Sermons on The Unexpected:

The Turning Point

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 24, 2023

A sermon for the Third Sunday in Epiphany, Year A.

January 22, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Matthew 4:12-23 The Turning Point Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Jesus calls his disciples. Imagine being one of these four. They’re fishermen. They’ve been fishermen. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The Cry Of Victory To God Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Jun 21, 2023

The cry of victory to God represents the acknowledgment of divine intervention and the recognition of God's power and grace. In many cultures, this cry is also seen to express gratitude and thankfulness for the blessings received

The cry of victory to God Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel, June 21, 2023 Psalm 3:1–8 (NKJV) “Lord, how they have increased who trouble me! Many are They who rise up against me2 Many are They who say of me, “There is no help for him in God.” Selah But You, O Lord, are a shield ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons In The New Year From Lepers - Part 2 Series

Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 7, 2012

Learning from the trials and testings of others to be strong and courageous.

Life is a total of our choices. There are two primary choices in life: to accept conditions as they exist and live with them and in them, or to take the responsibility to change them. And it’s only when you exercise your right to choose, can you exercise the right to change. You may think ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije-Misigaro Joel on Aug 1, 2024

The power of the gospel, is the message of salvation through Jesus Christ, which can transform lives and bring hope to those who believe. It is a message of love, forgiveness, and redemption that has the power to change hearts.

THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL Written by Senior Pastor Ndayiragije Misigaro Joel. August 1, 2024 Romans 10:13–15 (ESV) “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” 14 How then will they call on him, whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in him, whom they have never ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calming The Storms In Life Through Faith. Mark 4:35-41

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024

A message about how to weather and overcome the storms that come along in life.

Calming the Storms in Life Through faith. Stand with me, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good, Better, Best --- Divine Timing

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 2, 2024

God is an "on time God."

GOOD, BETTER, BEST: IN GOD’S TIME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) Jesus wants us to learn the lesson of DIVINE TIMING, PERSISTENCE AND TO NEVER GIVE UP. My friend we will face anger, discouragement, bitterness, disappointments and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1, Ruth 1:16, 2 Kings 8:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Funeral - Sudden Heart Attack

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 16, 2021

My friend, Jon had many health issues and died suddenly of a heart attack. Sudden heart attack is a real pandemic in America.

In preparation for funeral services I often ask people if their loved one had a favorite bible passage or bible story that I can share. Most don’t have one, but when I asked Linda she immediately said, “Joshua 1:9.” Joshua 1:9 (ESV) 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding Of Five Thousand PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore Jesus' compassion, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and God's miraculous provision as illustrated in the story of Jesus feeding the five thousand.

Good morning, friends! Today, we're going to dig into a well-known passage from the book of Matthew. It's a story that beautifully illustrates Jesus' deep compassion for the suffering, the transformative power of faith and prayer, and the miraculous provision of God. Oswald Chambers once wrote, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Topics: Jesus's Compassion

I’m In The Favor Of God

Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Dec 13, 2009

Sermonette Designed for Tag Team Preaching

In our text we find that Mary tries to question, what could the angel have meant? If you look at the text, you find basically God said, Well done Mary, you are very special in my eyes. Rather than take God at His Word Mary wanted to analyze it. You know, where did it come from and what do you want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

How Evangelism Should Work Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jan 11, 2010

many times the mistake we make is to present the gospel so that it turns people away, Philip presented the truth simply and trusted Jesus with the result.

How Evangelism Works John 1:43-49 US Census Bureau 2000 There are about 5000 households in this zip code alone with about 2000 families with children, do the math and there at least 7-12000 people who could be reached in this zip code Now multiply that by the number of zip codes represented in ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-49

Denomination: Christian Church

And She Prayed Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 9, 2015

Hannah Came to her end and turned to the Lord

1 Samuel 1:1 - 2:21 5-10-2015 Mother’s Day Over the next several weeks, if the Lord allows we will be looking at the subject of “Prayer”. I believe most would agree that prayer in your own life is important. Yet “IF” we had the opportunity to examine our prayer lives ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Ready For His Coming

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For

I. EXORDIUM: Are you waiting for someone but never returned? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage readiness in CHRIST's return IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:13 So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of my return. Pray that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Does Jesus Care About Us? Series

Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011

Examines question asked of Jesus - "Don't you care about us?"

Mark 4:35-41 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? In today’s message, we will look at the question, “Jesus, don’t you even care?” Maybe you are, or you have been in a position where you wanted to ask that question. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be In A Hurry

Contributed by Simeon Bali on May 29, 2020

All of us one time or the other have prayed and asked God for something and have had to wait on the answer. Waiting is one of life's most difficult tasks. The waiting room is a land where time stands still; it seems as if progress has come to a screeching halt.

We live in a society where everything is instant. We have become a society where delays are not accepted or tolerated. (We wait when in hospital, on ATM machine etc) Most of us are waiting for something and it could be; 1. Waiting and hoping that conditions will change for the better. 2. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3, Hebrews 10:37-38, Psalm 27:14

Do You Get It?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 17, 2019

Some do not believe in the resurrection and others do believe.

Do You Get It? Luke 24: 1 - 12 Intro: I have always been told that you can hear the sound of the ocean by holding a conch shell up to your ear. You either believe it or you don’t. I Regarding the resurrection, the same thing is true: You either believe it or you don’t. A READ VSS. 1 - ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed