Sermons on Unexpected Blessings:

Called To Be Thankful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Nov 19, 2017

A little different look at thanksgiving. If we are thankful for God's blessing, what we doing to be a blessing to others, thereby increasing the thanksgiving, glory and praise being returned to God?

2 Corinthians 9:10–15 (NKJV) Ever wonder how family fights begin on Thanksgiving? (show picture of pie with slice out of the middle). In fact we often think of Thanksgiving as a day of excesses. You Know You Overdid Thanksgiving When.... Paramedics bring in the Jaws of Life to pry you out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

True Identity Part 3 Series

Contributed by Vicki Williamson on Mar 1, 2022

Last week we looked at our identity in Christ, our present reality and future inheritance. 
We discovered we are blessed with every spiritual blessing in heavenly places.

We are chosen, holy, blameless, adopted as sons, accepted, in the beloved, redeemed, forgiven, predestined, have obtained an inheritance, sealed with the Holy Spirt of promise, a purchased possession, to the praise of his glory. Today we will go deeper into how our identity in Jesus and how that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23, Ephesians 3:10-12

Can You Stand The Increase? Series

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 8, 2007

I believe that the people of God needs to understand that as God bless us, there is a greater need for us to be good stewards. We curse ourselves when God is trying to bless us because we only partially fulfill the contract. For years one of the greatest

Can You Stand the Increase? - Sermon 1 of 4 Matthew 9:17 - Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved. I Timothy 6:6-11 - But godliness with contentment is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Side Orders Series

Contributed by Fredrick Harris on Jan 29, 2005

A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts your day 2 hours behind. *The child is sick at school and needs to be picked up *The car got a flat overnight and yo

NEW CORINTHIAN B.C. of PASADENA An Inspiring Sermon Series “More Than Conquerors” By: Pastor F. Demond Harris Divine Side Orders Mark 5: 25-34 *INTRODUCTION A side order is an unexpected situation or thing that may arise throughout the course of a day. It is that thing that comes up that puts ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Famous Last Words On Judgment Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 26, 2024

4 things revealed in the wrath of God from Revelation 15 & 16 (Material adapted from Nancy Guthrie's book on Revelation called "Blessed," chapter 8 entitled, "Blessed by Being Ready for the Return of Jesus")

HoHum: I remember studying Jonathan Edwards sermon, “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”, in literature class. “The wrath of God is like great waters that are shut up for the present; they increase more and more, and rise higher and higher, till an outlet is given; and the longer the stream is ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 7:9, Revelation 6:10, Luke 18:8, John 19:30, Matthew 26:39, Galatians 3:26-27  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Double Time

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Aug 7, 2004

In baseball a double is one more base than a singl. A double play is on more out than normal. In our walk with Christ the scripture promises Doble blessings and a double inheritance. Look at the Word of God with Pastor Jamie as he declares, "It is Doub

In 2004 we are reaching for more. Growing up I played baseball. A double is one MORE base than a single. A double play is one more out than normal. Double coupon day at Kroger you get twice as much off on your coupon. Double time is pay you receive for over time on special days and holidays. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Giving

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Mar 15, 2012

Giving is an important aspect of the Christian life because it has capacity to provoke the blessings of God upon the giver, but most of us are not faithful in our giving.

CHRISTIAN GIVING Study text: I Corinthians 16:1-4 1 Cor 16:1-4: Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given order to the churches of Galatia, even so do ye. 2 Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him, that there be no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eat The Honey

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 30, 2010

We explore in this sermon an awesome revelation about prepared blessings, you may be in some bitter places but there is some honey waiting on you.

We don’t know how long Jonathon was in this situation: 6 hrs, a day, a week, a month. We don’t know, but what we do know is that he was in the same situation as around six hundred other men. But Jonathon decided that something wasn’t right, he decided that it was not right for the child of God to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Preparing For The Harvest

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 31, 2010

This most generous God who gives seed to the farmer that becomes bread for your meals is more than extravagant with you.

Preparing for The Harvest! Gal. 6:7-10 Msg. 7-8 Don’t be misled: No one makes a fool of God. What a person plants, he will harvest. *The person who plants selfishness, ignoring the needs of others—ignoring God!—harvests a crop of weeds. *All he’ll have to show for his life is weeds! *But the one ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Condemnation In Christ Jesus

Contributed by Robert Glass on Jun 20, 2011

Works of the Flesh vs Fruits of the Spirit.

NO CONDEMNATION Romans 8:1-16 “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. This verse is so very critical because it provides us a guaranteed life filled with NO condemnation. What earthly joy or accomplishment can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

2011, A Better Year Ahead

Contributed by Ken Crow on Dec 25, 2010

The enemy has affected some of us through this battle of the mind with small thinking and inferior self esteem even convincing us that we just don’t measure up to doing anything significant for Jesus Christ.

2011, A Better Year Ahead Philippians 4:6-8 (King James Version) Pastor Ken Crow 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Church Of God

Psalm 23

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 22, 2012

In the 23rd Psalm, David describes God’s providential care in providing refreshment, guidance, protection, and abundance, and in so doing provides grounds for confidence in His everlasting kindness.

Tom Lowe 4-26-11 Psalm 23 Today, we are going to look at one of the most comforting, and definitely one of the most well known psalms in the Bible-the 23rd Psalm. It was written by David, who presents us with the scenes of pastoral life, which he was familiar with, since he wandered the hills ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

O Lord It Is Hard To Be Humble

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Oct 27, 2011

Being humble is difficult because as soon as you believe that you are becoming more humble, you in essence are not humble anymore! Reminds me of the old Mac Davis song O Lord it is hard to be humble when you are perfect in every way.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Joshua:3:7-17; ; Psalm 107:1-7,33-37; 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13 and Matthew 23:1-12. A Texas rancher met up with a Vermont dairy farmer. The two men began ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

The Principle Of The Bread

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 26, 2009

Jesus’ approach to feeding the 5,000 shows how He desires to use us.

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take eat; this is my body. *The world in which we live is hungry for truth; hungry for someone to offer themselves to God in order that they might be fed. *The principle of the bread ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God