Sermons on The Unknown:

May Jesus Christ Be Praised Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 16, 2014

We Praise & Worship Because: 1. Of Who He Is 2. Of What He Has Done 3. Of Who We Are 4. It Brings Honor To Him 5. Of What He Is Like

- This is how the world Praises Jesus - Promote unbelief - Lost Gospel – New Book - CTV - Jesus and Mary Magdalene were a "divine couple" that was married with two sons - ABC’s World News Tonight anchor David Muir on Wednesday (11/12/14) night, promoted a new book "The Lost Gospel" - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Excuses

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 3, 2014

God doesn’t want us to obey Him just because we’re afraid of punishment. He longs for loving obedience that comes from our hearts.

Opening illustration: A Colorado Springs woman sits in her car in front of an elementary school every weekday afternoon and points a hair dryer out her window at passing vehicles. Many drivers mistake the hand-held dryer for a radar gun and slow down. Mission accomplished! The speed limit is posted ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Plan For Success Series

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 1, 2015

God gave Joshua a three point plan… 1 Step out in faith. 2 Sanctify your hearts and bodies. 3 Submit to the Lord. As a result, they found success. The same can be true for us because God is still God and His plan is

God’s Plan for Success Did you know that God has plans for your success and prosperity? He does. In the O.T. it is stated this way… Jeremiah 29:11 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the LORD. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 21, 2015

Jesus to bridge the gap between mankind and God had to come to this world because the world had no other way to get to God

God with us Matthew 1:18-1:25 Introduction- Here we are again, last Sunday before Christmas. Next Sunday some will be wearing their now wrapped unknown gifts. This Sunday is anticipation of Christmas, Thursday in a blink of an eye will be done, and next Sunday anticipating the New Year. If ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Does God Like Me? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 2, 2014

Even after you come to know Jesus we often feel that though God may love us because of Jesus, He doesn’t like us very well. Learn the truth about how God feels about you and the destiny He has for you.

As God chose us (vs 4), picked us out from among others, before the universe began, so now He sets the course of the universe to a particular outcome for us—that in essence is predestination. Predestined us The Greek word pro-orizo means “to set a boundary, to mark out a thing in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Piercing The Darkness

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 26, 2017

Spiritual Darkness comes in many forms. There is but one Light that can pierce the spiritual darkness of sin.

Piercing The Darkness When Frank Peretti’s Piercing The Darkness hit the bookshelves, I became an instant fan. I bought every book that he wrote as fast as they came off the press. But after a few of his works, I began noticing a trend. At first the Book Title on the jacket was large and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Honored Women In The Life Of Jesus

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 11, 2017

Jesus came to save and restore. One aspect of his mission was to raise and restore the status of women in his culture. Many women were involved in the Ministry of Jesus.

1. Over the years women have often been mistreated in various arenas. The feminist movement of the 1960s and '70s originally focused on dismantling workplace inequality, such as denial of access to better jobs and salary inequity, via anti-discrimination laws. ... As such, the different wings of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:18-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Did Jesus Pray For?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 3, 2017

Jesus is about to go to the cross to make the ultimate sacrifice for sin, and precedes that act with this lovely prayer of intercession and consecration.

How important is faithfulness in prayer? Dr. Wilbur Chapman often told of his experience when, as a young man, he went to become pastor of a church in Philadelphia. After his first sermon, an old gentleman said to him, "You're pretty young to be pastor of this church. But you preach the Gospel, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-11

Denomination: Other

The Holy Spirit - Our Spiritual Aid

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on May 16, 2018

In John's gospel he refers to the Holy Spirit as the Comforter who will not leave us desolate. But when we look at different versions of the Bible different words are used, e.g. Advocate and Counsellor each having a different but significant meaning.

The Holy Spirit - our spiritual aid John 14: 15-17 Have you ever lived life dangerously by taking a step into the unknown? A step of faith, you were in a situation when you were not sure what to do, you had to make decision and had no idea about the consequences of your actions. It was the kind ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

A Sacrifice To Remember

Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018

Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victory Over Fear

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

Everyone gets afraid at some point. This message gives us comfort from God.

VICTORY OVER FEAR Intro: Fear = 396 X in Bible Afraid = 190 X in Bible Be not Afraid = 26 X Greek Definitions of fear and afraid Fear: 1. An agitated feeling aroused by awareness of actual of threatening danger, trouble, etc. ; dread; terror. 2. An uneasy feeling that something may happen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Loving Kindness Is Better Than Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 14, 2017

To show that GOD'S Loving Kindness is more than enough for us to praise Him our whole lifetime.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you praising the LORD GOD every now and then? You must be, because His Loving Kindnesses toward us are better than life. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD'S Loving Kindness is more than enough for us to praise Him our whole ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Jesus Enough?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 26, 2017

In 1 Corinthians there was an atmosphere of chaos and so the apostle Paul writes a letter. And in that letter he reminds them of the focal point of what he taught them when he was there and that is, "Jesus Christ and Him crucified." Is that all they need?

Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 which we will read in a few minutes. The church in Corinth in the Bible was filled with problems. The simple act of communion had been perverted into a feast for the rich to gorge themselves in front of those who were poor and had no food. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Living A Seamless Life In Christ

Contributed by Jan Oosthuizen on Oct 7, 2017

Living a seamless life in Christ where there is no compartmentalization, cognitive dissonance, compartments, start and stop spirituality. Being salt and being light is seamless energy.

(John 19:23) Then the soldiers, when they had crucified Jesus, took His garments and made four parts, to each soldier a part, and also the tunic. Now the tunic was without seam, woven from the top in one piece. Fulfilment of (Ps 22:18) You wear a tunic as the first layer of clothing next to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Announced

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jan 17, 2017

These things “To Be Announced” are throughout the Bible. In them we can have absolute hope and faith as God’s plan comes to fruition even in an election year.

To Be Announced Isaiah 9:1-7 There are times when people wait anxiously for news because the news can have great consequences for many people. Waiting for the results of a Presidential election for instance. Depending on who wins will determine the fate of the nation. Lately my wife and I have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed