SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Unexpected Circumstances:

showing 3,136-3,150 of 41,314
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Paul Decker avatar

    This Changes Everything

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,123 views

    Believing in the resurrection is essential.

    THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING I Corinthians 15:12-34 S: Resurrection C: Essence of Christian Faith Pr: BELIEVING IN THE RESURRECTION IS ESSENTIAL. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 15: 12-34 three reasons why believing in the resurrection is essential for the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Praying About Our National Crisis

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 86 ratings
     | 11,808 views

    Help in how to pray in the wake of Tuesday’s terrorist attacks.

    Our lives are still numb from the events of this last week. We’ve experienced a national tragedy of unparalleled proportions. Our hearts are broken for the innocent lives that have been lost, business people and commuters, pilots and flight attendants, firefighters and police officers. We’re ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Death Stinks

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 23, 2004
    based on 52 ratings
     | 7,718 views

    Jesus is our life.

    DEATH STINKS John 11:1-44 S: Jesus, death, life Th: Resurrection! Pr: JESUS IS OUR LIFE. ?: Inductive KW: Parallels TS: We will find in our study of John 11:1-44 five parallels that will lead us to the conclusion that Jesus is our life. The _____ parallel with our lives is… I. When you need ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Barry O Johnson avatar

    The Purpose Of Storms

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 19, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,658 views

    There is only one thing that matters when you are facing a storm and it's found in Luke 8. I believe the message will bless you and help you understand more clearly who you are as a son or daughter of God.

    The Purpose of Storms How many of you have been on your way to a meeting or to visit relatives in another city or state and it began to rain? At first the rain comes down in a steady flow and you turn your windshield wipers on to one of the lower speed settings. The windshield wipers are able to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Set Free To Give

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 10, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,249 views

    This sermon deals with facing our own selfishness and greed in order to be liberated to give more freely.

    Set Free To Give--What I Owe Me 6/5/2011 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Today is the final in our messages Set Free. We started with Set Free To Love, then Set Free To Serve, then Set Free To Worship and today Set Free To Give. At The End our message we will turn in our ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Diack avatar

    Godisnowhere Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Mar 5, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,211 views

    Ruth has taken refuge in the God of Israel and has begun to experience His amazing grace for God's love never fails and He has not stopped showing His kindness to the living and the dead!

    “GODISNOWHERE” - Ruth 2:17-23 - March 3, 2013 Series: From Heartache To Hope – The Redemption of Ruth - #6 Let’s try something right here at the outset. I want you to picture for a moment, two creatures that make their homes in desert places. One is a vulture – ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: *other

  • Jung Lee avatar

    Seeking God's Assurance In Our Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 15, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 1,910 views

    Today, we delve into the life of Gideon, an unlikely hero, whose journey from doubt to determination offers profound insights for our own spiritual paths.

    In our spiritual journey, we often find ourselves at crossroads, seeking signs and confirmations to ensure we're on the right path. The Bible is filled with stories of individuals who, despite their deep faith, sought God's assurance in their moments of doubt and uncertainty. Today, we ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Scott Coltrain avatar

    The Art Of Contentment

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Nov 12, 2005
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,418 views

    Paul addresses the contentment he finds in his spiritual blessings as opposed to materialism. This is a lesson of great importance to we who belong to a nation obsessed with material things.

    We have been studying this letter written by the Apostle Paul to the congregation at Philippi. We find ourselves in the last chapter and, in the passage under consideration, we finally learn what led Paul to write this letter to begin with. The Philippian brethren learned of Paul’s imprisonment ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Fredric Lozo avatar

    God Willing That All Men Should Be Saved. Series

    Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Dec 26, 2004
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,469 views

    This Sermon is #17 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

    INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON XVII. God willing that all Men should be saved. 1 Timothy ii. 4. "Who will have all Men to be saved,----." IN verse first, the apostle directs "prayers and thanksgivings ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    Advent Themes - Hope Series

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2013
     | 5,898 views

    Advent Themes - HOPE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Hope (vs 3) (2). Faith (vs 5) (3). Love (vs 8) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. • One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. • The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. • The problems began when ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • James Wallace avatar

    When The Buck Stops With You Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2012
     | 7,157 views

    As Pontius Pilate did, every man faces a decision about what he will do with Jesus Christ who claimed to be the Son of God. What will you do with Jesus? Principles for making critical spiritual decisions based on Pilate's dilemma in deciding what to do

    Pastor James Dana Wallace Risen King Community Church Sparks, Nevada March 11, 2012 When the Buck Stops with You (Deciding about Jesus) John 19:1-16 We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • D. Greg Ebie avatar

    We Believe – The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007
    based on 18 ratings
     | 14,780 views

    WE BELIEVE – The Second Coming of Jesus Christ It’s time to SHOUT!

    • Titus 2:13-14 (NIV) [13] . . . We wait for the blessed hope—the glorious appearing of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, [14] who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good. INTRODUCTION: Looking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Gordon Curley avatar

    A Man With Two Wives

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 18, 2010
     | 5,504 views

    Jacob marries Leah & Rachel. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Genesis chapter 29 Ill: • For the romantics among you; • Let me remind you that it in 20 days time it will be St Valentines Day: • A day when traditionally we send a card to our loved ones; • And maybe something extra e.g. a red rose or a romantic meal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Brethren

  • James Wallace avatar

    When The Buck Stops With You--Deciding About Jesus Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 23, 2022
     | 1,947 views

    The issue of principles for spiritual decision-making can make or break a life; make or break a destiny. Pontius Pilate faced a critical decision about Jesus. His mistakes provide wisdom when the buck stops with us.

    We come to the fateful moment of decision for the Lord Jesus Christ, the God-Man, in his earthly sojourn—that moment when the judges among men are about to finally decide the fate of the One who will ultimately be their Judge for eternity. And we know, of course, it is going to be a fatal ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church

  • James Wallace avatar

    Life-Changing Prayer Series

    Contributed by James Wallace on Dec 28, 2020
     | 7,510 views

    Want to pray prayers that change the world, or even your world? Daniel changed the world with his prayer in Daniel 9. What characterizes the kind of prayer that changes the world?

    Well, it’s the first of November, and two days from now one of the most contentious Presidential elections in our history will, perhaps, be decided. I read a newspaper article this week that said that not only Americans but even the people of other nations are anxious about what will be happening ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Bible Church