Sermons on Unexpected Journey:

Why Do We Doubt God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 2, 2008

*Why do we doubt God? That’s an important question, especially when the question comes from God Himself. Let’s look into the Word of God to find some answers that will help us stop doubting and start trusting God more.

Why Do We Doubt God? Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Nov. 30, 2008 *Why do we doubt God? Christians, I am not talking about doubting your salvation, though many believers do at some point in their spiritual life. Tonight I am talking about us doubting God when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Naming The New

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jan 3, 2023

A sermon for New Year's Day, The Name of Our Lord

January 1, 2023 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 2:15-21 Naming the New Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. How did you get your name? Some families follow a pattern when they select names for their babies. My ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Calming The Storms In Life Through Faith. Mark 4:35-41

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 11, 2024

A message about how to weather and overcome the storms that come along in life.

Calming the Storms in Life Through faith. Stand with me, hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith Outcome Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

This Bible study will encourage the Christ follower to step into a faith partnership with Jesus. The faith step opens three dimensions of life that maximize existence.

WW010902 A faith outcome John 9:6 Beginning: What was your greatest faith step in 2001? Did you play it safe last year or did you take a giant step? If you know the exhilaration of a quantum faith leap you are probably jumping up and down waving your hand in the air saying, “Pastor let me ...read more

Scripture: John 9:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

"it Wasn't A Very Hallmarkish Christmas"

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Dec 26, 2022

This was preached at a Christmas Eve service.

Title: It Wasn’t A Very Hallmark Christmas” Scripture: Mt. 1/Lk2 Type: Christmas Eve Message Where: GNBC Christmas Eve 2022 Intro: Tonight, I want to take us back in time to that 1st Christmas Eve. I want to compare and contrast the events, mindset, and mentality of the nativity of Christ to ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Changing And Helping People Cope With Change Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

How do we handle changes? Usually it is at this time that we deal with some of the greatest of stresses in our lives. Let’s examine God’s word for guidance.

Changing and Helping People Cope with Change Stephen R. Yarnall, MD, Fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Unpleasant Changes--What To Do. When things don’t go our way, we typically go through 10 stages which are a normal part of the coping and healing process. 1. Denial--"It can’t be," ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Escaping A Life Of Comfort Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 8, 2004

Fear will rob you of your dream, don’t let it

Last week we began the process of exploring our God given dreams as we move into the destiny He has planned for us before we were born. In fact, our dream governed how we were formed. As you began this week to explore your dream potential, ultimately, the dream God has given you will meet a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Important Tasks PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 1, 2023

Explores prophecy, our responsibilities as Christians, and the moral legacy we leave for future generations, using the parable of the talents as a guide.

Good morning, everyone! I'm so glad to see each and every one of you here today. We're about to get into some really interesting stuff. Now, I know that Sundays are meant for rest, but I promise you, this won't feel like work. We're going to have a chat, a good old fashioned chat, about something ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Zephaniah 1:7-18, Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Topics: Coming Of The Lord, End Times

Jesus In The Storm With Us

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Jun 20, 2003

Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life.

JESUS IN THE STORM WITH US Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36 and Psalm 29:1-11 INTRODUCTION: Christian faith is secure only when we recognize and live daily with the assurance that God is always with us, even in the storms of life. Most of us are acquainted with the story recorded in Matthew’s gospel ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mega Storms Produce Mega Blessings

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

Whenever there is a "Mega" storm in your life the Lord will match it with a "Mega" blessing.

TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 TITLE: MEGA STORMS PRODUCE MEGA BLESSINGS Any time you are on the front lines of battle and are doing something for the kingdom of God, the enemy’s attacks against your life will escalate. Even Jesus came under such an attack when He was preparing to cast a legion of demons ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Changed Church Changes The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 7, 2011

This sermon explains a few lessons about how a changed church can change the world

* Change: to make the form, content, future course, etc., of something different from what it is or from what it would be if left alone; a transformation or modification; alteration * Change is often resisted in the church. Yet one could sum up a church’s purpose with one word: change - We must ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Rescue From The Flames Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 10, 2025

In this sermon we will explore seven biblical examples of individuals who were called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, and the lessons we can learn from their experiences.

In the Bible, we are reminded of the importance of showing mercy and compassion to those around us. As followers of Christ, we are called to rescue others from the flames of judgment, just as God has rescued us from our own sins. However, this task is not without its challenges, as we must be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34, Luke 10:25-37

"This Is No Time To Quit"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 31, 2005

A sermon with an emphasis on the Wesleyan understanding of Holy Communion.

“This Is No Time to Quit” John 20:19-31 1 Kings 19:1-9 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org We sure had a big crowd here for Easter last Sunday! It was, by far, the biggest crowd we’ve had since I’ve been here. And, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalms: Introduction Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 7, 2021

Introduction to sermon series on Psalms analyzing the Psalter through Walter Brueggemann's model of orientation-disorientation-reorientation. Uses various author's works including "The Messiah in the Psalms" by Daniel Segraves.

Psalms: Introduction The book of Psalms is widely used as devotional literature. It has been for centuries and millennia. It was the liturgical songbook of Israel. It was the first hymnal of the first church. The psalter is such a part of Western culture that Psalm 23 finds itself in the rap ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Running The Race With Patience

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Sep 16, 2025

The Christian life is a spiritual marathon that requires endurance, discipline, and a steadfast focus on Jesus Christ to reach the finish line and obtain eternal rewards.

RUNNING THE RACE WITH PATIENCE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 “Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God