Sermons on Surprised:

How Should We Then Live? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 25, 2010

While most people --including many professing Christians -- indiscriminately follow the popular culture and focus their lives on either looks, materialism, popularity, success, power, prestige, or social acceptance -- why should we pursue God and godlines

How Should We Then Live? 2 Peter 3:11-12, 17-18 1. I just came back from a pastor's conference, and I had a good time. We did not have too much free time, but I was able to work in a sermon outline and borrowed my room mate's computer to send the outline to Jane. . I brought two commentaries with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"God Is With Us"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 2, 2010

Jesus reaches out to us saying, “Don’t cry. It really will be alright,” and if we are willing-- if our eyes are open to God’s never ending presence among us, if we look for Him in the dim and mist of our confusion, hurt and pain--we will see that He is ri

Luke 7:11-17 “God is with Us” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN What is it that you most dread in this upcoming week, month or year? Maybe it’s something that you know is going to happen, like a traumatic move to a new house, school, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Getto Man Restored 2 Life

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 30, 2010

Through Jesus, you can find your way back, If you’ve walked away from God and became Getto.

2 Kings 8 1 - 6 The kind of faith that I have in Christ Jesus it gives forth flashes of light beautiful and arrogant in his faith the faith of Jesus Christ. Being a young Black man makes me feel really good because I’m a real sparkle a glitter because of his life, and he restored me, and I love ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 8:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Principle Of Appropriated Promise" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 7, 2011

God calls us to face Him with the prospect of saving the lost in prayer.

We are looking at five principles of effective intercession - responding to the call of God to use my relationship and standing with Him to ask something on behalf of someone else who does not have a right relationship or standing with God. As we have pointed out previously, the nature of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Undeniable Messages Behind The Shaking Of The World

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Feb 15, 2011

The present world as we watch it is undergoing shakings. Aside from earthquakes and Tsunamis, governments who are previously unmovable were trembling. it is the time to check the signs of time..

THE THREE UNDENIABLE MESSAGES BEHIND THE SHAKING OF THE WORLD The present world as we watch it is undergoing shakings. Governments who are previously unmovable were trembling. Kings and Rulers who are untouchable in the past are being removed from their glorious palaces. Aside from unrest from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your King Comes

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 24, 2010

Matthew 21 stresses the authority of Jesus Christ as he enters his final week before the crucifixion.

This week the Remote Area Medical people have been here and I know that a lot of our members have been extremely busy helping with all of that. It was pretty amazing to see all of people who are helping with this yesterday. I don't know how many people were fed and watered or "coffeed" through ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Possession Of Jesus

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 20, 2011

Unpacks fellowship with the Lord through Mary & Martha spoken at a funeral of a believer.

Read the scripture Luke 10:38 -42. The greatest possession I have chosen this passage of Mary and Martha meeting Jesus because the story of these two sisters reminds me a great deal of our dear sister Grace and points us to the greatest possession any person can obtain. From this passage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Our Souls Magnify The Lord Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Dec 27, 2009

As we look at Mary - do we see her Magnificat as our song as well

Concordia Lutheran Church The Fourth Week of Advent, December 20, 2009 Our Souls Magnify the Lord Luke 1:36-59 † IN JESUS NAME † For you, there is God’s grace, mercy and peace, as we await the return of His Son, our Savior! The Mary Dilemma In today’s gospel, we see a young Mary, sent to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:36-59

Denomination: Lutheran

“what Do You Need From God?”

Contributed by Donnie De Loney on Jan 15, 2010

Often we reach the place where satan says, "Give up!" But this Dad and Woman believed...and Jesus came on the scene and touched by His Power!

“What do YOU NEED from GOD?” Mark 5:25-29 This is where it is finally won or lost, any doctor will tell you, “within.” How many times the words “hang on” have been used! Illust: When the French surrendered to General Giap and the Vietnamese at Dien Phen ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Who Knew?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 10, 2009

A sermon about God using small things to achieve great goals!

1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 “Who Knew?” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org The front page of a Texas newspaper a few years ago carried the picture of a young and beautiful African American mother born without arms and legs! The State Department of Public ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

John The Baptist

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2009

John the Baptist - radical and countercultural par excellence

Sermon: John the Baptist – Radical and Countercultural par excellence Story: A young police officer was taking his final exam for the police academy and he was set the following problem to solve. “You are on patrol in the outer city when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Anglican

On The Authority And Power To Be Jesus' Disciples

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Jan 27, 2009

The people are amazed by Jesus’ demonstration of a New Authority and Power. It is only through relationsship with God that we have the Authority and Power to be Jesus’ disciples.

Mark 1:21-28 On the Authority and Power to be Jesus’ disciples Last week we heard through our Gospel verses (Mark 1:14-20) how Jesus called his first four disciples to follow him. Remember how, straight away, without hesitation, Simon, Andrew, James and John left their families and friends and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 3 – Holiness Or Holy-Less Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage believers to become legends of holiness.

[S] Today the Olympics and the race for the gold will come to a close. Thousands of Athletes representing hundreds of countries and millions of fans have gone to Beijing China to compete in the game of all games, the Olympics. World records were shattered and new legends rose to the top. In some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

The Charge

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

There is a charge on our lives to recognize God’s calling. Once we recognize this calling we will be grateful that he was merciful to us when we were sinners.

“THE CHARGE” I Timothy 1:12-20 January 28, 2009 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper Introduction: I. THE TRUST(vs. 12-14) (Be thankful) A. Jesus enabled me 1. I give thanks for His power 2. He enabled me to preach His Gospel 3. His grace was abundant and overflowing with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Avoid A Shipwreck

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 5, 2009

Five things when ignored can cause a ship wreck

On April 10, 1912 the. Titanic left her harbor in Southampton, England. This was the maiden voyage for the 882 foot long ocean liner that had been billed as unsinkable. She carried with her 2,228 passengers and crew. Most of the passengers had paid thousands of dollars to sail on that great luxury ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist