Sermons on Unexpected Situation:

Be An Agent Of Change, Not A Victim-Part -2 Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jan 9, 2014

John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3)

Change is inevitable John C. Maxwell said “Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.” And he said: "I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." – (Matthew 18:3) Thinking of their own innovation, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Give To God

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 27, 2015

What we give to God and how we give it shows just how much we really love him, and it shows how grateful we are for the love and blessings we receive from him. We are accountable to God for how we use the gifts he has given us.

Let's take a walk down memory lane for a moment. Some of you, especially the older members of this congregation, may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a weekly TV comedy show back in the 70s, and one of his favorite characters was a preacher named Brother Leroy. In one skit, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:7-15

Denomination: Anglican

Joyful Expectations Beyond Covid 19

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Apr 27, 2021

Covid 19 has so many despondent and hopeless. The discovery of a vaccine has been a source of encouragement, but the journey has been long and hard. Yet, this psalm gives us a hope of a great turnaround.

Psalm 126 is called an ascension Psalm is psalms filled expectation and hope. It was one the song sang as the children of Israel went up to worship at Jerusalem. Some associate this psalm with the time after Israel was released from the Babylonian Captivity. Israel’s history is filled with ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Detours, Dead Ends, And Dry Holes

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 24, 2025

God leads through detours, dead ends, and dry holes to grow trust, display His power, and sweeten life’s bitterness by the cross.

Introduction — The Long Way Home Good morning, friends. Please, open your Bible to Exodus 13. God’s people have just left Egypt. After four hundred years of slavery, they’re finally free. You’d think that with the Red Sea behind them and the Promised Land in front of them, the route would be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22, Exodus 14:13-16, Exodus 15:22-27, Deuteronomy 8:2, 1 Corinthians 10:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Table-Flipper Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus confronts anything that blocks true worship, clears space for outsiders to encounter God, and invites wholehearted praise that honors the Father.

INTRODUCTION Palm Sunday tends to paint a very specific picture in our minds. Children waving palm branches. A gentle Jesus seated on a humble donkey, smiling, receiving cheers like a beloved hometown hero. We imagine sunshine, hope in the air, families lining the streets. It feels like the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-18, Isaiah 56:7, Psalm 29:2, John 4:23-24, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Saved From Sin Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

The sermon explores the story of Mary and Joseph leading up to the birth of Christ, emphasizing the significance of the names Immanuel and Jesus, and how they reflect God's relational nature and His power to save us from sin.

Hello church! Today we’re going to look at a story from the gospel of Matthew about circumstances leading up to the birth of Christ. Unexpected events are unfolding in the lives of Mary and Joseph who were two very ordinary people. There was nothing spectacular about them. They weren’t famous, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: Immanuel, Sin Salvation, God's Presence

In Remembrance Of Him: The Chief Cornerstone

Contributed by Pat Herlitz on Jul 24, 2001

The phrase, "Chief Cornerstone," illustrates for us Jesus position as Head of the church.

Title: IN REMEMBERANCE OF HIM: THE CHIEF CORNERSTONE INTRODUCTION. 1.) Matt. 16:18 I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. 2.) God has a plan of ultimate completion for his universe; and Jesus is the focal point of that plan. SUPPLIMENTAL BIBLICAL TEXT: Ps. 118:22 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Isaiah 28:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Calling In The Heavy Artillery Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION

BIG IDEA: UNDESERVED, MALICIOUS, PERSONAL ATTACKS CALL FOR DIVINE VINDICATION INTRODUCTION: When have you come under vicious, unjustified personal attack? What were the circumstances? How did you feel as your attackers heaped slander upon slander to try to ruin your good name and cause you great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 35:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Answering Jesus' Most Important Question Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 18, 2002

"Who do you say I am?"

Answering God’s Most Important Question Mk.8:27-33 INTRO.: Have you ever been asked an embarassing question? I was once asked by a Parks and Wildlife officer, “ May I see your fishing license?” I didn’t have one. If a policeman asks, “Do you know why I stopped you?” The best answer is “no” because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Responsible Servants

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 7, 2005

Followers of Jesus cannot be irresponsible. Privilege implies accountability.

DIOGENES was one day standing on a street corner laughing like a mad man. “Why are you laughing?” He was asked. “Do you see that stone in the middle of the street? More than ten persons have already stumbled on it, then looked at the stone and cursed it but nobody had removed it to prevent ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:45-51

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 4: Love Is A Choice Series: The 7 Most Important Decisions In Life Series

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 20, 2005

“Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart,and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39).

The world says “all’s well that ends well.” But to have a good life, “all’s well that begins well!” “Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind . . . and thy neighbor as thyself” (Matt. 22:37, 39). Yesterday: your past decisions about people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Kicked Out Of Church

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 3, 2004

Lessons learned from Jesus’ rejection at Nazareth.

Jesus Kicked Out of Church Lk. 4:22-30 INTRO.: Can you imagine the Lord kicked out of Church? His home church, yet. But that’s exactly what happened. Jesus went to Nazareth to visit the town and the synagogue where He was reared. At first, His town folk listened to Him with great interest. He was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Announcement From The Women.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 7, 2003

Jesus has now been crucified and the 11 disciples are together. Wonder what they are thinking?

An announcement from the women. Matthew 28:7 08/06/03 Jesus has now been crucified and the 11 disciples are together. Wonder what they are thinking? We really cannot know for sure but from a previous study of the life of Peter we can have a pretty good guess about what he is thinking. No doubt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:7, Luke 24:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Promise

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

God’s promises are sure. This youth devotion deals with how we can count on God.

The Eternal Promise Several years ago, I was sitting in my living room chair reading the paper when my six year old daughter Karen asked me to take her shopping. I really wasn’t in the mood for a mall crawl with a six year old, so I told her I was busy and didn’t have any money for shopping ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:6

Let's Reach People

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The early church wanted to share God’s love, spread the good news, and reach persons for Christ. It is the spirit needed by all of us who confess Christ as Lord.

LET’S REACH PEOPLE Acts 6:5-7; 8:5, 35; 21:8-9 INTRO: Rudyard Kipling told of being on a world tour. At one port, General Booth, the founder of the Salvation Army, boarded the ship. He was sent off by a group of tambourine-beating members of the group. This send off repulsed Kipling. Later, after ...read more

Denomination: Baptist