Sermons on Unexpected Situation:

The Coffin And The Christmas Tree

Contributed by David N. Clay on Dec 9, 2011

A Christmas sermon describing how Christ can be born into the most difficult of circumstances.

The Coffin and the Christmas Tree Four years ago my Father-in-Law, Dr. W. C. Dobbs, pastor and professor, passed away. Because his death happened right before Christmas it was the first time that I had ever missed any events of my church’s Christmas season. I missed the Children’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith In The Midst Of Great Trouble

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 5, 2024

A woman came to Jesus to seek help for her daughter who was under demonic oppressions, she persisted in faith despite many obstacles, and Jesus commended her for a great faith.

Great Faith in the Midst of Great Trouble Study Text: Matthew 15:21 - 28 Introduction: - The story of this woman reminds us of what faith and prayer looks like when we are faced with real, personal trouble and adversity. It is a story that brings us back to the basics, of what it means to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Did He Say To Do Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series answering questions from Christians

Sermon Series: “Questioning the Faith” Sermon #11 “What Did He Say to Do?” Text: Matthew 4:23-25 OPENING JOKE: “Bad News” A friend found his buddy sobbing on a park bench. He tried to console the old man by asking what was troubling him. The weeping man explained, “I just went to the doctor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus "kept his cool" under pressure. What can we learn to help us do the same in our pressure packed lifestyle?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 25, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure” Luke 22:47-53 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture shows Jesus being ushered into a pressure packed situation almost immediately upon leaving a time of intense prayer. A crowd of angry, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

You Can Allways Have Hope!

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Apr 18, 2008

This sermon deals with the HOPE we have in the right relationship with Jesus Christ.

You can always have HOPE! Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. The title of my sermon has been the pun of joke that I have heard over the last 14 years. “You can always have Hope”. One of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: *other

Strongholds In The Promised Land

Contributed by Eric Amundson on Nov 29, 2000

Faith that God will bring down the walls inhibiting the promise

There are strongholds in the Promised Land. All of us, in our lives, have impossible situations. Every hope that we have that has any value at all has obstacles to it. Every promised land has strongholds that must be dealt with to truly claim the land as our own. The Israelites have been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Do You Look At? Walking On The Water

Contributed by Sharoon Bhatti on Apr 3, 2017

Jesus and peter walking on the water is a reminder to Believers that with Christ Supernatural is natural. Where Jesus is Impossible becomes possible. Rather we can say that with Jesus impossible becomes I M Possible. Hallelujah let’s praise the lord.

Today the topic of my sermon is where do you look at? Where do you look at when troubles come in your life? Where do you look at when the situation seems to be against you? Where do you look at when life seems to be out of your control? Where do you look at when you feel alone? Let’s open our bible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

You May Never Know If You Let Go Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 28, 2005

We have to hold on to the thing that God has blessed us with even when it doesn’t make sense to.

You May Never Know If You Let It Go (Divorce Series Part 3) Scripture Reference: Genesis 41:9 - 16 Genesis 41:9 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day: 10 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Beat Discouragement

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Jul 24, 2005

When feeling discouraged, put your hope and trust in God.

Psalm 42:11 & 43:5 Topic: How to beat discouragement The word discouragement is defined as “a deprive of courage or confidence, to lessen the hope or confidence of someone, or to dishearten someone’s faith or hope in something. All of us at one time or another have had faced ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Challenge Of Dealing With Conflict: 5 Styles Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner.

Conflict in relationships, conflict in family, and conflict in churches are terribly difficult things to deal with. I myself have struggled a great deal in responding to conflicts and disagreements in a healthy manner. This is a tough challenge for my generation. We tend to want to flee, and run ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jumping Hurdles

Contributed by Walton Jeremy Edwards on Jun 8, 2013

Steps to overcome obstacles in our lives!

“Jumping Hurdles” During our lives we are going to have obstacles/situations that come along that at times will make us feel like there is NO WAY i’m going to be able to SURVIVE! Addictions Family Problems Death of Loved Ones Unemployment Financial Problems ETC.... Some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Who Makes Dry Bones Rise Again Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 21, 2025

God has the power to bring revival, restoration, and life to what seems completely dead or lost.

THE GOD WHO MAKES DRY BONES RISE AGAIN By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 37:1-14 Key Verse: “So I prophesied as he commanded me, and the breath came into them, and they lived, and stood up upon their feet, an exceeding great army.” – Ezekiel 37:10 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1-3, Romans ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing Is Lost Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Mar 9, 2023

The Fifth Sunday of the Lent

Nothing is Lost Scripture Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45. Reflection Dear sisters and brothers, Of all the miracles that Jesus did, the raising of Lazarus ranks as the most astonishing one to the people of his time. According to the traditional Jewish belief, the soul of a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:12-14, Romans 8:8-11, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Other

Bending Too Far

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 19, 2007

Discover how to overcome the dangers of bending too far in a threatening culture.

As a boy one of our favorite fun activities was riding tree saplings, much like you would a wild horse. This is how it worked. We would bend a 3 or 4 inch sapling to the ground. A friend would help us hold the tree while we climbed aboard. After sitting astraddle the sapling the tree was released ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Possible Series

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 12, 2011

The Church grows as each of us does their part. The Church can team up with Bible Colleges to help the ministry of the Word spread.

Mission Possible Eph 4/Acts 6:1ff The Church grows when each of us does their part. What is the purpose of the Church? Survey says: To win souls. But if that is all we are to do then we are selling the Church short. 1. The Church is to Build (Eph 4) a. In order to build they need to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ