Sermons on Surround:

Contender

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 21, 2019

Most people believe some things need to change.

Contender 1/8/20 Jude 3,22;24 YOU: How many of you believe that some things need to change in our world today??? What does it mean to change??? 1: Change To make different Everyone agrees there are things that need to be different Do any of you believe ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-24

Denomination: Other

Redemption Of The Faithful Remnant

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Dec 15, 2018

Zephaniah delivers a prophecy of redemption to the faithful remnant of Israel, scattered by her enemies.

December 16, 2018 Zephaniah 3:14-20 Redemption of the Faithful Remnant Folks, I read through the lectionary readings for today and honestly felt drawn from preparing yet another Christmas sermon. And then lo and behold, I read the Old Testament reading of Zephaniah 3:14-20. ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow My Leader

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 29, 2018

Receive not the grace of God in vain.

FOLLOW MY LEADER. 2 Corinthians 6:1-13. In his earlier letter, Paul had spoken of himself and others as ‘God’s fellow-workers’ (1 Corinthians 3:9). The word for “fellow-workers” gives us our English word, ‘synergy’, which speaks of a combined effort, a co-operation with God if you will. It ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Truths From 2 Kings 6 & 7

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 and 7

3 Truths from 2 Kings 6 & 7 Chapter 6 – Israel is besieged. The Syrians have them surrounded. No way out. Nowhere to go. • As they seek Wisdom from Elisha, he declares: • 2 Kings 6:16 Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” #1. He that is with us – is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Teeter-Totter

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on May 19, 2018

What is contentment?

The Teeter-totter Philippians 4: 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: 12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound. Everywhere and in all things I have learned both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Noah Tried"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 13, 2018

Noah as a father tried to lead his family to faithfulness to God. .

Genesis 6:9-22 “Noah Tried” 1. Noah lived in the following type world • The world he lived in was filled with evil. Gen 6:5 The LORD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. • His world filled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Denomination: Methodist

Teaching Through Healing

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 22, 2015

To be amazed is not the same as being converted.

TEACHING THROUGH HEALING. Mark 1:21-28. As we re-read Mark’s Gospel - as we must, from time to time - we find it to be a Gospel of two halves. The first half tells of Jesus’ presentation to the people as an authoritative teacher (Mark 1:21-22), who also happened to use healing (or more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News Through Tough Times Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 5, 2017

The Spirit descended upon the prophet Isaiah and empowered him to bring good news to the captives, proclaim liberty and announce God's everlasting covenant.

Introduction As we prepare for the future--for the birth of the Christ Child and the arrival of the King of kings--we once again glance to the past. Today's text directs our attention to the exiles. The Exodus out of slavery in Egypt through the wilderness to the Promised Land and the Exile to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

An Exhortation To Importunity In Prayer

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2016

An unjust judge, an importunate widow - and the patience of God.

AN EXHORTATION TO IMPORTUNITY IN PRAYER. Luke 18:1-8. The Pharisees demanded of Jesus when the kingdom of God should come. Jesus’ unexpected response was that it is here already (Luke 17:20-21)! Jesus then turned to His disciples to advise them concerning what He called ‘the days of the Son of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unsung Hero Of Christmas

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Joseph

Matthew 1:18-25 THE UNSUNG HERO OF CHRISTMAS 1. JOSEPH'S CHARACTER V. 18-19 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

Stephanas

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 22, 2016

Staying steady for God is all about ‘sound knowledge’ of who God is rather than emotional excitement.

Stephanas! 1 Corinthians 16:15”Now I urge you, brethren (you know the household of Stephanas, that they were the first fruits of Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves for ministry to the saints),” So much that surrounds us is so transitory, fleeting and short lived, people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

If The Heavens And Earth Declare His Glory, What Do You See?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 29, 2015

If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question. Here's what I learned...

If the heavens and the earth declare HIS GLORY, today, what do your eyes behold? It is my Sunday off from preaching and this thought from Psalm 19 came to me as I asked myself the question and I texted a dozen or so who share the kindred SPIRIT. I pondered this thought as I was outdoors enjoying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Turning Back

Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 30, 2015

Just because you did not get some stuff does not mean you turn back, just because you’re prayers were unanswered does not mean you quit church, just because you were not healed does not mean you walk out on God! Press forward!

Luke 9:62” Jesus replied, "No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God." Too late to withdraw! You have come far too long to quit! I pray that you will be blessed and encouraged by this devotion. You are an overcomer, a warrior and a child of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:62

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reflection B.8 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 24, Isaiah Foresees Global Environmental Destruction

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

Isaiah foresaw global environmental destruction. That's what we have today.

People often talk about ratios. We have student-teacher ratio, price-earnings ratio, debt-GDP ratio, power-weight ratio and so on. I’d like to propose a ‘significance-study ratio’ to highlight significant passages of Scripture which we overlook. Today’s passage is one of them. World leaders and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Soaring On Eagle's Wings Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Jun 22, 2020

To wait upon the Lord is to seek him and wait for the prompting by His Spirit to move to action. There is time of waiting and also an expectation that His Spirit will instruct us to launch out.

Good morning brothers and sisters. I will read Isa 40:31 “They who wait upon the Lord, shall mount up with wings like eagles. They shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint.” I wish to start off by sharing some facts of the American bald eagle. They are the kings of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, 2 Kings 6:16

Denomination: Charismatic