Sermons on Surprised:

What Is Truth? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 18, 2012

We may either adopt the cynicism of this dying world, dismissing truth when it stands before us, or we may embrace the Son of God who is truth.

“Pilate said to Jesus, ‘What is truth?’” [1] Cynicism best describes the governor’s demeanor when the True Light stood before him. Arraigned before Pilate’s judgement seat was Jesus of Nazareth who testified of Himself, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life” [JOHN 14:6]. Someone has ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38

Denomination: Baptist

Jeremiah's Performance Review Series

Contributed by Jim Martin on Nov 20, 2012

In Jeremiah 19 there is the climactic scene where Jeremiah is instructed to smash at the gate of the city in front of the leaders of Jerusalem. The clash of worldviews and the significant emotional cargo of this passage seemed difficult to render to a mod

Jeremiah’s Performance Review by Jim Martin The River Church Community Sunday, November 18th, 2007 The River Church Community ACT I Scene 1 The intro has to set up that the book of Jeremiah and this story arc in the OT are all about God trying to warn his people that if they ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Does Scripture Say? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 9, 2012

The study seeks to learn how Abraham was saved. If we determine the answer to this question, we will know precisely how we may be saved.

“What does the Scripture say? ‘Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness.’” [1] If you have walked in the Faith for very long, you will have been challenged by some dear soul who does not believe the truths of Christ the Lord. Such benighted souls ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Balaam: Was He A Prophet Of God? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 20, 2016

Can God speak through an imperfect individual? We are studying the life and "ministry" of Balaam to discover the pertinence of his life to our own lives.

“The people of Israel set out and camped in the plains of Moab beyond the Jordan at Jericho. And Balak the son of Zippor saw all that Israel had done to the Amorites. And Moab was in great dread of the people, because they were many. Moab was overcome with fear of the people of Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of "nice" Will Be The Death Of You

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 11, 2019

The Gospel of Christ calls us to live boldly, not safely. God calls His people to stand firm in this holy Faith rather than seeking to make people like them.

“Concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our being gathered together to him, we ask you, brothers, not to be quickly shaken in mind or alarmed, either by a spirit or a spoken word, or a letter seeming to be from us, to the effect that the day of the Lord has come. Let no one deceive you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Can’t En Dur The Truth

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Samuel 28: 1 – 25

1 Samuel 28: 1 – 25 You can’t En Dur the truth 28 Now it happened in those days that the Philistines gathered their armies together for war, to fight with Israel. And Achish said to David, “You assuredly know that you will go out with me to battle, you and your men.” 2 So David said to Achish, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Life Is Treated As "cheap!" Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2021

Can God accept a murderer? He accepted Saul; and He has accepted many of us who were once filled with bitterness toward others. Those who turn from their evil to receive Christ as Master over life will be accepted by the Living God.

“Now when they heard these things they were enraged, and they ground their teeth at him. But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God. And he said, ‘Behold, I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing at the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 8, 2018

The Parable of the Ten Virgins explains the place of Israel’s true converts during the Tribulation Period.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives (13) Olivet Discourse Scriptures: Matthew 25:1-13 Part 13.1: Parable of the Ten Virgins Parable of the Ten Virgins 1 “Then the kingdom of heaven shall be likened to ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. 2 “Now five of them were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Clarity And Compassion

Contributed by Jimmy Seibert on Aug 13, 2014

A sermon examining what the Bible says about sexuality, homosexuality, sin and the marriage covenant.

The joys of raising kids are also, at times, challenging. I remember when Abby was just 10 years old; we were at Schlotzky's. A man came up to her, that I had known, and he said, “You sure are a cutie! Who’s your boyfriend? Who do you like?” She was embarrassed, had a red face. I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:25-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joy Overflowing Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 12, 2022

Joy is the inevitable result for the one who is obedient to the will of the Living God.

“Mary said, ‘My soul magnifies the Lord, and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, for he has looked on the humble estate of his servant. For behold, from now on all generations will call me blessed; for he who is mighty has done great things for me, and holy is his name. And his mercy is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of The Storm

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 7, 2023

As Christians, we will pass through storms. Sometimes these storms will be violent. Yet, we are assured that when we pass through the storm, Christ will be with us. We shall not be overwhelmed. And on the other side of the storm, all will be at peace.

“On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, ‘Let us go across to the other side.’ And leaving the crowd, they took him with them in the boat, just as he was. And other boats were with him. And a great windstorm arose, and the waves were breaking into the boat, so that the boat was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus’ Baptism & The Eyes Of Faith - Mark 1:7-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 15, 2023

From the angle of God’s Word Jesus is the spectacular Son of God and magnificent, authoritative Messiah. From the angle of natural, human observation he is a disappointing nobody from nowhere. Failing to see from the biblical angle will result in confusion and doubt.

For audio and video of this message go to https://www.sermonaudio.com/sermoninfo.asp?SID=916172323550 Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel about Jesus Christ, the Son of God. 2 It is written in Isaiah the prophet: “I will send my messenger ahead of you, who will prepare your way”— 3 “a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:7-9

Healing The Blind Man

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 27, 2001

Jesus Christ rewards those who are: 1. Persistent with him. 2. Passionate about him. 3. Pursuing him.

Do you ever feel like life is passing you by? That is how Bartimaeus felt. He had been sitting on the sidelines of life. He was begging because he was blind and had no way of making a living for himself. He could not go on a trip as the people with Jesus were doing. The whole crowd was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

True Fellowship

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 30, 2001

True fellowship is defined not by cake and coffee but by being spiritually tied together.

True Fellowship I John 1:3-2:2 SIGNS YOU LIVE IN THE YEAR 2001... 1. You just tried to enter your password on the microwave. 2. You have a list of 15 phone numbers to reach your family of three. 3. You call your son’s beeper to let him know it’s time to eat. He emails you back from his ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Belshazzar's Feast Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Belshazzar’s drunken feasting turned into sacrilege resulting in God’s judgement and Daniel courageously delivered God’s verdict to the doomed king.

DANIEL 5 - BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST This chapter deals with Belshazzar’s feast and makes a striking contrast with the previous chapter which described Nebuchadnezzar’s conversion. Both kings heard the Word of God - and for them it was a final word - but what a difference in their response. The author ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist