Sermons on Surprised:

The Secret Of God's Love Is Revealed

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 1, 2005

The Secret of God’s Love Is Revealed 1) Marvel at it 2) Share it

Daniel Habben The Secret of God’s Love Is Revealed Ephesians 3:2-12 1) Marvel at it January 2nd, 2005 2) Share it What do you think is inside this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:2-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 17, 2005

As we enter 2005 we are going forward this year in faith. James 4:2 says, “You have not because you ask not.” This year we want to ask BIG. We want to go forward in faith and take God at His Word.

Forward in Faith in 2005 We have much to praise God for as we plan for the coming year. At the end of 2004 we ended the year with a balance of $2,000.00. We had tithes and offerings that totaled $2,000 more than our expenses. At the end of 2003 we ended the year with deep red-ink. Our theme ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6

Denomination: Free Methodist

God Must Be Crazy

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Jan 19, 2005

People understand "crazy" in different ways. We label others as "crazy" for being eccentric or mean or insane or different. God is "crazy" because he loves humanity too much, something that does not make sense.

God Must Be Crazy! Hosea 11:1-11 At this stage in my life I believe that God is crazy. Some of you reading this will say to me, “You are crazy for saying such things about God.” I will answer you by saying that if you do not think so after reading this sermon then you are the one who is crazy. In ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

Are We There Yet

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Jul 9, 2007

A summer themed sermon that used a lot of sources from Sermon Central.

Are we there yet? 1 Thess 5:23-24 6/17/2007 Intro: There’s a handful of movies that if I’m flipping through the channels and see one of them on, I will stop to watch it…regardless of my wife’s protesting. A lot of them are Chevy Chase movies, Fletch for instance. Another one is any of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Baptist

Life Advice

Contributed by Ian Biss on Jul 18, 2007

This a short talk I gave at my sons high school graduation party as he prepares to go into the US Army. It is the gospel presented as concisely as I can make it.

Life Advice July 22 2007 A Farewell Message as My Son Goes to the Army As you will soon be leaving the nest, I wanted to give you the most important counsel that I have to offer. 1. Get and Stay Humble Pride can be a good thing for instance; it is good to have pride in your country, pride in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20

Denomination: Grace Brethren

You Are The Reason For The Season

Contributed by Art Good on Jun 8, 2007

Why did Jesus come? What is the real reason for the season? This sermon will reminds us that we are the reason for the season.

I had a plan…When I was about 13, there was a skunk that hung out around our house. My Dad used to complain about it. Our neighbors dog would bark and it would spray, and the house smelled like…well…skunk for a few days. Dad was worried that one of us would be outside at night and we would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Missions In Our Own Backyard Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Jun 14, 2007

Some churches are so focused on overseas missions that they miss the mission field in their own backyard. Jesus said we’d be his witnesses at home as well as abroad.

Missions in Our Backyard QUOTE: Oswald Smith "The light that shines farthest shines brightest near home" Churches so focused on overseas they neglected their own mission - declined and closed! Acts 1:8 You will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Most Powerful Realities Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jun 22, 2007

We’ve got to understand the twin realities of God’s wrath against sin and God’s mercy to the sinner.

Zephaniah / Romans 3.23-24 Wrath There are some pretty difficult words in Zephaniah. Listen to a few: “I will sweep away everything… those who turn back from following the Lord and neither seek the Lord or inquire of Him, be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near! … ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grateful Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the power and benefits of gratitude, encouraging intentional thankfulness for God's blessings, supported by the scripture Luke 17:11-19.

It’s no secret that living a life of gratitude is generally considered to be of great benefit. Counting your blessings and naming them one by one is not only a beautiful hymn, it’s also considered by many to be the optimal way to live. And more recently, scientists have been able to prove that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Topics: Gratitude, Healing, Blessings

Unhindered Power Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Holy Spirit as the main source of power for Christians, providing strength to share, persevere, and love.

Power is an interesting thing isn’t it? It’s all around us, it impacts our lives every single day, and yet at the same time - what is it? How do you accurately measure power? Can you get more of it? Can you lose it? And as it pertains to Christians… What exactly does it mean to live empowered by ...read more

Topics: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Strength, Empowered Living

Sermon Series: Unhindered

Unhindered Power Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of the Holy Spirit as the main source of power for Christians, providing strength to share, persevere, and love.

Power is an interesting thing isn’t it? It’s all around us, it impacts our lives every single day, and yet at the same time - what is it? How do you accurately measure power? Can you get more of it? Can you lose it? And as it pertains to Christians… What exactly does it mean to live empowered by ...read more

Topics: Holy Spirit, Spiritual Strength, Empowered Living

Sermon Series: Unhindered

Thanksgiving's Empty Chair

Contributed by Mark Otero on Jan 13, 2003

The irony of thanksgiving is sometimes those closest to the Father’s blessings can become the least thankful. The Prodigal’s brother demonstrates this reality by his words and actions.

Thanksgiving’s Empty Chair Luke 15: 25 - 32 INTRODUCE A woman was visiting some people who lived on a farm, and she noticed a pig limping in the backyard with a wooden leg. She asked the farmer, "What happened to the pig?" The farmer said, "Oh, Betsy is a wonderful pig. One night the house ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Holiness

Worshipping An Awesomd God Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means we worship Him with genuine enthusiasm

It was a state campground near Old Walker Mine in late September. My father and I pulled in about 11:30 at night and setting up camp what I remember most was the night sky. It was black, not dark but black. The stars were clearer, huge, close and more brilliant than I’d ever seen them or could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Our Gifts And Talents Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

documentary a religious leader was asked what they believed the future of their people would be. This is what she said. “Everyone’s become materialistic, that’s what bothers me most. We do everything for money…if we don’t change what’s on the inside, sp

We’ve been looking at the concept of “hearing God” and how that happens. We started with a “no brainer” that said we had to take the time to listen to God as we prayed. We took steps to try to change our understanding of prayer from our giving God commands to us hearing Christ’s instructions. We ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 7:15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Thanksgiving

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Nov 28, 2003

Being thankful is more than simple a self-centered "Thank God for what he has done for ME." It is gratitude to God for his character and faithfulness.

The story is told of two men were walking through a field one day when they spotted an enraged bull. Instantly they darted toward the nearest fence. The storming bull followed in hot pursuit, and it was soon apparent they wouldn’t make it. Terrified, the one shouted to the other, "Put up a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed