Sermons about Surprise - SermonCentral.com

No Compromise On Worship Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

based on 85 ratings

| 8,841 views

A look at Daniel chapter 3 where we learn that we musn’t compromise on worship and see that this is not just about facing death, but overcoming day to day niggles and annoyances.

This morning I’d like to introduce you to a book, for those of you that know me you may be surprised to learn that this book is not by J K Rowling or Tolkein. In fact its not even a science fiction book. It’s a little book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook.” And it’s just a manual, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Holiness

Master Of Everything Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 6,120 views

3rd in series "Miracles in Matthew." Looks at whay we doubt the Lord in crises and why we don’t need to doubt.

Introduction: 1. A storm at sea. There is nothing else that so vividly potrays a picture of helplessness. A tiny boat on the open water tossed by the waves, defenseless. 2. It makes a perfect metaphor for the difficulties that we all face in life--situations beyond our control, unpredictable, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:13-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exiles In The Corporate World Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

based on 19 ratings

| 3,178 views

Daniel is our example of how to live as exiles in the marketplace.

Singing the Songs of the Lord in a Strange Land November 14, 2004 Daniel 4 Exiles in the Corporate World Read the Story What the story teaches us, from Nebuchadnezzar’s point of view is pretty simple – Pride comes before a fall. Nebuchadnezzar fails to recognize that he has been placed where ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: *other

Expectations And Let-Downs At Christmas Time

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

based on 35 ratings

| 6,550 views

John the Baptist wasn’t sure if Jesus was the one he was to be expecting. Sometimes, our expectations don’t come true either, especially at Christmas.

Matthew 11:1-11: GREAT EXPECTATIONS, AND RECOGNIZING THE MIRACULOUS “Why do I feel depressed right now, when I’m supposed to feel happy?” “Why do I feel frustrated right now, when I’m supposed to feel joyful?” “This isn’t the way it was supposed to be. This isn’t what I was expecting.” What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Advent - Guess Who's Coming For Dinner?turning Advent Into Adventure.

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 8, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 4,080 views

A sermon about preparing oneself for the coming of Christ at Christmas and into our lives in General.

Some years ago there was a popular wall hanging that hung in many homes it said. Christ is the head of this house, the unseen guest at every meal the silent listener to every conversation. Guess who’s coming for dinner. In 1967 there was a acadamy award winning movie called guess who’s coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Family Tree Of Jesus Part 2 Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

based on 10 ratings

| 5,753 views

· Ruth represents the friendless ones who are victims of prejudice and poverty · Bathsheba represents those who have fallen into sin and must live with its consequences

The Family Tree of Jesus Ruth and Bathsheba Matthew 1:1-17 Scripture Reading: Ruth 1:8-18 INTRODUCTION: Last week and this week, we’re looking at the lives of 4 women who are listed in Jesus’ family tree. Why were these specific women named in Matthew chapter 1 as ancestors of Jesus? ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Giving With Attitude

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

based on 16 ratings

| 3,348 views

A sermon asking the church to examine its attitude toward giving.

Hillsborough Reformed Church at Millstone Preached at South Branch Ref. Ch. As Guest steward Pentecost XX October 17, 2004 Mt. 6:19-21, II Cor. 9:6-15 “Giving with Attitude” This morning I would like to talk to you about a few of the Bibles principles of stewardship. For some, they may come as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Does A Disciple Look Like? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 12,947 views

Disciples look like Sheep, Snakes, and Doves. Follow like a sheep; Shrewd as a snake; Innocent as a dove.

Discipleship Series # 1 What Does a Disciple Look Like? Matthew 10:16 SCRIPTURE READING: Matthew 4: 17-22 INTRODUCTION: For the next 6 weeks, we’re going to be studying DISCIPLESHIP – in sermons and in our Pueblo groups… When we think about Discipleship, it makes sense to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prince Of Peace...?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

based on 134 ratings

| 23,898 views

A look at Jesus’ statements about coming to bring not peace, but division.

With this speech, Jesus certainly grabs our attention. “Do you think that I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division.” It’s not exactly what most of us come to church on Sunday morning hoping to hear. To a large extent our families are what make us who we are, where we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-53

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Much Is Jesus Worth? Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005

based on 61 ratings

| 14,755 views

In Mark 14, we see four different group/people having different views of Jesus. They attach different value to Him. Consider Jesus’ value in your life as we ponder these perspectives.

Let’s begin this morning with a multiple choice question: If you could become any one of these four people, which would you choose? (a) The richest, most successful businessman in the world; (b) The most popular, most attractive movie star in the world; (c) The president of the United States; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Hallmarks Of True Love Series

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

based on 51 ratings

| 14,323 views

At it’s heart, the Book of Ruth is a love story. And since it is Scripture, we can learn a lot from it…

THE HALLMARKS OF TRUE LOVE Ruth 3:1-18 INTRO: Today I want to talk to you about love. What is love? How do you define it, describe it? Here’s one attempt to do that… Show clip from Moulin Rouge where love is described as a series of song titles… Hallmark cards that purport to tell us the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All In The Mix Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 5,496 views

A sermon exploring the dichotomy of good and evil existing side by side in the Kingdom of God.

Stories Jesus Told: It’s All in the Mix Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 A story-teller usually has one thing to communicate, one point to make, when he/she tells a good story. Thus it was with Jesus as he began to weave a story for his listeners. Now a good story may have twists and sub-plots that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Specific God In A World Of Options

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006

based on 127 ratings

| 17,806 views

We are the Burger King generation. We are used to being told to "have it your way." But if we are going to be saved or helped by the Lord, it will be in his way.

Day after day we are confronted with a vast array of options. So many options that it will make your head spin. A question as simple as, “How do you want your hamburger?” can be quite a challenge. According to Burger King, the home of the Whopper, there 1024 different ways for a customer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Of David: The Cost Of Nothing Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 25, 2006

based on 16 ratings

| 18,418 views

For David, the cost of sacrifice was 50 silver shekels and an altar to God. For us, the cost was the life of Jesus Christ

Life of David: The Cost of Nothing 2 Samuel 24:18-25 READ 2 SAMUEL 24:18-25 INTRODUCTION I have to admit that when I began looking at this passage, I had in mind to preach on giving. The passage that we just read has a great example of giving and sacrifice for the sake of God. God directs David ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 6,637 views

It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Sermons on Surprise:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 8, 2004

Contributed by John Gullick on Dec 8, 2004

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Dec 16, 2004

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 24, 2005

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 20, 2005

Contributed by David Asch on Nov 21, 2005

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

Contributed by Michael Trask on Feb 13, 2006

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 25, 2006

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006