Sermons on Unexpected Ways:

Listen Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Relationships Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Oct 19, 2012

The way we love and submit in the home, the way we work in our jobs, the way we treat our employees, are all a reflection of our relationship with God.

Illustration A young bride was at her wedding rehearsal and was visibly shaken and nervous; overwhelmed by the details that she had to remember. And the pastor realized this and pulled her aside after the practice and said, "This is all you have to do. When you come in for the wedding, all you have ...read more

Denomination: *other

Status Pending

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 9, 2014

there are some have made a decision about the way their going.. and they think it's the right way..even though it's the furthest thing from the right way imaginable..

Status Pending Illus. A mother was busy making supper in the kitchen, and needing a can of tomato soup, she asked her 5 year old son to go into the pantry and get one for her. But the light in the pantry was out and he didn’t really want to go in there. "It’s dark in there and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcome By Obedience Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 17, 2021

A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of childbearing and there was a lot of mystery around God’s promise.

Overcome By Obedience Genesis 21:1-3; Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A truly amazing story in the OT is the promise that God made to Abram and Sarai that involved them having a son. Sarai unable to have children. The Promise was unexpected! As time went by, both of them passed the age of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Roller Coaster Of Life

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 17, 2023

Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with exhilarating highs, challenging lows, unexpected twists, and heart-stopping turns. Just as a roller coaster demands courage to face its peaks and valleys, so too does life require resilience, faith, and a steadfast spirit.

The Roller Coaster Ride of Life Great afternoon, Beloved of the Most High. Today I want to discuss exploring the thrilling and sometimes perplexing roller coaster ride of life. Life, much like a roller coaster, is filled with ups and downs, twists and turns. As we navigate this ride, let us find ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:11

Excellent! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 3, 2004

Live the excellent way!

EXCELLENT! I Corinthians 13:1-7 S: Spiritual gifts and love C: Love is the priority Th: Live the Difference Pr: LIVE THE EXCELLENT WAY. ?: What? What is it? KW: Contrast TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 13:1-7 the contrast between love and spiritual gifts that help us to live the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Binding Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 28, 2006

Ways Jesus is bound

Binding Jesus 1 Corinthians 9:12 "If others be partakers of this power over you, are not we rather?" Nevertheless we have not used this power; but suffer all things, lest we should hinder the gospel of Christ. Introduction: 1. Jesus is bound after the betrayal of Judas and led to Annas the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Biblical View Of Giving

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

Giving the Bible way.

1 COR. 16:1-4 “THE BIBLICAL VIEW OF GIVING” A) In 1 Cor. 15, Paul was talking to the Corinthians about the resurrection! * He closed the chapter with the teaching that one day, our loved ones who have died in the Lord will come forth victorious. * He said in v.55 “O death, where is thy sting? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Leave God Alone

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Jan 15, 2009

Prayer will provide a way

Don’t Leave GOD Alone Exodus 32:1-14 Prayer: Focus Text: Exodus 32:9-11 And the LORD said unto Moses, I have seen this people, and, behold, it is a stiffnecked people: 10 Now therefore let me alone, that my wrath may wax hot against them, and that I may consume them: and I will make of thee a great ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Leave That Alone Don’t Eat That

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 9, 2009

Ways of the world today.

DON’T EAT THAT Fruit of the flesh Gal:5:16This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. 17For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Sitting In The Grumble Seat

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

There is no way to be a Humble Grumbler!

Sitting in the Grumble Seat Matthew 20:1-16 One of the most generous employers in the world and in history is Bob Thompson, the owner of an asphalt paving company for 40 years. Thompson struck it rich when he sold his company for $400 million, but he gave $128 million away to the hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Personal Holiness

Contributed by Guy De Swardt on Feb 18, 2011

The way to personal holiness.

Personal Holiness! Reading: 1 Peter 1v15-16 Modern day television programs have taught us the wrong way to deal with relationships,…how to deal with our money,…what we should and should not value,…and how to evaluate what is right or wrong. In other words,…our culture is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is Of God

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 29, 2016

The more excellent way

LOVE IS OF GOD Jonathan Swift, author of Gulliver’s Travels, once said, “We have just enough religion to make us hate, but not enough to make us love one another.” Why is love so terribly difficult for us sometimes? Aren’t we followers of a God who is Himself love? Surely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Get Your Prayers Answered

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Praying in the right way.

HOW TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED Text: James 5:13-18 INTRODUCTION: There are some people who wonder why their prayers are not answered. We can not do as we please and obtain what we want. If we want what God had promised in His Word, we must do as He commanded in His Word. The Lord will keep His ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Read, Hear And Do The Word Of God Because The Word Of God Is The Will Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 8, 2018

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED!

3 WAYS TO BE BLESSED! Revelation 1:3 (KJV) Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy, and keep those things which are written therein: for the time is at hand. I. Read the Word! A. Reading the Word of God is reading the Will of God! 1. If a loved one ...read more