Sermons on Surprise:

Jesus And X-Tra! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 15, 2021

Jesus was/is Extra - Ordinary and 'The Greatest Walker wants us to Walk that extra - mile, but when? Listen!

Jesus walked 1000's of miles for His ministry of love, now He is asking His disciples to walk the extra mile if compelled to go a mile. Why? It comes from the Sermon on the Mount context, "If a soldier demands that you carry his gear for a mile, carry it two miles." (Matthew 5:41) He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Without Natural Affection

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 8, 2018

Things are tough out there. The ones in the most danger are the pre-born and the old. Why?

Isaiah 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. In the day God spoke this it would be unnatural for a mother not have compassion or her child or not feed it. Indeed, women begged for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Romans 1:31, 2 Timothy 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

Neighbors

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Oct 3, 2018

We must engage people that God has allowed us to encounter.

Neighbors September 30, 2018 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must engage people that God has allowed us to encounter. Focus Passage: Luke 10:25-37 Supplemental Passage: One of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, "Teacher, which is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Guarantor Of Perfection Forever Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 6, 2019

The Hebrew Christians 2000 years ago beleived in the High Priest Melchizedek who was not part of Israel and so they were encouraged to believe in the New High Priest Forever, the Guarantor of Perfection, Jesus Christ!

Let us start by reading Genesis 14:11-24; page…… Now please turn to the Letter to the Hebrews Chapter 7….. That story in Genesis 14 is the background of Hebrews 7. Remember that the Letter was originally written to Hebrews about 2000 years ago who became Believers of Jesus Christ. The Letter was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful And Not Forgotten

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 9, 2018

The church in Colossae was not a remarkable church, in fact, most people would have said its best days were gone.

Colossians 1 Faithful and Not Forgotten August 12, 2018 This letter is full of epic and evocative language and is one of Paul’s shortest. Have you ever felt overlooked? Have you ever felt like you were doing the right thing, but other people seemed to get noticed? Have you ever felt like quitting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-6, Colossians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Places

Contributed by John Ong on Oct 10, 2017

Have you ever had a constant in your life that you knew you had to give it up but for some reason or another, you just couldn’t do it?

Have you ever had a constant in your life that you knew you had to give it up but for some reason or another, you just couldn’t do it? Maybe that thing is too important to important to give up, that letting go of it would cause you too much of an inconvenience. Or maybe that thing was too small and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In The Midst Of Trials Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 8, 2015

daily love god and one another in spite of hardships

Before we celebrate our relationship with God through Jesus Christ today in Communion, let us continue to learn from the Book of 1 Samuel. Please open your Bibles to chapter 20 of 1 Samuel….. The chapter is a bit long but we need to read all 42 verses to understand the story and grasp ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Christian Response In Challenging Times

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Mar 26, 2020

As Christians, our response is very critical because it influences the world around us. Even as we are now in difficult days because of COVID-19, our reaction is extremely important and will have a profound impact on others.

Two days back, while watching news on Television, my five-year-old daughter suddenly came up to me and asked me something. What she asked kind of surprised me. She said, “Why mama, everywhere and every time, it is all about corona, corona, corona…. “ The impact that this invisible organism has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 99:1, Psalm 47:8, Psalm 46:1, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Charismatic

Burial Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 16, 2022

Part 2 of the Death and Burial of Jesus. In this integrated gospel account, we see the activities surrounding the burial of Jesus’ body.

Burial Joseph from Arimathaea was a counsellor. He was a good and a just man who waited for the kingdom of God. He was a disciple of Jesus, but secretly for fear of the Jews. He hadn’t consented to the counsel against Jesus or the actions the Jews had taken. (Luke 23:50-51) As evening drew near, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:50-56, Matthew 27:57-66, Mark 15:42-47, John 19:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Was Barren Will Be Restored Wonderfully

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 30, 2022

We look forward to the kingdom of justice and love Jesus would establish after His Resurrection and the Descent of the Holy Spirit.

Saturday of 13th week in course For the last few days we have been hearing the prophecies of the minor prophet Amos, who came from the kingdom of Judah–David’s kingdom–to the large but heretical kingdom of Israel. This prophetic vision, like the others we have heard, tells Israel that their sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17, Amos 9:11-15, Psalm 85:9-13

Denomination: Catholic

He Opened My Eyes.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2022

If this man were not of God He could do nothing.

HE OPENED MY EYES. John 9:26-41. JOHN 9:26-28. The Pharisees again asked the man born blind HOW Jesus had opened his eyes. The man expressed surprise that they wanted to hear his testimony all over again. Did they perhaps also want to be Jesus’ disciples? Apparently the man himself did. The ...read more

Scripture: John 9:26-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resist Not Evil. The Call To Perfect Love.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 3, 2023

Jesus redirects some misconstrued Scriptures.

I. RESIST NOT EVIL. Matthew 5:38-42. MATTHEW 5:38. Oh - it is hard - but “eye for eye, tooth for tooth” belongs to the law courts (cf. Leviticus 24:20), not to personal vendettas. MATTHEW 5:39a. Jesus rather enjoins, “Resist not evil.” MATTHEW 5:39b. Traditionally, the slap across the cheek ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again Christians Have A Spiritual Rebirth Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 11, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore the biblical teachings on being born again, examining the concept of spiritual rebirth and its implications for our lives.

As believers, we often hear the term "born again" used to describe the experience of becoming a Christian. But what does it mean to be born again? Is it simply a matter of praying a prayer or attending church, or is there something more profound happening? In this sermon, we will explore ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 6:4

The Cost Of Righteous Living Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Dec 14, 2024

In this sermon, we'll explore why living righteously may mean having fewer friends.

As believers, we are called to live righteously, following the teachings of God's Word and seeking to honor Him in all we do. However, living a righteous life can come with a cost, one that may surprise many of us. In this sermon, we'll explore why living righteously may mean having fewer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Marriage And Pork

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2024

If your group forbids marriage or has food restrictions for holiness or Christian service then you need to leave. The leaders who made these rules are false prophets.

1 Timothy 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist