Sermons on Surprise:

Demon Possesion Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 30, 2017

People who do not have Jesus Christ in their lives are susceptible to evil influence even possession.

Last week we noted from Mark 4 that during a boat trip, Jesus taught His followers about faith. Faith is basically completely trusting what Jesus said by taking action accordingly until what was said is accomplished. Faith can be defined this way: Faith is believing what God says and putting it to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware Of False Doctrine

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 31, 2021

In an age of apostasy, be careful of what you hear and even see.

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 abstain ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-5, 2 Peter 2:1, 1 John 4:1, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

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

From Prayer To Praise Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 15, 2024

From Prayer To Praise

Psalm 54 From Prayer To Praise 1. The Prayer of the Psalmist 1-3 i. The Person for Prayer - Save me, O ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Separating Sheep From Goats: Living In The Kingdom Of God Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Nov 29, 2023

The Parable of the Sheep and Goats is about the judgment of nations based on how they treat the marginalized and vulnerable. It highlights the difference between the Kingdom of God and the empires of the world.

Hey guys, have you ever played the game "Would You Rather?" You know, where you have to choose between two options, like would you rather have super strength or super speed? Well, today we're going to talk about a different kind of "Would You Rather" game that Jesus talked about in the Bible. It's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Topics: Judgment, Parables, Sheep And Goats, Kingdom Of God

Unleashing God's Miracles With What You Have SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Never limit God. There is nothing too small for Him. Have faith. Be obedient. Give the little you have to God and watch a great miracle happen in your life. Use what you have with determination, never doubting that you can do great things for God.

Today, we will explore the concept of using what we have in our hands for the glory of God. Often, we underestimate the value of what we possess and doubt our ability to make a difference. However, God can work miracles with even the smallest of things. Let us have faith, be obedient, and offer ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-5

Topics: Faith, Obedience, Miracles

Navigating Life's Seasons With Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

The natural seasons are winter, spring, summer and autumn; there are also spiritual seasons in our lives. What spiritual season are you experiencing now? Are you trusting God to help you in the season you are in?

Today, we continue our series on discovering our destiny, focusing on understanding the season we are in and having faith in every aspect of life. Just as there are natural seasons like winter, spring, summer, and autumn, there are also spiritual seasons in our lives. Each season serves a purpose, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Topics: Faith, Life Seasons

Learning To Fly Through Struggles SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

IT IS THROUGH STRUGGLE THAT MANY OF US LEARN HOW TO FLY I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REALIZED IT YET

Life is a struggle. From the moment we are born until the day we die, we face various challenges and difficulties. However, it is through these struggles that we discover our strength and learn how to overcome. In this sermon, we will explore the concept of struggling but still winning, finding ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

Topics: Struggles, Learning

Finding Hope In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 7, 2023

In times of trouble, temptation, and transgressions, we can find hope and trust in God. He will guide us through our trials and make a way for us.

GOD WILL MAKE A WAY IN YOUR TIME OF TROUBLE, TRIALS, TEMPTATION, TRUSTING, AND TRANSGRESSIONS. GOD WILL MAKE A WAY - ISAIAH 43:10-19 In this passage, we see the phrase "make a way" mentioned in verse 16 and verse 19. Throughout the history of Israel, God consistently made a way for them. He made a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-19

Topics: Hope, Trust, Overcoming Trials

Do You Get It? - Genesis 43:15-45:5 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 25, 2021

When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together.

Neil and I were talking at the men's barbecue yesterday about how God puts His word together so much. When you study God's word, you're just amazed at how many things go together. I think it is fascinating to see that, especially when you see that the whole scripture is focused on Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confident Of His Coming

Contributed by Harold Orndorff on May 25, 2004

Though people have and continue to doubt that Jesus will return, we can be confident of His coming because God has judged the world before, because God is not bound by time, and because Christ’s coming will not be preceded by definite signs.

Confident of His Coming II Peter 3:1-13 Maranatha - - come quickly, Lord Jesus. Quickly, you say? What’s so quick about two thousand years? (The third millennium, by the way, started not so long ago!) Come where? Do what? Would you really want Jesus to come? Why can’t he just stay where He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What To Do In Your Hour Of Need Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 28, 2003

The record of Jesus’ seven statements from the cross are not just recorded as historical fact it is given to us to apply to our present moment…”

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 66 “What To Do In Your Hour of Need!” [Christ’s Seven Statements from the Cross] “The final statements of even the most ordinary people have a way of fixing themselves firmly in the memories of those who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34-46

Denomination: Baptist