Sermons on Unexpected Blessings:

The Faith-Defier Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus celebrates bold, persistent faith from unexpected people and expands grace beyond boundaries, bringing healing into homes that feel far away.

INTRODUCTION Some people seem to come to Jesus from the “right” backgrounds. Grew up in church. Know the songs. Understand the language. Fit neatly into the system. Then there are others. The ones who never quite know when to stand up or sit down. The ones who aren’t sure if they belong. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 56:7, Hebrews 11:6, Romans 11:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

John Chapter 9 Part 3 Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Sep 5, 2013

Jesus heals the man born blind. Jesus sometimes accomplishes His miracles in unexpected ways and almost always requires our participation.

John 9:1-12 “As [Jesus] went along, He saw a man blind from birth. His disciples asked Him, ‘Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?’ “Neither this man nor his parents sinned,” said Jesus, “but this happened so that the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mystery Of God's Mercy Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Feb 27, 2020

Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies.

Jonah – Chapter 4 The Mystery of God’s Mercy March 1, 2020 Have you ever watched a movie that had an unexpected ending? The bad guy got away it. The villain was not punished. The hero dies. Jonah 4:1-4 NIV But to Jonah this seemed very wrong, and he became angry. 2 He prayed to the LORD, “Isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Proverbs 10:12, Jonah 4:11, Luke 19:41-42, Exodus 34:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Epiphany To Transfiguration

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 29, 2017

An epiphany is a sudden and unexpected revelation. Transfiguration is seeing Jesus in all His glory. It is His righteousness which prepares us to face God.

FROM EPIPHANY TO TRANSFIGURATION. Psalm 50:1-6. An epiphany is a wonderful, unpredictable thing. It is defined as a sudden and unexpected revelation. It is not something that we come to expect, or can hunt down. Not something that we can earn through works, or prayers, or religious rites. Or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Thrill Of Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 21, 2025

Christmas reveals God’s unstoppable light, breaking chains and restoring hope through unlikely people, unexpected places, and redeeming love.

There are certain songs we hear so often that they begin to fade into the background. They become part of the seasonal wallpaper—pleasant, familiar, predictable. Christmas music, especially, can do that to us. You hear it in grocery stores. In elevators. On hold with customer service. Played ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-11, Isaiah 9:2, John 1:5, Galatians 3:28, 2 Corinthians 5:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When You Least Expect Him Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of Jesus's unexpected return as taught in the Bible, encouraging believers to live in hopeful anticipation of God's presence in their daily lives.

Have you ever struggled with doubts about faith? I want to introduce you to a guy named John Wesley who lived in England from 1703-1791. He was the 15th of 19 kids, and his mom homeschooled them all. His father was a pastor in the Anglican Church, and John himself became a pastor in that same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Topics: Expectant Hope, End-Time Theology, Present-Day Living

Psalms 103: 1 - 5

Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on Jul 26, 2018

Because of the goodness of the Lord we are to always bless Him.

Psalms 103: 1- 5 Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems your life from destruction, Who crowns you with lovingkindness and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rewards Of Restoration

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 30, 2025

Restoration does not just bring back what was lost; it multiplies blessings, brings healing, and ushers a believer into a season of joy, honour, and divine fulfilment.

REWARDS OF RESTORATION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joel 2:25-26 Key Verse: “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpiller, and the palmerworm, my great army which I sent among you. And ye shall eat in plenty, and be satisfied, and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Blesses Your Latter End More Than Your Beginning Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Oct 17, 2025

God specialises in restoring and multiplying blessings, turning pain into purpose and sorrow into songs of joy.

THE GOD WHO BLESSES YOUR LATTER END MORE THAN YOUR BEGINNING By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Job 42:10-12 Key Verse: “So the Lord blessed the latter end of Job more than his beginning: for he had fourteen thousand sheep, and six thousand camels, and a thousand yoke of oxen, and a thousand she ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Mundane To Miracle

Contributed by Kory Labbe on Nov 30, 2025

When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural.

Expected the Unexpected — Week 1: From Mundane to Mircale (• Bible Engagement Live, Volume 4) Theme: When we learn to welcome God into the interruptions of our everyday life, He takes what feels ordinary and unexpected and turns it into something supernatural. INTRODUCTION Good morning, church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Answers Prayers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Feb 17, 2025

This sermon encourages believers to trust in God's power to answer prayers and equips them with biblical principles to pray effectively.

THE GOD WHO ANSWERS PRAYERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Jeremiah 33:3 "Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not." Supporting Texts: Psalm 65:2, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-8, Isaiah 65:24, James ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:3, Psalm 65:2, 1 John 5:14-15, Matthew 7:7-8, Isaiah 65:24, James 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Mephibosheth

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 28, 2025

The God of Mephibosheth is a God of restoration, a God who lifts up the fallen, and a God who will not forget His promises to us. He is a God of grace and mercy, who calls us to His table even when we feel unworthy.

THE GOD OF MEPHIBOSHETH By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 4:4, Psalm 68:6, Romans 5:8, Matthew 25:34 INTRODUCTION: The story of Mephibosheth, the son of Jonathan and grandson of King Saul, is a powerful narrative of grace, restoration, and unexpected ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Beatitudes

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Nov 4, 2021

This is a brief series on the Beatitudes

Title: The Beatitudes Script: Mt. 5:1-5 Type: Expos. Series When: 1-14-18 Intro: When Thomas Jefferson selected the phrase “the pursuit of happiness” to describe one of the unalienable rights of man, he was appropriating an idea with a very long history. Since the time of Aristotle and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character Study Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 23, 2025

Ruth’s story is a testimony of faith, divine providence, and redemption. Despite being a foreigner and a widow, her loyalty, humility, and trust in God led her into God’s divine plan

CHARACTER STUDY OF RUTH – MOABITE WOMAN, ANCESTOR OF DAVID By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ruth 1:16 "And Ruth said, Intreat me not to leave thee, or to return from following after thee: for whither thou goest, I will go; and where thou lodgest, I will lodge: thy people shall be my people, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16, Matthew 1:5-6, Deuteronomy 23:3, Psalm 37:5, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran