Sermons on Unexpected Circumstances:

The Unlikely Leader Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2024

This is the 10th Sermon in the Series from the Book of Judges, "Spiritual Decay".

Series: Spiritual Decay [#10] THE UNLIKELY LEADER Judges 11:1-40 Introduction: We are going to study the story of Jephthah, an unlikely hero. We will uncover profound truths about God’s ability to use those whom the World might overlook. Jephthah’s journey begins in a place most of us can ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

God Has Purpose For You! Pt. 1

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

God has chosen this generation, though they appear defiant, disinterested, and dysfunctional to be a delivering generation of earthmovers like Othniel and Ehud in the book of Judges that will fulfill God’s purpose and plan to deliver an oppressed people.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church June 2002 This morning, I would like to concentrate on verse thirty-one of our text. For it is the foundation, in which I will elucidate and bring relevance by building from, to encourage our youth today, who are experiencing many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:30-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: The Unpredictable Will Of God Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 24, 2002

We never get what we expect or deserve, we get what we need for spiritual growth, and we recieve grace and mercy.

Wouldn’t it have been easier if God just would’ve have simply killed Ahab and Jezebel and replaced them with a Godly king and queen? If I was advising Elijah on these matters that’s what I would have advised him to pray for. I mean a drought is a painful thing, no rain for 3 ½ years is bad. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distracted Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 12th sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross".

Series: ¡§From The Cradle To The Cross¡¨ [#12] DISTRACTED? Matthew 14:22-34 Introduction: „© {Stand at back.} „© {Have everyone get up and move one pew up or back.} „© {Begin reading Psalm 23 and have Chris call on cell phone. Stop and talk to him.} Matthew 14:22-34 Distracted By The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Detecting The Fingerprints Of God Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 11, 2008

Learn to pick up the C.L.U.E.s of our invisible God.

I think it’s safe to assume that everyone here believes that God exists. (Why waste your time in a Sunday morning worship service if you don’t have faith that He is real?) What Christians aren’t always convinced of is the reality of God in their every day lives. For most of us God exists, but ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Reason For The Season PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Explores the divine love and mercy in Luke 2, emphasizing the importance of Scripture in our lives and the joy brought by Jesus' birth.

Welcome, dear friends, to this glorious gathering where we seek to understand and love the Word of God more deeply. We're here to open our hearts and minds to the timeless truths found in the pages of Scripture. Today, our focus is on Luke 2, a passage that radiates with the divine love and mercy ...read more

Topics: Reasons

Things Are Not What They Seem Series

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003

As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-24, Luke 1:39-55

Denomination: Lutheran

It Ain’t Over

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 1, 2007

You may have heard the bell ring, but the fight ain�t over. The next round is yours.

2 Co 4:7-8 (7)But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us. (8)We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; we are perplexed, but not in despair; (9) Persecuted, but not forsaken; cast down, but not destroyed; (10) Always ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Man With The Pitcher, Not The Picture, Just The Pitcher Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Oct 14, 2022

Guidance can be difficult and we may struggle with it. God often send to us the man with a pitcher. We don't have much of a picture of what lies ahead, but the Lord is there. Just take note of the man with a pitcher.

THE MAN WITH THE PITCHER, NOT THE PICTURE, JUST THE PITCHER [1]. THE MESSAGE FROM PILGRIM’S PROGRESS Who has read Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan? I love that book. Many decades ago, and all through the 1800s etc., nearly everyone read Pilgrim’s Progress, even non-Christians. Sometimes in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 30:18-21, 1 Kings 17:2-9, Mark 14:13-17, Psalm 119:105, Acts 1:4-8, Mark 6:44-45, Acts 10:19, 1 Corinthians 13:10-12, John 16:13, John 15:26, 2 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Shepherds?

Contributed by Robert Coats on Dec 14, 2006

Have you ever wondered why God would chose shepherds? Why not Rabbis, priests, King Herod, or the High Priest himself?

Why Shepherds? Scripture Reading: Luke 2:8­20 Last week we heard about the birth of John the Baptist and that he was the forerunner to Jesus. He was called from the womb to prepare the way for our Lord. This morning we are going to look at shepherds. Shepherds were not really important in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Church Of God

A Seeking Savior

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Oct 1, 2002

As Christ is seeking lost people to save, we should too.

Life is full of surprises. From meaningless good fortune of opening a winning bottle of Sprite, to grandiose life-changing circumstances like winning the Publisher’s Clearing House. As Solomon in his wisdom observed, “that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:20, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Surprise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006

The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Boat In The Middle Of The Sea

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 3, 2014

Come on, we cannot be expecting to see miracles and supernatural events everyday! We got to move with faith now! Are you listening?

Boat was now in the middle of the sea… Mathew 14:24”…the boat was now in the middle of the sea, tossed by the waves, for the wind was contrary.” We need to know how to deal with unexpected scenarios! "Who would expect to face a complex day? None of us! We expect smooth, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Peace In The Storm" Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Apr 30, 2003

We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Peace In The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Feb 3, 2001

We may never be completely isolated from many of the storms of life, but we can know God’s peace in the midst of the storm.

Mark 4:35-41 It is fascinating to hear stories of people who have survived tragic events. Someone makes it out alive of a landslide. Someone survives a crash. Someone survives after days at sea. We are never promised to come out alive, but we can know survival in our hearts if we trust Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist