Sermons on Unexpected Heroes:

Commitment On Trial

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 25, 2009

If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? The Rechabites provide an example for us to follow.

COMMITMENT ON TRIAL JEREMIAH 35:1-11 Introduction: If you were pressed to compromise your convictions or the commitments you have made to God would you have the courage to stand by those commitments and your convictions? Dan Yeary in “Proclaim” speaks of those who make commitments that are only ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Pitfalls Of Leadership Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 29, 2010

To be an effective leader, you must avoid the pitfalls of leadership, which are the honor and dishonor of men.

Several years ago, a pastor in Valparaiso, Indiana, started visiting a man in the local nursing home. The man was a VIP, one who had been instrumental in starting the major industry in town. When he died, his family asked the pastor to do the funeral service. He was nervous, because he knew his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

There Is No Place Like Home. Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 11, 2010

This message speaks of how the familiarity, pride & unbelief of Nazareth placed limitations upon the work of God, and can do the same with us.

There’s No Place Like Home! Text: Mark 6:1-6 Introduction: Up to now in our studies of Mark we have largely witnessed the growth of Jesus’ popularity. Everywhere He went crowds thronged, people wanted to be near Him, to hear Him, see Him even to touch Him, but now as we open to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Foolish Wisdom Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 21, 2009

We don’t have to spruce the Gospel up.... Our job is to simply tell the story as clearly as possible – the power resides in the Gospel, not in our eloquence.

Foolish Wisdom 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI October 19, 2008 Series: The Church in Crisis There is a major flaw in Christianity that no one seems to want to talk about. It is the elephant in the room, the gorilla in the corner, the unsightly blemish on the face that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 23, 2009

A godly leader is able to bring community where there was once disunity.

1. Godly leadership encourages commitment a. 1 Chronicles 11: 1-3 says, “Then all Israel gathered together to David at Hebron and said, “Behold, we are your bone and flesh. 2 In times past, even when Saul was king, it was you who led out and brought in Israel. And the LORD your God said to you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Puzzled Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 30, 2014

Using puzzle pieces to look at the church; since we are all a piece of the puzzle.

Romans 12:3-8 Are you Puzzled? October 6, 2013 There are some people who are really, really patient. I’m not one of them! I’d like to think I am, but I’m not. I’m not just talking about waiting patiently in lines or waiting for others. I’m talking about doing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

When God Steps In

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 12, 2013

A sermon that details a series of miracles from Jesus ministry and the reaction of those who were involved.

"When God Steps In!" Mark 5:1-20 Mark 5:1 And they came over unto the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gadarenes. 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Heaven And New Earth Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 29, 2022

What does it mean that God is going to create a New Heaven? And what difference can it make to my life that He has promised that to me?

A little boy got on the elevator in the Empire State Building in New York City. He and his daddy started to the top. The boy watched the signs flashing as they went by the floors: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70. And the boy began to get nervous. He took his daddy’s hand and said, “Daddy, does God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-5, 2 Peter 3:9-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Armed & Dangerous

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 16, 2016

God has given Christians four principle weapons, these weapons make us dangerous to the devil, and it's urgent that we begin using our weapons.

ARMED & DANGEROUS 2 Cor. 10:4 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: DIVORCE BECAUSE 2-STORY HOUSE 1. Vicky asked for a divorce and appeared before the judge. The judge asked, "So tell me in your own words, Mrs. Franks, why are you seeking a divorce?" 2. "I'm seeking a divorce, your Honor, because I feel I can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is In Your Hand? (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 21, 2015

What will it really take for God to use what is in our hands? The Spirit of God wants be break all bondages in our life, empower us to use the unconventional, discarded and stuff that is given up for being useless. Finally our genuine thirst for God ...

Opening illustration: In 1996, a young marine corporal named Joey Mora was standing on a platform of an aircraft carrier patrolling the Iranian Sea. Incredibly, he fell overboard. His absence was not known for 36 hours. A search and rescue mission began, but was given up after another 24 hours. No ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is The Center Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 25, 2015

We place ourselves at the center, when it should be God.

God is the Center Ecclesiastes 3:9-15 July 26, 2015 Back in the 1960s the mayor of the city of Chicago was Richard J. Daley. He was famous for being the last of the big time bosses of the city. Daley was sharp, powerful, and had an enormous ego. One fall a speechwriter who worked for Daley ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Community Of Hope

Contributed by Doug Knox on Dec 16, 2014

Do the departed saints remember us, or are they only enraptured with Christ? The way we answer that question will determine what kind of connection we will have with them. Two truths in this passage give us a call for hope.

About eight months after first wife Marie died I was engaged in one of the final service calls that I would conduct before I passed my locksmith business to my son-in-law. My customer was a ninety-two-year-old lady. She had a well used Bible on the table, and I asked her if she was a Christian. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The World's Worst Missionary Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 5, 2015

This sermon has four points. 1. God's Call Is UNPREDICTABLE, 2. God's Call Is UNCOMFORTABLE, 3. God's Grace Is INCOMPREHENSIBLE, 4. How We respond to God's call MATTERS

Jonah's Journey: The World's Worst Missionary Today we are going to begin a new study. We are going to make our way through the book of Jonah. As we begin our journey with Jonah, let’s clarify one point. Jonah is not the hero of the story. God is! At the beginning Jonah is running from ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Othniel & "The Force” Of God

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 12, 2018

God left opposition in order to teach us spiritual warfare. Othniel rose to fight with God's secret weapon, the Holy Spirit. We can conquer by the same means.

OTHNIEL & “THE FORCE” OF GOD Judges 3:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: The Shy Pastor 1. A shy pastor greeted the wedding guests to the Chapel. He was very nervous and didn't say much. 2. As the couple approached the altar the pastor stepped up and gave the best speech anyone has ever heard. He ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God