Temple and our ...read more

Scripture: John 11:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

"the Last In Line"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 15, 2021

A sermon about Jesus' great status reversal.

“The Last in Line” Mark 9:30-37 This past Tuesday, David Bracket and I were unloading the flooring for the new nursery and we were doing it right in front of the big windows at the Redding Road entrance. A big group of our Preschoolers had just come in from the playground and ran over to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: United Methodist

"No Longer Hiding In Shame"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 7, 2016

A sermon about Jesus reversing the shame brought on by Adam.

"No Longer Hiding in Shame" John 21:1-19 It has been defined as "a painful feeling of humiliation or distress." Many scholars agree that it is "the most disturbing experience individuals ever have about themselves; no emotion feels more deeply disturbing..." because "the self feels wounded from ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Graduation 2009

Contributed by Rob Culler on Nov 29, 2010

Your life is a story involving plot, setting, and character--write well!

BCA Graduation—May 27, 2009 "The Story of Your Life" Romans 12:1-2 (The Message) Text--Read by a student Introduction If you've had me for class or been in chapel, you know that I love stories. I love to hear them. I love to tell them. I think stories are powerful. I think there are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Road To Calvary

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 1, 2007

Christ’s road to Calvary: The plot. The betrayal. The supper. The denial. The garden.

INTRO.- ILL.- A tired hunter out in the wilderness stumbled into a camp. “Am I glad to see you,” he said. “I’ve been lost for three days.” “Don’t get too excited, friend,” the other hunter replied. “I’ve been lost for three weeks.” Have you ever been lost in the woods? How about on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 4, 2022

The communion, the covenant, the denial, the sifting, the charge, all of these things pointed to Jesus fulfilling His ultimate purpose (to die for us), and the focus of the disciples was still on earthly things. Will we see the lesson Jesus was teaching and apply it to our lives?

The Lord’s Supper (Luke, Part 11) Luke 22:1-38 Introduction / Recap - Last week, we discussed the teachings of Jesus surrounding His return - Bottom line: We DO NOT fear His return, but we can’t misunderstand it either -- We should know the signs behind His coming, and be ready to explain ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38, Colossians 3:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Preacher Rescued From Death Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2025

Acts 23:12-35 shows us how God’s providence works in his most holy, wise, and powerful preserving and governing all his creatures, and all their actions.

Introduction In December 2005, Tony Dungy, coach of the Indianapolis Colts, suffered a tragic loss with the death of his 18-year-old son. At the same time, the Colts faltered during their final games and lost the chance to play for the Super Bowl that year. As players cleaned out their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Feast To Remember: Book Of Esther

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 29, 2015

An intended genocide against the people of God is thwarted. Behind all the machinations of human deliverers, we see the quiet unassuming hand of providence. Praise the LORD!

A FEAST TO REMEMBER. Esther 7:1-6; Esther 7:9-10; Esther 9:20-22. Esther is a book of feasts. First there was the extravagance of a six-month long drinking feast for the army and the princes of the 127 provinces (Esther 1:3-4). This was immediately followed by a seven day drinking feast for the ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22, Esther 7:9-10, Esther 7:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Les Miz The Most Miserable Ones

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 24, 2013

Easter Sunrise sermon that reverses 1 Cor. 15:19

Les Miserables: The Most Miserable Ones 1 Corinthians 15:19 A long time ago an important battle was fought between the French and the English... at Waterloo. Gen. Wellington led the English and Gen. Napoleon led the French. It was in the days before the telegraph. The news of the battle was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 15:19

Denomination: Baptist

On His Birthday Jesus Gave The Gifts

Contributed by David Nolte on Dec 17, 2018

Most people get gifts on their birthday but Jesus reversed the role.

Birthdays. Everybody has them. Some miscount them – me for example. Last year I was telling people I was 77, but Marlene and Keri convinced me that, until December 24, I was only 76. Some make sure others remember their birthday. Some people have two birthdays: one at the time they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ