Sermons on Unexpected Grace:

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 4): Jesus, Lord Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 30, 2024

Today, we are diving into a beautiful truth about Jesus that sometimes catches us off guard. We know Jesus as the Saviour, the Shepherd, and the King, but did you know that He is also the Lord of the Harvest?

The Unexpected Jesus (Sermon 4): Jesus, Lord of the Harvest Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT) – “He said to his disciples, ‘The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.’” Introduction Today, we are diving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38, John 4:35, Luke 10:2, Colossians 3:23-24, Romans 10:14-15, Psalm 126:5-6, Luke 15:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deserted And Disowned Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 28, 2014

When life takes an unexpected turn, trust in God's plan and don't be faithless and desert, denounce, or disown Jesus; but if you already have, trust in God's grace.

Ivan Misner, in his book The World's Best Known Marketing Secrets, tells the story of a San Diego bank, which hired a private investigator to track down a bank robber and retrieve stolen funds. The search led to Mexico. The investigator crossed the border and then, realizing he would need a Spanish ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:43-72

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-Of-The-Ordinary

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 3, 2010

Easter sermon about doubting the resurrection of Christ.

Luke 24: 1 – 12 Present In The Unexpected; Doing The Out-of-the-ordinary. Intro: A man was walking down the street one evening when he spotted a neighborhood boy down on his hands and knees inching along the sidewalk underneath a street light. The man asked, “Billy, what’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Surprising Faith From Unexpected Sources Lesson 8 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 28, 2023

God uses different methods/means to give victory.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is positive response to God. Why are we surprised? Why were these chosen? 2. None were Levites – God’s priests. 3. Circumstances were black, they illuminated. 4. Oppressors were light haters. B. SURPRISING FAITH – UNEXPECTED SOURCES 1. Rahab the harlot – Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-23, Judges 16:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

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

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Tancredo Pastores, Jr. on Feb 2, 2007

Grace is power from above dispersed to meet the needs of our lives.

God’s Amazing Grace What makes Christianity different from all the other religions of the world? Many years ago that very same question was discussed at a British conference on comparative religions. Experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dying To Soon

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Has your life mattered - have we finished what we are supposed to finish - have we completed Gods will for our life? Is possible to die before our time.

What have I done? Psalm 139:13-18 I was perplexed this week by some sad news. A beautiful young woman whom I know passed away tragically at only 18 years of age. She was a Christian, raised in a Christian home and she had a loving family with brothers and sisters. I knew her when she was a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Part 1 -- Some Thoughts On God's Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 2, 2009

Why do things happen the way they do? The book of Habakkuk tells us that this is because God is God and is in conplete control. This is the first of a series of messages looking at how Habakkuk attitude and character changes regarding God’s activity in

The Book of Habakkuk Some Thoughts On God’s Control And Why Things Happen As They Do. Part 1 Habakkuk 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION: We live in a world of more questions than answers. In fact, for every answer we find, it seems as if it brings with it two questions. We live in a world today in which ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Guy? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 9, 2021

When something new and striking happens, we immediately focus on it. When someone appears unexpectedly and begins to do unusual things, he or she garners our attention. Jesus Christ is such a person.

Monday of the First Week in Course 2021 About a half-century ago a hit movie was in the theaters called “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.” Robert Redford and Paul Newman played outlaws that were constantly eluding law enforcement. But after one train holdup a different posse began chasing them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Hebrews 1:1-6, Philippians 2:11

Denomination: Catholic

Unpacking Crazy Happy Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 4, 2023

True happiness comes from being humble, accepting sadness, being meek, and longing for God's righteousness.

Have you ever thought about what makes you truly happy? Is it getting the latest iPhone, acing your exams, or hanging out with friends? Well, God has a different idea about happiness, and it's kinda crazy. Let's dive into the Beatitudes and see what Jesus says about being crazy happy. Imagine ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-6

Topics: Happiness, Unexpected Places, Beatitudes, Spiritual Growth

The Incredible Journey Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 14, 2014

The grace of Christ takes us from slaves to sin to heirs of the Kingdom.

The Incredible Journey of Grace Text: Gal. 3:23-4:7 Introduction 1. Illustration: A current top selling, box office hit is the movie entitled "The Hobit: An Unexpected Journey." The adventure follows the journey of title character Bilbo Baggins, who is swept into an epic quest to reclaim the lost ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Grumblers And The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 19, 2020

In this text Jesus tells the parable (Laborers in the Vineyard) in which Jesus is saying to his critics: “Your idea of God is all wrong, this is what God is like: The kingdom of God is like a “good employer.”

In Jesus Holy Name September 20, 2020 Text: Matthew 20:1-2,15 Redeemer Grumblers & The Scandal of Grace John Reuman in his book “Jesus in the Church’s Gospel’s” writes; “Jesus….stressed the “grace of God”. Mercy, goodness and love for sinful humanity is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-2, Matthew 20:13-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 27, 2005

Grace is not only hard to understand, it is difficult to accept. While every human being has a deep need for acceptance, security, and significance, we tend to seek the meeting of those needs in other human beings, who can never really meet those needs.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of questions that may not be easy for you to answer. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 21, 2010

In this re-working of a message originally preached in 2005, Dave elaborates on last week's message about receiving love.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 Revised and repreached 7/18/2010 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

Grace At Work 28 - Words Of Grace 2

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 20, 2013

Are christians supposed to create their preferred futures by speaking "faith filled words"? Is this how God created everything that exists? This one is about positive confessions, faith declarations and framing the future with our words.

Dakota Community Church Ephesians 58, Grace at Work 28 October 20, 2013 Words of Grace 2 Ephesians 4:29 29 Let no corrupting talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear. We are given six behaviors we are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-29

Denomination: Mennonite