Sermons on Reaching Out:

Expect The Unexpected When God Is In The Building

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 18, 2011

Things happen out of the norm when the Holy Spirit shows Up

Acts 2; 1-4 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extraordinary Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 13, 2019

First in a series of Extraordinary Life. Addresses the kind of faith that is out of the ordinary.

Extraordinary Faith March 10, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must trust God to take care of us. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Supplemental Passage: Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. (Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Freedom (Galatians 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 21, 2024

Is there freedom in Christ? Let's find out in Galatians 5.

Is there freedom in Christ? Is it lawlessness? Do any laws of Christ give us freedom? Are Christians free or not? Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 KJV) Will laws like circumcision make us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks To The Realm Of Death

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 28, 2022

Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose?

key verses (25-27) Why did Jesus call out to the dead? What was His purpose? They saw death as: 1. Dark – John 8:12 – I am the light of the world. 2. Obstacle – Romans 8:35 – Who will separate us from the love of Christ? 3. Only saw negative – Mark 11:22 – have faith in God. To whom did Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, John 11:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit-Filled Worker Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 7, 2025

A Spirit-filled worker stands out in character, creativity, competence, and calling.

THE SPIRIT-FILLED WORKER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 31:1-6 Supporting Texts: Acts 6:3, Ephesians 5:18, Colossians 3:23-24, Galatians 5:22-23 INTRODUCTION: In today’s world, where excellence, productivity, and integrity are highly sought after in every field of labour, the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Remembers His People Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 26, 2025

To be remembered by God means to be singled out for mercy, favour, and supernatural turnaround.

THE GOD WHO REMEMBERS HIS PEOPLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Genesis 8:1 Supporting Texts: Exodus 2:24-25, 1 Samuel 1:19, Psalm 115:12, Luke 1:72, Hebrews 6:10 INTRODUCTION: One of the most comforting truths in Scripture is that God never forgets His people. He may seem silent, but He is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Staying Anchored In A Shaking World

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Sep 5, 2025

What is Jesus Calling us to do when the world is out of control

Feel free to use the personal illustrations, change them to fit anyway you like.. Picture this: you’re working a shift as a firefighter. The call comes in—a house fire with flames showing. As you roll toward the scene, you know that people are depending on you to help bring control to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

(1) Celebrate Good Times Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 3, 2025

John 2 -- Cana Wedding God brings abundance out of emptiness.

Introduction: Seven Signs, One God Revealed I heard about a man who was driving across the country with his wife. They pulled off the interstate to stop for gas, and while he was filling the tank, his wife went inside the convenience store. When she came back out, she was laughing. “What’s so ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, Amos 9:13-14, Isaiah 25:6-8, John 10:10, Matthew 26:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

A Place For God

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 3, 2026

The real temple is the one God builds out of us acting in community.

When I was in Pittsburgh working on my Doctor of Ministry program I noticed dozens of huge, impressive, mostly brick churches - which are if not exactly empty, certainly not filled to bursting. It’s worse in Europe, of course. How many of you have been to places like Notre Dame in Paris or ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16, Jeremiah 7:9-11, Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lifestyle Principles Sermon I: Dealing With Stress In Times Of Crisis Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 22, 2020

When everything appears to be in shambles, God's people pour out their hearts to God.

LIFESTYLE PRINCIPLES BY WHICH GOD’S WILL MAY BE DONE IN OUR LIVES Might we pray this way - “Thy will be done in my city as it is in Heaven“ . . . ‘Thy will be done in my Senior Adult Community as it is in Heaven” . ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

God's Plan For Your Accelerated Promotion SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

This sermon explores the three anointings of David as a roadmap for understanding how God brings about accelerated promotion in the lives of believers. Through a process of testing and graduation, from little to much, we can reach a place of Divine Trust.

In this sermon, we will explore the three anointings of David, which illustrate how God brings about divine acceleration and promotion in the life of a believer. These anointings serve as tests and steps towards gaining God's divine trust. Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13 God chose David, who was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:3

Topics: Anointing, Divine Acceleration, Promotion

The Apprentice #3: Matthew Series

Contributed by Gregg Svalstad on Nov 3, 2004

This is the third in a series of sermons on the disciples using Donald Trump’s "Apprentice" series in contrast to Jesus’ approach of selection. This message focuses on Matthew and that God chooses "Sold Out" people to redeem for His Kingdom.(Drama also av

Jesus began His earthly mission with a search for a team of apprentices, of high level leaders who would form his inner circle and take on the leadership of building His Kingdom after he completed His mission here on earth. As was depicted in the drama sketch, the men Jesus chose were not the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Baptist

An Invitation To Pray Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2016

Jeremiah learned that divine revelation becomes a reality when it is sought. By calling out to God, he finds God's enabling to live out his God given hope of future restoration in a time of personal crisis and national emergency.

JEREMIAH 33:3 AN INVITATION TO PRAY [Matthew 7:7-8] I've always been grateful for the simplicity of God's profound ways. Though His ways seem beyond discovery for the proud heart, they are simple and inviting to those who love Him. Our text today teaches us that God reveals Himself and what ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Urgency Of Godliness Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

Most of us would probably be quick to say that loving and serving God is very important, but often fail to view it as urgent. Paul brings a sense of urgency to our spiritual life in the text today. He wants to jar his readers out of their complacency and

The Urgency of Godliness Romans 13:8-14 Intro: What comes to mind when you hear the word, “Urgent?” It can be an unpleasant word that is associated with tragedy. Most of us would rather not receive an urgent phone call because it might mean that someone we love is hurt or in trouble. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024)

Contributed by Brian B on Aug 9, 2016

A straight forward message shared from the three points laid out so clearly in verse 1. Fear not because God has called you by name! Fear not because God has redeemed you! Fear not because You belong to God!

Fear Not! (Revised April 2024) Isaiah 43:1New King James Version (NKJV) The Redeemer of Israel 43 But now, thus says the LORD, who created you, O Jacob, And He who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. Introduce… This ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ