Sermons on Unexpected Ways:

If That's The Way Christians Act, I Want Nothing To Do With Their God!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 6, 2022

Lost people often use our failure to live as we ought to justify their rejection of Christ. While we cannot excuse them, we must know that we do offend. Therefore, we require grace to honour God and to avoid giving offence to the lost.

“Beloved, I urge you as sojourners and exiles to abstain from the passions of the flesh, which wage war against your soul. Keep your conduct among the Gentiles honorable, so that when they speak against you as evildoers, they may see your good deeds and glorify God on the day of visitation.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—let Your Character Speak

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 9, 2022

This sermon looks at the life of Jonathan and the importance of his character and his desire to obtain what's best for God's people.

When Things Don’t Go Your Way—Let Your Character Speak 1 Samuel 18:1-4 Romans 12:1-2 9/12/2022 Have you ever had something coming to you that was rightfully yours and should have been given to you, but somehow you didn’t receive it. It could have been a promotion on a job that went to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-4, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Samuel 23:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Found Within It, Is The Answer To The Only Way You And I Receive Gods Grace.

Contributed by John Oquinn on Sep 15, 2018

the answer to the only way you and I receive Gods grace.

Imagine a priceless gift was offered to you. All you had to do was accept it. Would you want to know more about this gift? I have a list of quotes. I'll start them off & then you finish the saying. You reap what you....... Sew. There is no substitute for...... hard work. GOD helps those ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In What Way Sin Makes Us Light As Chaff, But At The Same Time Heavy As Lead.

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

In what way sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead and how the atoning work of Christ can change this for repentant sinners.

Psalms 1:4 "The ungodly are not so: but are like the chaff which the wind driveth away." Psalms 38:4 "For mine iniquities are gone over mine head: as an heavy burden they are too heavy for me." PROPOSITION: To use these texts and others to show How sin makes us light as chaff and heavy as lead, and ...read more

7 Ways To Walk In Step With The Holy Spirit: How To Live A Victorious Christian Life

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Jan 13, 2023

Christians are to live in lockstep with the guiding of the Holy Spirit . We learn as Christians to be practically guided on a daily basis by the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit who lives in us, guides the direction of our life.

One of the most important things about the Christian life is that we understand it's a lifelong journey. It starts the moment we receive salvation through Jesus Christ, but it doesn't end there. That is just the beginning. A wise believer ought to see their Christian walk as a journey, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Hebrews 2:1, Matthew 11:30, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23, Romans 8:14, Galatians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Controlling Your Power Plant - Working Your Tongue God's Way Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jul 13, 2023

If we would admit it, believers can have all kinds of problems with their tongues sometimes, but Christians, we can do better. By God's grace we can start new habits in our speech. Our tongue is like a power plant, believers should control their tongues to work God's way.

Sermon - Control Your Tongues to Work God's Way Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32 “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them. 30 And do not bring sorrow to God’s Holy Spirit by the way you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32, James 1:26, James 3:2-7, Proverbs 18:21, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Part 23: God Wants To Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways To Respond Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 1, 2025

God wants to help us! 1. Rely on His help (vs. 1-3). 2. Rejoice in His help (vs. 4-6). 3. Recommend His help (vs. 8-9). 4. Rest in His help (vs. 10). 5. Remember to praise Him for His help (vs. 7, 10-11).

Great Prayers of the Old Testament Part 23: God Wants to Help Us! Here Are Some Great Ways to Respond Psalm 46:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 1, 2025) BACKGROUND: *Anyone who has read a good portion of God's Word knows that there are a lot of prayers provided for us in the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Friends

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 25, 2010

God wants you to be a good friend. That means we need to discover new friends, help distressed friends, help divided friends, and know your Divine friend.

Friends Philemon 1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall - April 11, 2010 *A wise man said, "A friend is the one who comes in when the whole world has gone out." (1) -Good friends are a gift from God. And God wants you to be a good friend. 1. That means we need to discover new friends. *All of his life as ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wholeness Is Holiness

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 14, 2002

JESUS CHRIST CAME TO SAVE HUMAN BEINGS - BODY AND SOUL.

THE CHURCH IS THE ONLY HOSPITAL WHERE YOU CAN GO IN SICK AND COME OUT THE DOCTOR! JESUS DID NOT HEAL PEOPLE TO PROVE THAT HE WAS GOD. JESUS HEALED PEOPLE BECAUSE HE IS GOD! WE, AS A CHURCH, HAVE A CRUCIAL NEED TO RETURN TO THE VISION OF THE GOD REVEALED IN AND BY JESUS CHRIST. PEOPLE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Labor Pain Transmittigator

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jan 17, 2011

A Sermon That Will Bring Laughter One Minute and Conviction The Next. From Genesis 3:7 - Adam & Eve's got more than they bargained for - the unexpected new awareness of their own nakedness and labor pain. This sermon audience is hooked with a humorous i

I. INTRODUCTION A. In The Garden, Adam & Eve Lived In Simple Dependence Upon God 1. God was their supplier, protector, and . . . their definer of good & evil 2. Why wasn’t that enough – God is our definer of good & evil – why shouldn’t that be enough a. no – people ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Character Study Of Mary Magdalene Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 25, 2025

Mary Magdalene’s story is a powerful testimony of redemption, devotion, and faith. She reminds us that Jesus transforms lives, that true love for Christ endures hardship, and that God uses the most unexpected people to proclaim His greatest messages.

CHARACTER STUDY OF MARY MAGDALENE – WITNESSED JESUS’ RESURRECTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 20:1-18 "Mary Magdalene went to the tomb early, while it was still dark, and saw that the stone had been taken away from the tomb." – John 20:1 Supporting Texts: Luke 8:2-3, Mark ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Luke 8:2-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Superheros

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

Drink deadly poisons, handle serpents, leap tall building: Christian superheros

Matthew Eyerman September 14, 2003 Corpus Christi Revival I. Introduction 1. you did it & I did it 2. at some point in our lives 3. we wanted to be super heroes 4. able to a. leap tall buildings b. run fast c. stamp out evil d. swing from buildings like a spider e. and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:16-17

Denomination: Catholic

Listening To The Least

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Dec 23, 2021

New Year Reflection

Listening to the Least New Year Reflection Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21. Let us listen to the Word of God for today taken from the Gospel of Saint Luke (Luke 2:16-21): “The shepherds went in haste to Bethlehem and found Mary and Joseph, ? and the infant lying in ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27, Galatians 4:4-7, Luke 2:16-21

Denomination: Other

With Jesus At The Well Of Sychar - 3 Of 7 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 1, 2021

Jesus spoke some of the most profound words that have ever been spoken on the subject of true worship, of worship as God intends it shall be— the kind of worship, Jesus said, that the heavenly Father goes looking for.

March 10, 1996 - Lent 3 John 4:5-42 If ever anyone lived on a dead end street this was the person. And by dead end I don't mean a nice cul de sac where the kids can play and the traffic can turn around. I mean dead end like going nowhere, like abandon all hope. I don't know how, but she ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Nazarene

Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Jun 19, 2021

The terms praise and sacrifice seem to be opposites of one another. Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs us something. What then does it mean to offer – sacrifice of praise?

Hebrews 13:15 - Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name. Psalm 49:14 - Offer to God the sacrifice of praise Praise generally bubbles from a happy and a grateful heart. Sacrifice, on the other hand, costs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15, Psalm 49:14, 1 Chronicles 21:24, Psalm 34:1, Acts 16:23-25, Isaiah 61:3, 2 Chronicles 20:22, Psalm 103:2-4  (view more)  (view less)