Sermons about Unexpected Situation

Growing Through Trials And Challenges

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 4, 2025

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Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come unannounced and can shake the very foundations of our faith. However, the Word of God assures us that trials are not meant to destroy us but to develop us.

GROWING THROUGH TRIALS AND CHALLENGES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: James 1:2-4 Supporting Texts: Romans 5:3-5, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 1 Peter 1:6-7, Isaiah 43:2, Hebrews 12:11 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of difficulty, pain, and unexpected challenges. These trials often come ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Expectations!

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Sep 7, 2001

based on 135 ratings

| 12,416 views

The dreams, goals, and aspirations that God has for His children.

Expectations! I John 3:1-3 1 How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unexpectedly Expecting Series

Contributed by John Sears on Nov 30, 2011

based on 4 ratings

| 8,722 views

God steps into history to break 400 years of silence by announcng unexpected news to two unsuspecting individuals. What does it look like when God is silent, and how do we know when he is speaking to us?

Series: When God Breaks His Silence Title: Unexpectedly expecting Theme: Christmas Introduction : There is a game my parents used to play when we were on road long road trips in the car. The rules of the game went something like this. “The first one to talk loses.” We called it the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Fear The Lord And Be Delivered From All Your Fears Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

based on 35 ratings

| 8,679 views

THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD PRAISE HIM CONTINUALLY FOR HIS DELIVERANCE FROM DESPERATE SITUATIONS

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO FEAR THE LORD PRAISE HIM CONTINUALLY FOR HIS DELIVERANCE FROM DESPERATE SITUATIONS I. (:1-3) PRAISE = OUR PRIMARY MISSION Do you ever wonder what God’s will is for your life? To Praise Him all the time! A. (:1) Bless the Lord for Rescuing You / Don’t Blame the Lord for your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don't You Know There's A War On?

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Apr 20, 2006

based on 14 ratings

| 6,740 views

Pre-Easter sermon based on the arrest of Jesus and the question of God’s control in our situations.

DON’T YOU KNOW THERE’S A WAR ON? Who’s in control? You know how it is when you are driving down the highway and your spouse sees danger where you supposedly do not…that scene plays out frequently in our van. Sharon and I have had to get used to each other’s driving over the course of our ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

"Drawn Out”

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 8, 2004

based on 40 ratings

| 3,918 views

The unique parallel between Moses and Jesus as delvierers for their people and the unusual situations that brought things about.

Scripture: Exodus 2:1 – 10 Title: “Drawn Out” Introduction: The parents of Moses were from the tribe of Levi, slaves and members of a hated race of people. To them (Moses’ parents) was a son born who was to be the “deliverer” of a people, and from which was to come the Savior of the world. Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defeating Unreasonable Demands Series

Contributed by Thomas Cash on May 20, 2004

based on 37 ratings

| 6,823 views

When facing impossible situations that seem to have no answer, we need the "ultimate outsource" of prayer.

Sermon Notes Defeating Unreasonable Demands Daniel 2:1-28 (Third in the series Dare to be a Daniel) Introduction: Have you ever faced an impossible situation for which there seemed to be no answer? How we deal with unreasonable demands depends on the source of our strength. Proposition: Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hear The Good News

Contributed by Ricky Johnson on Aug 31, 2005

based on 3 ratings

| 3,485 views

Deals with the Good News no matter the situation. A follow-up to a sermon dealing with homosexuality within the church.

Last Sunday I violated one of the most cardinal rules in sermon presentation. They taught us in seminary to always end every sermon with Good News. Unfortunately, my subject last week left us with very little Good News to celebrate. But, after much consideration and after reading through the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Celebrating Christmas Series

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 30, 2006

based on 1 rating

| 7,156 views

This sermon tells us that irrespective of our situations and circumstances, the Lord has a message for us at Christmas.

Topic: Celebrating Christmas Text: Math. 2: 11, Lk. 2: 8-20. By: Pastor Dr. ‘Sola Oni, Houston South Foursquare Church, Houston, TX 77072 Introduction: Christmas means different things to different people. To some it means a time of giving and receiving, to others, it is a time of decorating, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

That's Your Portion

Contributed by Juan Lane on Oct 4, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,894 views

When we are faced with difficult situations in life we must realize that it is our portion to deal with

That’s your portion “Deal With it” II Samuel 12:19-23 (KJV) 19 But when David saw that his servants whispered, David perceived that the child was dead: therefore David said unto his servants, Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead. 20 Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:19-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Praying In The Spirit

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

based on 4 ratings

| 3,295 views

Praying in the Spirit is about trusting and relying and speaking to the Spirit in all the situations and people you face

Praying in the Spirit I had the good fortune of watching the Narnia film , and one of my favourite moments is when the children are all playing hide and seek and you see them running around the house, and Lucy enters through the wardrobe. You see her pushing aside all those fur coats and enters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover-Contentment

Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 5, 2006

based on 10 ratings

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Contentment is an expression of communion with Christ and a reliance on His power and provision to prevail in all life situations.

Let’s begin this morning with a quick question. Raise your hand if you have had coffee from Starbuck’s in the past 2 weeks. Me too. Well I want to tell you that I am mad at Starbuck’s. I have drank coffee for years and been content with Maxwell House or Folgers. I was content to brew a cup coffee ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Arrow Of The Lord's Deliverence

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 4, 2002

based on 46 ratings

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An explanation of God’s power to deliver us from any situation, but there must be an act of faith.

(1) Israel was in constant trouble because they kept turning away from God. (2) The Prophets told israel to get right with God (3) Elisha early in his ministry receives the prophetic mantle from God. (4) The days of elisha was filled with a double portion anointing doing double the miracles of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strike The Rock Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 25, 2002

based on 110 ratings

| 21,450 views

Moses dealt with a difficult situation and prevailed because he kept his eyes on the right things.

OPENING: A small boy dialed "O" and asked the operator to call a number for him. He didn’t speak clearly, so she couldn’t understand him. After repeating it four times, he blurted out, "You operators are dumb," and slammed down the receiver. Hearing this, his mother was shocked. She called the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bible Is Sufficient Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 27, 2002

based on 28 ratings

| 11,586 views

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness.

Proposition: The Word of God is sufficient for every situation of life for God’s glory, and our godliness. Key Verse: Matthew 4:4 But he [Jesus] answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God (Matthew 4:4). God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, Proverbs 30:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

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