Sermons on the unexpected: showing 331-345 of 5,959

Profitable Problems Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2018

James teaches us about problems and faith already in the second verse of his letter. This sermon looks at problems and how we can count them as all joy in Jesus Christ.

Theologian Clinton Armstrong tells this story about a lunch that he had that pertains to the Epistle of James. He once had lunch with an expert in the philosophical field of ethics. Once they were done eating, they talked for a little bit longer and then paid the check. Just before they left, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31, James 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:10, James 1:1-12, Romans 8:28, James 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Persistent Prayer Series

Contributed by C Vincent on Jan 18, 2010

The parable of the persistent neighbour and how this is a model for knocking on heaven's door. Ask, Seek and Knock.

Persistent Prayer JCC 10.01.10 am (session 3 Prayer) Luke 11: 5-13 This comes straight after ‘Lord teach us to pray’ and the ‘Lord’s Prayer’ Prayer was never intended to be an instrument for the accomplishing of man's will upon the earth, but the instrument for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Good News Of Great Joy Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007

In this Christmas Eve message I want you to notice three features about the good news of great joy.

Scripture In one of Lessons this evening we heard about the shepherds’ visit to the manger in Luke 2:8-20: 8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Perspective On The Holy Trinity

Contributed by Martin Ellgar on Dec 25, 2014

A perspective on John 16: 12-15. If someone asks you, “Show me God” then point them to Jesus. Again, if someone asks you, “Show me the Holy Spirit” then point them to Jesus. For in Jesus the invisible Holy Trinity is revealed.

John 16: 12-15 A perspective on the Holy Trinity Today is the first Sunday after Pentecost, it is Holy Trinity Sunday. Today we celebrate and take a closer look at the Holy Trinity that is, the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit, one God now and forever, Amen. At times, we use the Nicene Creed ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Cares...when I Have An Unplanned Pregnancy? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

Second in a series exploring life crisis, based on the promotional materials provided by Outreach in their "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores unplanned pregnancy.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) Launched teaching time with Kenny Chesney Video - There Goes My Life. Kenny Chesney Video – 20 years in 5 minutes & a happy ending Unfortunately, that is not always the case for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Directs Your Path

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 8, 2011

God is in control.

God Directs Your Path January 16, 2011 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God is in control. Focus Passage: I Samuel 9:1-24 Supplemental Passage: Trust in the LORD with all your heart And do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Things Can Happen (The Miracle Of Christmas) Series

Contributed by Dwight Gunter Ii on Sep 13, 2001

Part of the Christmas Wonder PowerPak

Introduction… Life is a journey/ an adventure. And as we journey on the road of life we sometimes encounter unexpected curves: · The medical report you didn’t expect · The accident you didn’t see coming · The job being over · Having a baby · Losing a baby · Losing someone without ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

We Are Not In Control Series

Contributed by Steve Meenho Kang on Dec 30, 2021

The Netflix drama “Squid Game” became the number one show on Netflix in all 83 countries where Netflix streams. But why is this drama so popular all over the world? One of the reasons is that it reflects the sentiments of the present age.

We are not in Control! Squid Game Part 4 James 4:13-17 Steve Meenho Kang www.evergreencommunity.org We are in part four of the sermon series, “Squid Game.” During the last three weeks, we examined some lessons that we can learn from the drama, “Squid Game.” Today, as we finish this series, we ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"How To Explain This Tragedy"

Contributed by Bobby Gilstrap on Sep 13, 2001

Tragedy reminds us that sin is universal, life is uncertian and repentance is urgent.

"HOW TO EXPLAIN THIS TRAGEDY" Luke 13:1-5 A. Jesus categorically rejects the idea that there is necessarily a relationship between sin and suffering in a person’s life. 1. We should note that Jesus offers no other explanation for why these things happen. He only tells why they did not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Spit And Sight Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 29, 2012

How do I see clearly? The same way that the man received full sight – he received Jesus’ touch.

Introduction We come to another familiar scene – Jesus healing someone. We know what to expect after all the other miracles, but be prepared – the Holy Spirit may bring the unexpected. The Text Jesus and his disciples come to the town of Bethsaida, which is at the northern edge of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transitional Theology

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 1, 2003

Now it is my firm belief that in the midst of Transition and Uncertainty, the Prophetic Pastor must have a Logos about Theos regarding the Ethos of the Times. He must have a Word about God regarding the Mood of the Times!

I need not pause to suggest how delighted I am to be in your midst. My prayer is that God will grant you the desires of your hearts and mature you in Christlikeness. I want to use this Preaching Moment to highlite this headline: Transitional Theology. The Text I have tagged and targeted for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Edge Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

The years of grief, training, apprenticeship, seeming futility, small victories and painful growth are finally about to bloom into something wonderful. Something that you have hoped for and simultaneously expected to never actually happen.

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you take the lessons and introspections of the wilderness seriously you will eventually find yourself at the edge of the wilderness. That place where you can finally see what ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Four Signs To Watch Out For Series

Contributed by Ray Geide on Jan 17, 2022

Sign, sign, everywhere a sign. God has put up some signs. We will look at four types of signs that are in this chapter. Then we will make a few observations.

Four Signs To Watch Out For John 2:11-25 Sign, sign Everywhere a sign Blockin' out the scenery Breakin' my mind Do this, don't do that Can't you read the sign? And the sign said "Long-haired freaky people Need not apply" So I tucked my hair up under my hat And I went in ...read more

Scripture: John 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Great Is Coming Out Of This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 13, 2016

Great things come out of your obedience and faith

Something Great is Coming Out of This 2 Kings 5: 1-3, 8-14 2 Kings 5:1 Now Naaman, captain of the host of the king of Syria, was a great man with his master, and honourable, because by him the LORD had given deliverance unto Syria: he was also a mighty man in valour, but he was a leper. 5:2 And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Letter Of Encouragement- Be Ready Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 15, 2021

This is the 56th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 6th sermon from 1 Thessalonians.

Series: Action [#56] A LETTER OF ENCOURAGEMENT- BE READY 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Introduction: As we continue to watch the world change drastically, many have predicted that the End Times are very near. This is nothing new. There have been 44 “credible claims” of Jesus’ return date since 500 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist