Sermons on Surprised:

Ministry Of All Believers

Contributed by Pamela Staver on Dec 13, 2005

God does not call the qualified; He qualifies the called!

"God does not call the qualified,but qualifies those who are called." "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise" I Cor 1:19 Ministry of All Believers A Disciple is one who is converted – changed; called, then appointed; chosen and then completed. And interestingly enough, we are all called to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:19-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foreigners

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 5, 2018

God actions graciously in the life of a foreigner, Naaman, and heals him.

2 Kings 5:1-15a “Foreigners” INTRODUCTION When meeting new people, it doesn’t take too long before we know what work they are (or were) involved in and what they have accomplished. If their golf handicap is below fifteen, we probably know that, too. It’s the way of the world. We are judged ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Mary's Gift

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 16, 2021

The message tells us Mary gave us the gift of discovery, Gods Favor, the incarnation, and the gift of unmerited favor.

Luke 1:39-55) Last week we talked about Johns gift now let talk about Mary’s gift 1. Mary’s Gift is The discovery of what God is doing • Mary’s adventure begins when she leaves Nazareth in Galilee and goes with haste to a Judean town in the hill country. • She has just received a message from a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Methodist

Outline Of Book: 1 Peter Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Apr 4, 2022

Peter encourages the scattered Christians in their persecution to fear God and love others. There are several appeals to the reader to remember your salvation.

Rejoice in Suffering for Christ Chapter 1 Remember you salvation in Christ Peter encourages his readers in their persecution to fear God and love others. There are several appeals to the reader to remember your salvation. Vs. 1-2 Peter addresses his readers and states his purpose is to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Know That The World Hates You Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Sep 20, 2017

You carry Jesus in you who is light and reveals darkness. The world is darkness and darkness has never liked light. Jesus revealed their wickedness and you reveal their wickedness too so they hate you with great passion.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: KNOW THAT THE WORLD HATES YOU John 7:6-9King James Version (KJV) 6 Then Jesus said unto them, My time is not yet come: but your time is alway ready. 7 The world cannot hate you; but me it hateth, because I testify of it, that the works thereof are ...read more

Scripture: John 7:6-9

Denomination: Charismatic

Suddenly

Contributed by Michael Jakes on Aug 30, 2015

God's 'suddenlys' will bless us when we learn how to respond to them properly.

He was a good man. A godly man. A righteous man. And he never saw it coming. I’m sure he was blindsided by what happened. He prayed for his children constantly because he was concerned about their relationship with God, and for all this God blessed him. Yet, in the space a few minutes, ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Refugees

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 25, 2019

We take refuge from the pursuant trials of life in our God.

1. When my father was in the Navy he was stationed in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba for two years. It was one of the most enjoyable bases for me as a kid. We had many things to do that were either cheap or free. I remember one night my dad, a friend of his, and I went gigging for “longusta.” This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Hell Let Loose Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

All Hell Let Loose

Acts 4:1-14 All Hell Let Loose Intro - The Acts of the Holy Ghost through the Apostles. 1. The Pain Experienced It's Rush - 1 And as they spake unto the people, It's Route - the priests, the captain of the temple, and the Sadducees, came upon them. Religous Opposition, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

It Doesn't Seem Like Christmas Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Jan 17, 2007

Sermon #3 for the Christmas series Shopping for a Savior.

“SHOPPING FOR A SAVIOR” SERMON #3: “IT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE CHRISTMAS” LUKE 2:8-20 President John F. Kennedy’s goal of putting a man on the moon by the end of the 60’s decade launched the space program and our imaginations. Everyone seemed caught up in the hope and the reality of human beings ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Pride And Prejudice Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jan 27, 2009

This is a sermon I used for Mother’s Day about the Syrian Phoencian woman and her incredible encounter with Jesus

Pride and Prejudice Mark 7:24-30 5/11/08 (Mother’s Day) PSCOC Intro: 41/41 cent stamps. I went into the post office on Friday to mail off some fundraising letters. I needed 41 stamps. So, I asked the cashier for 41 stamps. She thought I had asked if they had 41 cent stamps, which of course, is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Naps!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 15, 2008

It is imperative that we wake up to the reality of the imminence of Christ’s return.

Title: No Naps! Text: I Thessalonians 5:1-11 The Big Idea: It is imperative that we wake up to the imminence if Christ’s return. Introduction The talk today is a continuation of our discussion last week from I Thessalonians 4:13-18. The purpose of that text was to comfort and encourage those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dirty Side Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 6, 2003

In order for the church to reach the lost in the world, it must first reach the lost within the church.

"The Dirty Side Of Ministry" Mark 1:21-29 By Reverend A. LaMar Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church In his words concerning the tragedy of the “Columbia” explosion, President Bush said of the seven astronauts, “These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

We Are His Hands

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

• We are Jesus ambassadors to others here on this earth. • We are His hands and his feet to be a blessing to all those we come in contact with. • It’s my hope as we get ready to go back out into the world • That we recognize that we are Jesus hand an

We Are His Hands Michael Jordan is considered by some to be the greatest athlete of all time. • He finished his star-studded career with an incredible performance. • Time was winding down on the NBA championship game. • The Chicago Bulls were down by one basket. • The ball was passed to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-40

Denomination: Christian Church

"Palm Sunday And The Pandemic”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 6, 2020

Four things to remember about Palm Snday

“Palm Sunday and the Pandemic” April 2, 2020 Luke 19:28-44 “After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Holiness

The Gift Of Significance Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we will look at some people & places in the Christmas story and unwrap the gift of significance (Gifts of Christmas - part two)

“The Gift Of Significance” The Gifts Of Christmas – part two TODAY is our second week in a series of messages that I’m calling The Gifts Of Christmas. OUR goal in this series is to keep the real meaning of Christmas at the forefront of our minds AND at the center of our hearts. Last week - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-17, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ