Sermons on Surprise:

The Year King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship.

Thesis: Seeing the Lord and not ourselves is the key to worship. Intro.: 1. Have you ever been surprised at what people hear at church? a. Kids hear things differently, often in humorous ways. 1) Illust. Some children were once asked to draw a picture of Jesus. Boy drew a plane. Pointed out ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-4

Losing Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

Sets forth how the Christian can lose fellowship with the Lord Jesus and how that fellowship can be restored.

LOSING JESUS “So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.” Luke 2:45-46. Though Mary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe Christianity Is True

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

We come from a Designer, which should cause us to consider what the point of life is; this can only be found in Jesus Christ.

Where do we come from? 1. Random accident 2. Designer Who are we? 1. A collection of molecules 2. A significant creature with an eternal soul If 1 is true, what is purpose of life? 1a. Hedonism- “eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow we die!” O’D’s pleasure centres. 1b. Altruism (enlightened ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

To Everything There Is A Season Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 20, 2005

This sermon looks at four seasons in the life of the early Church revealed in the passage.

A Season for… 1. Showing - v. 27-28 - Agabus being a prophet was literally speaking God’s word for the Church. Today we have His perfect revelation that reveals everything necessary for life and Godliness from the beginning to the end of time. There is no longer a need for this type of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Star Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Allen James on Dec 27, 2009

Christmas Eve 2009 Message

Christmas Eve 2009 • The Star of Christmas • MT 1:18-2:2,9-12 Opening: Most overlooked part of the Nativity is not a person but a presence. For a few moments this evening, I want us to consider the Star of Christmas… 1) The Person of Christmas (Jesus) a. We have gathered tonight to celebrate ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Trevor Chuma on Aug 30, 2018

The resurrection of Jesus Christ is either one biggest hoaxes ever foisted on the minds of human beings--or it is the most remarkable fact of history. There are historical evidence and proof that show the resurrection indeed happened.

1. Fact #1: Large Stone Removed. On that Sunday morning the first thing that impressed the people who approached the tomb was the unusual position of the stone that had been lodged on the doorway. Ask yourself this, if the disciples came in and tiptoed around the sleeping guards, and then roll the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:17-18, Matthew 28:2-4, Luke 24:4-6

Denomination: Charismatic

Living Water To Quench Our Spiritual Thirst

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 9, 2015

Jesus was talking about our thirst for God. That is a thirst that only he can satisfy. When Jesus is in our hearts, he satisfies our thirst for God and we will never be thirsty again.

Good morning boys and girls! Do you see this glass of water that I have here by the pulpit? Why do you think I have it here? Well, sometimes I get thirsty just like all of you. I get very thirsty when I preach sermons because I’m talking all the time. We also get thirsty when we exercise a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Anglican

Core 52 Week 15 - Easter Sunday Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Apr 14, 2020

Our atonement was won at the cross. Resurrection means that God has made all things new. We have a new leader, we are a new creation, and we have new opportunities.

Core52 - Easter Sunday Intro: • The 1st Easter morning did not begin with crowds of Jesus’ followers crying out in a parade, “He is risen!” • If there was crying, it was among the women who made their way in the early morning light to a tomb to offer love and respect to their master by finishing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Operation Restoration Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Many today are broken by sin and bound by guilt. How are we to respond?

OPERATION RESTORATION GALATIANS 6:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Here is a touching passage with a tremendous word. It is an admonition and a commandment. Not only does He want to redeem the lost, He wants to restore the saved. All of us, at times, have fallen. Many today are broken by sin and bound by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Living Water

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 19, 2015

Jesus went to a well in the middle of the day and he went to Jacob’s well to get a drink because He was thirsty. So he sat down by the well to rest and drink his water. Suddenly a woman came up to get water and they started talking.

A pitcher of water and a glass. Good morning. How is everybody? This water is so good. Ahhh. Oh would you like some? (Pour water) Let me ask you guys something. Do you drink a lot of water? How much each day? Health specialists say we should drink 8 glasses a day. (8 oz.) Of course ...read more

Scripture: John 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Brokenness

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2023

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation.

Brokenness is God’s way of beautifying you i.e. making you more beautiful. If God allows and leads you along the path of brokenness, it is not to destroy you, but for you to find and experience the sweet and comforting love of Jesus Christ in that broken situation. In 1 Samuel 30:6, when David was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:6

While We Wait

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 22, 2018

We are commanded to pray for the Master to send forth harvesters into His harvest fields while we wait for His return. The message is a call for us to fulfil His charge.

“Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Jonah: Running From The Reality Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Feb 16, 2018

This week our nation celebrates its independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate.

Intro This week our nation celebrates it’s independence. And like all countries… over time such holidays become more about a time to have fun than to be sobered by the nature of freedom. There can be a strange mix of two types of pride that we can celebrate. When we feel a pride is in the source ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Led By The Spirit ... To Be Tempted?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 22, 2017

Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted. The Word is precise in stating that He was led by the Spirit. Why does the Spirit of God lead anyone to be tempted?

“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, ‘If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread.’ But he answered, ‘It is written, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The One Thing That Made Jesus Say "wow!"

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 10, 2022

Christ is impressed by our faith, though the quality of our faith is not required for Him to show compassion.

“After [Jesus] had finished all his sayings in the hearing of the people, he entered Capernaum. Now a centurion had a servant who was sick and at the point of death, who was highly valued by him. When the centurion heard about Jesus, he sent to him elders of the Jews, asking him to come and heal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist