Sermons on sudden appearance:

Outline For The People Of Christmas: Zacharias

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Dec 11, 2021

This incident in the life of Zacharias is, strictly speaking, not a part of the first Christmas story. Even so, his son, to be named John, was the forerunner of the Messiah!

Text: Luke 1, selected verses Introduction: Zacharias was a priest, married to a woman named Elisabeth, but they had no children. Humanly speaking, there was no way for them to have a child, but God intervened, and gave them the child they so desperately wanted. Although these events took place ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Twas The Night Before Christmas Series

Contributed by Robert Braden on Dec 21, 2022

Twas the night before Christmas

Let read the loved Christmas story Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; Wait that’s not the real story Luke 2:8-20 "8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus In The Storm With Us

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 20, 2003

Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life.

JESUS IN THE STORM WITH US Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 and Psalm 29:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life. Most of us are acquainted with the story recorded in Matthew’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Like An Eagle

Contributed by Joel De Wild on Aug 7, 2002

We can learn spiritual lessons through nature. Especially in the life of an eagle.

Introduction: Recently, I have been reading in the news about "panspermia" Have you heard about this most recent theory called "panspermia?" It’s the idea that life on Earth started as a result of bacteria coming from Mars on meteorites. The idea that life started elsewhere and was somehow ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-9

Denomination: Adventist

Dealing With The Stones Of The Wicked

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

Wickedness is an abomination unto God, so are they which practice it.

DEALING WITH THE STONES OF THE WICKED Dr. D. K. Olukoya Psalm 74:20: “Have respect unto the covenant: for the dark places of the earth are full of the habitations of cruelty.” This means that there are places on earth that are dark and the Bible recognizes them. The only place on earth that light ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 74:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus’ Authority Is Sufficient

Contributed by Ellie Wakeman on Nov 22, 2010

The sermon explores the main truth that Jesus’ authority is enough.

You know, just this past week, I was reminded of an event that had occurred some years back that I wanted to share with you all. This young lady, in her mid 30s was at a time in her life when everything seemed to be going great! Every time she turned around things seemed to be falling right into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Christian Church

A Little Encouragement, Please!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 16, 2008

Encouragement is in short supply...the church is on short rations without it.

1Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers and sisters, you do not need to have anything written to you. 2For you yourselves know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. 3When they say, “There is peace and security,” then sudden destruction will come upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Your Environment Doesn’t Dictate Your Direction Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Jul 26, 2022

In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the heartbreaking decisions made by Cain.

Introduction: We have already seen the impact of Adam’s fatal decision, which plunged mankind into sin, as well as the effect of the curse upon the lives of Adam and Eve. In this lesson, we will examine the variety of lessons learned by Adam and Eve, as well as by every parent, from the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

When It Is Pitch Dark

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 18, 2019

Those who stay firm and endure the pain and agony get to see His glory and His enormity!

In the darkest hour..... Job 30:15”….. They pursue my honor as the wind, my prosperity has passed away like a cloud…” Struggled within myself pondering whether I should talk about my experience, wrestled with my flesh; nevertheless, since I had come out of the crisis by His grace, I sure felt ...read more

Scripture: Job 30:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Origin Of Jesus.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 7, 2022

Jesus came from the Father.

THE ORIGIN OF JESUS. John 7:25-31. JOHN 7:25. “Then said some of them of Jerusalem, Is not this He, whom they seek to kill?” These evidently are not the same as the people who had earlier asked, ‘Who goeth about to kill thee?’ (John 7:20). These are residents of Jerusalem, who knew fine well ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Genesis 12:1-9 - When God Hijacks Your Life? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 10, 2010

I can't imagine packing the removal truck and saying to the driver to pull out without knowing what town you wanted him to go to. "DON'T ASK QUESTIONS! JUST DRIVE!" Sounds like a terrorist trying to hijack a vehicle.

Part 2 - Genesis 12:1-9 - DON'T ASK QUESTIONS, JUST DRIVE! When God hijacks your life! If you have kids, you know the routine. Five minutes into the trip they are asking "WHERE ARE WE GOING? WHEN DO WE GET THERE? ARE WE THERE YET?" At least Abram didn't have any kids, because he would have had a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Because He Lives...

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

Easter message focusing on the facts of the resurrection

“Because He Lives…” 1 Corinthians 15:3-20 (Easter Sunday, April 15, 2001) Introduction Most of you don’t know this, but I have been living with a painful childhood memory that has impacted my impressions of Easter. It happened during a family trip. I don’t know where we were going, or how old ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The King Is Coming

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2018

He is coming to call His own. The dead in Christ will rise first, and then those believers who are still alive will be caught up together to meet the Lord in the air. So shall we ever be with the Lord in that place He has prepared.

1-2-04 Title: The King Is Coming Text: “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” (Mark 13:32) Scripture Reading: Mark 13:32-37 32 “But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:32-37

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Works Of Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 13, 2011

The Holy Spirit thru Solomon, encouraged His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. God encourages His people in the midst of frightening circumstances. How does God do this? An encouraging work of godly wisdom is....

ENCOURAGING WORKS Of GODLY WISDOM—Proverbs 3:13-26 Attention/Need: Today is the 10th anniversary of the Attack on America 9/11/2001. A series of four coordinated suicide attacks against civilian & federal govt. targets. 19 terrorists from the islamic militant group al-Qaeda are known to have ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Zacchaeus Meets Jesus And Is Saved

Contributed by Chris Blackshaw on Oct 31, 2010

No one is beyond being saved. Our task is the same as Jesus' task - to seek the lost and save them and to be proactive in doing it.

Jesus was passing through Jericho from the area of Jordan to Bethany near Jerusalem. He was on his way to raise Lazarus back to life. It was an important journey that he was undertaking but as he was going to perform this great miracle he still found time to deal with other people and their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist