Sermons on Unexpected Circumstances:

Passing The Light

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 7, 2018

Finding grace in adverse circumstances to pass the torch of the gospel on to others.

PASSING THE LIGHT. 2 Corinthians 4:5-12. Paul had been concerned by some self-made ‘ministers’ who were nothing better than peddlers ‘making gain by corrupting the word of God’ (2 Corinthians 2:17). Paul and his fellow-ministers, by contrast, were neither dishonest nor manipulative. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

“he’s Big Enough To Provide For Me” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 18, 2013

God is big enough to provide for us in any and every circumstance.

All men live in one of two tents - content or discontent. Which one do you live in? The contented man looks beyond his circumstances and sees a better day; the discontented man looks at his circumstances and sees no other way. The contented man understands the purpose for which he was born; the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Im Tired

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2019

No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest.

I’m Tired June 9, 2019 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: No matter our circumstances, God is our strength and our rest. Focus Passage: Lamentations 3:17-26 Supplemental Passage: "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:17-26, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God Takes Care Of Me

Contributed by George Crumbly on Apr 16, 2012

Regardless of the circumstances God has in mind what is best for me.

Genesis 18: 20-21 “And the LORD said, Because the cry of Sodom and Gomorrah is great, and because their sin is very grievous; I will go down now, and see whether they have done altogether according to the cry of it, which is come unto me; and if not, I will know”. When people get ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Learning Contentment Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 25, 2020

Contentment is found in Christ not in our circumstances or our own strength

“I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. I know how to be brought low, and I know how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

The Training Ground Of A Greater Purpose. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 2, 2024

Are you feeling stuck or uncertain about your current circumstances?

Do you wonder if this is all there is to life? Take heart, dear believer, for where you are right now is only the training ground of a greater purpose in God! In 1 Peter 1:6–7, we read, “In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:30, 1 Peter 1:7

Calming The Storm Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 8, 2025

Jesus gives us courage in the storm before the circumstances are changed.

“Therefore when Jesus perceived that they were about to come and take Him by force to make Him king, He departed again to the mountain by Himself alone. Now when evening came, His disciples went down to the sea, got into the boat, and went over the sea toward Capernaum. And it was already dark, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-21, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Thriving Through The Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson From Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2025

Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision.

Thriving Through the Valleys Through Contentment- A Lesson from Paul Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Feels / Contentment / Philippians 4:10–14 Contentment is not contingent on our circumstances but on God’s faithfulness and provision. INTRODUCTION TITLE SLIDE • “If I just had a little more…”—how ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Good All The Time

Contributed by Tim Wallace on Jan 29, 2009

God is good not only when life is pleasant, God is also good in life’s unpleasant circumstances

GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME Matthew 14:22-32 God is good all the time, All the time God is good. We tend to say that and perhaps only believe it when life is going great. You ask her to marry and she says yes. “GIG” (God is good) You get an unexpected raise. “GIG” Meryl beats Darcy in a horse ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Untroubled: Peace In The Midst Of Chaos

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Apr 13, 2020

God's plan is for us to experience His perfect peace everyday regardless of the circumstances.

UNTROUBLED: PEACE IN THE MIDST OF CHAOS "2 The earth was without form, and void; and darkness was on the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light." Genesis 1:2-3. The earth was an empty ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2-3, Psalm 46:1-3, 1 Corinthians 14:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020

The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

"THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:20-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something To Sing About

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 6, 2018

Paul and Silas are imprisoned because of their witness. Facing dire circumstances they break out in song and amazing things happen.

Acts 16:16-34 “Something to Sing About” INTRODUCTION Power comes in many shapes and forms. There is the raw horrendous power of an atomic explosion. In contrast to such power is the group power of civil disobedience, which we witnessed in Gandhi’s fight for India’s independence, and Martin ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Crisis Managers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 22, 2007

How often are we caught unawares by circumstances out of our ignorance. Are we prepared for the Lord’s coming?

CRISIS MANAGERS LUKE 12:39-40 “But understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what hour the thief was coming, he could not have let his house be broken into. You must also be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” A member in the church was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:39-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Character Sermon Ii: God Our Healer Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 8, 2020

In times of testing, God is able to turn a bitter circumstance into a better situation for those who trust Him.

GOD OUR HEALER “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall, all the king’s horses and all the king’s men could not put Humpty together again.” We smile at this little nursery rhyme; it’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:29-31, Exodus 15:22-27

Riding Out The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Nick S Panico on May 20, 2016

In all our lives we must face storms. Sudden and unexpected winds of adversity which blow in and blow up. How do we not just survive the storm but thrive in it and through it.

“Riding Out the Storms of Life” (Mat 14:22-33 NIV) Immediately Jesus made the disciples get into the boat and go on ahead of him to the other side, while he dismissed the crowd. {23} After he had dismissed them, he went up on a mountainside by himself to pray. When evening came, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational