Sermons on Seizing Today:

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 1) At Work Today! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

Many times in the Gospels, Jesus shows up in ways that people did not expect. He often defies expectations, both then and now, and as we look at three powerful moments in Scripture, we will see how Jesus reveals Himself in unexpected ways.

Transformed by Truth: The Unexpected Jesus (sermon 1) At work today! Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction Have you ever had a moment when something or someone completely surprised you? Maybe you expected one outcome, but what actually happened caught you off guard and left you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go! And Trust The God Of Your Today And Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 2, 2025

Have you ever lain awake at night, staring at the ceiling, thinking about tomorrow? When God speaks a promise, it carries the power to accomplish what it declares.

Go! And Trust the God of Your Today and Tomorrow Introduction – Living Between Today’s Worries and Tomorrow’s Promises Have you ever lain awake at night, staring at the ceiling, thinking about tomorrow? Maybe you’re wondering how the bills will be paid, or how that medical report will turn out, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Luke 1:37, 1 Corinthians 15:22, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 6:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Have Seen Strange Things Today! Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Sep 5, 2025

A very sick man was confined to a pallet but still wanted to find Jesus so he could be healed. There were four friends who did take him to Jesus--and the sick man was healed!

We have seen strange things today (Disclosure: This message is based on a sermon I preached at New Hope Baptist Church near Fulton, MO, on February 2, 2025; not an exact transcription.) Introduction: This story is one that’s told by both Matthew and Mark, as well as Luke. The main points are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hear God's Voice Today

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2025

Hebrews 3:7-14

HEAR GOD’S VOICE TODAY (HEBREWS 3:7-14) A man who dined regularly in his favorite restaurant complained about the bread. It wasn’t fair, he emphasized, that other restaurants served lots of bread. But here he gets only one piece. So the next time he came in, they served him four pieces. He still ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do We Compete In Today's World? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the empowering and transformative power of knowing Christ, living in that knowledge, and navigating life's challenges with Him by our side.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we're diving deep into one of the most empowering and affirming scriptures in the Bible. We're going to talk about the extraordinary power that comes from knowing Christ, living in the reality of this profound knowledge, and how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Topics: Reality, Knowing Christ

The Future

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 7, 2019

Understand your spiritual identity so you can maximize your potentials and secure your future.

INTRODUCTION Religious bondage makes people stop thinking. That you are excited about this message does not mean you are free of religion. That you even accept it does not mean you are free. You are only free when it makes you think, question and appropriate it to your life. Even though you think ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:20-34

The Yearning Of God

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Mar 20, 2013

We hear stories like that & shake our heads in dismay. It is hard to realize that there are millions living in such superstition & fear. You see, we have been taught that God is love – that He knows & loves each of us...

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK One day, almost 4,000 years ago, God spoke to a man named Abram, who was later called Abraham, & said to him, “Leave your country, your people & your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Wasn't Your Idea Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 11, 2011

A study of chapter 6 verses 1 through 12

Ecclesiastes 6: 1 – 12 It Wasn’t Your Idea 1 There is an evil which I have seen under the sun, and it is common among men: 2 A man to whom God has given riches and wealth and honor, so that he lacks nothing for himself of all he desires; yet God does not give him power to eat of it, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 6:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Speaks A Second Time From The Cross Series

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 19, 2012

Jesus speakes to the lost on the cross

JESUS SPEAKS A SECOND TIME FROM THE CROSS Today shalt thou be with me in paradise Luke 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:41-43, Luke 23:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Monday

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

He is alive...TODAY!!! What difference does EASTER make Today?

Easter Monday I Corinthians 15:13-19 What difference does Easter make? A Sunday School teacher asked her class on the Sunday before Easter if they knew what happened on Easter and why it was so important. One little girl spoke up saying: "Easter is when the whole family gets together, and you eat ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Daily Bread Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 27, 2010

God is calling us to live in the present with our eyes fixed on Him.

Living The Lord’s Prayer, Part-4, Mathew 6:6-13 “Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread” Introduction There is a story of a man who tried to weigh a prayer. He owned a little grocery store. It was the week before Christmas, shortly after World War I. A tired-looking woman came into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Wake Up Church, Wake Up Christians, Wake Up America! Series

Contributed by Terry Campbell-Lebendig on Nov 4, 2015

A comparison of the Lack in the Churches of Revelation to the Churches of Today

Are our Churches in America asleep or indifferent and why are some wasting away while others flourishing? Is it Apathy or Ignorance? Scripture says: “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Feast Of Tabernacles

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 1, 2016

This sermon demonstrates that relevance of the Feast of Tabernacles by explaining the feast’s purpose and applying the spiritual reality of this celebration to believers today. Learn from the words of Jesus, as He celebrated this feast in John 7-8.

The Feast of Tabernacles
 (09-27-15 www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) “Bless the LORD, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:39-43

Denomination: Charismatic

From Sinner To Saint Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 27, 2018

During the crucifixion a man who was a certified sinner asked Jesus for forgiveness. Forgiveness was freely given and he died with no good works to his name. This is grace in action.

Message Luke 23:39-43 From Sinner to Saint Through out history the last words of people have become notorious. Let me give you a few examples. Oscar Wilde, who was a 19th century author, looked around his hospital ward and said, “This wallpaper is horrendous, either it goes or I go”. Just ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Baptist

Is Your Passion Christs Passion

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 28, 2004

It is an exhortation to seize the opportunity that the Lord has given us in the making of the Passion of the Christ.

Is your Passion Christs Passion The Passion of Christ is the buzz of our time. Nearly a year ago - When I first heard about the film / Before I understood anything about it. Something deep inside of me knew it was different. As the weeks have passed my spirit has soared within me. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God