Sermons on Surprised:

Unto You Is Born - The Lord Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Dec 17, 2023

In the 1980's there was a television program called “Who's the Boss?” That question could be asked of any person's life. Who is it that calls the shots? Who gives direction? Who is in charge? Frank Sinatra sang, “I did it my way”. But sadly, that does not always work out well.

Alba 12-17-2023 UNTO YOU IS BORN – THE LORD Luke 2:10-11 If you have ever worked for a boss, you know that you are expected to do whatever the boss tells you to do. Some bosses are good, and some bosses are bad. Readers Digest had an article about bad bosses. Gail Snyder from Georgia told ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Simple Promises For Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

Third sermon in a series that looks at dealing with life’s storms from a biblical perspective.

Simple Promises for Life’s Storms John 6:15-21 I. We are Governed By His Providence “Immediately Jesus made His disciples get into the boat and go to the other side before Him…” – Matt. 14:22 A. Our storms are never incidental B. Our storms never surprise our Lord II. We Have the Potential to ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

"I'm Embarrassed To Talk To God About That"

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 24, 2003

This message deals with the decision Christians often make to avoid prayer because they don’t want to talk to God about that particular sin.

Sometimes as Christians we let things that shouldn’t be in our life linger in our hearts because we’re embarrassed at the thought of talking to God about that problem. We’d rather just not talk to God at all than have to talk about that particular issue. Let’s be honest: one of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1

Denomination: Baptist

"Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering”

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008

When you suffer know that the Lord is watching, and He will turn it around for good

I Peter 4:12-19 October 8, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “Trusting God in the midst of suffering” I. (vs. 12-13) Suffering Should be Considered as a Reason for Joy A. Don’t be surprised 1. Like something is strange and abnormal 2. When a fiery trial comes upon you B. Don’t Grumble, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Are The Signs Of The End Of The Age? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 13, 2020

In the Olivet Discourse, Jesus shares numerous key details about the signs of the end. This message examines five of the things He shares.

THE FINALE: There is an end to this age. - Matthew 24:3-14. - There are a myriad of thoughts about what the future looks like: a. Some presume a dystopian future. b. Some presume unending progress. c. Some presume A.I. will outpace us. d. Some presume that we will destroy ourselves. e. Some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-14

Denomination: Baptist

Many Pretend To Be Godly Men And Women Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 18, 2024

There are many pretend to be godly men and women and appear to be solid Christian believer .However, their “fruit” eventually reveals them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be and they a form of godliness.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I want to warn you about a sobering reality: there are many who pretend to be godly men and women, appearing to be solid Christian believers, but their actions eventually reveal them to be the opposite of what they claimed to be. They may talk the talk, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:14-15

When You Are In The Dumps... Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Jul 13, 2004

Sometimes we feel like Elijah - in the pit of despair. The Lord raises us out of depression by 1. Reprimanding Us, and 2. Revitalizing Us.

Pentecost 12 I Kings 19:9-18 Have you ever prayed an “I have had enough, Lord” prayer? An “I have had enough” prayer usually comes not long after one or more “what next, Lord?” prayers. We’ve all had times like those in our lives: one thing piling on after another, stress after stress, crisis after ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Honoring Your Parents Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

The Bible teaches us that there are two truths to consider when we read the 5th commandment: (1. The call to honor our earthly parents… (2. And the call to be honorable as earthly parents! It is not just a call to the children, but also to the dad an

TEXT: Ex. 20:12; Luke 2:41-52; Eph. 6:1-4 INTRO: When God gave Moses the 10 commandments they came on 2 tablets of stone. Tablet #1 had the first 4 commandments on them and dealt exclusively with man’s relationship with God; tablet #2 had the last 6 commandments and they dealt with man’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Tad Mills on Nov 19, 2005

A Thanksgiving Sermon based on Psalm 65

Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One I love that old hymn "Count Your Blessings" it’s one of my favorites. When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed, when you are discouraged, thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings, name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 65:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beware Of The Plagues

Contributed by James May on May 4, 2003

God sent plagues against Egypt to judge their idol gods and to set his people free. Will God send plagues against our idols as well?

BEWARE OF THE PLAGUES Exodus 7-11 I am sure that most of you have read the story of the Exodus. Israel had been slaves in Egypt for 400 years, driven and abused by the power of Pharaoh to build cities that would be a monument to Egyptian power and gods for many centuries. Some of those ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Ya Gonna Call?

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

Who do you call on for help? Ghostbusters? The cavalry? Call on the one who can really help. God!

Who Ya Gonna Call? I know many of you like to travel and many of you travel by car. A trip by car takes longer than a trip by airplane so you have a lot more time to think, visit, sightsee, imagine, and sing. When you travel with children, you have to keep them from getting bored. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8, Psalm 121:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Not Bear False Witness

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 26, 2002

a journey through the scriptures noting how the 9th command has been broken

Islington Baptist Church March 24, 2002 Exodus 20:16 Scriptures: Daniel 6, I Kings 21, etc Do not bear false witness against other people Command #9 Please don’t raise your hands, but how many of you have appeared in some sort of court before? How many of you are aware that people have ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Coaching From A Crook Series

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 1, 2002

Jesus uses a clever crook as an example of God’s investment strategy.

COACHING FROM A CROOK Luke 16:1-13, Selected THERE ONCE WAS A MAN WHO WENT ON AN OCEAN VOYAGE CARRYING A LARGE BAG OF GOLD COINS. THE BAG REPRESENTED HIS ENTIRE NET WORTH. A TERRIBLE STORM BLEW UP, AND THE CALL CAME FOR ALL HANDS TO ABANDON SHIP. THE MAN STRAPPED THE GOLD AROUND HIS WAIST, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:20-21, Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

In The End

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 28, 2002

Four observations from Daniel 12 -- leading to the conclusion that in the end, all things considered, God really is in control.

We’ve come to the end of Daniel. And I want to tell you how pleasantly surprised I’ve been at the relevancy of this book and how the message fits right in -- speaking to us right where we are. - - - - - - - - - All scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. - - - - - - - - - As you ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: *other

Your Giant Aint Jack

Contributed by Pervis Hall on Jan 16, 2006

This sermon is designed to help those struggling with seemingly impossible trials overcome.

In 1947 San Francisco’s Potrero Hill was not only a poor South City neighborhood, it was a real ghetto. That year was the year Oren was born. Rickets, a poverty-related disease actually caused by malnutrition, was Oren’s major problem. His vitamin-mineral deficient diet caused his bones to soften. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:24-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational