Sermons on The Unexpected:

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

Psalm 23 is probably the best known passage in all the Bible.

Introduction: Psalm 23 is undoubtedly one of the best-known passages in all the Bible. Most of us learned it as children and it continues to be a comfort to those who are dying, or those who have lost loved ones. Maybe it’s so well-loved because it is so personal and individual. When we read ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ridiculous Thought #1 - The Most Glorious Became The Most Humble Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 8, 2008

1st Corinthians 1:27 is the foundation on which this series is built. "God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of this world to shame the strong." God works in some seriously ridiculous ways and the Chris

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 TITLE: The Most Glorious Became the Most Humble SERIES: Seriously Ridiculous TOPIC: Christmas series; The incarnation of Christ OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 7th, 2008 PROP.: God in his wisdom, power and might, truly works in RIDICULOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 15, 2008

Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas.

Title: Mary’s Song Text: Luke 1:46-55 Truth: Christians celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas. Aim: I want them to appreciate God’s mercy and appropriate God’s mercy to their life. Life ?: Why do we celebrate God’s mercy at Christmas? INTRODUCTION Mary would not have made Barbara Walters 10 Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist

The Splash Felt Around The World - An Allegorical Fish Story

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Dec 15, 2008

A story with a spiritual meaning.

Chapter 1: Trip to Ascertain Bend Jackie and his brother, Stephen, had grown up fishing in the various creeks, ponds, and lakes that populates the Bibb and Perry county area. While growing up in Marion, they fished at Shady Grove Lake in Bibb County with their father and grandfather. Now grown, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: *other

Will Christmas Make A Difference

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 19, 2008

This is a Christmas message geared to make us seek ways to change our attitudes for Christmas.

Will Christmas Make A Difference 12/21/2008 Matt. 1:18-2:12 Isaiah 9:2-7 Text Isaiah 9:6-7 How many of you here are doing something this week you would not regularly be doing but you’re doing it because Christmas is coming? When asked will Christmas make ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sharing Christmas Gifts Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 19, 2008

How God’s gift of Jesus is one gift after another!

In only four days it will be Christmas Day. I hope Christmas shopping hasn’t got you down…fighting the traffic and the crowds at the mall, spending all that money, putting up with unfriendly shoppers & sales clerks… It was a few days before Christmas on the Oregon coast. Two men whose families ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Christopher Easton on Oct 17, 2008

Sermon on the parable in Matthew 22: 1-14

Everyday we are asked to make choices. Am I going to wake up so I can get to work on time…Am I going to eat breakfast. Am I going to eat a breakfast that could put me in a coma it it is so full of sugar or am I going to eat well… I get cut off in traffic and spill my coffee all over myself…Am I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Donkey Chase Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Nov 8, 2008

When God sends us on a donkey chase, sovereignty prevails.

1 Samuel 9:1-5 KJV Now there was a man of Benjamin, whose name was Kish, the son of Abiel, the son of Zeror, the son of Bechorath, the son of Aphiah, a Benjamite, a mighty man of power. [2] And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 9:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fullness Of God's People In Christ

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Oct 4, 2009

Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him.

THE FULLNESS OF GOD’S PEOPLE IN CHRIST Colossians 2:11-15 Proposition: Since we can be complete in Christ with a full commitment to Him, there are certain benefits of a Christ-centered faith as we follow Him. Objective: My purpose is to challenge God’s people to be experience the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Focused Amid Challenges

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2009

This sermon teaches us how to stay focused in the midst of challenges.

Do you have trouble staying focused when challenges raise their ugly head? This is true of individuals! This is true of churches! This is true of marriages! This is true of businesses! Joke: I heard about a bride who was nervous before her wedding. It was time for the wedding and she wasn’t sure ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Proof Your Marriage Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 16, 2010

We divorce-proof our marriages when we stop looking for loopholes (or reasons to separate). Instead, we must look to the Lord, committing our selves first to Him then to our mates.

Gary Thomas, in his book, Sacred Marriage, tells the story of a businessman who moved over slightly as a young man crowded into the airplane seat next to him. They both fastened their seat belts, and the businessman good-naturedly asked as to whether the young man was traveling on business or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Introducing Opposition Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 14, 2009

Anytime you step out in leadership, you will face opposition. Since that is the case, it’s important to know what you’re up against and how to overcome it.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Some people will tell you that there are no guarantees in life. Well, I’m not going to do that. I will make you an iron-clad guarantee tonight. This guarantee is as sure as I’m standing here. I’m not a betting man and I wouldn’t want you to make bets. But ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Returning Glory Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Jun 29, 2006

Understanding the glory of God

Returning Glory (7) : 1. Review of Glory a. The Glory of God is defined as “VISIBLE MAJESTY OF THE DIVINE PRESENCE. “ b. Understanding and Seeing/Encountering God’s Glory is important to us because: i. It causes us to worship. ii. We assume our rightful, created place and purpose before our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:26

Denomination: Baptist

He Whom You Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 16, 2009

God would have us learn a lesson, which reaches far beyond the instance at hand, & casts light on many dark places. God’s delays are delays of love.

JOHN 11: 1-10 HE WHOM YOU LOVE We learn from verse 17 of this chapter that Lazarus had been dead four days when Christ reached Bethany. The distance from Bethany to the place Christ probably resided when He received the message was about a day’s journey. If we added to the two days on which He ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Sad, Sad Ending Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 16, 2009

As we look at the death of King Saul we are confronted with the reality of our own death and the need to be ready. We also are reminded of the grieving that results from all losses.

Introduction: A. If you bring up the subject of death and you will get many different reactions from people. 1. Some can easily and readily talk about it, and others cannot. B. When you ask children about death, they say some interesting things. 1. A 7 year-old boy named Alan said this, “God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ