SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Surprised:

showing 3,376-3,390 of 28,922
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Don Schultz avatar

    What Happens When You Meet The Real God?

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Jan 23, 2003
    based on 83 ratings
     | 11,554 views

    God is holier than you think. God is more merciful than you think.

    Jonah 3:1-5, 10 WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU MEET THE REAL GOD? 1) He is holier than you think 2) He is more merciful than you think Until you meet someone in person, you really don’t know what that person is like. What is Tom Brokaw, or Matt Lauer, or John Madden like, in person? You see these ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Davon Huss avatar

    Philip Fishing Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 27, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 6,166 views

    Fourth in a series about Fishing for Men. It talks about the case study of Philip and the Ethopian Eunuch.

    Sermon for 4/26/98 Philip Fishing Acts 8:26-39 Introduction: ** My conversion and baptism. Emphasis that I know a lot. WBTU: A. Most people in USA have some knowledge about Scripture. B. Almost everyone owns a Bible. In my high school we could take as an elective, Biblical literature. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dennis Selfridge avatar

    Real Beauty Comes From The Heart

    Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 21, 2005
    based on 46 ratings
     | 14,869 views

    Beauty begins from the inside

    Real Beauty comes from The heart Wishing you a beautiful, daffodil day! Several times my daughter had telephoned to say, "Mother, you must come to see the daffodils before they are over." I wanted to go, but it was a two-hour drive from Laguna to Lake Arrowhead "I will come next Tuesday," I ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Do You Still Have No Faith? Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 25, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 8,614 views

    Faith needs to be exercised. We can have faith in the Lord because His authority is absolute. Our faith in God is expressed through prayer and action.

    Exercise is important. To stay fit and healthy, to stay strong, we’re told to exercise regularly. You go to the gym and you’ll see all kinds of equipment to tone your body muscle and help you stay strong and healthy. In the spiritual realm, we need that too. We say we have faith in God. All ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Always?!

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on May 25, 2005
    based on 31 ratings
     | 6,921 views

    The gratitude God gives changes my perspective about life.

    Always?! Philippians 4:4-8 (New International Version) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Douglas Bryan avatar

    Fired Or Fired Up!

    Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Mar 21, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,356 views

    Reality TV has captured the attention of viewers. Each week contestants are getting voted out, asked to leave, or just plan fired. When you stand before God, the Almighty Judge, will you get fired up or will you be fired from eternity?

    FIRED OR FIRED UP! 2 Peter 3:3-14 INTRODUCTION: A. I have had several people tell me that they get concerned when I walk to the edge of the stage as they are afraid I’m going to fall off. 1. I am thankful that that has not happened yet ILL> I did hear a story about a preacher who was speaking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Scott Carmer avatar

    And God Laughed

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 28, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 6,000 views

    It is Easter and the resurrection is the laughter of the universe at our inability to understand and at Evil’s inability to read the end of the book.

    And God Laughed John 20:1-18 March 27, 2005 I don’t watch a whole lot of television, but I do like cop shows: Law and Order, CSI - Crime Scene Investigations, I realize that those are pretty much guy shows, but that’s who I am. These crime shows are all about evidence: finger prints, hair ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bob Briggs avatar

    Deception Series

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Apr 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 11,886 views

    People are deceived oftentimes. How can we overcome deception?

    Deception is the act or state of deceiving or of the state of being deceived. The dictionary says to deceive is to mislead by a false appearance or statement. Sounds like the kind of environment we live in. I was reading an account of California’s most colorful stagecoach robber, “Black ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Keith Foskey avatar

    C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving Series

    Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 26, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,370 views

    Series nspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.

    Sermon Series: “The A.C.T.S. of Prayer” (Inspired by a short book by E.W. Price Jr.) Sermon #2: “C – Confession / T – Thanksgiving” Series Text: Acts 1:14 Today’s Text: I John 1:8-10 OPENING JOKE: “A Lawyer will listen” A pastor was using a children’s sermon to teach the little boys and girls ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Roger Thomas avatar

    Three Baptism Stories Series

    Contributed by Roger Thomas on Sep 28, 2005
    based on 74 ratings
     | 20,837 views

    The stories of three different baptisms explain why Jesus thought it important enough to include baptism in his final words to his disciples.

    Three Baptism Stories Matthew 28:18-20 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO We are in a continuing series from what Bible students call ¡§the great commission¡¨¡XJesus¡¦ final words to his followers. Working our way through this passage requires that we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Wilkins avatar

    Jesus The Master Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jul 26, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,660 views

    Jesus invites us to follow Him - to apprentice under him as the Master.

    Apprenticing under the Master June 26, 2005 Mark 1:1-20 Jesus the Master Early on in the second session of God at the pub, we had the talk on “Why did Jesus Die?” Almost everyone in my small group was able to see Jesus as a great model for life, someone that they would like to follow, but ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Steven Spillman avatar

    The Great Treasure Hunt

    Contributed by Steven Spillman on Jul 14, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,683 views

    “‘But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, e

    “‘But you, O mountains of Israel, will produce branches and fruit for my people Israel, for they will soon come home. I am concerned for you and will look on you with favor; you will be plowed and sown, and I will multiply the number of people upon you, even the whole house of Israel. The towns ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Johnny Creasong avatar

    The Gift Of Grandparenting Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008
    based on 26 ratings
     | 19,341 views

    Every Grandparent can testify that if someone would have just told them that grandchildren were so much fun, the choice would have been made to have them first! Since we can’t do that, let’s use our influence to impact the next generation.

    The Gift of Grandparenting Proverbs 17:6 A Covenant with God and My Children and Grandchildren! a paraphrase of Psalm 78:4-7 “We will not hide these truths from our children but will tell the next generation about the glorious deeds of the LORD. We will tell of His power and the mighty miracles ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Ronald Franklin avatar

    How To Turn Stress Into Rest - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Ronald Franklin on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,580 views

    One thing that often hinders Christians in enjoying our lives is stress. The times when we feel stressed out are usually the most miserable times in our lives. If believers are going to live the abundant life, we’ve got to learn how to deal with stress.

    INTRODUCTION As you know, our theme this year in CCC is Determined to Develop. Today we want to talk about one of the areas of our lives that it is most crucial for us to develop in if we are going enjoy our lives. Do you know that God intends for you to enjoy life? When we talk about the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Heflin avatar

    Left Behind

    Contributed by David Heflin on Mar 24, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,624 views

    This sermon does not deal with the popular book series indicated by the title, but deals with what we have left behind to follow Jesus.

    Left Behind Luke 18:18-30 PSCOC 3/26/06 Introduction: The seeker friendly Jesus. 1. The Real New Testament. I recently read about a new Bible out that is targeted to young people into hip-hop. How is it that the Bible in the common language can no longer captivate people’s attention that we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ