Sermons on The Unexpected:

Someone With Skin

Contributed by Rich Young on Mar 10, 2001

Guidelines from Paul for getting along with others.

Someone with Skin TEXT: Phil 2:1-4 INTRODUCTION · In a parable she has written, Karen Mains describes the following wedding: DOWN IN FRONT STANDS THE GROOM IN A SPOTLESS TUXEDO - HANDSOME, SMILING, FULL OF ANTICIPATION, SHOES SHINED, EVERY HAIR IN PLACE, ANXIOUSLY AWAITING THE PRESENCE OF HIS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Get With This Or You Can Get With That

Contributed by William White Jr on Mar 14, 2001

This is a sermon designed to sway persons in either a positive or negative direction towards Christian living.

YOU CAN GET WITH THIS OR YOU CAN GET WITH THAT (THE CHOICE IS YOURS)-DEUTERONOMY 30:15-20 AND MATTHEW 5:27-31 What a world in which we live. It seems as if the world moves at an ironic or opposite path. It seems as if today’s society marches to the beat of a different drum than the past ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Run The Race

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 15, 2001

Pauls calls Christians to run the race of life

Run the Race 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 January 14, 2001 Introduction I. The Olympics A. Some of my favorite moments: First Dream Team Men’s Basketball, The lighting of the torch in 1996 B. Michael Johnson in 1996 1. The time trials prior to the games – Johnson broke the world record in the 200 meter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Church Of God

Let Us Return To The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Sep 8, 2004

Funeral sermon for one who has died in the Lord - a sudden death

Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the Lord. He has torn us to pieces but he will heal us; he has injured us but he will bind up our wounds. Let Us Return To the Lord IN THE NAME OF HIM WHO IS THE RESURRECTION AND THE LIFE, DEAR FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF VICTOR NELSON: Who knows when death my overtake ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Transfiguration Sunday, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2003

How we see Jesus determines our response to him.

Sermon for Transfiguration Sunday, Yr B, 2/03/2003 Based on Mk 9:2-9 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There was a man who went to his doctor and expressed the following concern: “Doc, I’m really worried. Every time I drink a cup of coffee, I feel a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003

The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: United Methodist

If Jesus Came Through The Roof Would You Be Ready?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 22, 2005

The good news of Jesus Christ is for all, and are you ready?

IF JESUS CAME THROUGH THE ROOF WOULD YOU BE READY? JOHN 4: 7 ~ 26 1. Introduction Looking back at the messages I have shared with various congregations, I realise that I have often talked about the Samaritan lady. I believe this woman has a lot to say to us. When sharing this passage with one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-26

Clean Sweep Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Jul 8, 2007

The message looks at how we might clean out our lives to become more Christlike in our listening, speaking, and especially, in dealing with anger.

Clean Sweep James 1:19-21 Introduction Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. He chose to give us birth through the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of all he created. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Mar 31, 2006

There is a tempest in all of our lives one day or another. A Tempest so large we believe that we are to perish in the waves and wind.

The Anchor Holds, Tho the Sails are Torn. Matthew 8:24-26. And, behold, there arose a great tempest in the sea, insomuch that the ship was covered with the waves: but he was asleep. And his disciples came to him and awoke him, saying, Lord, save us: we perish. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Holiness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 20, 2006

Second in an eight part series on the attributes of God.

Webster’s Dictionary: 1) dedicated to religious use, consecrated, sacred 2) spiritually perfect or pure; untainted by evil or sin 3) regarded with or deserving deep respect, awe, reverence, or adoration Bible: The Hebrew and Greek words translated “holy” both mean “set apart” or “separated”. In ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:11

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Things Not To Consider When Determining What's Right Or Wrong

Contributed by Alex Mcfarland on Jun 28, 2006

In the life of every Christian, there will eventually be a struggle between “oughts” and “actions.” Every day has a way of forcing choices upon us, putting us in the middle of things that we should or should not do. When it comes to decision making for

Nine Things NOT to Consider When Determining What’s Right Or Wrong By Alex McFarland “There is nothing wrong with what we did! Besides, we really love each other.” These were the reasons Jennifer gave for “going to far” with her boyfriend when confronted by her Mom. Jennifer knew what the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's Never Too Late To Trust In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Johnson on May 30, 2007

The devil wants you to think that your troubles have progressed to the point where nothing good can come out, but God wants you to know that it is not too late to trust in Jesus. Don’t let any doubt destroy your faith. Trust fully in Jesus and turn from

It’s Never Too Late to Trust in Jesus By Greg Johnson May 30, 2007 I have had the privilege of personally leading three men to Jesus just weeks prior to their deaths. One was in Matewan, West Virginia, one in Charleston, West Virginia, and the other in Cynthiana, Kentucky. These were genuine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Not, Be Prepared Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 23, 2003

Sermon for First Sunday in Advent, Year C, based on Lk 21:25-36

Sermon for I Advent Yr C, 30/11/2003 Based on Lk 21:25-36 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson In the history of the Church, far too much time has been wasted on trying to know when Christ is coming again; and the unfolding of events leading up to his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus, In Your Home Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 21, 2005

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#3] JESUS, IN YOUR HOME Mark 14:1-11; John 12:1-11 Introduction: I enjoy almost everything about having company come to my home. I enjoy eating, playing games, talking, etc… The part of company that I don’t enjoy is the preparation. Now most of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Moral Obligation

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

This is a sermon about World Hunger. (The statistics need to be updated to be current).

OUR MORAL OBLIGATION Romans 15:22-23 INTRO: A pastor tells of a mission tour to the Far East. While in Hong Kong, he observed a hungry little girl outside a bakery window. She had fallen asleep with her face pressed against the window that separated her from the fresh bread inside. He took ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-23

Denomination: Baptist