Sermons on unexpected events:

Theology Of "thoughts & Prayers"

Contributed by Pedro Trinidad on Oct 14, 2019

When tragedy strikes, the response of many well-meaning people​ is to say, "Our thoughts and prayers are with those affected".

Christian Clichés Where God guides, God provides If God brings you to it, He will bring you through it. The greatest distance in the universe is the eighteen inches between your head and your heart. You can’t outgive God! We are saved by faith alone but not by a faith that is alone. When God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Lessons From Malta: Dealing With Unexpected Situations

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Oct 4, 2017

Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected situations.

THE LESSONS FROM MALTA: DEALING WITH UNEXPECTED SITUATIONS ACTS 28:1-10 Have you ever been in situations like Malta? Paul is travelling for Rome but a mighty typhoon sends him to Malta. In the cold of the night and unfamiliar people, he learned to trust God in Malta and deal with unexpected ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 23, 2020

Whenever we are in a dark and difficult time we will find ourselves at the crossroad of a choice between living in fear and uncertainty or embracing the opportunity that always lies within every difficult time.

Fearful Uncertain Crisis Or Powerful Unexpected Opportunity? OKAY - God did it again. He woke me up at 5 am on Thursday morning and once again He impressed upon me that it is still not the right time to launch our verse by verse study of the Gospel of Mark. SO TODAY – March 22, 2020 we will ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, John 16:33, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 9, 2003

Life’s unexpected curves don’t have to be catostrophic for a Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker According to the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, while both male and female reindeer grow antlers in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

You're What?!?: Mary's Unexpected Pregnancy

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 7, 2004

Life’s unexpected curves do not have to be catostrophic to the Christian.

You’re What?!?: Mary’s Unexpected Pregnancy Luke 1:26-38 (Key verses 28, 34, 38) December 7, 2003 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker (26) In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, [27] to a virgin pledged ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

God Unexpected: The Last Part Of The Gideon Story Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we step back and see what God is doing.

God Unexpected: The Last Part of the Gideon Story Judges 6:33-8:4 May 7, 2006 Intro: God specializes in the “unexpected.” I think it is because what we “expect” is so often not in line with who God is and what God desires, that we get caught a little off guard, a little by surprise, when we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Caspian: Calling For Help, And The Unexpected Answer Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 21, 2009

God answers our calls, but not always in ways that are expected, and yet, they are wonderful beyond knowing.

Prince Caspian: Calling for help, and the unexpected answer Jeremiah 32:42-33:3 Faith is called faith because we have no proof. We believe in God and we accept His presence in our lives, not because we can say what He looks like and how tall He is, but because we rely on the evidence of our ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 1) At Work Today! Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

Many times in the Gospels, Jesus shows up in ways that people did not expect. He often defies expectations, both then and now, and as we look at three powerful moments in Scripture, we will see how Jesus reveals Himself in unexpected ways.

Transformed by Truth: The Unexpected Jesus (sermon 1) At work today! Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9 Introduction Have you ever had a moment when something or someone completely surprised you? Maybe you expected one outcome, but what actually happened caught you off guard and left you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, John 4:4-30, Isaiah 55:8-9, Proverbs 3:5-6, Galatians 3:28, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 2) Defying Expectations Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2024

Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus consistently defied expectations. Whether it was the religious leaders of the day, the multitudes, or even His own disciples, Jesus was always more than people anticipated.

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 2) Defying Expectations Introduction Today, I want to take you on a journey to explore a profound and often surprising aspect of our Saviour—what I like to call "The Unexpected Jesus." Throughout His earthly ministry, Jesus consistently defied expectations. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-22, Matthew 28:18, Mark 1:40-42, Luke 7:13, Isaiah 53:3-5, Philippians 2:6-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 24, 2015

There is a lot of confusion when people talk of the second coming. What are the events that the Bible speaks of surrounding the second coming and what is going on in each of them?

The Creed The Second Coming of Jesus Christ Series Recap Good Morning. Over the past month and a half we have been in a series called “The Creed,” talking about important beliefs in the church that false teachers or others have taught against and tried to get Christians to stop ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Social Distancing

Contributed by Ray Lasalle on Apr 9, 2020

The buzz words of late are Social Distancing, masks, & quarantine

Social Distancing Social Distancing, Masks, & Quarantine are the buzz words floating around on the lips of all the newscasters, medical scientists & political leaders. Since the coronavirus has spread across the nation like a race car, the concept is that we stay quarantined in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Are You Cooking Chili?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Nov 2, 2021

How many events and programs does the church hold that do NOT make disciples for Christ? Resources should be directed to the mission - making disciples for Christ.

Why are you cooking chili? Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 11:15-19 The Temple leaders allowed vendors to set up inside the Temple. A good question for that time would have been why did the Temple authorities allow the money changers and vendors into the outer court. The merchants could have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Three Miracles From The Cross

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Apr 16, 2022

There were three powerful miracles that took place as Jesus was hanging on the cross. These were supernatural events, witnessed by everyone around and they had eternal significance. 1. Darkness. 2. The torn veil 3. Earthquake and resurrection.

One day the reformer Martin Luther was feeling rather down. He had problems at his workplace. He felt the heavy pressure that came with being a professor, pastor, and father. And he was in excruciating pain from kidney stones. As he moved around the house lamenting for all that was happening, his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45, Mark 15:33, Luke 23:45, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Peter 2:24, Matthew 27:51, Exodus 26:31-33, Hebrews 10:19-20, Matthew 27:52  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Nightvision Concert/Event Evangelism Workshop Pt.1 Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 5, 2010

This is the 1st of 2 workshops done at the Nightvision event in Colorado (July 9-10, 2010) on practical ways to share the Good News. Please listen to workshop #2 as well!

Nightvision theme: Holiness. Sins of Commission come to mind but sins of omission are an issue too. We are set apart for Him as ambassadors. 
 Superbowl analogy. 
 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ worldwide every single day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nightvision Concert/Event Evangelism Workshop Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jul 5, 2010

This is the 2nd of 2 workshops done at the Nightvision event in Colorado (July 9-10, 2010) on practical ways to share the Good News. Please listen to workshop 1 also!

Recap from yesterday... Nightvision theme: Holiness. Sins of Commission come to mind but sins of omission are an issue too. We are set apart for Him as ambassadors.
 Superbowl analogy. 
 Revival is here - Over 260,000 people hear the gospel and more than 174,000 trust Christ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational