Sermons on Unexpected Help:

O God Our Rock Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

O God Our Rock

Psalm 140 O God Our Rock 1. The Source of the Deliverance It's Powerful - A Divine Deliverance - 1 Deliver me, O Lord, It's Personal - A Direct Deliverance - 1 Deliver me, It's Possible - A Dynamic Deliverance - O Lord, It's Practical - A Definite Deliverance - ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Divine Assistance In Life's Battle SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 8, 2023

Life is a battlefield, and without God's help, we face defeat, humiliation, and abandonment. With divine assistance, we can overcome these challenges.

In this world, we are engaged in a constant battle. Without the assistance of God, we are bound to face defeat, humiliation, and shame. People will forget about us, and others will abandon us. Let us consider the story of Joseph in Genesis 40:9-14. Joseph sought help from a man, but that man forgot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Topics: God's Help, Overcoming Challenges

16th Sunday After Pentecost. September 17th, 2023. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Aug 19, 2023

Year A, Proper 19.

Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35 A). A PATH THROUGH THE SEA. Exodus 14:19-31. EXODUS 14:19a. The “Angel of God” removed Himself from ‘going before’ the people and “went behind them.” We see here, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:19-31, Psalm 114:1-8, Exodus 15:1-11, Exodus 15:20-21, Genesis 50:15-21, Psalm 103:1-13, Romans 14:1-12, Matthew 18:21-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Master Needs You --- Make A Difference

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 13, 2023

What does Jesus need? The Master needs you. You can make a difference... if you wanted to... ?

THE MASTER NEEDS YOU: YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE… THE DARKER THE NIGHT, THE GREATER THE LIGHT… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) A STAR IS A BRIGHT BEACON THAT REPRESENTS HOPE...RENEWAL, GUIDANCE, JOY AND POSITIVITY. Zechariah 9:12 Turn you to the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:12, Matthew 21:2-3, Job 14:14, Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Or Social Media?

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on May 21, 2024

All of the Instagram reels, someone is an influencer giving expert advice. God is the Expert influencer we need.

God Is an Expert on Man! Your influencer Demarquis Lamar Johnson “I am the LORD, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for Me?” (Jeremiah 32:27). Introduction One day while flipping through the tv stations. I realized on nearly every channel, there is a talk show or someone being ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:27

Denomination: *other

Are We Fully Lifting Up Christ?

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 9, 2024

Jesus tells us that if He be lifted up, He will draw all men up to Him.

Are You Fully Lifting Up Christ? by Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. Do you believe God has your back? 1. Really, do you believe He has your back? 2. Can you think of a time when you knew that only He could help and He did? 3. Were you willing to tell others or were you be too uncomfortable to ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On The Indisputable Value Of Perceptiveness

Contributed by William Meakin on Feb 21, 2025

Perceptiveness is regarded as the ability to notice and understand things that others may not.

Stan Brakhage, an American filmmaker once remarked: “Imagine an eye unruled by man-made laws of perspective, an eye unprejudiced by compositional logic, an eye which does not respond to the name of everything but which must know each object encountered in life through an adventure of perception.” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:30-31, 1 Corinthians 1:24, 1 Corinthians 5:7, Ephesians 1:13

Sharing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 4, 2025

What is the metaphorical lesson from this feeding story in Luke 9/

Sharing Luke 9:10-17 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 9:10 when the apostles returned, they gave an account to Him of all that they had done. And taking them with Him, He withdrew privately to a city called Bethsaida. 11 But the crowds were aware of this and followed Him; and He welcomed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

A Solid Starting Point For Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 9, 2025

The beginning of the Lord's Prayer is the words "Our Father in heaven." This starts our prayer with the fact that we are asking for help. How does this phrase encourage us in that direction?

- A couple opening points for the sermon series as a whole. - First, the Lord’s Prayer is a good antidote to our limited prayer life. - Many of us have prayer lives that are largely limited to asking for stuff, whether it’s for ourselves or for others. Now, that's a good thing to do, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When I Need Him?

Contributed by Walter Braxton on May 23, 2025

In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our faith and provide comfort in our storms

Where Is God When I Need Him? In times of distress, loneliness, or doubt, we often find ourselves crying out: "Where is God when I need Him?" This question echoes through the hearts of many believers. But God's Word provides clear and powerful assurances—promises that anchor our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Winning The Battle PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 6, 2024

Encourages Christians to actively participate in spiritual warfare by harnessing God's spiritual armor to handle life's hardships and stand firm in faith.

Welcome, beloved friends, to this sacred space where we gather as a community of faith. We convene here in the presence of our Almighty God, not out of obligation, but out of a deep-seated love and a yearning for His Word. Today, we stand on the precipice of a profound truth, one that has the power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Topics: Dealing With Challenges, God's Help

A Surprising Turn Around Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on May 4, 2002

Sometimes change from the the most unexpected places.

A Surprising Turn Around JONAH 3 Donovan W. Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Desperate situations sometimes require desperate solutions. This is part of the reason Jesus congratulated the man in the story he told of the unjust steward - who on recognizing that his master was coming to audit him, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Comfort We Need

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 31, 2010

All of us have pain, struggle, turmoil, and trouble; and we need to be reminded from where our comfort comes.

The Comfort We Need 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 * There is an old adage which says, “You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink,” yet, this is not entirely accurate. If you need a horse to drink water, you can feed him salt to create a needy thirst. Before we actually get to God’s word, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Vision For The Church Helping Each Other Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 1, 2019

Paul gives instruction on how the church should help each other.

TWO WAYS: The American way is everyone is on their own; Paul’s vision is that we are there for each other. - 2 Corinthians 8:10-15. - Galatians 6:2. - The American way emphasizes the rugged individual. You pull yourself up by your bootstraps and you mark a path of success for yourself. You are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Opposition Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jun 6, 2015

You will find that doing God's work, in God's way, will bring God's provision.

Facing Opposition Text: Acts 5:17-42 Introduction 1. In episode 5 of the A.D. series, we see how even in the midst of persecution, the apostles of the early church continued to be obedient in declaring the Gospel. They faced opposition from the religious and political leaders of the time, many ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Methodist