Sermons on The Unusual:

True Worship, A Call To Worship

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Apr 25, 2013

In Nehemiah 8, we see true worship by the people. We see a longing for God's word; Listening to God's word and we see that we must let God speak to us through His word.

True Worship A call to worship Nehemiah 8:1-12 Intro: A PARAMEDIC was asked on a local Dallas TV talk-show program: “What was your most unusual and challenging 911 call?” .“Recently,” paramedic began, we got a call from that big white CHURCH on 11th and Walnut. A frantic ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised! - Part 2

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

I know that America is not perfect, but I do believe that it is the greatest nation on earth. And part of the reason is because our forefathers acknowledged God & their dependence upon Him.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 78:1-4; Isaiah 33:22 Last week my message was entitled, “Let God be Praised!", which was based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-4, Isaiah 33:22, Psalm 150:6, Psalm 106:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Me? Barabbas?”

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 26, 2018

Barabbas watched as Jesus was beaten with HIS beating, as Jesus took up HIS cross, and as Jesus was peirced with HIS nails. He got a special revelation of Jesus as his substitute!

“ME? BARABBAS?” Mt. 27:15-17, 20-26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: You really wonder about people’s common sense when you’ve read some of these instruction labels: 1. On a hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping. 2. On box of Cracker Jacks: You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:15-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wise Men Still Seek Him

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Dec 26, 2016

A message to encourage seekers to continue their pursuit of God.

"Wise Men Still Seek Him" Matthew 2:1-12 Matthew 2:1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

"Palm Sunday And The Pandemic”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 6, 2020

Four things to remember about Palm Snday

“Palm Sunday and the Pandemic” April 2, 2020 Luke 19:28-44 “After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, “Go to the village ahead of you, and as you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Holiness

Jesus Gives Hope For Families Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Aug 26, 2019

This is the 22nd Sermon in a series we've been doing on John's Gospel. In this particular sermon we look at how Jesus' own brothers originally did not believe in Him, and how the world hates Christ and those who follow Him.

Jesus gives Hope for Families (John pt. 22) Text: John 7:1-13 About a week and a half ago, one of Leslie’s friends from college called her… that’s not unusual… Leslie and Gabby have a lot of friends, and they’re always talking to them. What was unusual was that she wanted to talk to Leslie AND ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Persecution - What's A Christian To Do?

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 18, 2014

Persecution of Christians is occurring all around the world. Even in America, some Christians are being pressured and criticized. What is the Christian response to persecution?

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 17, 2014 David Simpson Persecution - What's a Christian to do? Matthew 5:38-45/1 Peter 4:12-19 Christians have made the news this past week...not for recognizing their noble service...but for suffering...for persecution. Christians in northern ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Christian Church

The Story- Chapter 9 Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Mar 14, 2014

God works is mysterious ways. In chapter 9 we will see that what looks like poor judgement from a lower story perspective is all a part of God's upper story!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • God can use the most unlikely of people and situations for His glory, or to carry out His purpose. • Today as we come to chapter 9 in The Story, we come to the book of Ruth. I bet you do not hear a lot of sermons on the book of Ruth. • The book of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inn, The Incarnation And The Invitation (Based On Luke 2:1-20) Series

Contributed by Timothy Cox on Jan 11, 2014

Preached 24th December 2013 at the Midnight Communion. Debunks Christmas and re-focuses on the incarnation of Jesus, what that meant to the shepherds and means to us.

***The following conventions have been used in this sermon, which may assist delivery: Capitals indicate Bold Text, parts bracketed between forward slashes indicate italics, it may also be helpful to skip who wrote or defined what*** Five minutes into the film /Love Actually/ (1) a little girl ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Church Of The Open Door - Philadelphia Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Dec 19, 2017

Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the Christian faith until the end of its history, a powerful testament to the nature of a church for which Jesus had no admonition nor condemnation. God grant that we, too, may have that faithfulness to the end.

THE CHURCH OF THE OPEN DOOR READING Rev 3:7-12 1. HISTORY OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia/Alesehir is located approximately 80 miles east of Smyrna/Izmir and 26 miles southwest of Sardis. It stands on the Cogamis River, a tributary of the Hermus river. Philadelphia always stayed faithful to the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Partners In The Gospel Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Oct 13, 2016

Missions, Togetherness, The Gospel

A PARTNERSHIP WITH PURPOSE - Partners in the Gospel Philippians 1:1-8 (p. 818) October 16, 2016 Introduction: During the summer of 1904 an unlikely partnership was formed at the World’s Fair St. Louis. The summer was unusually hot and people were searching the fair for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Pleasure Of Passion Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Christians have used the word so often for evil that it is hard to accept the reality that you can also be passionate for good. It is Biblical and Christlike to lust for the pleasure of those things that are pleasing to God.

Jesus said in Luke 22:15, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." Jesus used the same word used all through the New Testament for lust to describe His passionate desire to eat the final Passover with His disciples. He had a passion for the Passover. Paul ...read more

Christmas Is Contagious Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 8, 2021

The fastest way to get infected with the spirit of Christmas is to start praising God for what He has done for you through His Son. This sort of praise is very contagious. If you let it start coming out of your mouth, before you know it, it has infected your heart.

Celestine Sibley tells of her father saying to her mother one grayish December morning, "the lumber business is going badly. It looks like a poor Christmas this year." She cried out, "A poor Christmas-shame on you! There is no such thing as a poor Christmas! Times can be hard and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Mother Eve Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 5, 2022

Topics 1 Post Biblical View of Eve 2 The First Woman in Genesis 1 3 The Woman of Eden and Her Partner 4 Disobedience and Its Consequences 5 Typical or Ideal examples, Causes, and origins 6 Mother Eve

Mother Eve God creates Eve to be of help to Adam. Learn more about Eve, the Garden of Eden, and the serpent. Brief Introduction According to the Eden story in the Hebrew Bible, Eve is depicted negatively in postbiblical tradition. However, feminist biblical scholarship of recent years has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27, Genesis 5:2

Denomination: Baptist

When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going! Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 9, 2022

'When the going gets tough.' Acts chapter 13 verses 4-12 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). A Good Beginning (vs 4). (2). A Unique Island (vs 4b-5a). (3). An Unusual Response (vs 5). (4). A Difficult Experience (vs 6a). (5). A Show of Authority (vs 9-11). (6). A Convert at Last! (vs 12). SERMON BODY: Ill: • “When the going gets tough, the tough get going!” • Some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Brethren