Sermons on Strange History:

A Strange Job Description: Salt & Light Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

The Christian responsibility to lost society, the world around us, is described in two figures. They are both simple in nature but deep in implication.

A Strange Job Description: Salt and Light (Matt. 5:13-16) Jesus knows that we cannot keep detailed outlines in our heads, so He provides us with a few simple pictures to summarize our calling in the trenches and routines of life. Main Idea: The Christian responsibility to lost society, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Strange Memorial? The 4th Cup!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 10, 2014

We tend to come to the foot of many memorials built around the world. God has a different kind of memorial, let us call it the 4th cup: COMMUNION!

A STRANGE MEMORIAL THE FOURTH CUP (COMMUNION) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from fodder from Doug Clay I. THERE ARE MEMORIALS ALL AROUND THE WORLD... THERE ARE MEMORIALS BUILT AROUND THE WORLD... 1. THERE IS A MEMORIAL OVERLOOKING THE KENTUCKY RIVER, THERE IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"My Struggle Ain't Strange"

Contributed by Jerrell A Barron on Sep 20, 2013

Every struggle in your life was tailor made to fit you and shape your life. Every struggle in your life God uses to make you better, not to make you bitter.

Intro: As Christians we must clearly understand that the happenings in our lives were tailored just for us. Your difficulties are not to make you bitter but to make you better. God created us with a plan in mind, and again the plan wasn't to make you depressed, or miserable, the plan is to make you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-13, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"A Strange Way To Save The World" Series

Contributed by Rich Anderson on Jan 20, 2011

Jesus could have appeared in royalty as He deserved. Instead He was born in an obscure village in poverty stricken surroundings.

I once read of a little boy getting his haircut while his Father waited. It was Christmastime and the little boy was mesmerized by the Christmas Tree beautifully decorated in the Barber Shop. Looking at the lights on the tree he asked his Father “Daddy, why can’t we have a Christmas Tree in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Strange Case Of The Cursed Fig Tree

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 10, 2021

Christ cursed a tree for not having fruit when it wasn't the season for figs. The real symbolism represents God's expectation that we be fruitful and 4 reasons are given why God's expectation is reasonable. Then 3 types of fruit we must have are identified.

STRANGE CASE OF THE CURSED FIG TREE Matthew 21:18-22 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Barbara Albright, a young woman, was discussing her dating life -- or lack thereof -- with her mother. She told her about a friend of hers who had been in a terrible car accident, broken both her legs, and wound up ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Men Consult Strange Altars Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 16, 2025

This story highlights a troubling truth: when men ignore the living God and seek out strange altars, they not only sin, they provoke divine anger.

WHEN MEN CONSULT STRANGE ALTARS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Kings 1:1-18 Supporting Texts: Deuteronomy 18:10-12; Isaiah 8:19-20; Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5; Galatians 1:6-9 INTRODUCTION: The book of 2 Kings opens with a revealing narrative of how spiritual compromise can cost a man his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Provides In Strange Places Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

Throughout Scripture, we see a recurring pattern of God showing up in unexpected places, providing resources in the most unlikely conditions..

THE GOD WHO PROVIDES IN STRANGE PLACES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 17:1-16 Supporting Texts: Genesis 22:13-14, Exodus 16:1-15, Psalm 23:1-2, Philippians 4:19, Isaiah 43:19-20 INTRODUCTION: There are times in life when our environment seems to offer no hope, no provision, and no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The History Of Daniel And His Three Companions

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel’s Introduction to Babylon

Chapter 1-The Message of Daniel I. God’s Working in International Affairs (v.1,2) A. Word of the Lord Prophesied (v.1) (Jeremiah 25:9,12) Babylon: Land of Shinar (Gen 10:8-10) Kingdom of Nimrod/Babel: Place of Mystery Religion Paganism/All False Religions/Mother of Harlots (Rev ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Last 100 Years Of Church History Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

The past hundred years have brought many negatives including the social gospel movement. However, there have been movements to combat these with the truth. This lesson looks at both the good and bad of the past century.

Over the course of the past 14 weeks, we have examined some of the most important periods in Church History. From the ancient creeds of the early church to the formal confessions of the protestant reformation, we have seen that throughout her existence the Church has always had people within who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jhhemtyd Part 6: Learning From History

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 20, 2009

Part six of this series, this message based on how Israel had rejected God’s prophets and His Messiah.

Jesus Hates Hypocrisy Even More Than You Do! Part 6 – Learning from History Matthew 23:29-39 February 15, 2009 Me: One of the most frustrating parts of parenting is when your child gets hurt doing something that had already hurt them sometime before. You parents know what I’m talking about, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:29-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

For Those Just Joining Us

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 22, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 33: 1 – 56

Numbers 33: 1 – 56 In case you are just now joining us 33 These are the journeys of the children of Israel, who went out of the land of Egypt by their armies under the hand of Moses and Aaron. 2 Now Moses wrote down the starting points of their journeys at the command of the LORD. And these are ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Don't Go There

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jun 25, 2018

A study in the book of Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46

Deuteronomy 1: 1 – 46 I wouldn’t go there if I were you 1 These are the words which Moses spoke to all Israel on this side of the Jordan in the wilderness, in the plain opposite Suph, between Paran, Tophel, Laban, Hazeroth, and Dizahab. 2 It is eleven days’ journey from Horeb by way of Mount Seir ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Rise Of A World Power Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 3, 2009

This message is a part of a series that surveys the entire Bible. It is based upon the study guide from an older Chuck Swindoll series. This message surveys Joshua-2 Samuel.

Today, we set out on the second segment of our journey on God’s Route 66. This segment will be quite historical. These five historical books that we are going to survey today trace Israel’s transformation from a band of twelve wandering nomadic tribes to a powerful united nation. Also during this ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

1 Kings: Part 1 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Good morning, Church! Today, we are journeying through the pages of the Old Testament, specifically 1 Kings 1:1-5:18. We'll be exploring the final days of King David, Solomon's request for wisdom, and the preparations for the Temple. In the words of revered Christian author, A.W. Tozer, "Wisdom is ...read more

Topics: History, Kings