Sermons on Unexpected Situation:

God Reveals The Future Series

Contributed by John Bright on Nov 23, 2019

Working through the book of Exodus using consecutive expository preaching. Exodus 3:16-3:22. Teaching Sheet for the bulletin included at end of text.

Exodus 3 “19 But I am sure that the king of Egypt will not let you go, no, not even by a mighty hand. 20 So I will stretch out My hand and strike Egypt with all My wonders which I will do in its midst; and after that he will let you go. 21 And I will give this people favor in the sight of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:19-22

Denomination: Methodist

Hope

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 4, 2019

A sermon for the second Sunday of Advent.

My 4-year-old, whose name just happens to be Owen has book called “Owen and Mzee: The True Story of a Remarkable Friendship." The book is based on what happened to a frightened young hippopotamus, that was separated from his family by a devastating Tsunami in Southeast Asia. Owen was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

How Prepared Are We, Really?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2020

In the parable of the 10 virgins, the whole point is being ready - truly ready - for coming face to face with Jesus - either when He returns or when we go to Him. This message, which relies heavily on William Barclay for context and content in the first part, explores this theme.

How Prepared Are We For Jesus? If we look at this parable with western eyes, it may seem an unnatural and a "made-up" story. But it actually telt tells a story that could have happened at any time in a Palestinian village and which could still happen today. A wedding was a great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Stewards Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 11, 2019

In fellowship together we have a responsibility to be good stewards of our resources so that we can support each other. Jesus helps us fulfil this responsibility by enabling us to have the grace to be generous givers.

Message 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Being Stewards Let’s start by reaffirming the close connection between being in fellowship together and being good stewards of our resources when we are in fellowship. In the very early days of the early church 44 All the believers were together and had everything in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Road From Emmaus

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Apr 11, 2020

A message about the journey to understanding the resurrection. A journey to faith.

Title: Walking From Emmaus Theme: Text: Luke 24:13 – 35 Luke 24:13-35 Now behold, two of them were traveling that same day (what same day? On the same day that Jesus was resurrected from the dead. On the day God was performing the greatest miracle of mankind they were headed away from God’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Ask And You Will Receive

Contributed by Jim Keegan on May 1, 2020

Faithful, believing, heartfelt prayer is a game-changer.

“Ask and You Will Receive” After the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, in which evangelist D.L. Moody’s church was destroyed, he decided to take a trip to England as a sort of educational sabbatical while the new sanctuary was being built. He wanted to learn from some of his British counterparts in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Parable Of Healing And Faith

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Jun 25, 2021

Miracles are signs that point to a higher truth. This miracle of physical healing points to a greater miracle of spiritual healing.

Parable of Healing and Faith Mark 5:25-34 And He said to her, “Daughter, your faith has made you well, go in peace and be healed of your affliction.” - Mark 5:34 A business executive became depressed. Things were not going well at work. Every evening he would eat his dinner in silence, shutting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have No Fear Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Jul 3, 2021

As we demonstrate Christ to people by making sure He is Lord of our lives, as we defend the reason for the hope that we have, and as we disarm people by our attitude of gentleness and respect, God will use us to clear the way for people to see the central message of the Cross of Christ.

It was reported on Friday that the track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson, who was set for a once in a lifetime opportunity at the Tokyo Olympics, could miss the Games after testing positive for marijuana. Sha’Carri, 21, won the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. track and field trials in Oregon ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Not Alone

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022

Message about how God does not leave us alone.

Title: I am not alone Theme: To show that God will never leave us. We are never alone. Text: John 4:46 - 52 Note: Much of the thoughts and quotes came from Max Lucado’s book Never Alone John 4:46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Characteristics Of A Christian

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Aug 11, 2022

These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a fallen world.

Last Sunday I began a series of sermons on qualities or characteristics found in the christian life which identify you as a Christian. These characteristics are not to be critical of anyone’s commitment to Christ but to strengthen our faithfulness to our risen Savior through our living today is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:4-10, John 1:3-5, John 3:19-21, Psalm 51:10-12, Jeremiah 15:16, 1 John 2:3-4, 1 Samuel 15:21-23, Romans 5:19, Romans 6:16, 1 Peter 1:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

"don't Miss It"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 12, 2022

A sermon about the opportunity to be blessed by God by blessing others.

This sermon is based in large part on a sermon by Rev. Tom Long given in 2016 called "The Open Window" “Don’t Miss It” Luke 16:19-31 What are we to make of this parable? What do you think Jesus wants us to get out of it? The word “parable” is kind of hard to define. It means a lot ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

God’s Gift Of Comfort, Counsel And Clarity

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 31, 2021

Of all the gifts Jesus could have given His disciples, He chose to send them a gift of comfort, counsel, and clarity. The glory of the church is the abiding power of the Holy Ghost, comforting the church and convincing the world.

Joh 16:7-15 “But what I am saying is true: my going is for your good: for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you. 8 And he, when he comes, will make the world conscious of sin, and of righteousness, and of being judged: 9 Of sin, because they have ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15, Acts 1:8, Luke 11:13

Denomination: Methodist

An Angel Visits Mary Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:26-38 This sermon fell on the Second Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “An Angel Visits Mary” Luke 1:26-38 A sermon for December 6, 2020 Pastor John Bright Luke 1 “26 Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, 27 to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 4:16-20

Denomination: Methodist

Christ Of Salvation Series

Contributed by John Bright on Mar 22, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:67-75 This sermon fell on the Fourth Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “Christ of Salvation” Luke 1:67-75 A sermon for December 20, 2020 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “67 Now his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying: 68 “Blessed is the Lord God of Israel, For He has visited and redeemed His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-75, Micah 3:5-8, John 8:31-34, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Romans 8:15, 1 Peter 1:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Prepare To Die

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Christian perspectives on death and being ready for it

Intro – 6 small groups, 3 Sunday School classes, and a ladies’ Bible study – all of them groups who took on the challenge to invest in eternity since January 15th. On top of that, there are dozens of individuals who have been investing in eternal things over these past 7 weeks. I counted over 50 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18, 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ