Sermons on Surge:

Whose Story Is It?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jun 9, 2018

Are the star of your own story with God playing a supporting role, or are you in a story that’s bigger than you, with God in the lead and you in the supporting role?

Bill Clem opens his book, Disciple, with two scenarios. One has to do with a couple of guys who are theater majors in college, and they grow impatient with all the hoops they have to jump through to finish their degree. They just want to be producing plays and directing and acting in them. So, one ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"eh?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 10, 2019

Listening, hearing and acting on the call of God.

“Eh?” 1 Samuel 3:1-11, 19 Raise your hand if you sometimes have a hard time hearing God or discerning God’s voice. Interruptions define our lives, do they not? Our days and nights are full of gadgets that ping, buzz and beep their way into our attention, taking us away from whatever we are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Una ReuniÓn De Bienvenida De La Iglesia

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Apr 22, 2020

Se dio el 30 de junio de 2013 en la Iglesia Metodista Palmyra en la isla rural de Bird, MN. La congregación ha estado disuelta por muchos años. La importancia de la reunión y el regreso a casa en esta vida apunta a la próxima reunión y regreso a casa en la próxima.

«Si lo que está pasando fue glorioso, lo que queda es mucho más glorioso». De todas partes, ustedes, los descendientes de los miembros fundadores de la Iglesia Metodista Palmyra, se han reunido aquí nuevamente este año para recordar, dar gracias, celebrar sus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Last Days

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Only someone who is completely out of touch with reality would dispute the fact that we are living in the last days. The question is... What is the church going to look like in the last days? What can we expect to see through the church?

The Holy Spirit witnesses to us concerning the last days, and he tells us what to expect. He tells us the attitude and the spirit that will prevail in the hearts of the wicked. (2 Timothy 3:1-5 ) KJV “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. [2] For men shall be ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trust In God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 6, 2020

“Do you have a deep, consistent, abiding sense of peace?” What is the indicator of perfect peace? If you have an undisturbed and sound sleep, then you are at perfect peace. Read further...

Text: Isaiah 26:1-4 Theme: Trust in the Lord Introduction: The Lord is good; His love endures forever. God willing, we will meditate on the theme, HOPE AMIDST DESPAIR, throughout August. Almost all of us are going through tough situations, hopelessness despite resources and people around us. Our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Belief In The Risen Lord

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 14, 2014

The resurrection of Christ is the most important event of both history and the individual's life.

Belief in the Risen Lord John 20:19-29 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Take Your Bibles, Please… On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Hang On

Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014

Hanging On Can Be Defined As: 1. To cling tightly to something. 2. To continue persistently; persevere. 3. To keep a telephone connection open. 4. To wait for a short period of time.

Hang On David Tack- October 18, 2013- Life Care Center, Jacksonville FL There are some that say that the nails did not hold Jesus to the cross; and, I agree with this. Some go further and say Jesus had to actually hold onto the nails to keep the nails from ripping through the frail flesh. This ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Agents Of Grace (Jonathan) Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 4, 2015

Jonathan models true friendship and also serves as a picture of how Jesus is a friend to us.

A few sermons ago we started with a little game called “Declare the Pair.” When I said, “bacon” you were to declare its pair or partner. So in the case of bacon you said…“eggs.” Bacon and eggs are a recognized pair on any breakfast table. We also listed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:25-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 20, 2008

A Thanksgiving sermon in the midst of economic hardship.

Psalm 118:1-6, 15-17 “Giving Thanks in Uncertain Times” by: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org It’s just about time for the turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, and my favorite—pumpkin pie. Most of us will be celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Living The Ultimate Life

Contributed by Phillip Hopersberger on Aug 26, 2013

A sermon referring to the upcoming film The Ultimate Life.

¿Convertido o convencido? Hay dos tipos de creyentes dentro de los círculos religiosos, los convencidos y los convertidos. Por supuesto, hay un solo grupo genuino de creyente… ¡Los convertidos! Pero, a través de este capitulo quiero hacer distinción de estos dos grupos que dentro de la iglesia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Radical Jesus Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Jul 12, 2017

The second in the "Who Is Jesus?" Series

Who Is Jesus? Message 2: Radical Jesus Text: Matthew 4:12-17 Introduction: Today we continue the Who Is Jesus series that’s based in Matthew’s gospel by examining Radical Jesus. We’re going to be taking a look at the radical nature of Jesus’ message, and as with many of the sermons delivered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Apostolic

Filled To The Brim Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Crowder on Feb 27, 2016

The coming of the Holy Spirit was promised in the OT. Jesus promised the Holy Spirit would come. The events recorded in the first four verses of Acts chapter two is His arrival.

ACTS 2:1-4 Acts 2:1 And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. 2 And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. 3 And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Coronavirus Causes Millions To Seek God

Contributed by John Gaston on May 20, 2020

Coronavirus has ushered in one of the greatest opportunities to witness in history. Millions are seeking help to cope with the fear, isolation, insecurity, and hopelessness of their situation. Now is the time to share our faith and lead them to Jesus.

CORONAVIRUS CAUSES MILLIONS TO SEEK GOD 2 Cor. 5:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Rachel Nichols says, “Our fourth grader celebrated his birthday on crutches, so he couldn’t carry the cupcakes into school without help. So she asked her 6th grader, Noah, to help carry them in. “I could,” he said, “but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10, Matthew 4:19, Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Heard, They Saw, They Spoke

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on May 24, 2021

Jesus gives His authority to His disciples, so that as they journey through this life, by His Spirit, they are witnesses of Him. So let us go back to the first Pentecost after Jesus ascended into heaven.

During Jesus earthly ministry He taught and demonstrated in love, truth and power the Kingdom of God on earth in this world damaged by evil. The Kingdom of God is His right to rule and reign. Where His will is done on earth as it is in heaven. God’s will and saving purpose planned before the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4, Acts 2:6-11, Acts 2:14-21, Ephesians 5:18