Sermons on Surprised:

An Understanding Man Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2001

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Christmas Surprises". This sermon looks at Joseph and some things we can learn from his role in Jesus’ birth.

Sunday Morning December 2, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Christmas Surprises [#3] AN UNDERSTANDING MAN? Matthew 1:18-24 Introduction: When it comes to my wife, I am a very jealous man. If I thought my wife was “cheating” on me I would not understand. By nature men are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeing Humanity Through Jesus' Eyes"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 10, 2006

The ultimate good in life is when we are liberated, let loose to become such lovers of God that we surprise ourselves by loving those whom God loves.

“Seeing Humanity Through Jesus’ Eyes” Mark 1:40-45 2 Kings 5:1-14 By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Both in our Old Testament Lesson and in our Gospel Lesson for this morning we come face to face with the disease of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Teflon Christians Series

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on Dec 28, 2006

Christians are different from the world and it should not surprise them to be teated different by the world. We need to learn to let those things slide off of us.

1 Peter 2:11-12 Teflon Christians Introduction: History of Teflon® (Taken from Dupont’s Web site) It all began April 6, 1938, at a Laboratory in New Jersey. Dr. Roy J. Plunkett was working with gases related to Freon® refrigerants. Upon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do I Handle Temptations?

Contributed by Gary Christensen on Jan 16, 2006

Let’s talk about temptations. In what way should we handle them? Can I really defeat satan? Some surprising answers!

"For our High Priest (Jesus Christ) is able to understand our weaknesses. When He lived on Earth, He was tempted in every way that we are, but He did not sin." (Hebrews 4:15) Will we be tempted? Yes. Do we HAVE to give in? No. I’ve read many kinds of "lists of things to do" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Doest Thou Here Jesus? Series

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 6, 2008

Sermon Seven In The Series. Jesus is left at Jeruselem as but a 12 year old boy. His mother returns to find him seemingly surprised he is there.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA WHAT DOEST THOU HERE? Sermon 7 Luke 2:40-52 Intro: As a child, TWICE, my parents left me at church! As just a toddler they left me at Union Hill Church, thinking I had gone home with my grandparents, and as a grade school kid, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family – Husbands And Wives Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Husbands and Wives - Surprise! Submission is for everybody! Husbands love your wives. Wives submit to your husbands. The mystery of the husband wife relationship.

• Ephesians 5:21-33 (NIV) [21] Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ. [22] Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. [23] For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior. [24] Now as the church submits to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Top 6 Mistakes Christians Make Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Aug 25, 2009

What are the top six mistakes believers make in their spiritual lives? You may be surprised to find out what they are and whether or not you are making any of them.

“A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF PHILIPPIANS” PHILIPPIANS 1:21-30 “The Top Six Mistakes Christian’s Make” ________________________________________ Last week we learned… 1. Because of Paul’s chains, Christ was known. – Phil.1:12-14 2. Because of Paul’s critics, Christ was preached. – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Baptist

Your Portrait In Scripture Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 25, 2007

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you.

You would probably be surprised if you opened your Bible and there on the pages of scripture was an eight by ten picture of your own face looking back at you. But you will see your portrait in scripture. The Bible talks about three different portraits and every one of us fits in to one of these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Divorce Decision Series

Contributed by David Mcclain on Jul 22, 2018

The marriage covenant is to be a permanent bond that is created by God Himself. Jesus responds to the disciple’s surprise at His stringent view of divorce and remarriage by stating that only

OPENING SETENCE: There is an old nursery rhyme called “Humpty Dumpty.” INTRODUCTION: Of course we all know it. We can quote it better than most Bible verses. Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men. Couldn’t put Humpty together ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Manna Again?! Yuk!" Series

Contributed by John Tung on Jun 15, 2007

Like the Israelites in the wilderness, we complain too easily. Learn what a complaint to God is, and be surprised at what happens when we complain to God.

“MANNA AGAIN?! YUK!” Numbers 11:4-9, 31-34 John Tung, 6-3-07 I. Introduction Long, long time ago, a nation had a king. This king was greater than any king in the whole world. He was strong, protective, wise and provided for this people. The only problem was that this king was invisible. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:4-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brides - Wicked And Righteous

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 22, 2010

Who is this Prostitute riding the beast from Hell? A close look at the Old Testament prophets reveals a surprising possibility! Who is this new bride of the Lamb? Is it not the church?

What do you think about weddings? Timothy was our first child to get married. When I performed the wedding for my son and his bride, weddings took on a whole new meaning to me. There I stood, a father joining his only son and his son’s beautiful bride in marriage. I knew it before, but at that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Great Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2021

What is the greatest commandment? Surprise! It’s not one of the Ten Commandments. Let’s look at the two Great Commandments in Mark 12:28-34.

What is the greatest commandment? Purpose: Surprise! It’s not one of the Ten Commandments. Plan: Let’s look at the two Great Commandments in Mark 12:28-34. 613 Commandments (vs. 28) Mark 12:28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

To Really Gaze.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 20, 2023

To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus?

To Really Gaze. Colossians 3:14-17NIV To Gaze, is to look at something or someone for a long time, especially in surprise or admiration. When is the last time you have gazed? Gazed at the lasting-results of Jesus? Gazed into God’s words? Gazed into the peace of Christ? Gazed into redemption? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:14-17, 2 Thessalonians 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Changing The World One Meal At A Time Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the biblical practice of living a 'questionable' life that surprises non-believers and sparks their curiosity about faith, as part of a two-pronged approach to evangelism.

Last week we looked at Paul’s two-pronged approach to evangelism – bold proclamation by the evangelists, and the living of questionable or intriguing lives by believers. We explored briefly what it means to live a questionable life – one that surprises unbelievers and evokes curiosity about our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1, Luke 14:7-14

Topics: Evangelism, Biblical Practices, Questionable Lives

Sermon Series: Surprise The World

A Novel Idea

Contributed by Andy Smith on Apr 9, 2006

Description of Jesus’ Triumphal ENtry from the raising of Lazarus John 11:45 to John 12:19. as a murder mystery novel witha surprise ending.

A Novel Idea John 11:45 to 12:19 As I was looking at the suggested scriptures in the lectionary; I began to ponder the passage that was suggested. They had suggested the passage that encompassed The Triumphal Entry only (John 12:12-16). But as I looked at it, it seemed so disjointed. As I began ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed