Sermons on Unexpected Events:

Harvest Festival - Year A Readings

Contributed by Ian Bullock on Sep 24, 2020

To help us consider why Harvest is so important today

In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a youngster I went to cubs, which meant also attending the obligatory parade Sundays, and harvest was one of my favourite services, I knew most of the hymns, many are the ones we continue to sing even in 2020! and the sight of all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Are We There Yet?

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Dec 6, 2023

A sermon for the first Sunday in Advent, Year B

December 3, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Mark 13:24-37 Are We There Yet? Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Are we there yet?” On long, family road trips, this is the constant children’s chorus. Are we there ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

A Shepherd Gone Mad

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Nov 14, 2001

Introduction to a series on Amos

A Shepherd Gone Mad Bible Reading: Amos 1: 1-2; 7: 10-16 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO A Shepherd Gone Mad p.1 Have you ever noticed how sometimes people arise out of the strangest corners, making a great splash, getting involved in things you never ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death - The Hardest Fact Of Life

Contributed by David Moore on Feb 8, 2001

This sermon was delivered to help those who are bereaved, especially believers who are struggling with the guilt of grief.

Death - The Hardest Fact of Life By David Moore Pastor, Braehill Baptist Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland “And Adam knew Eve his wife; and she conceived, and bare Cain, and said, I have gotten a man from the LORD. And she again bare his brother Abel . . . and it came to pass, when they were in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate Jesus

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Feb 18, 2002

Jesus’ victory over death brings celebration to life! A message for Easter Sunday.

Easter Sunday April 23, 2000 INTRODUCTION Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One minute he was peacefully perched inside his birdcage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. His problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to vacuum out his bird cage. She ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop And Take It All In Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 24, 2002

We rejoice in a God who blesses us.

STOP, AND TAKE IT ALL IN Luke 2:19 (15-20) S: Mystery Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BLESSES US. ?: What? What did Mary think about? KW: Incidents TS: We will find in our study four incidents that would cause Mary to mull over her blessings. The _____ incident was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:19

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Amd Understanding For The Times That We Live In

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN

WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN ***************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN THE MESSAGE WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 16, 2006

God’s grace is sufficient to keep us, no matter what our age or station in life.

God’s Amazing Grace I Corinthians 12:1-10 January 15, 2006 My grandma and grandpa Lovell lived on a farm just over the Indiana/Michigan line north of Orland. They moved off the farm when I was just five years old, but I still remember great times that we had there. My grandpa died about seven ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Celebrate Christmas Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Apr 2, 2008

D. For sure, God wants us to know His reasons why He had His only begotten Son born into this world. On the night Jesus was born, the angels of God delivered a glorious message to the shepherds to make clear what Christmas is all about. Christmas is all a

Theme: WHAT CHRISTMAS IS ALL ABOUT Text: Luke 2: 8-14 Introduction A. Greetings: It’s our thanksgiving and Christmas celebration today. So let us greet one another: “Merry Christmas and Happy Thanksgiving.” B. A heated discussion occurred during our pastoral and theological upgrading seminar ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wanted: Ditch Diggers Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on May 12, 2007

What do you do when the things that were expected are interrupted or even stopped? When your expectations go unfulfilled? Have you had to deal with some unfulfilled expectations recently? God knows how to help!

I got myself into remodeling an apartment’s bedroom into a bathroom. I thought the cost would be about $400-$500. It turned out to be closer to $1200. Ever get involved with something that turned out to be more of a hassle than it should have been? I think we all can testify to getting ourselves ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:4-27

Denomination: Methodist

Protection Of The Church In This Broken World Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on May 12, 2012

Since the triumphal return of the slain Lamb to heaven the four horseman have adding to the brokenness of this world. We may despair as believers but we need to keep the opening of the seals of the scroll in perspective.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message Revelation 6:1-8:1 Protection of the Church in This Broken World. When I was on long service leave we went to Movie World – there is a great roller coaster ride there called ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Middle Of Failure Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 14, 2021

When you are faced with great failure, remember that Jesus loves you and wants you even more! (I WANT TO THANK MINISTRY PASS FOR THEIR SERVICE THAT HELPS ME PUT THE MESSAGES TOGETHER. www.ministrypass.com

Faith in the Middle of Failure Jeffery Anselmi / General Proclaim- The Gospel Has Come / Salvation; Failure / Acts 16:25–34 INTRODUCTION • Sometimes things don’t go as planned. • Imagine that you are serving God and you seem to be doing a good job of it, then something bad happens to you. • No ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Right Or Get Left: A Modern Take On John The Baptist's Message Series

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025

You ever notice how God doesn't always send what we expect? When Israel was looking for deliverance, God didn't send a politician in a suit. He didn't send a smooth-talking preacher with a megachurch

INTRODUCTION You ever notice how God doesn't always send what we expect? When Israel was looking for deliverance, God didn't send a politician in a suit. He didn't send a smooth-talking preacher with a megachurch. He sent a wild man from the wilderness wearing camel hair and eating ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

When Hope Shows Up

Contributed by Kenneth Booker on Dec 8, 2025

My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.”

WHEN HOPE SHOWS UP – ADVENT SERMON ISAIAH 9:2–7 My brothers and my sisters, we are standing once again on the edge of Advent— • A season where heaven leans toward earth • where eternity breaks into time • and where God whispers again, “I STILL KEEP MY PROMISES.” Advent is not Christmas itself, as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Bible Church

Perfect Timing

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008

Christmas Message, God’s perfect timing for the birth of Christ

Perfect Timing Luke 1:5-38 Christmas 2008 Humor – Children and Christmas can really be humorous at times. Thomas Stewart, age 9 asks.... What never eats at Christmas time? The turkey, ...it’s usually stuffed Sergio Garcia,(child)asks, What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist