Sermons on Unexpected Ways:

The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 5, 2023

The sermon's main point is to encourage the congregation to seek and apply the way of humility, righteousness, and wisdom in their lives, as guided by the teachings of the Bible.

Opening Scripture Reading – Good morning, church family! You know, I've been pondering this verse from Proverbs this week - Proverbs 16:25 - that says, "There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death." Now, ain't that something to chew on? This got me thinking about three ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25

Topics: Followers, The Way

“an Unexpected Hour” Series

Contributed by Charles J. Tomlin on Nov 29, 2013

A serious look at Jesus words about his coming from a biblical rather than dispensational perspective.

“AN UNEXPECTED HOUR” A Sermon Based Upon Matthew 24: 36-44 By Rev. Dr. Charles J. Tomlin, DMin Flat Rock-Zion Baptist Partnership Advent 1-A, December 1, 2013 "Therefore you also must be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an unexpected hour (Mat 24:44 NRS). “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Baptist

Expect The Unexpected When God Is In The Building

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 18, 2011

Things happen out of the norm when the Holy Spirit shows Up

Acts 2; 1-4 1When the day of Pentecost came, they were all together in one place. 2Suddenly a sound like the blowing of a violent wind came from heaven and filled the whole house where they were sitting. 3They saw what seemed to be tongues of fire that separated and came to rest on each of them. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God, You Want Me To Do What? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the fourth message in a series based on Moses and shows that being God's man is never easy. This message examines how God often calls us out of our comfort zones.

The majority of us would agree that failure is quite unpleasant. In fact failure often causes guilt and ultimately shame. Guilt and shame have the ability to paralyze us, make us feel unworthy and believe that God could never use us. These feelings often cause us to respond to God in three negative ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Say When We Don't Know What To Say - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jun 30, 2021

When someone passes away unexpectedly, we often are left without knowing what to say. Through the story of Lazarus' death, we can see some things we can say when we do not know what to say.

“What to Say When You Don’t Know What to Say” Introduction There are not many times when I am left speechless. I’m often told that I have a tendency to not be quiet and listen — that I actually talk too much. When I first heard of Debbie’s passing, however, I found myself without words to say. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-36, John 14:1-6, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Walk Away From An Answered Prayer

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 12, 2022

We tend to pray for the salvation of someone we know, or for a job, or for the return of the LORD, or some other issue, and He answers it in a way that either we don't expect or like. Let's not forget that God is in charge. His will overrides our ideals.

I want to share with you an insight that the LORD impressed upon me pertaining to prayer and how the LORD graciously answers our petitions and requests presented before Him. You are probably familiar with the saying that He answers our prayers three ways: Either "Yes", "No", ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:4, Psalm 91:15, Isaiah 65:24, Jeremiah 33:3, Luke 11:9, John 14:14, 1 John 3:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Way, The Truth, The Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

This sermon's main point is to explore and understand the profound truths about Jesus being the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as stated in John 14, and how these truths guide us to an abundant life of faith in God.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're diving into the heart of the Gospel. We're going to be exploring John 14, where Jesus unpacks three profound truths about Himself: He is the Way, the Truth, and the Life. This passage is a road map to an abundant life, a guide to understanding the truth of ...read more

Topics: The Way

What Can I Say? A Graveside Service

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 6, 2021

What do we do or say when someone is taken from us unexpecrtedly?

There are times that we don’t know what to say. This is one of those times. ___ died unexpectedly and we are speechless. • We don’t understand why this happened. • We can speculate but we don’t know. • We are left frustrated, angry, and sorrowful. Words seem inadequate, even well-intentioned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Touch God Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 6, 2019

What does it mean to touch/encounter God

All Scripture quoted in this lesson is from The Bible by Jesus unless otherwise noted A. What Does It Mean To Touch/Encounter God? 1. You intentionally meet or encounter God. 2. In a time of great need. 3. Through unexpected circumstances. 4. When God reveals something about Himself (or His plan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1, Exodus 33:18, Judges 6:10

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Your Ways

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 12, 2008

Consider Your Ways. Are they wise? Are they truly profitable? Will they end well?

Consider Your Ways Haggai 1:6-7; 12 Intro People desperately seek to read the signs of the times. This is true in every area of life. People in every walk of life put forth an earnest effort to interpret the factors that contribute to either success or failure. They are eager to succeed in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Build God's House Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Oct 27, 2018

There are two ways to try build God's House, there is a right way, the Bethel Model, or the wrong way, the Babel Model.

TWO WAYS OF BUILDING GOD'S HOUSE. The Babel Model - the wrong way! Genesis 11:1-9 Now the whole earth had one language and one speech.2 And it came to pass, as they journeyed from the east, that they found a plain in the land of Shinar, and they dwelt there.3 Then they said to one another, “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9, Genesis 28:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Way Or The High Way Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Up Is The Way Down Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 8, 2005

Many people want to see changes taking place in their lives. The usual prescription given today is, "Just try harder!" But that doesn’t produce true, genuine, lasting life-transformation. In James 4:6-10 James teaches how God changes a person.

Scripture I once read a Peanuts comic strip where Lucy told Charlie Brown that she would hold the football for him to kick. But when he ran up to kick the ball, she pulled it away. Charlie Brown went flying through the air and fell flat on his back. Well, one day Lucy went up to Charlie Brown and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hard Way Or The Easy Way

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 4, 2003

This sermon contrasts between living for the Lord and living a life of sin.

Text: Proverbs 13:15 - "...but the way of transgressors is hard." Matthew 11:28-30 - vs. 30 - "For my yoke is easy,..." Introduction: -What we want to this today is the contrast between living for the Lord and living a life of sin. -Proverbs 13:15, tells us "...the way of transgressors is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Way Or God's Way Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This sermon is to help people realize that God’s way is the only way.

Read Isaiah 55:1-9. A few years back, McDonalds had an ad that talked about a “Big Mac Attack.” The implication was that your craving could be satisfied by getting two all beef patty, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun. A whopper wouldn’t do. It’s been said that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan