Sermons on Unexpected Situation:

A True Vision Of Christ

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on May 2, 2008

The transfiguration shows us Christ as he really is. It shows us that his authority is based on who he is, not what he has done.

See him as he really is What a transformation! There used to be a lot of makeover shows on TV, in which somebody’s appearance, dress or house was completely changed in a very short time. The change was very often dramatic, and they seemed to be quite different people after than they were before, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Quit Going To Church Series

Contributed by Herbert Cooper on Sep 20, 2011

Christ followers can’t grow to their potential unless they’re planted in church, not just attending.

Ps 92:12-14 The righteous will flourish like a palm tree, they will grow like a cedar of Lebanon; 13 planted in the house of the Lord, they will flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They will still bear fruit in old age, they will stay fresh and green, (NIV) (There are benefits to being planted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Rosary Prayer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 7, 2011

Like Christians of old, we can pray the Scriptural prayer, the Rosary, to enter more directly into the mysteries of Jesus and His Mother.

28th Sunday in Course (in the Octave of Holy Rosary) 9 October 2011 “Behold how good and how pleasant it is for siblings to live together as one!” The words and chant are the Church’s gift to us on this Sunday. They are prescribed as the Gradual chant sung after the first ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12-20

Denomination: Catholic

Advent: Stand Guard!

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 27, 2011

May we remember to ’stand guard’ and ’stay alert’ in not only mind, heart and soul, but in the way we live out our faith.

“HAPPY NEW YEAR!” YES, TODAY IS THE BEGINNING OF A BRAND NEW YEAR…FOR THE CHURCH. THE FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT MARKS THE BEGINNING OF A NEW SEASON. ALONG WITH THE DAWNING OF A NEW SEASON AND NEW YEAR COMES THE ANTICIPATION OF STARTING FRESH, STARTING OVER, MAKING CHANGES AND EXPECTATING BETTER DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 27: Getting Guidance For The Path

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 1, 2012

God leads us through informed others.

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 27: Getting Guidance for the Path January 29, 2012 A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

12/21/12

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Will the end of the world happen on December 21, 2012? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: All people: believers and unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that no one knows the end of the world, only GOD knows. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonia

I. EXORDIUM: Will the end of the world happen on December 21, 2012? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: All people: believers and unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that no one knows the end of the world, only GOD knows. IV. TEXT: 1 Thessalonians 5:2 (New Century Version) You know very well that the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Midrashim On The Mount Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus takes what were familiar passages to the Jewish people -- but obscure passages to us -- and makes them easily accessible so we can put them to work in our lives.

Midrashim on the Mount (Deut. 4:5-8 with Matt. 5:14-16; Deut. 24:1-4 with Matt. 5:31-32; Deut. 23:21-23 with Matt. 5:33-37) 1. Sometimes you have to move fast: Unexpected guests were on the way, and my mother, an impeccable housekeeper, rushed around straightening up. She put my father and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Bed Of Easter Lilies

Contributed by David Roth on Sep 15, 2015

Easter B. Christ’s resurrection sets us free from death and the grave, and so we are assured of the resurrection to come.

Mark 16 “A bed of Easter Lilies” Easter (B) J. J. Alleluia. He is risen. He is risen, indeed. Alleluia. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “A bed of Easter Lilies” It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Triumph, Yet Tears

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Mar 29, 2015

Palm Sunday message focusing on the 3 groups of people who were in Jerusalem to see Jesus: the opposition, the fickle, and the followers.

“Triumph, Yet Tears” Luke 19:36-44, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (Palm Sunday 2015) During the Civil War, chaplains served on both sides, but were not authorized transportation. Usually the troops chipped in and provided their padres with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:36-44

Denomination: Congregational

Pentecost Power

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 13, 2016

What can we learn for today from the amazing Pentecost in Acts 2?

PENTECOST POWER Acts 2:1-21; 36-41 Introduction. One of the key events of the Bible is the Day of Pentecost. In the OT it was a celebration of the end of the wheat harvest - a joyful time - later became known as a celebration of the giving of the law. When we think of Pentecost we might think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Common - Pt. 2 - Preppers! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2016

Every Day. Routine. Take it or leave it. A dime a dozen. Do we treat the rare like the regular? Do we mistake the extraordinary for the ordinary? Do we overlook the incredible for the common?

Common Pt. 2 - Preppers Introduction We are confronting and trying to unseat the apathy towards God that we are sick with that causes us to treat God as if He is "a dime a dozen", ordinary, optional, routine, or common! Our revelation of who He is determines our reverence for Him. If our reverence ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 9:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Passion Of The Christian

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN

THE PASSION OF THE CHRISTIAN MATTHEW 16:21-28 Introduction Jesus’ followers fully expected to see Christ reign as King over Israel in their lifetime. However, the Lord knew differently, and at this point He begins to prepare them for the unexpected. Before the kingdom reign there was to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Holiness

God Of Genesis Part 4 –god Creates For A Purpose. Genesis 1-2 Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 27, 2014

God created all things for a purpose, not as a random collection of meaningless chemical reactions-he has created creatures with a reason for being.

God of Genesis Part 4 –God creates for a purpose. Genesis 1-2 There are many creation myths around the world. The Babylonian Sons of gods (who themselves did not get along well) Marduk and Tiamat, fought for dominance of the universe. Marduk won and used Tiamat’s body to make the ...read more

Denomination: *other

Getting Guidance For The Path Lesson 27 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Seeking counsel from outside the spiritual family

A. SEEKING COUNSEL FROM OUTSIDE THE SPIRITUAL FAMILY: NUMBERS 10:29-36 “Now Moses said to Hobab the son of Reuel the Midianite, Moses’ father-in-law, ‘We are setting out for the place of which the LORD said, “I will give it to you.” Come with us, and we will treat you ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 10:29-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Easter

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Apr 24, 2017

Easter is the most fantastic time of the year, a time to be positive and time of joy. Christ is risen from the dead, death has lost its sting.

The Joy of Easter Easter is a celebration of Christ’s victory over death and our hope for eternal life - surely if ever there was anything this gives us hope it is this - the Resurrection. Easter day for me is the most positive day in the year, a day of Joy and Sunshine, a day of happiness and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-15