Sermons on Unexpected Events:

God You Are Confusing Me Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Apr 16, 2002

An Expository Sermon from Genesis 21:1-21 concerning being faithful to God when His ways make no sense. Genesis Series #43

Genesis Lesson 43 April 7, 2002 Read Genesis 21:1-21 Illustration: Elisabeth Elliot, whose first husband, Jim Elliot, was one of the five missionaries killed by the Auca Indians in 1956, and whose second husband died of cancer, tells of visiting a shepherd in the mountains of North ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Right Back Where We Started

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 25, 2011

We draw similarities between the peoples of Noah’s time, Lot’s time, and our time. In each step of their growth, the societies mirror one another- even until the end.

I have a photograph, taken of my paternal grandfather. It was taken around 1910, when he was 28. I put that photograph next to a photo of me that was taken in 1977, when I was 30. The poses were just about the same. Surprisingly, the only real different between the two photos is he was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-6

Denomination: *other

The Return Of The King: Judgement Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 10, 2025

Our lives are to be an ongoing announcement of Jesus’s presence among us.

The Return of the King: Judgement Jeffery Anselmi / General Adult Kingdom Come / Last Judgment; Second Coming / 1 Thessalonians 5:1–11 Our lives are to be an ongoing announcement of Jesus’s presence among us. INTRODUCTION OPENING SLIDE • We live in a world that loves countdowns. • We count down ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And The End Times Fulcrum Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 11, 2011

The most important thing that Jesus wants us to know about the last days is simply to be ready at all times.

The Messiah and the End Times Fulcrum Text: Matt. 24:32-51 Introduction 1. Illustration: A fulcrum is the point on which a lever rests or is supported and on which it pivots, but it can also be a thing that plays a central or essential role in an activity, event, or situation. 2. Jesus gives us 5 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-51

Denomination: Methodist

When God Passes By Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 1, 2025

When God passes by, He doesn’t just come for a visit—He comes to shift situations, renew callings, and realign destinies.

WHEN GOD PASSES BY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 19:11-13 Supporting Texts: Exodus 33:18-23, Psalm 46:10, Job 38:1, Luke 24:13-32, John 5:6-8 INTRODUCTION: There are moments in life when everything changes—not because of a loud announcement, but because God passed by. Divine ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:11-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Signs That God Has Remembered You (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Dec 6, 2025

This message reveals additional signs that manifest when God moves to remember His children, releasing supernatural breakthroughs, favour, and testimony.

SIGNS THAT GOD HAS REMEMBERED YOU (PART 2) By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 102:13 Key Verse: “Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come.” — Psalm 102:13 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 49:14-16; Genesis 21:1-2; Luke 1:5-25; Esther ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pretrib Rapture & Matthew 24

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 4, 2024

A church member wrote asking about Matthew 24 – if the “rapture” is the same as the 2nd Coming. The 2nd Coming has two parts – the Rapture and 7 years later, the Visible Appearing of Christ to defeat the Antichrist and set up Millennial Kingdom.

PRETRIB RAPTURE & MATTHEW 24 Mt. 24-25 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A little 6 yr. old girl, Emily, complained, "Mother, I've got a stomach ache." She replied, "That's because your stomach is empty; you’d feel better if you had something in it." 2. That afternoon, ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Complete Forgiveness Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 24, 2012

Do we have a heart of forgiveness or fault finding? How we answer this question reveals if our heart is fully committed to God.

A lawyer was reading the will of a rich man. All of the people who were mentioned in the will were required to attend: “To you, my loving wife Rose, who stood by me in rough times, as well as good, I leave her the house and $2 million.” “To my daughter Jessica, who looked after ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: Unlimited Power In A Limited Space Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 18, 2009

This message examines Jesus’ through the eyes of Mary.

Would you for a few moments consider one of the greatest mysteries of the incarnation? How could the unlimited power of the God who created the universe be packed into the limitations of a human body? To complicate things a little more, “How could that unlimited power be packed inside a human ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 25:19-23 - What Do I Do When Prayer Stirs Up A Can Of Worms? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 6, 2011

What do you do when prayers seems to stir up a CAN OF WORMS?

1. Genesis 25:19-22 - WHY IS THIS HAPPENING TO ME? (Persistent Prayer when I don't understand) The pain comes gradually over a three week period and crescendoes on Wednesday. I need to stay focused in order to counsel a grieving family as we talk about the funeral, so I put the pain aside until ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Road

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 16, 2011

As we walk the road of life, there will be times when our heart is heavy and our hope will seem to have vanished.

Text: “Now that same day two of them were going to a village called Emmaus, about seven miles from Jerusalem” (Luke 24:13). The same day referred to in this Scripture is the day of the Resurrection. The week prior to the Resurrection was filled with excitement because of the Passover ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Worship: A Way Of Life Or An Experience?

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Apr 5, 2004

The real truth about worship is that it is a way of life.

WORSHIP: A WAY OF LIFE OR AN EXPERIENCE? PSALM 95 A few years ago there were TV ads as well as radio & billboard ads telling us GO TO WORSHIP; YOU=LL BE RICHER FOR IT. This is a great public service announcement. We should worship because we will be richer for it. But there is only one thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Treasuring God's Miracles Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Dec 4, 2012

Exodus 3& 4 are all about an amazing encounter with a persistent, awesome miracle-working God. But just what can we learn about this God?

“Treasuring God’s Miracles” Exodus 3:11-4:13 One of our Hope Church members said something to me a few days ago that was significant and wonderful. She was commenting on how over the last couple of years the General Fund giving was going down, but that it was amazing how expenses ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scoffers And The Ten Virgins

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Jan 19, 2003

A message on the return of Christ referencing the scoffers of 2 Peter 3 and also the 10 virgins of Matthew 25.

2 Peter 3:1-9 Introduction: A.To study or preach on future events should inspire us toward lives of purity and Godliness B. It should also make us aware of the godlessness of our times. The Scoffers of the Last Days A. Just look around at those who make light of sin and salvation through the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-9, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Recovery Of Sight To The Blind Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the fifth in this series based on Luke 4:16-21 and using Luke 18:18-23 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Recovery of Sight to the Blind" Luke 18:18-23 INTRODUCTION: In my opinion, the best part of the newspaper is the comic section. I often find the truth about our society in the humor meant for children and then I can understand it. In one such comic strip, Andy Capp, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ