Sermons about Unexpected Places

Dwelling In God's Secret Place

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2001

based on 233 ratings

| 170,637 views

He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Securing Your Place In Heaven

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 12, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 5,486 views

An exposition of John 14:6

SECURING YOUR PLACE IN HEAVEN—John 14:6 Securing your future Bobby & Freddy best friends/ Bobby asks Freddy, ‘Do you know that you’re going to Heaven?’ Freddy immediately answers, ‘Sure! Don’t you?’ Bobby says, ‘No, not really, How come you know?’ Freddy says, "Well, I figure, I’ll just run in & ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Marital Rocks And Hard Places

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 7, 2002

based on 71 ratings

| 5,486 views

The Christian attitude and activity when it comes to sexuality.

January 6, 2002 There is a strange dichotomy which exists on the sexual frontier in America. Recently Ann Landers received 100,000 responses to a question she asked her readers. She found that 72% of women said they would be content just to be held close and treated tenderly and forget about the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Give God First Place

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 30, 2002

based on 67 ratings

| 8,511 views

In everything that we say or do, does God have the priority, or do we give God the same emphasis as we do the spare tire? (Only when needed!)

Give God First Place Matthew 6:25-34. Too many people are seeking first the kingdom of pleasure and possessions. But Jesus promised, “all these things shall be added unto you” if you give Him first place. 1.With your Time. James 4:14a “Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Sure Light In A Dark Place

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on May 15, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 8,424 views

This message deals with the foundational truth that Jesus is the Christ.

A Sure Light In A Dark Place 2 Peter 1:16-21 Two weeks ago I shared with you the third and final message in our series “The Heart of Worship.” In that message we found the disciples on Mount Tabor, the Mount of Transfiguration, with the Lord Jesus where they saw Him gloriously transfigured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Hinds Feet On High Places

Contributed by David Coe on Nov 11, 2000

based on 168 ratings

| 9,123 views

A sermon to encourage those in the midst of troubles and trials.

HINDS FEET ON HIGH PLACES Habakkuk 3:17-19 I. THE TRIALS SHALL COME - vs. 17 1. Need to be precautious - I Thess. 3:4-5 2. Need to be patient - Rom. 12:12 3. Need to be prayerful - Psalms 62:7-8 II. THE THANKS SHOULD CONTINUE - vs. 18 1. Thanks for the Saviour - vs. 18, Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

There's No Place Like Home!

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 9, 2002

based on 38 ratings

| 12,889 views

A good homecoming sermon to illustrate the point that their truly is no place like home as seen through the eyes of the prodigal son in Luke chapter fifteen.

Today we celebrate homecoming. For many of you it is a coming home. I am happy and ecstatic that I have the opportunity today to share with you a little from my heart. I want to share with you what I feel homecoming is really about. So my title for today’s sermon is, “There’s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Church Of God

Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

based on 4 ratings

| 8,663 views

At the Red Sea Israel disovered that God was at work, using the created order to achieve his purposes - to rescue his people from an impossible situation and bring about a great victory that would be remembered by the Israelites, and others, for all time.

Israel were afraid. A paralysing fear, so great that all they could do was cry out in terror to God. Do you know what that’s like? When things seem so dark and there’s no way out, nothing you can do? When the doctor tells you that you need heart surgery as soon as possible. When the phone rings and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:5-31

Denomination: Anglican

Finding Your Place With The King

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jun 6, 2004

based on 30 ratings

| 3,477 views

David shows us a model of gracious copnduct that gives us a small glimpse of just how great God’s grace truly is.

Finding Your Place with the King 2 Samuel 9 I. An Injured Man (1-3) The fact that Mephibosheth was injured (2 Samuel 4:4) The kingdom of Saul was falling apart and there was great concern for the family of Saul. The family was in the midst of fleeing from their homes when Mephibosheth was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Good Persons In Godless Places

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

based on 51 ratings

| 3,166 views

A message on coping in a sin filled world.

GOOD PERSONS IN GODLESS PLACES 1 Kings 18:1-16 INTRO: A young Christian was sharing the unpleasant context within which he did his dally work. Ridicule, obscenity, profanity, the caustic ways of his superiors, etc.. The business and social life of lost people are contrary to the Christians own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 5,309 views

The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Nail Fastened In A Sure Place

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jul 11, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 19,130 views

It is evident that in this text that something more than just the removal of a man from the treasurer position and the appointment of a replacement. It is clear to see that there is an eternal picture being painted in this portion of scripture. There is

Isaiah 22:15-25 (KJV) Thus saith the Lord God of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, which is over the house, and say, 16What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out a sepulchre here, as he that heweth him out a sepulchre on high, and that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 22:15-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

In The Right Place At The Right Time

Contributed by James May on Oct 9, 2005

based on 77 ratings

| 21,396 views

The church will be triumphant in these last days. We are in the right place, at the right time, to see the devil meet his ultimate defeat.

IN THE RIGHT PLACE AT THE RIGHT TIME By Pastor Jim May In December of 1944, the German Army had mounted an offensive in the dead of winter as a last ditch effort to cut off the Allied armies from their sources of provisions coming into Europe. Known as the Battle of the Bulge, this attack found ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding My Place In The Body Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 11, 2005

based on 74 ratings

| 14,508 views

A challenge to find and exercise the God given Spiritual gifts for the building up of the church.

Stewardship Series #1 - Finding My Place in the Body (spiritual gifts) Pastor Glenn Newton Sept. 11, 2005 1CO 12:1 Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2 You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Relationships--Places For Support And Accountability" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 5, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 4,738 views

We cannot be solo Christians. The Christian life is lived out in community for several reasons.

1 John 4:7-21 “Relationships—Places for Support and Accountability” INTRODUCTION The poet John Donne penned the words, “No man is an island. No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me, each man’s grief is my own.” Later his words were turn into a top selling record in the 60’s. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

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